FC Bracknell Under 8s Blues are through to the final of the East Berkshire Alliance Trophy.

They secured their place by defeating Maidenhead Magpies in a tie that needed two attempts to complete.

The first game was abandoned due to the severe cold weather with FCB leading 2-0.

At the second time of asking, Blues had the better of the play in the first two quarters After that the Magpies came more into the game, but Bracknell worked extra hard to maintain the lead which Luca Brydges had given them and they held on for a deserved victory.

They will meet Bracknell Cavaliers Saints in the final on May 5, probably at Ascot United’s main ground.

Their coaches are Ken Paul and Steve Nicholas.

FC Bracknell U8 Blues squad: Jacob Elkin, Joe Montana. Bobby Nicholas, Ben Paul, Toby Flanagan, Joshua Evans, Luca Brydges, Brandon Neal, Diego Valenzuela-Russo.