Ramsgate 0 Chichester City 1 match report: Rams beaten by 87th-minute strike in Isthmian South East play-off semi-finals

Ramsgate lost in the Isthmian South East play-off semi-finals for the second season running as Chichester pulled off the ultimate smash-and-grab.

Substitute Mo Jammeh struck three minutes from time to send the Sussex side into Friday’s final against Three Bridges.

Rams, beaten at this stage by Hythe last season, recovered from a shaky start to largely boss proceedings but they couldn’t score and paid a heavy price.

Chichester finished 20 behind runners-up Ramsgate in fifth place but made the better start at Southwood and had good chances to lead.

Jimmy Wild somehow lifted the ball over an open goal when picked out unmarked from Isaac Bello’s cutback after only five minutes.

Rams defender Alex Brefo then presented the ball to Lloyd Rowlatt in a dangerous area but his shot was touched over by Tom Hadler, who also got down well to keep out Bello’s first-time strike.

Ramsgate had shown promise with Joe Turner cutting inside from the right but it took them time to get to grips with the game.

Once they did, though, they got on top and looked the more likely side to break the deadlock in the pouring rain at Southwood.

Benny Bioletti’s ball across the face of goal was crying out for a finish while Bioletti himself volleyed wide when well-placed at the far post.

Bioletti had an even better chance when Chichester keeper Kieran Magee presented a clearance straight to him but he fired over the bar.

And while Joe Taylor had the ball in the net on the stroke of half-time, the linesman’s flag was already up for offside, amid big home protests.

Turner went close after a driving run in the opening moments of the second half, then Lee Martin hit the bar from a free-kick out wide on the left.

Chichester were anticipating a cross but he