Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Fildes, French, Lewis, A.Jefferies, Turkentine (C), Dye, D.Jefferies, Blondell, Mason, Collins.
Breachwood made the trip to Woolmer Green for todays Cup tie. However the home team Proverbial took the lead after about fifteen minutes from a corner that was headed home from six yards.
The first half had plenty of end to end action, Breachwood thought they had equalised but Ollie Mason's header was ruled offside.
Rob Pearson replaced the injured Simon Blondell on the left wing.
Shortly before half time Breachwood got their equaliser, with an Iaiain Turkentine throw in going over the head of the Proverbial goalkeeper for Ali Collins to head into the back of the net for 1-1 at half time.
The second half was similar to the first with end to end action. Harrison had to turn a shot round the post , whilst at the other end Andy Fildes free kick came agonisingly close, Adam Jefferies rifled a rocket shot over the bar.
Yet another Breachwood gamed ended as a score draw but being a cup tie the game went into extra time.
Proverbial tried to capitialise on a couple of corners in the first period, whilst Breachwood had chances through Dan Jefferies. Despite some tired legs Dan Dye made telling tackles and Rob Pearson continued to be a threat on the left. Proverbials dangerous left winger switched to the right but Scott Lewis rose to the defensive challenge.
In the second period of extra time, Andy Fildes and Graham French were noteably vigillant and focused in defence.
Proverbial came close with a free kick hitting the Lion's crossbar.
At the other end Dan Jefferies came close again and Turkentine hit the base of the post with a header.
Ollie Potton replaced Ollie Mason
The score remained 1 v 1 so the game went to Penalties.
Dan Jefferies stepped up and scored a cool spot kick for Breachwood's first penalty.
Proverbial put their first penalty way over the bar.
Captain Turkentine placed the Lion's 2nd penalty into the back of the net for 2 nil
Harrison guessed correctly to save the second Proverbial penalty.
Ali Collins stepped up for Breachwoods third penalty to win the game but hit the post.
Proverbial stepped up for their third penalty but again Harrison guess correctly and saved the shot.
Never afraid of the big stage Rob Pearson took on the pressure and stepped to score the Lion's fourth penaltly to win the tie 3 nil on penalites.
Icon Wanderers had beaten Walkern Construction 5-4 so Breachwood will play Icon on 16th April at Ridlins End in the Semi Final.
Breachwood Men of the Match Harrison & French
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