JASON Heath's extra-time winner helped Crewe Corinthians pull off a shock victory over Bentley Motors in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division Knockout Cup Final.
Heath finished off a sweet move in style with penalty kicks just six minutes away. First-half goals from Bentley's Leroy Jones and Corinthian man Adam Peberdy left the scores level after normal time.
In the Premier Division, Faddiley (Craig Hill, Nick Turner) put paid to their relegation fears with a 2-1 win over White Lion (Andy Middleton).
Peter Muncey and Andy Archer got the Betley goals in a 2-0 win over Nantwich Young Farmers, while Willaston White Star (Alistair Hempton, Gary Wood, Mike Gannon, Donny Brown) closed the gap on Bentley with a 4-1 success over Wrenbury (Mike Griffiths).
In Division One Peacock/Willaston Villa (Bryan Adams) shared a 1-1 draw with AC Wickstead (Danny Dodd), while the Express (Craig Bibby, Marc Wright, Craig Wright) enjoyed a 3-1 victory over The Vine (Danny Foster).
Sydney Arms (Dave Jinks (2), Geoff Beadle) stayed in contention with a 3-2 win over Audlem DK (Lee Wilkinson, George Antonio). Fox Elworth won 2-1 at Beeston Hotel.
Nick Harvey's hat-trick for AFC Barkode was cancelled out by a Ben Parker treble, a Steve Kay brace and a Mark Ellis effort as Railway Hotel ran out 6-3 winners.
On Sunday the Division One Knockout Final will be contested between Fox Elworth and The Express. Kick off is 5.30pm at Nantwich Town's Jackson Avenue.
In the Crewe and District League second-placed Crewe Reserves (Matt Smith) were held 1-1 at Sandbach United (Danny Coppenhall).
Winnington Avenue had Steve O'Malley on target in their 1-0 success over visitors Sandbach, while Bunbury (Ian Aitkin) edged Sandbach Town 1-0.
Malpas (Jon Hurine, Ben Cosby, Alan Newport, Tom Peake, Adam Pennall) thrashed Bentley (Kevin Davies) 5-1.
Leaders Congleton Athletic crushed East Cheshire League opponents Juno to earn a semi-final spot in the Inter-League Cup, thanks to Simon Buxton (2), Ed Pollard, Rob Negus and Craig Massey.
