STEVE Rowlands was the hero as Upton AA’s upturn in form in West Cheshire League Division One continued on Saturday.
The veteran struck twice as Dave Wright’s side made in three wins on the spin with a 2-1 home triumph over Cammell Laird Reserves.
Blacon Youth Club remain rooted to the foot of the table after their 4-1 home loss to Vauxhall Motors Reserves. A Matthew Pierce header reduced the deficit.
Chester Nomads’ dreams of a league and cup double came to an end as they lost their Division Two Haworth & Gallagher Bowl clash at home to Heswall Reserves 4-3 on penalties.
The second-round showdown had finished 3-3 after extra-time, player-manager John Cadwallader (2) and Mark Crossan on target for Nomads.
Capenhurst Villa will head to Heswall in the semi-finals after they won 3-2 at home to Bronze Social with goals from Steve Morgan (2) and Ryan Nicoll.
Helsby Reserves (Dave Richards) were beaten 6-1 at Merseyside Police in Division Three.
Christleton lost their twice-rearranged Cheshire Amateur Cup third-round tie at West Kirby 2-1.
Tarporley Victoria returned to winning ways in Cheshire League Division One on Saturday.
The Flacca boys were 2-1 winners at Goldborne Sports thanks to strikes from the returning Henry Buckley and the skilful Eddie Pattinson.
