MOLD Alex suffered a shock 2-1 exit at home to Johnstown in the third round of the NE WALES CUP.

Cefn United booked their passage with a 4-2 success at Penycae and a hat-trick from Keiran Jones saw Brymbo account for New Brighton 3-1.

Hawarden Rangers lost 4-2 at home to Corwen after extra time, Llay Welfare sneaked a narrow 1-0 verdict over Castell Alun and Overton thrashed Garden Village 11-2.

Matt Holmes netted four times as Rhos Aelwyd put paid to Acrefair 7-2 while Venture notched a 4-1 verdict against Garden Village, two of the goals coming from Matty Phillips.