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FA Cup | Third Round

Jan 5, 2013 at 3pm UK

Middlesbrough
4-1
Hastings Hastings United

Zemmama, Halliday, Miller

Middlesbrough see off Hastings United

By Michael Penkman, Reporter

Published: January 5 2013 | 17:12

Last updated: January 5 2013 | 17:15

Middlesbrough are through to the next round of the FA Cup following their 4-1 win over Hastings United.

Middlesbrough have brought Hastings United's FA Cup run to an end with a 4-1 win at the Riverside Stadium.

Boro's Merouane Zemmama celebrates his goal against minnows Hastings United on January 5, 2013 © PA Photos

The hosts were given the chance to open the scoring in the 15th minute, when the referee pointed to the spot after Jamie Crellin had brought down Ishmael Miller.

The big striker picked himself up to take the kick, but Liam O'Brien saved well to keep the scores level.

Hastings United goalie Liam O'Brien saves an Ishmael Miller penalty in the third round tie with Middlesbrough on January 5, 2013 © PA Photos

However, the reprieve did not last long as Marouane Zemmama found the net from 25 yards out seven minutes later.

Andy Halliday bagged Boro's second of the game just after the half-time interval, before Zemmama notched his second of the game with just over 20 minutes remaining.

Hastings' Bradley Goldburg celebrates his goal against Middlesbrough on January 5, 2013 © PA Photos

The visiting fans were given something to celebrate thanks to Bradley Goldburg's spectacular strike, but Miller's second of the game rounded off a comfortable victory for Tony Mowbray's men.