PAULTON Rovers are out of the Emirates FA Cup after losing 2-0 in the 1st Qualifying Round at the hands of a skilful and adept Gloucester City who play two division above them.

On their 3G pitch the hosts had a series of chances as Dayle Grubb and Kieran Phipps saw shots sail over the Rovers bar.

Then Luca Robinsons' cross was met by Phillips bringing a fine save from Paulton goalie Dan Jackson. A run from Rovers winger Kitan Jaiyaboa found Will Hailston whose effort was blocked.

The Tigers captain Kevin Dawson was finding acres of spaces and to be frank the Irishman, a former Yeovil Town player, was very influential. His drive was well parried by Jackson.

However, on 18 minutes, a weak back pass from Josh Ford was seized upon by Phillips; his shot was pushed away by Jackson only for Dawson to latch on the ball and open the scoring.

A succession of chances were well defended by Ford and captain Jack Dancey to keep the Tigers at bay.

On 32 minutes Paulton had a great chance as Kye Simpson raced onto a long ball only to be prevented by home keeper Jared Thompson.

In first half time added on Gloucester were awarded what appeared to be a harsh penalty. Phillips and Dancey raced for a ball; there seemed little if any contact and it was outside the penalty area, but the referee pointed to the spot and the home side's leading scorer Joe Hanks dispatched the penalty kick.

On the resumption Jackson was on hand to save from Phillips. Paulton introduced sub Milo Murgatroyd who set up Simpson to bring a save out of Thompson. Then after a mazey run Murgatroyd appeared to have been fouled inside the ball with the referee waving play on.

Rovers had a real let off on 78 minutes as good build up on the right by Ty Duffus and Hanks found sub Harry Burn whose volley hit the crossbar with Jackson beaten.

Paulton introduced Dan McBeam recovering after injury and he had a shot held by Thompson and after he took a left wing corner full Jack Farion belted an effort just over the bar.

Rovers never say die gritty performance saw Kitan bring a save from Thompson while the Tigers responded as Jackson saved from Burns, Duffus and Harry Pritchard. Player of the match Kevin Dawson (Gloucester City)