Chesham United have progressed into the first-round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in seven years after they dramatically defeated Braintree Town 3-1 after extra time.

Following on from Saturday’s 0-0 draw in Essex against the National League South opposition, the Generals were buoyed with around 700 fans at the Meadow.

Despite dominating large periods of the first time, it was the away side that took the lead on 40 minutes through Aaron Blair, as his looping shot flew over the head of Zaki Oualah in the Chesham goal.

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This didn’t deter the south Buckinghamshire side, who were aiming to reach the first round proper of the competition for the first time since the 2016/17 season when they would go on to face Peterborough United.

Chances went begging for Chesham who seemed to be heading for the exit, but in the 94th minute of the contest, Kieran Thomas Murphy’s header from close range in front of the home fans gave United their equaliser.

The Meadow erupted, as Braintree, who sit eight places above and are in a league higher than Chesham, had their backs against the wall as they were stunned by the late goal.

Extra time soon followed and United continued with their dominance, as they took the lead on 95 minutes thanks to a low and calm Lucas Sinclair finish.

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It was what the team deserved, but their hard work was nearly thrown away because just seconds after taking the lead, Braintree were rewarded a penalty.

Sinclair, the hero just moments before took an age to clear his lines in the Chesham box, and clipped Will Davies.

Much to the annoyance of himself, the fans and his teammates, Sinclair immediately apologised to his teammates as he knew he took too long to make the clearance.

However, his blushes were sparred as Blair’s poor spot-kick was easily gathered by Oualah, who got down low to his right.

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Braintree pushed for an equaliser and were given a corner in the final seconds which goalkeeper Vincente Reyes went up for, but as the ball broke away from the Chesham box, the home side were on the counterattack.

A sea of claret and blue shirts bombed forward with the United fans screaming for someone to take a shot at the open goal.

In the end, it fell to substitute Zak Joseph who tapped in from 10-yards in the final seconds of the match.

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Pandemonium followed as fans ran onto the pitch, selfies were taken and tears were shed.

The result means Chesham will face Maidstone of the National League in the next round.