The final two games in the third round of the Charlie Turnbull Trophy took place with Bocking & Vipers Social and SC Crittall progressing to the quarter finals.
Bocking won 3-1 at home against fellow Premier division side Rayne. Rayne took an early lead against the run of play when Luke Bearman fired home from the penalty spot. Bocking equalised when Matt Hobley chipped home and despite pressing hard to find the winner, Rayne forced the tie into extra time. Both teams pushed for a winner in the added on period but it was Bocking who scored with two counter attacks with Aaron Chinnery and Craig Copas finding the net to see the hosts through.
SC Crittall won 8-1 away against Division One Panfield Bell Rovers. The away side lead 5-0 at the break and ran out comfortable winners with James Beattie scoring twice along with two wonder strikes from Mitchell Hickman with James Cordery, Jon Read and an own goal completing the scoring. Kevin Storey scored the only goal for Rovers.
Witham Galacticos, Notley and Sporting 77 Reserves are through to the semi finals of the Malcolm Foy Trophy.
Witham Galacticos of Division Three pulled of a fine result beating Division Two Cressing Yardley United 3-2. Ricky Baker, Adam Clark and a 25 yard volley from Kane Orr saw the visitors through, Charlie Groves scored both goals for United.
Division Three strugglers Great Bardfield lost 4-0 at home to Division Two highfliers Notley. Ricky Crimmins scored a fine hat-trick one a header, one a fine turn and a strike and one from the penalty spot with Lee Parker also on target from the spot.
Division Three leaders Sporting 77 Reserves beat Division Two Tolleshunt Knight Eagles after a penalty shoot-out was required. Scott Simmons put the visitors ahead after 12 minutes with Sporting equalising just before half-time through Jack McIntyre. Chris Cook put the home side 2-1 ahead 6 minutes into the second half but Eagles equalised with 7 minutes of normal time remaining. Neither side could be separated in extra time with Sporting coming out on top 5-3 in the penaly shoot-out.
George FC are the first team into a cup final this season as they secured their place in the Premier Division Cup final after a 6-2 home win against Essex Cricketers. Josh Goodey and Leroy Facey both scored twice with Goodey scoring one from an excellant volley. Ricky Finnigan scored a penalty and another fine volley this time from Jamie Fisher completed the scoring. Nick Carscadden and Dan Clark scored consolation goals for Cricketers.
In the Premier Division Bridgelink won 7-3 away against Argos United. Adam Pomphrett and Joe McCracken both scored hat-tricks and James Howes with the other goal as the away side close the gap on the top three. Brendon Corr with two and Lee Buckley scored for Argos.
CFC Shalford won 6-2 at home against bottom of the table Western Arms. Western with a much changed team of late had a decent first half and created the best of the chances early on only for the home side to take the lead before the interval when Gavin Bensley fired home. Bensley completed his hat-trick in the second half with other goals coming from Mitchell Simmons, Andy Turner and Nick Stackhouse. The home side took their foot of the pedal and allowed Western to score twice in the last 10 minutes through Sam Hollocks and Mike Reeve.
Second in Division One Old Bramstonians won 5-4 at home against Horse & Groom to leave themselves a point behind leaders Panfield having played a game more. Jon Islip, Sam Parsons, Billy Newley, Jay Mathams and Tony Wilkerson scored for the hosts. Stuart Joyce, Michael Cole, Jack Gilchrist and Adrian Agyemang-Duah were on target for the visitors.
Braintree old Boys moved up a place to third on goal difference as they won 3-1 away against Essex Police. Robbie Spalding, Rob Cole and a penalty from Charlie Palmer gave Old Boys maximum points. Frankie Cole scored the only goal for the Police.
Beaumont Wanderers and Cressing drew 1-1. Visitors Cressing took the lead through Charlie Spooner with Wanderers leaving it late to equaliser and earn a share of the points when centre half Dave Smith scored in the last ten minutes.
Beacon Hill Social’s 100% record in Division Two continued as they won 5-2 away against Braintree Town Supporters. Adam Francis and Gary johnson scored for the home side. Eddie Holroyd scored twice for the visitors along with others goals from Rob Hewer, Jamie Cracknell and Anthony Cantey.
CFC Shalford Reserves picked up a good three points winning 1-0 away against third placed Braintree Sporting. Aaron Mead scored the only goal of the game sliding the ball past the keeper with around 15 minutes remaining.
Titan United moved up a place to seventh after a 2-1 win away against bottom of the table Onley Arms with Simon Ackland and Craig Tomlinson scoring the goals. Jack Soar scored the only goal for Onley.
In Division Three second placed CFC Shalford ‘A’ were losing 2-0 at half time against Bell United with goals from Kev Wells and Jon Roper. The visitors came flying back to win 7-2 in the second half. Danny Saffer scored a hat-trick, Phil Goodwin two and one each for Trevor Chopping and Darren Pitt.
Witham Phoenix are up to third on goal difference after winning 8-2 at home against New Street Saints. Andy Pennock and Jon Flowers both scored hat-tricks with Jamie Mitchell and Tony Lowden scoring one apiece. Saints who earned praise from opposing manager Terri Whyman for their attidude and spirit shown scored thanks to Joe Cornwall and Dan Lodge.