FA Women’s Cup
EVERSLEY & CALIFORNIA got the better of CAVERSHAM UNITED to progress in the cup.
The Boars made a lightning start and went ahead in the opening minute as Joanna Harfield Brown applied the finishing touch to a quick attack.
The goats levelled up early in the second half when Sumaya Zayadi poked in from a corner.
There were chances for both teams but it was Eversley who restored their lead with 20 minutes to go when Rebekah Pantony scored.
The tie was sealed with five minutes to go when Varney netted Eversley’s third of the game to see them safely through to the next round.
ASCOT UNITED put their name in the next round of the competition with an away win at Milton United.
The Yellawomen went in front through Sarah Leonard and doubled their lead when Hannah Bennett capitalised on a defensive error and scored from close range.
Ascot raced into a three goal lead before the break when Dominique Carrington latched onto the rebound after Leonard and Alix Todd had their shots saved.
The hosts got a goal back in the second-half, but Ascot sailed through.
TILEHURST PANTHERS exited the competition after a 2-1 defeat to Long Crendon.
Thames Valley Women’s Division One
MORTIMER picked up their first success of the season in emphatic style.
They hit seven past Banbury United without reply in a clinical display.
Chloe Griffiths and Beth Millican both netted braces, while Courtney Hughes-Boyne, Jade Beaymont and Louise Delaney were also on the scoresheet in the 7-0 win.
Thames Valley Women’s Division Two
S4K BERKS COUNTY were beaten despite an excellent second-half fightback at Goring United.
A disastrous start saw the Fawkes three goals down after a hat-trick from Sacha Standbury.
They were 5-0 down at the break, but a much improved second-half display saw them hit back with a brace from Kiah Owen and goals from Claudia Periquito and Megan Cox as the match ended 6-4 to the hosts.
Thames Valley Women’s Division 3S
BURGHFIELD collected three points after beating WARGRAVE DEVELOPMENT in an eight goal game.
Braces from Rhiannon Mayfield and Naomi Paxford were added to with a goal from Holly O’Connor to give the Fielders a 5-3 victory.
CAVERSHAM AFC lost out 2-1 at home to Hawley.
