The Robins started the game well moving the ball around and causing the opposition problems. They went ahead with a well taken goal from Tom Thulborn. Out of nothing and two deflected shots the home side found themselves 2-1 down at the break.
Ely came out for the second half with even more purpose and drew level with a Dean Grogan header. Rory Thompson put his side ahead with a sublime free kick and Andy George continued with his execution from penalties with a fourth .
The away team scored a scrambled goal late on, but with a good second half performance the Robins deserved to go through. Alan Alsop commented that the scoreline flattered the away side in the end .