Badsey Rgrs U-13 1,

Churchdown Panthers Colts 1

RANGERS remain undefeated after a tough test against last season's champions and current league leaders.

Panthers took the lead in fortuitous manner when Dane Aldington's clearance struck a visiting player on the back and the looping rebound left goalkeeper Will Tyrell stranded.

Badsey did well to weather a second half storm before the equaliser arrived after 20 minutes.

It was Jamie Clarke who swivelled and hit the ball into the far corner to earn Rangers a hard-fought draw.

Pershore Tn 1, Badsey Rgrs U-15 6

RANGERS rattled up a fourth win of the season in fine style.

Player of the match, Joe Whittaker, opened the scoring and the points were as good as wrapped up with further strikes from Daryl Ballard and Sam Linley.

An own goal gave Town a little hope but Ballard soon restored Badsey's cushion.

A superb 50-yard run from Dean Cloke set up Dan Willmot for a fifth before Arron Young rounded off the scoring.

Peopleton U-14 6, Bromyard 0

THE hosts made easy cup progress after Alex Spencer touched in an early opener.

Chris Thompson was again the provider as James Allen doubled his side's lead and the scorer's second after a brilliant solo run sealed progress before the break.

Allen completed his hat-trick - a fourth in successive matches - after Bromyard had conceded an own goal and it was left to Harry Coughlin to finish the scoring after goalkeeper Jo Gittens had denied the visitors a consolation.

Peopleton U-15 2, Perdiswell Rvrs 1

PEOPLETON made League Cup progress at the expense of the reigning Mercian League champions.

Nick Andrews gave the hosts the perfect start when he nodded in Lee Miller's tenth minute corner but a shot that spun off the unfortunate Nat Bulmer's head levelled before half-time.

However, Bulmer made amends by scoring the winner with a low shot from 20 yards that clinched Peopleton's place in the last 16.

Salford Rvrs U-14 2, Evesham Utd 4

SHAUN Read's speculative strike gave Rovers the interval lead in Sunday's Mercian League Cup contest.

Solid Salford defence had earlier repelled United's attacking thrusts and their efforts were repaid when Josh Cocker doubled the home side's lead.

Complacency set in and Ben Carter reduced the arrears. Steve Peat then converted from the penalty spot for 2-2 before Sam Knowles gave United the lead.

An awkward bounce then deceived Richard Print in the Salford goal and Bob Derbyshire was left celebrating a fourth goal and an amazing fightback.

Littleton Jnrs U-12 7, Alcester 2000 2

MATT Goss opened the scoring only for Alcester to bring the cup scores level when Littleton failed to clear a corner.

Within minutes, though, the hosts were back in front when good inter-play allowed George Barber to pick his spot.

Alcester bounced back almost immediately but the second half saw Littleton grab the game by the scruff of the neck.

Dan Keen's corner was met by a stunning volley from Goss before the provider slipped his marker to set up Ben Johns for a fourth.

Keen was again the supplier as Goss completed his hat-trick and he then helped himself to a fourth before Johns completed his treble.

Evesham Utd U-11 1, Carterton Rgrs 0

EVESHAM went to the top of the Witney League on Sunday with a well earned victory against the then unbeaten league leaders.

The first half was even, although United created the better chances with Lance Smith going close several times. It was left to fellow striker Daniel Mitchell to break the deadlock when he gave United the lead ten minutes before half-time.

At the other end keeper Ben Parry scrambled at the feet of the Rangers' striker before a constant threat from through balls as Tom Adam Miles and David Huggins fired wide when a second goal would have settled home nerves.

Drakes Broughton U-10 5,

Elmley Castle 1

DRAKES made an attacking start but it was Elmley's Ollie Ballard who opened the scoring.

The home side pushed forward throughout the first half but the Elmley keeper was in fine form until beaten by an own goal.

The second half saw Drakes find their finishing skills and a scramble in the Elmley goalmouth allowed Owen Johnson to knock the ball over the line.

The goal of the match came from a thunderous shot from Joe Grisdale from near the halfway line. Tom Bird scored from a penalty and Grisdale added his second just before the final whistle.

Dunnington Rvrs 0,Bredon Colts 5

BREDON made a excellent start when they took the lead from a powerful cross shot from Matthew Kibler.

They piled on the pressure with Scott Bunch and Kibler both adding to the score before half-time.

Dunnington's Simon Rouse had an excellent game as did their goalkeeper Tom Print.

Bredon's Freddie Humphries later found the net direct from a corner and a header from Charlie Morefield ensured Bredon's place in the next round.

Bredon Colts 3, Evesham Utd U-8s 1

EVESHAM dominated the first half after player of the match, Harry Charnley, gave them an early lead.

Bredon, however, hit back with two goals of their own from Jemma Perks and James Robinson and, despite the best efforts of Alexander Roberts in the Evesham goal, Kieran Willis added a third.

Ryan Dennick and Harry Cattle went close for Evesham but it was Bredon who took the honours.

Oldbury Park Tigers 0,

Evesham Utd U-9 3

EVESHAM returned to winning ways in this friendly encounter but they had to wait until the second half before breaking the deadlock.

Experimental changes paid dividends after the break when defender Owen Jones, playing forward, broke the deadlock, with his first goal of the season.

The Robins threw caution to the wind but were grateful to defenders Craig Whiting and James Bearcroft who made timely interceptions.

As Evesham attacked, Bearcroft scored with a drive, leaving the keeper with no chance, while Louis Brown added a third.

Evesham FDS 5,

Newtown Spts Colts 3 (aet)

FDS failed to cash in on early chances which saw them hit the woodwork twice before Newtown took the lead.

A Jared Sexton goal following good work from Eddy Rigg and the first of a brace for Scott Clarke then gave FDS the lead.

However, two quickfire goals from Newtown gave them the upper hand with a minute left on the clock but Clarke equalised straight from the restart and extra time was needed for Evesham to win the tie thanks to two superb strikes from Tom Goodwin.

Evesham Utd Robins U-11 2, Bromyard Tn 1

ROBINS progressed to the next round of the cup after defeating a lively Town side in a gripping contest.

Town started brightly and put Robins under pressure right from the start, but Robins defended well and countered effectively.

Lewis Ridley was unlucky to see a header and a volley go narrowly wide before Jack Wood beat his defender to slot the ball into the far corner. Town responded quickly and drew level with a long- range effort.

Robins missed the opportunity to increase their lead when the keeper saved Jamie Wallace's penalty and then smother the loose ball.

The game remained even until player of the match, James Martin, won the ball in midfield and found Rhys Eddy who headed in.

Dunnington 0, Littleton Jnrs U-9 12

JACK Jeffery started the scoring with Wesley Burden adding a second goal just before half-time.

The second half opened with Burden scoring again and a little later completing his hat-trick.

Dunnington stayed determined and defended well but Littleton's pressure saw Nathan Brain score his first goal for the club.

Charlie Jeffery made it 6-0 before Brain and Jeffery both struck again.

The last ten minutes produced four further goals with Joe Nightingale and Alexander Drew grabbing a brace apiece.

Evesham Utd Robins U-9 6,

Evesham Utd Colts 0

JAMES Coldrick and Elliott Gould fired Robins into a 2-0 half-time lead.

Colts battled hard to get back into the game but, after the break, Robins added further goals through long-range efforts from Coldrick and Bryn Tome before Josh Downey and Coldrick struck again to seal the points.

Evesham Utd U-13 7, Littleton 1

SUNDAY'S cup clash played in atrocious conditions saw Evesham prove too strong.

They raced to a 5-0 lead with two goals each from Jamie Kerr and Ben Bearcroft, and one from Philip Penycate. Tom Hutton scored for Littleton shortly before half-time.

After the break Evesham sealed their place in the quarter-finals when Littleton scored an own goal before Kerr completed an excellent hat-trick.

Evesham Colts U-14 2,

Ombersley Colts 2 (aet)

LAST season's finalists opened the scoring through Matt Knight only for Ombersley to level before the break.

Will Gayton made it 2-1 with a superb looping effort but the visitors again hit back to take the tie into overtime.

Late pressure from Evesham almost prevented a replay and Knight was denied a winner when his 25-yarder hit the woodwork.

Churchdown Panthers 0,

Bredon Colts U-13 5

BREDON continued their fine run of form against resolute opponents.

Will Cook struck first with a spectacular drive from distance and it was 2-0 moments later when Arron Phillips found the net.

James Offord increased his season's tally by two after the break when Phillips added his second to round off the scoring.