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South Shields were eliminated from the Isuzu FA Trophy at the first hurdle after a 4-0 defeat at Southport.
The Mariners endured a difficult afternoon on Merseyside and were unable to recover from a two-goal salvo inside six minutes towards the end of the first half from the hosts.
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