GREG Thomas moved Droitwich Spa FC A a step closer to a successful defence of the Martley Cup with a hat-trick at West Malvern last Saturday.

Thomas' treble gave Spa a 3-1 victory and their second final of the season to add to their Bayliss Cup final at Worcester City FC next Wednesday.

Spa started brightly and were soon ahead when Thomas converted Arron Parr's long throw.

But that lead did not last long as the hosts equalised with a long range effort.

The lead was regained when another Parr throw found Thomas who finished well.

Thomas completed his hat-trick with a free-kick expertly curled around the Martley wall.