THERE was heartbreak for Worcester League club Heenans in the Worcestershire FA Sunday Junior Cup final when they lost a penalty shoot-out against Ocean Designs Rangers of the Kidderminster League after being 3-0 up with 10 minutes to go of normal time.

Designs spurned three good first-half chances and Heenans took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Anthony Smith.

Immediately after the interval, Richard Smith increased their lead with a stunning 20-yard drive.

Heenans then had to defend resolutely with Mike Collins outstanding at centre-half and goalkeeper Andy Baker making three brilliant saves.

When Rich Smith made in 3-0 after 70 minutes the game looked over.

However, Heenans were reduced to 10 men when Charlie Martin was given his marching orders in an incident which also saw one of the Designs substitutes being sent off.

Heenans then fell apart and conceded three goals in the last 10 minutes to Danny Flowers, Collins (own goal) and a Gary Price header deep into injury time.

George Martin again put Heenans ahead in extra-time but another own goal, this time from Martin Newman, made it 4-4 and the match went to penalties which Ocean Designs won 3-1 to complete an unexpected victory.

In the Saturday League, Worcester Anchors need one point from their match with nearest challengers Malvern Hills next weekend to clinch the Division Two title.

Tom Hill, Mike Tattersfield and Dean Day were on target as they beat Sylla 3-1. Pete Jeynes scored twice for Foregate who defeated Leigh and Bransford Badgers 5-1.

In Division One, Powick thrashed The Red Lion 14-1. Sean Smith netted four times and there was a brace each for Stuart Harvey and John Murphy.

Sunday Premier Divsion leaders WCT Raiders won 4-0 at Arrow 2000 with Jamie Insall, taking his tally for the season to 50, and Chris Newman both netting twice.

There two goals each for John Speak and Dan Berry as Hallow Village thumped St John’s 5-1 in Division One and Alan Parkinson also bagged two for Droitwich Spa Eagles who lost 3-2 at Goodrest Juniors.

Oak Apple moved a step nearer the Division Two title after Joe Leighton and Dan Parsons were on the scoresheet in a 2-0 win at Hornets.

Scott Fletcher scored twice for Worcester Raiders who beat Cutnall Green 4-1 in Division Three.

Other doubles came in Division Four for Lee Barmby in Hangover’s 4-1 home win over CSSC and Andy Harvey as Droitwich Spa Eagles Reserves drew 2-2 with Brewers Athletic.