Greenhoffs move a step closer to cup glory with commanding win

GREENHOFFS booked their place in the semifinals of the Staffordshire FA Sunday Premier Cup after a commanding away performance against Roebuck.

- Chris Travers

GOAL TRAIL: Josh Thorpe was on the scoresheet in Greenhoffs' easy Premier Cup success.

The visitors looked sharp from the outset and never looked in danger as they powered to a comfortable win.

Goals from Nathan Grice, Dan Counter, Josh Thorpe, Sam Finney, and Jack Finney capped off a dominant display, with Greenhoffs showing their quality all over the pitch.

FC Lambourne also secured their semifinal spot after a spirited comeback win over Stafford-based Littleton Arms.

After falling behind early to a penalty, Lambourne regrouped and took control of the tie thanks to goals from Tom Shea, Josh Clayton, and Evans Ofori.

Rounding off the semifinal lineup for the NSSFL teams are Men Unite, who edged past Brereton Lions in a penalty shootout.

In the second round of the Staffordshire FA TB Williamson Cup, AFC Crown produced a sensational attacking display at home to sweep aside Leigh United.

The hosts were relentless from the first whistle, finding the net at will in a dominant performance that showcased their firepower across the pitch.

Liam Curley and Tom Farr both led the charge with two goals apiece, while Jake Mayer, Ethan Gater, Harry Oliver, Billy Heeks, Conaugh Pustowski and Jake Brough all got in on the act.

Elsewhere, Barley Mow came out on top in a pulsating nine-goal thriller against Lambourne Reserves.

In a game packed with twists and turns, both sides traded blows throughout, but it was Mow who held their nerve when it mattered.

Brandon Rafferty bagged a fine brace, while Tom Tudor, Kieran Ball and Toby Bracegirdle were also on the scoresheet.

In the second round of the Tatters Trophy, Newcastle Athletic beat Football On Trent.

From start to finish, Athletic looked in control, combining sharp attacking play with clinical finishing to seal a comfortable victory.