ASHLEY Vincent insisted he had no qualms with the robust nature of Worcester City’s opponents after emerging victorious in the FA Vase.

Long Eaton United picked up five yellow cards, two of which went to Dan Faulkner in the first half, with home fans particularly irate over Zak Goodson’s high tackle on Joel Caines after the interval.

City went through 2-1 thanks to Tyler Weir's brace with all of the goals arriving prior to Faulkner’s dismissal.

Assistant manager Vincent admitted the red card had not helped his side with strong winds from Storm Callum also contributing to a scrappy spectacle.

But while City supporters felt vexed, the ex-Cheltenham Town star did not think United had been overzealous and even had some words of solace for Faulkner.

“The first was a yellow but I felt he was slightly unlucky with the second,” said Vincent.

“He put himself in a position where the referee had a decision to make and at this level, everyone from players and managers to referees is still learning. In a way he could not argue.

“It negatively affected the game and we struggled to break down 10 men as often as we had 11. That’s usually the case, though.

“They would have found it unfortunate but I felt 2-1 was probably a fair result.”

On Goodson’s challenge, he added: “It was a strange one. Joel had the ball but it was going away from him and usually it would be someone in his situation committing the foul.

“Being the honest lad he is, Joel went in lower and their player went over the top of the ball. Joel is okay, though.

“I didn’t think it was a nasty game, more the case that niggly fouls crept in.

“I would not say that was their game plan but we have a good side. Sometimes it is the best way is to break up a game.

“If that was what they came to do then it worked at times but we didn’t sustain any injuries and got into the next round.”

On the match, Vincent said: “In the first half we were a bit better with the ball, created some chances and Tyler’s two goals were fantastic – especially the second.

“There were some openings on the break in the second half without us creating anything clearcut. We never had full control in the way we wanted to.

“Without making excuses for that, the wind was a massive factor. But that is something we need to control, we need to be brave enough to keep it on the deck and play through the thirds.

“It is massive for various reasons. There is no hiding how useful the rewards can be for getting through in terms of prize money and it builds confidence in the squad.

“It was all about getting into the next round and we were happy to get through.”