Westminster School progressed to round 2 on penalties, winning their first ever ESFA National Cup fixture in the process after a hard fought game in Surrey against Glenthorne.
It was the home side who took the lead in the first half when Amuah sprinted down the right and fired a blistering shot into the bottom corner of the net, a fantastic finish.
At this point the home side looked the most likely to add to their lead but were unable to make the most of their pressure around the Westminster box and were made to pay when Plowman drew the visitors level, directing the ball home from a set piece to send the sides in level at the break.
The game was wide open in the second half with both teams having chances to edge in front and it looked as though Westminster would claim their first ESFA Cup scalp when Afram raced clear and slotted home for a 2-1 lead.
With time ticking away, Glenthorne threw bodies forward in an attempt to find an equaliser and it came when they were awarded a penalty for a push in the box following a long throw in and Nividi stepped up to score and take the game to penalties.
And so it proved that keeper Shahbakhti was the hero in the end, saving with his feet to set up Ghai for the winning spot kick and a little piece of history for the Westminster School football programme.
Another excellent cup tie and both schools were well represented by their teams but it will be Westminster who travel to Alexandra Park School in round 2.
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