Crookes clear the Gray to reach the next round. Blue Square North's Crookes AFC have upset Blue Square Premier side Grays Athletic 2-0 at Crookes Road Pitch. Crookes had most of the possession and outplayed Grays in every department. The first goal came just before half-time, when Nathan Jarman took advantage of a parry by the Grays keeper to put the Sheffield club infront. After the break Crookes came out strong and Grays seems to not be able to haddle them and it showed when Darling broke through there defence and Gray's Downer brought him down just outside the area and was given a red card. With only 10 men, Crookes took advantage and went 2-0 up when Darling's cross was met by loanee, Andy King. Darling said after the match that he was delighted with the win and was thrilled to reach the 5th Round.
