AFC Rushden & Diamonds progressed with a 3-0 win at Desborough Town in FA Cup Qualification Round 1. The tie was goalless until the 68th minute, when Rushden took control with three goals in the final 22 minutes.
Bruno Andrade opened the scoring in the 68th minute to make it 0-1. Rushden added a second in the 85th and a third in the 87th to put the result beyond doubt.
Desborough kept their visitors at bay for more than an hour, but Rushden's late burst settled the tie. Andrade's goal proved the breakthrough, and the away side's finishing made the difference once the defences opened up.
