Terrific going forward, a high-wire act at the back, Chesterfield were at their brilliant best (and occasionally worst) in Saturday’s FA Cup tussle with Yeovil.
Centre-half Jack Simpson’s brace and another Josh Koroma goal should have been enough to put the tie to bed, and then came that final mad 12 minutes.
Two out-of-nowhere replies for the non-leaguers and then the nervy prospect of extra time and possibly pens before Joel Randall popped up to kill the tension with a nicely taken winner for 4-3 and a deserved place in the second round.
The fans who stayed away missed a great watch, a good advert for the FA Cup, even if their team continues to keep everyone guessing.
Here’s our Player Ratings
5. Lewis Gordon 6
Lewis Gordon 6: Back in the side in place of Tom Pearce, pushed up and helped his team keep Yeovil under the pump for long periods. Keeps getting fleeting chances of a first Chesterfield goal, and there was another one here. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Ryan Stirk 7
Ryan Stirk 7: Back after a rare spell out of the team. Covered the ground, linked the play, did his thing. Looking at the match stats it is astonishing Chesterfield had only 48 per cent possession. Photo: Getty Images
7. Kiano Dyer 8
Kiano Dyer 8: Hard not to like the young kid from Chelsea. Took the ball, ran at people, tried to make things happen and got a foot in here and there. Faded a little in the second half but it was his break into the penalty area that created Chesterfield's third goal. Photo: Tina Jenner
8. Liam Mandeville 7
Liam Mandeville 7: Not at the level of his last home game, a Man of the Match showing against Crewe, but was well involved, keeping Chesterfield on the front foot. Photo: Brian Eyre