VAUXHALL Motors Reserves emerged on the right side of a nine-goal thriller to reach the third round of the Pyke Cup.
They overcame Marine Reserves 5-4 at Rivacre Park on Saturday in a tie that was eventually settled in extra time.
Mark Winsdale bagged a hat-trick for the Motormen, who also benefited from an own goal and a Lewis Hughes strike.
In the West Cheshire League, Saturday’s Division One action saw struggling Willaston go down to a 4-0 home defeat to Christleton.
In Division Two, mid-table Capenhurst Villa Reserves were beaten 3-1 at Mallaby. A goal by Mark Higham was not enough for the visitors.
In Division Three, Ellesmere Port Reserves were also out of luck as they tumbled to a 4-0 defeat at third-placed Mossley Hill Athletic.
Neston Nomads lost 4-1 at Christleton Reserves.
