**Harrop Devastated: Braintree Out Of FA Cup**

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Post on Nov 04, 2024

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Harrop Devastated: Braintree Out of FA Cup

The dream is over. Braintree Town's FA Cup run came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday, leaving manager Mark Harrop absolutely gutted. The Blues were knocked out by a late goal against National League North side Chesterfield in a match that had everything: drama, tension, and a whole lotta heartbreak.

Harrop was clearly devastated after the game. "We're all gutted, it's a real kick in the teeth," he admitted. "We were in the game right up until the final whistle. We've got a great bunch of lads who worked their socks off, but it just wasn't meant to be."

The defeat was particularly frustrating given how well Braintree had performed in the earlier rounds of the competition. They had knocked out two league opponents before facing Chesterfield, who were, let's be honest, a different level.

Harrop admitted that his team's lack of experience at this level played a role in the defeat. "We were up against a side with serious quality," he said. "They've got a lot of players who have played at a higher level, and they were able to use their experience to their advantage."

The loss against Chesterfield means that Braintree's FA Cup adventure is over for another year. They'll now turn their attention to the league, with the aim of finishing as high as possible.

Harrop and the team will undoubtedly bounce back. But for now, they are left to lick their wounds after a tough defeat that ended a truly special run in the FA Cup. It wasn't to be, but the Blues will always have the memories of their FA Cup heroics.