Gavin Harding scored a hat-trick as Manfield Rangers swept aside Norteles in the NFA Sunday Trophy.
Harding’s treble, along with doubles from Ben Chambers and Jack Rayment inspired Manfield to a 7-3 over their Conference opponents.
Joining them in the next round will be Devonshire Club, who won 3-0 at AC Squirrels thanks to a hat-trick from Chris Swallow.
Andy Ball scored all of AFC Dee’s goals in a 4-2 win over Diesel Power, but it wasn’t such good news for Duston & Diamonds who went down 5-3 at Bat & Wickets.
Nathan Loudon scored the only goal to put Billing United through at the expense of Parkway Reserves, while Daniel Brockwell and Jason Campbell’s goals couldn’t prevent Brafield United from going out in a 3-2 home defeat to Exiles.
Golden Horse smashed five past Sports Lounge in a 5-2 win, Liam Cosford, Charlie Whiting, Darren Andrews (2) and Scott Liebscher all netting.
A hat-trick from Craig Smith ensured Roade went through, beating JWC Athletic 4-1. Ally Foot scored Roade’s other effort.
Thorplands Club 81 Reserves and Nene are out of the competition after suffering big defeats. Thorplands lost 8-0 at Kettering United, while Nene lost 5-1 at home to Cotton Hill.
Another big trophy win came in Wellingborough, where St Margaret’s A eased to a 6-1 success over Wellingborough All Stars thanks to goals from Liam Saunders, Tom Moriarty, Ashley Inwood, Daniel Harris (2) and Jason Martin.
Butcher Loco held their nerve in a penalty shoot-out following a thrilling 4-4 draw with Staples in the NTFA Plester Shield.
Jamie Wright and Chris Moore both scored two apiece for Loco, Anthony Fragola (3) and Dan Gray for Staples to ensure the tie went to penalties. Loco won the shootout 4-2.
Abington Stanley are in the hat for the next round as Iain Holland-Hay’s brace saw them win 2-0 at Grendon Sapphires.
AC Squirrels were the big winners in last weekend’s premier division action, thrashing The Sunnyside 9-1 with strikes from Paul Edwards (5), Shane Price, Dan Cassidy, Jake Bradshaw and an own goal.
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