Dean Smith describes Walsall FA Cup draw as a 'kick in the teeth'

Walsall boss Dean Smith today admitted the Saddlers' FA Cup draw was a "kick in the teeth" and insisted Exeter defender Richard Duffy should have seen red.

David Noble's strike 20 seconds from time forced a first round replay after Mark Wilson had fired the Saddlers ahead on Saturday.

The teams will face-off for a third time in a month next Wednesday – with Exeter unbeaten in the previous two games – to leave Smith disappointed.

He said: "It was a kick in the teeth. It was the last kick of the game but you've got to see through the whole 94 minutes.

"The minimum I wanted was to be in the draw and we are, so that's the main thing for us."

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