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Watch: Tears of joy as fans react to play-off win

Southend fans were left ecstatic and emotional after watching their side book a place in the National League play-off final.

The Shrimpers beat Forest Green 4-2 on penalties, setting up a trip to face Oldham at Wembley on 1 June and moving them a step closer to League Two.

One er at the Bolt New Lawn ground said the win had "reduced a grown man to tears".

"I am so proud of these boys," he said. "I've been coming here since 1969 and this is my proudest moment yet."

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