Guiseley 2 Sutton United 1: Rooney lives up to his name with instant impact to sink FA Cup giant-killers

John Rooney scored in added time to ensure Guiseley beat Sutton United just days before they meet Arsenal in the FA Cup.
Guiseley manager Adam Lockwood.Guiseley manager Adam Lockwood.
Guiseley manager Adam Lockwood.

Guiseley announced the signing of Rooney earlier in the day with Wayne’s brother joining on loan from Wrexham. He started but it was another loanee who made an impact at the start.

Kevan Hurst first had an effort deflected over the bar, from the corner he found Jake Cassidy who headed in from five yards out. Sutton started to grow into the match and Roarie Deacon saw an effort from the edge of the area just go past the post.

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The visitors did draw level just before the break when Matt Tubbs was brought down in the area. He got up and scored with a calm finish.

Guiseley started brightly in the second half with Rooney forcing Ross Worner into a save.

Connor Brown then delivered a marvellous tackle when Tubbs past Guiseley keeper Jonny Maxted and looked bound to tap it in, but the defender got in the way and scooped the ball away from goal. But Rooney was in the right place to tap in an effort that ensured The Lions got the victory.

Guiseley next face Dagenham and Redbridge in the league while Sutton welcome Arsenal.

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Guiseley: Maxted, Brown, Lowe, Lawlor, Williams, Hatfield, Hurst (Preston 45) Walton, Asamoah (Rankine 72) Cassidy (Boyes 80), Rooney. Unused substitutes: Vidal, Green

Sutton United: Worner, John, Collins, Gomis, May, Dundas, Bailey, Jebb (Smith 75) Deacon, Downer, Tubbs (Fitchett). Unused substitutes: Gueye, Coker, Traore

Referee: A Miller