As Noor Husin skied the decisive penalty, some Terras officials couldn’t hold back the tears.
This wasn’t just the culmination of a season’s work on the field but one built from the ashes after years of boardroom disputes and financial struggles.
In Weymouth’s last season in Non-League’s top flight, their under-18 team were beaten 9-0 by Rushden & Diamonds, which remains a Conference record.
It led to successive relegations into the Southern League, yet it is fitting, perhaps, that back-to-back promotions have taken them back to the National League.
Everything that Mark Molesley has touched has turned to gold since he took the plunge into management with the club in 2017.
A play-off defeat in his first season was followed by a title success – only to be trumped by this campaign.
Weymouth were tipped to finish third-bottom, instead they finished third-top. They nearly made a hash of a two-goal lead against Dorking Wanderers in the semi-final but still progressed – this time they held their nerve when it went to spot kicks.
“My staff and my players have been magnificent all season and to pick up from where we left off and get the job done just shows the mentality of this group,” said Molesley.
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BISH BASH BOSH! IT'S LINING UP FOR LEWIS
DAVE Lewis believes Bashley are yet to ‘reach their ceiling’.
REBELS YELL FOR GREAT CAUSE
FOOTBALL shirts specially designed by Worthing FC Supporters Association and local artists Two Faced Twins have been such a hit they’ve been able to hand over a sizeable cheque.
FLEET IN BOSS HUNT...AGAIN!
STRUGGLING Ebbsfleet United are searching for their third manager of the season after Harry Watling left Stonebridge Road after just 90 days in charge.
TOP TALENT HAD 'MAGIC AT HIS FEET'
TRIBUTES have been paid for a talented 17-year-old with ‘magic at his feet’ who passed away after collapsing on the pitch.
ALPORT GO ON THE ATTACK TO SEAL PLACE IN LAST 32!
ALL out attack eventually delivered a warranted win for Whitchurch – despite living dangerously late on.
BRILLIANT BECKWITH INSPIRES LEADERS
GOALKEEPER Charlie Beckwith made the difference as his clean sheet and a goal from Cemel Ramadan saw Bury Town take all three points at Chadfields yesterday afternoon.
OWLS WIN KEY CLASH IN BATTLE FOR TITLE
LEAGUE leaders Cleethorpes claimed an important win over second-placed Emley to move four points clear at the summit of the East Division.
BARDS DO THE HARD YARDS IN BIG WIN
THERE was not much to warm Stamford’s fans as the Daniels were beaten by a good Stratford side.
FREDDIE TREBLE TEES UP LATE WIN
FREDDIE PARKER scored his second hat-trick of the season as Cray Valley came from behind to win in what was a great advert for Non-League football.
TIGERS & LIONS IN A TASTY SCRAP!
PLAY-OFF contenders Hyde United and Guiseley had to settle for a share of the spoils after a hard-fought encounter.
