Pride in Horndean after bruising FA Cup win at Ascot United

A storming second-half performance saw Benny Read, Zac Glasspool and Harry Jackson strike to send the Deans through.

And Birmingham could not have been happier after a bruising day out.

The Horndean boss said: '˜Ascot tried to bully and intimidate us throughout the 90 minutes and we were given no protection by the officials.

'˜The pitch wasn't the greatest either. There was no grass on it and it was rutted, bobbly and lively.

'˜We had to adapt our game to suit the conditions and we did it well.

'˜For a little club like ours an FA Cup run brings important finances.'

There was no fairytale triumph for Baffins Milton Rovers, who lost 4-1 to Hartley Wintney in their first home FA Cup tie.

Tommy Leigh slotted the ball through the keeper's legs to give the Wessex League hosts the lead on the half-hour.

The Southern League visitors netted a superb leveller on the stroke of half-time, though.

And after the break Baffins conceded two penalties as Hartley Wintney eased through.

Steve Leigh felt the final score flattered the visitors.

'˜In some ways we beat ourselves by giving away two bad penalties,' said the Baffins boss.

'˜Hartley Wintney felt we were the best team they had played so far which is a massive compliment.

'˜They were a well-organised side who proved much sharper and physically stronger than us.

'˜I couldn't fault the effort of our players but feel we could have played better.

'˜It was still a great day for the club. We had around 300 turn up to support us which was great.

'˜There are a lot of positives we can take out of it.'

United Services exited the competition in a 3-1 home defeat against Sholing on Friday night.

Meanwhile in the Wessex League premier division, AFC Portchester and Fareham Town fought out a 0-0 draw at the Crest Finance Stadium.

Royals joint-boss Mick Catlin said: '˜It was an even contest, with a lot of effort but little real quality.'