Hereford FC 0-2 Boston United

Excellent first half saves from Cameron Gregory to deny Jason Cowley and Andy Williams laid the platform for United's eventual success, with Jordan Richards and Jai Rowe striking in quick succession after the break.

The result booked a trip to Alfreton Town in Tuesday evening's eliminator.

The Pilgrims were unchanged from their midweek victory over Banbury United, although Sam Smart replaced Keziah Martin on the bench, who was carrying a knock.

United had the better territory in the first half and played well - but the clearer chances fell to the home side. Gregory saved from Cowley and Williams - while a Williams effort clipped the back post and bounced to safety.

Rowe rolled a bouncing ball wide for the Pilgrims, who also went close through Jimmy Knowles, who was only denied by a Curtis Pond save.

The Pilgrims edged in front when Rowe and Zak Mills combined to roll the ball across for RICHARDS to slam home at the second attempt from 10 yards - high beyond Pond's grasp.

Thirteen minutes later, United made the game safe when Knowles turned provider down the right before cutting the ball back for ROWE to finish across the dive of Pond from 12 yards.

Hereford sub Tope Obadeyi saw a 71st minute header drop wide from an Alex Babos corner - but the Bulls barely threatened thereafter as United closed out a thoroughly professional victory.

Hereford (4-3-3): Curtis Pond; Jid Okeke, Kyle Howkins, Kyle Cameron, Lewis Hudson; Lawson D'Ath (Tope Obadeyi 70), Aurio Teixeira, Alex Babos (Lassana Mendes 75); Andy Williams, Jason Cowley (Adam Rooney 75), Yusifu Ceesay. Subs (not used): Paul Downing, Arwyn Walby.

Boston (4-1-2-1-2): Cameron Gregory; Jai Rowe, Michael Bostwick, Zak Mills, Brad Nicholson; Martin Woods; Jordan Richards, Dylan Hill, Keaton Ward; Kelsey Mooney (Jacob Hazel 81), Jimmy Knowles (Michael Gyasi 81). Subs (not used): Tom Leak, Deji Sotona, Sam Smart.

Referee: James Bancroft.

Attendance: 4,071 (350 visitors).

PIC: Lee Keuneke.