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South Shields’ involvement in the Emirates FA Cup ended at the third qualifying round stage as Leek Town earned a 2-0 victory on Saturday.
In a tie streamed live on the BBC, the Mariners conceded early in both halves against a diligent Leek side which bridged a gap of two divisions.
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