HEADLESS Cross Ladies went second by beating Knowle Ladies 6-1.
Key players Melanie Potter and Beth Jarrett were injured and Sharon Porter ruled out.
And keeper Eve Adams was rested allowing 16-year-old Paula Palfrey-man to make her debut.
Hayley Wootton, Alison Johnson and Eliane Frampton claimed two apiece with Lisa Parra-nuzzi Player of the Match.
Cross host Premier Division outfit Stratford Town in the County Cup on Sunday (ko 2pm at the Abbey Stadium).
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