Pride in Horndean after bruising FA Cup win at Ascot United
A storming second-half performance saw Benny Read, Zac Glasspool and Harry Jackson strike to send the Deans through.
And Birmingham could not have been happier after a bruising day out.
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Hide AdThe Horndean boss said: '˜Ascot tried to bully and intimidate us throughout the 90 minutes and we were given no protection by the officials.
'˜The pitch wasn't the greatest either. There was no grass on it and it was rutted, bobbly and lively.
'˜We had to adapt our game to suit the conditions and we did it well.
'˜For a little club like ours an FA Cup run brings important finances.'
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Hide AdThere was no fairytale triumph for Baffins Milton Rovers, who lost 4-1 to Hartley Wintney in their first home FA Cup tie.
Tommy Leigh slotted the ball through the keeper's legs to give the Wessex League hosts the lead on the half-hour.
The Southern League visitors netted a superb leveller on the stroke of half-time, though.
And after the break Baffins conceded two penalties as Hartley Wintney eased through.
Steve Leigh felt the final score flattered the visitors.
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Hide Ad'˜In some ways we beat ourselves by giving away two bad penalties,'Â said the Baffins boss.
'˜Hartley Wintney felt we were the best team they had played so far which is a massive compliment.
'˜They were a well-organised side who proved much sharper and physically stronger than us.
'˜I couldn't fault the effort of our players but feel we could have played better.
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Hide Ad'˜It was still a great day for the club. We had around 300 turn up to support us which was great.
'˜There are a lot of positives we can take out of it.'
United Services exited the competition in a 3-1 home defeat against Sholing on Friday night.
Meanwhile in the Wessex League premier division, AFC Portchester and Fareham Town fought out a 0-0 draw at the Crest Finance Stadium.
Royals joint-boss Mick Catlin said: '˜It was an even contest, with a lot of effort but little real quality.'