Whitehawk goalkeeper Tom Stewart has been left with a horror injury after the 4-1 defeat against Dulwich Hamlet

NOT only were his side knocked out of the FA trophy to lower opposition, but goalkeeper Tom Stewart was left with a horror injury after a collision with Ash Carew.

Whitehawk, playing in the National League South were battered 4-1 by Isthmian League Premier Division side Dulwich Hamlet, but the 20-year-old can count himself lucky he avoided serious brain damage.

His side took the lead through Michael West, but capitulated in the closing stages of the second half, conceding four goals in the final twenty minutes.

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The two teams took different views when they talked about the incident on twitter, with Whitehawk posting a more honest outlook.

Dulwich Hamlet tweeted: “Neatly dinked in pass puts Ash Carew in on goal but brave save at feet by @HawksFCOfficial GK. Injured in process and replaced. Interesting.”

While the Hawk Army, a fan’s account said: “1-1 and our keeper is off after being booted in the head. No card for it either.”

They later posted the reason why they were humiliated come the final whistle: “Our goalie went down and it all fell apart from that moment.”

Over 200 Hamlet fans made the journey to the South Coast and their reward is to be included in the draw for the third round which will be played on February 4.