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
13. Joel Randall 7
Joel Randall 7: On for Louie Marsh on 70, could easily have snatched at his late chance given the rising tension around the place. Calmly placed it into the goal like it was a weekday morning on the training ground. Other subs: Dylan Duffy for Koroma (77) N/A, Fraser Bryden for Bonis (77) N/A, George McEachran for Dyer (83) N/A Photo: Brian Eyre