This game finally got under way after two weekends of failed attempts due to the weather and both teams showed rustiness after the long lay off. Brocton had several early chances as Walsall Wood’s defenders struggled to cope with a swirling wind. Andy Harrison was gifted the ball on the edge of the box as early as the 2nd minute, but was quickly closed down enough to take the pace off his shot. Moments later Brocton broke quickly from the heart of their own defence and the ball got through to Lee Scott. He shot early, but just wide and then Gary Fife put Steve Bennett through on the right of the box and his shot also went wide.The home side produced their own best moment on 10 minutes when a great last ditch tackle won the ball from Lee Scott just as he looked set to shoot and a swift counter attack almost put them into the lead but for being beaten away by Mike Shelper at full stretch in Brocton’s goal. Still under pressure, a cross into the Brocton box was headed just wide as even the height of Dave Langston was not enough to prevent the strike.A short throw by Richard Reeves was flicked on by Lee Scott on 12 minutes as Steve Bennett took the ball on to the bye line. His cross was met on the volley, by Andy Harrison,, but this time the ball was lifted over the bar.It seemed only a matter of time before Brocton must score, but it was the home side who settled their own nerves with a crafty little nick by Ian Canning just as Mike Shelper looked set to collect a hopeful dink into the box. That was on 27 minutes and by the half hour Brocton were level. A long throw this time was flicked on by Andy Harrison and Lee Scott met it and swept it home.Walsall Wood then had their best period of the game to date and with speed on either flank looked set to run through at will. It took a deep corner beyond everyone in the Penalty box though to nudge the home side ahead as Stuart McNaught rose unchallenged to steer a looping header beyond the reach of Mike Shelper. The home side almost made it to the break with their lead intact, but a Gary Fife free kick was whipped into the danger area beyond the keeper and Kirk Lowe arrived to force it into the net almost as the half closed.The second half seemed to mirror the first as Brocton mad excellent chances, but failed to make the most of them and it looked as though once again they had been punished for it as a lightening quick break down the right flank left Brocton scrambling to cover and the accurate cross was converted only for the linesman to spot a hand having been used to control the ball. It was a let off which did not last long as a throw was collected by Simeon Smith, his back to goal and a deft turn and two skipped tackles later, he had tapped the ball into the net to give Walsall Wood the lead for the third time in the game.Once more the lead lasted barely three minutes as Ben Harrison, playing an increasingly influential game in midfield, won the ball and released Gary Fife, who beat the keeper with a fine volley.Tired legs and minds from both of these teams meant that the remainder of the half and the whole of extra time were full of endeavour but no more goalmouth action and penalties it would be.It is a credit to both sides that all of the penalties were good and it took a fine full length save from Mike Shelper with Brocton 4  -  3 up, to clinch the game. Walsall Wood 3 v 3 Brocton a.e.t.                Brocton win 5 v 3 on penalties