CHRISTCHURCH claimed a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Petersfield Town in the Russell-Cotes Cup quarter-finals.
Ash Pope's brace for Priory ensured the game went to spot kicks at Hurn Bridge after goals from Matt Rowland and Harry Tremlett had twice given the visitors the lead.
Christchurch secured a spot in the semi-finals with a 6-5 win in the shoot-out.
Ollie Cherrett's side will face Moneyfields or Paulsgrove in the next round.
Lymington failed to make it through to the final four after a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Fleet Town.
Mike Gosney levelled for Lymington from the penalty spot after Billy Oram had opened the scoring for the visitors, but Meshach Williams's late effort snatched the victory. Both teams ended the match with 10 men.
Fleet will meet Sholing in the semi-finals after Dave Diaper's side beat Stoneham 1-0.
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