Eastleigh's FA Cup dream lives on after they battled to a 1-1 draw against Bolton Wanderers. The non-league minnows put in a strong performance at home, earning a replay against their League One opponents. Eastleigh's players showed great determination and spirit, taking the lead before being pegged back by Bolton. The match was played in difficult conditions, with the pitch heavy and muddy after recent rain. Eastleigh's manager will be proud of his team's efforts, as they took on a side from a higher division and came out with a credible result. The draw means that Eastleigh will have another chance to progress in the competition, with the replay set to take place at Bolton's home ground. Eastleigh's fans will be hoping that their team can pull off a major upset and knock out their more illustrious opponents. The club's run in the FA Cup has already captured the imagination of the local community, and a win in the replay would be a major achievement. Bolton's players will be disappointed not to have won the match, but they will have to regroup and prepare for the replay. Eastleigh's players, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their performance and will be looking to cause an upset in the replay.
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Eastleigh Holds Bolton to 1-1 Draw in FA Cup
Eastleigh secures 1-1 draw against Bolton in FA Cup, setting up a replay and extending their run in the competition
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