Totton dominated the game in the first half and their pressure was rewarded after twenty minutes. Christchurch keeper Stewart Kearm parried away a stinging shot from the edge of the area, but midfielder Mike Gosney pounced on the rebound to give Totton a well deserved lead.Their lead was extended ten minutes later. Nathaniel Sherbourne's hard work down the right flank set up James Taylor, whose turned two players to slam the ball past the reach of Kearm. Totton put the result beyond doubt three minutes later. Kearm got a hand to a shot by Ian Richardson, but this only for the ball to end up in his right hand corner.
Christchurch emerged from half time with more urgency about them. They were quick to test the Totton keeper, resulting in a an excellent save by Gareth Barfoot before it was cleared by the Totton defense.
Despite Christchurch's attack, Totton stood firm and should have extended their lead in stoppage time. Young centre half Jamie Whisken should have scored from six yards, but ended up blazing his shot over the bar.
Totton now go on to play Aldershot Town in the final at Dean Court on the 22nd of April.
Man of the Match:
Nathaniel Sherbourne pictured. His hard work and role in the goals was crucial to his teams progression to the final.
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