Ossett United’s tough looking FA Cup tie at FC United of Manchester proved as testing as expected as they crashed out of the competition with a 4-1 defeat.

Despite being backed by a vociferous travelling contingent Ossett were outclassed at times by their much bigger spending opponents from a higher league despite battling for the full 90 minutes in the second qualifying round tie.

In front of a big crowd of 1,143 James Walshaw’s men created the first chance as Devonte Morton was presented with a shooting opportunity only to see his effort saved.

But the hosts were soon into their stride and created several chances before they opened the scoring on 16 minutes as Jordan Buckley found the back of the net.

The view from the stand ahead of Ossett United's big FA Cup tie at FC United of Manchester's Broadhurst Park ground.

placeholder image — The view from the stand ahead of Ossett United's big FA Cup tie at FC United of Manchester's Broadhurst Park ground.

Ossett’s response was initially good as they won a free-kick near the home box and from it Joe Crosby headed over.

However, the Manchester club were always dangerous and doubled their lead on 26 minutes with Jan Palinkas heading home from a corner.

It was quickly 3-0 as Aaron Atkinson found space to score and the visitors had a mountain to climb in the second half.

Keeper Aleks Petrovic denied Buckley his second goal with a fine save and was on hand again with further good stops as Manchester were frustrated for a spell after the break.

At the other end Jaanai Gordon came close with a shot from range, but Matty Devine did manage to make it 4-0 to the hosts.

Ossett kept plugging away and were rewarded with a consolation goal late on when James Clarke pierced the home rearguard.

It was too little too late as far as this cup tie went, but the team will have learned plenty that they can take back into their league games now.

They have matches to catch up on now because of their cup exploits and have games in hand on all bar two of the other teams in the NPL East Division.

Ossett are heading for a hectic period beginning with a long trip to Blyth Spartans on Tuesday night and followed by a West Yorkshire derby at Pontefract Collieries – who they beat to earn the FC United tie – on Saturday.

Next Tuesday they are back at home for a league game against Bridlington Town.

They go into these games in 14th place in the table but just two wins away from a top four spot.