Brentford 2-1 Kidderminster

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Brentford progressed through to the Southern Section semi-final of the LDV Vans Trophy by edging out Kidderminster.

The Bees opened the scoring after just five minutes when Scott Marshall headed home a Kevin O'Connor cross.

The home side dominated the early proceedings and deservedly extended their lead after 25 minutes.

O'Connor turned goalscorer and converted a fine strike from 15 yards after Jamie Fullerton unlocked the Harriers defence.

Seven minutes after the break, Harriers pulled a goal back.

Drewe Broughton headed home at the far post and four minutes later Harriers missed a golden opportunity to equalise when Sean Parrish somehow headed over from six yards.

Ten minutes from time Kidderminster goalkeeper Stuart Brock made a fine save from substitute Jay Tabb.

At the other end, Broughton headed over with six minutes remaining but the home side hung on for a deserved win.

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Brentford: Paul Smith, Somner, Marshall, Sonko, Frampton, Rowlands, Jay Smith, Fullarton, Evans, O'Connor, Vine. Subs: Williams, Tabb, Lovett, Julian, Hughes.

Kidderminster: Brock, Coleman, Hinton, Ayres, Joy, Flynn, Melligan, Williams, Parrish, Shilton, Broughton. Subs: Bennett, Foster, Danby, Doyle, Bishop.

Referee: B Curson (Leicestershire).