Jewson/Hellenic Hallen and Thorns win through to Vase second round

ALLEN and Thornbury Town may both be struggling in the Hellenic League Premier Division, but both stayed on the Wembley trail with first-round wins in the FA Vase.

- Mark EASTERBROOK

Hallen enjoyed an excellent 3-1 win against Jewson League Premier Division opponents Newquay at Moorhouse Lane.

A back-post header from Sam Iles gave Hallen the lead on 16 minutes, and Elliot Gardner added the second 10 minutes later. Louis Price's 30-yard strike gave Newquay hope just before the break, but that was killed off when Cory Thomas-Barker cracked home a third Hallen goal in the 70th minute.

Thornbury Town progressed with a 5-4 victory on penalties at Fairford Town following a goalless draw in 90 minutes.

Clevedon Town have had some good Vase runs in recent years, but their hopes were ended by a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat at home to Cinderford Town. Charlie Saunders struck just before the break for Clevedon, but Jaxson Hundit equalised for Cinderford in the 82nd minute.