Herts Sunday Senior Cup round Four

Headstone Athletic are through to the last eight after a well deserved 2-1 win over Watford Sunday League side Oakview.

The Olympian side made the breakthrough after 33 minutes when Matt Davis launched a long looping ball into the area from the left, which the Oakview keeper missed and Sherva Kurup flicked the ball home.

It took only four minute for Kurup to double his side's advantage, racing clear to finish from ten yards after Terry Flaherty had played a long diagonal pass from inside his own half which split the opposition defence.

Oakview had their only chance of the half three minutes later when the Headstone defence allowed Lee Armitt too much space at the back post, but his diving header came back off the crossbar.

The visitors stepped up the pressure in the second half and for the first time in the game they started to ask serious questions o f the Headstone defence.

They brought on Ben Alexander and he made an instant impact, knocking on a cross and allowing Tom Inch to scramble the ball over the line from close range.

As the game wore on, Oakview became increasingly desperate, changing to a 3-4-3 formation, which gave plenty of space on the counter-attack for the hosts.

One of these attacks with two minutes left saw Dan Page head against the underside of the bar, as his side moved another step closer to becoming the first Olympian team to reach the final.

The league's other representatives, Tudor Arms, suffered a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Berkhamsted Sunday League side AFC Boars.

A penalty after 17 minutes was all that separated the two teams.

Ken Simmons Memorial Cup Semi-Finals

Old Danes progressed through to the final after a dramatic 7-2 victory over The Vine.

It was a lively game from the outset, with Ollie Brinton giving The Vine the lead after two minutes.

A hat-trick from Glenn O'Malley, a brace of penalties from Tom Kennedy and a goal apiece from Andrew Shaw and Sammy Barratt registered for Old Danes in a game that saw three Vine players sent off, including two goalkeepers in the second half. Joe Shepherd netted the Vine's other goal.

Danes' reward is a final showdown against Brookside, who came through the morning semi-final 4-1 against The Boys Home.

Johnny Armitt put Brookside ahead but a long goal kick from Lee Perry was headed home by Dean McKane seven minutes before half-time.

In the second half, The Boys Home missed some good chances to go ahead before Armitt completed his hat-trick, and then he turned provider for Jordan Cocomazzi to slot home from close range.

Premier Division

Headstone’s county cup exploits mean they are building up a fixture backlog, and Colne Valley opened up a four-point lead at the top after a 2-1 win in the 'Valley' derby against Colne Valley Blues.

Luke Chapman put Valley ahead in the first half of a scrappy affair before substitute Paul Saunders headed the Blues level in the second period. Dave Rooney scored the Valley winner 15 minutes from time.

Cassiobury Rangers are still in the title hunt after a 3-1 win over mid-table Kings Langley.

Jack Henley put Cassiobury ahead early on before Niall Haughton equalised. Rangers won the game thanks to second-half penalties from Darren Coombes and Neil Cronin.

Loop Construction won their relegation battle with Inter 4-0.

The game was goalless until the hour when a penalty from Martin Sanseverino gave Loop the lead. Gary Drake then made it two with a solo effort. Sanseverino converted his second and Loop's third before Russell Cray rounded off the scoring.

Division One

Leaders Evergreen Seniors Reserves easily swept aside Roundbush 6-1 thanks to a Martin Tebbs brace and others from Chris Wells, Jack Garratt and an own goal from Glen White. Tim Minton scored the Bush goal.

Reed Rangers' unbeaten league run continued with a 3-0 win over 3 Lions.

They took an early lead through a penalty from David Baxter and their advantage was extended thanks to Adam Crassweller's breakaway effort. Steve Tearle completed the scoring after the break.

A Tom Dettmer hat-trick helped fire Everett Rovers to a 6-2 victory over Watford Labour Club.

Dane Weimar and Glen Coniam were also on target for the victors, with Martin Bedford and Ian Smithard replying.

Lewis Jones scored twice in each half to give Rovers the three points in a 2-0 home win over Aquis.

FC Swan enjoyed their best win of the campaign with a 6-2 triumph over BTH Athletic.

The victors stormed into a three-goal first-half lead through Scott Varley, Chris Crook and debutant Aaron Morley.

BTH pulled a goal early in the second half, but Swan replied again through Mark Hathaway.

Although Athletic netted for a second time, Carl Osbourne and second for Crook completed BTH's account.

Headstone Lions lost 4-1 at Rickmansworth Athletic for whom Steve Quarrington netted.

Division Two

Pavilion Rangers lost a league game for the second time this season following a 3-2 home defeat by Colne Valley Royals.

Jack Wilson scored in each half to put Valley 2-0 up before Steve Longmuir pulled a goal back.

Chris Knowles made it 3-1 but the lead was again reduced when Stewart McCrossan netted from the penalty spot.