We made a few changes from Saturday’s league win over Alton, with Craig Dundas returning up front. This was a tough match against a team from a higher division, as South Park play at Step 4.

We started strongly, but the home side took the lead in the 28th minute when a ball across the goal was met at the far post by James McElligott. We responded quickly and equalised in the 32nd minute with a stunning low, swerving drive from over 25 yards by skipper Adam Green, which flew into the bottom left-hand corner to make it 1-1.

Just before half-time, Craig McGee restored South Park’s lead. However, we bounced back again, and a clumsy challenge on Ali Fofahan resulted in a penalty. Skipper Adam Green stepped up and calmly slotted home with the last kick of the half, making it 2-2 at the break.

The Salts took the lead in the 63rd minute after Kionte Gillfillian-Waul intercepted a pass across the back line. The ball fell to Craig Dundas, who smartly left it, allowing Gillfillian-Waul to run through and fire home his first goal for the club with a low drive from 15 yards.

Keeper Sami Nabbad then made a great low save, but the ball was sent straight back across goal, where Craig McGee was on hand to score his second and South Park’s third from close range in the 80th minute, making it 3-3. Shortly after, Anthony Nazareth picked up a yellow card.

With the game seemingly heading for extra time, Sean-Michael Anderson broke free in the 90th minute and fired home from close range to make it 4-3 to the Salts. The players, management, committee, and supporters erupted in celebration.

Amid the celebrations, we picked up a few bookings, with Craig Dundas, Ali Fofahan, and Kionte Gillifillian-Waul all shown yellow cards. However, the Salts held firm to secure a dramatic 4-3 victory against higher-league opposition.

We now look forward to the Cup final!