Hereford marched on in the Endsleigh Challenge Trophy when a last-minute goal from Mark Druce earned them a dramatic second-round victory over rivals Kidderminster at Aggborough on Monday.

Deadly Druce struck just when the disappointing clash looked to be heading for extra time.

The Bulls had taken the lead in the 61st minute when a spectacular 25-yard angled volley by Paul Parry gave Kidderminster keeper Stuart Brock no chance of saving.

Kidderminster, ousted from three cup competitions in 14 days, drew level when substitute Ian Arnold knocked the ball in from close range.

Hereford, however, refused to be unsettled by the setback and finally snatched their last-gasp victory after being boosted by fine saves by keeper Mark Jones which denied both Arnold and Martin Weir.

Fortunately for the lowest crowd of the season at Aggborough -- 645 -- the entertainment value increased during the second period after a grim display by both sides during the opening 45 minutes.

On-target shots in the first half were few and far between with Hereford also being handicapped by a couple of injuries.

On 26 minutes Ian Rodgerson limped off to be replaced by Keith Downing. He lasted only 14 minutes, however, before being stretchered off and taken to hospital with a head injury sustained in an accidental clash.

After the break the tempo lifted slightly and Jones did well to stop a shot from Arnold and a header from Weir before trainee Parry marked his full debut with his superbly taken goal.

Arnold, who came on for the second half in place of Leroy May, equalised from 12 yards out before Druce stole the limelight with his late winner after the opening had been created by substitute John Shirley.

Hereford: Jones, Clarke, Collins, Snape, Evans, Cross, Druce, Taylor, Williams, Rodgerson (Downing 26 minutes), (Shirley 40 mins), Parry. Sub not used Hill.

Attendance: 646.

LATEST: United are beset by injury problems, as well as Chris Lane being suspended, for their Football Conference clash with leaders Kettering Town at Edgar Street this Saturday.

Robbie Dennison, Garry Cook, Tony James, Keith Downing, Matt Clarke, Ian Wright and Ian Rodgerson are all doubtful, but Richard Leadbeater and Wayne Dyer return from suspension and YTS players Paul Parry and John Shirley stay in the squad.