Lee Boylan celebrates Stevenage's second goal with David Bridges

A late header from David Bridges gave Stevenage a narrow advantage heading into the second leg of their FA Trophy semi-final with Ebbsfleet.

Bridges converted Andy Drury's corner to seal the win after the home side had initially let a two-goal lead slip.

Stevenage captain Steve Morison opened the scoring from close range and Lee Boylan added a second from 18 yards.

Neil Barrett's header pulled one back for Ebbsfleet and Stacy Long equalised from distance, but it was not enough.

Stevenage:

Day, Wilson, Laird, Murphy, Boylan, Roberts, Bridges, Morison, Cole, Drury, Bostwick.

Subs Not Used: Bayes, Albrighton, Mills, Willock, Vincenti.

Goals: Morison 7, Boylan 32, Bridges 81.

Ebbsfleet United: Cronin, Opinel, Crooks, Slatter, Long, Gash, Barrett, Ricketts, Moore, Charles, Sole.

Subs Not Used: Smith, Shakes, Mott, Duncan, Judge.

Goals: Barrett 61, Long 72.

Att: 2,344.

Ref: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire).

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