COLCHESTER United boss Joe Dunne admitted that his team “did not earn the right” to get through to the second round of the FA Cup.
A brace from Donovan Simmonds and a late third from Jamie Slabber secured a 3-1 win for hosts Chelmnsford City this afternoon, with a Michael Rose free-kick the only response from the U’s.
“To say that I am desperately disappointed to lose this match, is an understatement,” admitted Dunne.
“I can stand here and say every ingredient that was needed to be beaten today – a bit of luck, taking your chances – all those things came together, and came into play today.
But I don’t want to take anything away from Chelmsford. I want them to have a great day (in the second round) because they’ve earned the right to be there, and we haven’t.
“That’s what the Cup is all about, earning the right, and we fell short today,” added Dunne.
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