Goalkeeper Jordan Perrin makes vital save on debut in Whitstable Town’s 3-1 extra-time Kent Senior Trophy Quarter-Final triumph against Faversham Strike Force

Goalkeeper Jordan Perrin shone on his debut in Whitstable’s extra-time Kent Senior Trophy Quarter-Final triumph.

Marcel Nimani’s men progressed to the final four, as goals from midfielder Liam Gillies and winger Josh Williams proved the difference in their 3-1 win.

Those goals came after striker Emmanuel Oloyede had cancelled out an opening Faversham Strike Force effort from talented midfielder Marshall Wratten in the second half.

Perrin then produced a fantastic save at the death to prevent Southern Counties East Division 1 side Strike Force from completing an upset.

Nimani said: “He had a great debut, considering he hasn’t played much recently. I felt he was psychologically strong.

“There was a lot of pressure on Jordan. He made some great saves and one especially at 1-1, so well done to Jordan.”

Nimani was pleased with Whitstable’s overall performance against Faversham Strike Force but disappointed with their wastefulness in front of goal - something which nearly cost them dearly.

“That game just defined our entire season in 90 minutes,” he reflected. “It was a good performance by us in many ways.

“I felt we managed the intervals effectively. We just didn’t score enough. Then, at the other end, they scored a terrible goal from our perspective.

“When we did the statistics, we had 23 shots in the first 90 minutes - 18 inside their penalty box - and scored one goal.”

The last-eight tie was played in front of a crowd of 528 at The Belmont.

Nimani noted: “There was a fantastic crowd. There was an electric atmosphere, especially as we pushed for an equaliser.

“It was like a Final on its own. It’s good kudos for the club to reach the Semi-Final.”

Promotion-chasing Southern Counties East Premier Division Whitstable, who have