THE second round of the Evesham Mechanical Services Knock-out Cup brought few surprises.

But Birdseye Sports Sunday League Division Three side Northway defeated Division Two high-fliers Cider Mill 3-1 with second-half goals from Beasley (2) and McLintock.

Offenham Rovers defeated Pebworth 4-2 with Johnson, Ireland, Tustin and Jordan on target.

Christopher Alcock netted a hat-trick as Broadway United comfortably beat Badsey Recreation 7-1.

Evesham WMC progressed, hitting eight at Ambassador Reserves with the aid of three own goals.

Two goals saw Crowle past Ashton, while Bretforton Old Boys defeated Alderton 4-1 with Baird, Mitchell and Layton all finding the net.

Nick Shurmer struck twice to see Stour Excelsior overcome Fladbury Athletic for whom Hercombe scored.

Two sides struggling in Division One were both resoundingly beaten.

Golden Cross fell 6-1 at Vauxhall with Talbot scoring four goals and Inkberrow conceded 10 against Black Bear with Jake Petitt netting four.

Pinvin United took the local honours against Defford/Besford United with Izod (2), Clarke, Lamb and Bellamy scoring in a 5-1 victory.

Another derby saw Mickleton Rangers win 5-2 at Honeybourne Gate Inn. Tye (2), Donnison, Mills and Sexton scored for Rangers with Ballard and Lawrence replying.

Holders Upton Snodsbury hit double figures against Stour Excelsior Reserves. Tony McLean (3) and Spencer (2) were among the goals.

Martin Schembri struck twice for Ambassador as they came from two goals down to beat Eckington 4-3.

Doubles from Dan Trotman and Tim Beattie helped Red Horse defeat WMK 5-1, while Bredon won 2-1 at Lenches Lions with goals from Mills and Malone.

Things do not get any better for Broadway United Reserves in Division Three.

They lost 6-0 at Wickhamford Sports with the goals coming from Boulton (2), S Griffiths, A Griffiths, Gibbon and Hemsley.

Bengeworth Sports maintained their perfect Division Four record with a 6-1 victory over Halcyon Swans, Gary Dyke scoring four goals, Badsey defeated George and Dragon 4-1 with goals from Attwood, Ford, Coupe and Malin.