An early goal by Davide Rodari was quickly cancelled out by the visitors but an own goal by Braintree keeper Jack Sims in the 57th minute proved to be the winner in this ‘eliminator’ in front of 2,678 at Woodside Road.
It gives Worthing a semi-final visit to Oxford City on Sunay afternoon – with the winners of that tie facing the winners of the other semi, Dartford v St Albans, the following weekend.
See some great pictures from Worthing’s latest win – which was their fourth in nine days – on this page and the ones linked. And get first news of Sunday’s semi-final on this website.
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Action from Worthing's 2-1 win at home to Braintree in the first stage of the National League South play-offs Photo: Mike Gunn
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Action from Worthing's 2-1 win at home to Braintree in the first stage of the National League South play-offs Photo: Mike Gunn
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Action from Worthing's 2-1 win at home to Braintree in the first stage of the National League South play-offs Photo: Mike Gunn
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Action from Worthing's 2-1 win at home to Braintree in the first stage of the National League South play-offs Photo: Mike Gunn