THE Worcester League was largely confined to a full Sunday programme with some surprising performances.

The two matches played in the Saturday Premier Division resulted in wins for Lamb & Flag and Martley Spurs.

There were hat-tricks for Paul Cole and Paul Bennett in the Flag's 8-1 hammering of Hallow.

In the Sunday Premier Division, the team display of the day went to Blackpole, who trounced Callow End 10-0.

Justin Ballinger, Ryan Gormley and Colin Redmond all scored hat-tricks.

Scott Pinches and Lee Gormley both netted twice in Arrow 2000's 7-1 win at Cutnall Green.

In Division One, the shock of the day was provided by St John's as 45-year-old Paul Briggs scored the only goal of the game against New Barbourne to provide them with their first win of the season.

A seven-goal thriller between Kays and Perdiswell ended in a single-goal victory for the former.

In Division Two, a brace from Lee Harper was enough to secure Bringsty a win over Deers Leap.

Goals galore illuminated the exciting encounter between New Inn Claines and Barbourne Celtic.

New Inn won 5-3 with Joe Turner smashing a superb hat-trick, while Pete Woods netted twice for Barbourne.

The highlight of the derby between Droitwich Spa Eagles and Pillar of Salt was a debut goal by 15-year-old Daniel Cartmel. Eagles won 6-0.

Two goals from the prolific Carlton Sealey helped UCW to a 4-2 win over rivals Dew Drop in Division Three.

Saracens beat Villagers 4-1 and there were also wins for Warndon Rovers and the Courtyard.

Dave Pritchard scored twice for AFC West Midlands in a 3-2 win over Northwick Sports.

n County Cup fever hit Worcester at the weekend with several matches played over the two days.

On Saturday, Powick beat Malvern Rangers 1-0 in the WFA Minor Cup and Inkberrow overcame Goodrest Sports by four goals.

In the WFA Sunday Premier Cup, Colwall lost by a single goal to Exel Metro and Kempsey trashed Droitwich Spa by five goals.

Prinner lost by the odd goal in five in their home Junior Cup match against Wolverley. In the Minor Cup, both Punchbowl and St John's Sports lost to Evesham-based opposition.

Star of the day was Worcester Juniors' second-half substitute Jamie Lawrence who came on to smash four goals in their 7-1 romp against Crabmill.