Another exciting week of cup action sees Tudor and Frazier progress to the QMC Semi-Finals
The BASLFL Cups are really starting to take shape, with the finals only just over a month away.
In the Queen Mary Cup, the second two quarter-finals were played. Favourites, Tudor Sports Reserves cruised through, with a 4-0 away win over Crayford Arrows Red, player-manager Joe Townsend grabbing two. The other quarter-final of the day was an intriguing tie, pitching high-flying Division One side, Danson Sports against high-flying Division Two side, Frazier. It turned into a classic cup game, with the game ending in a draw, only for Frazier to grab an extra-time winner - 4-3. Referee John Bradbury described it as a thoroughly entertaining game. Congratulations to Frazier, who are the lowest placed side left in the competition. The draw for the semi-finals is now:
Eltham Town vs Meridian
Tudor Sports Reserves vs Frazier
In the Ron Pope Cup, Ten Em Bee progressed to the quarter-finals with a 5-2 win over Eden Park Rangers. They were the beaten finalists in the BDFL Challenge Cup last season and will be hoping to go one better this season and claim a trophy. They go on to face in-form Meridian Sports in the next round.
In the Elizabeth Jaques Cup, Seven Acre Sports overcame Ground Hoppers in their second round tie, with a 2-1 win. They go on to face KSG Falcons in the quarter-finals.
In the Vic Farrow Cup, EFC and Eltham Town played out a 1-1 draw. That leaves EFC top of Group A with a win and a draw. Over in the President's Cup, Welling Park Reserves recorded a 3-1 win over Slade Green Knights in Group A. In Group D, Farnborough OBG 4ths won their first game in the competition, 3-2 away at Dulwich Village Reserves.
Back to league action and there was one game in the Premier Division. Old Colfeians Green gained a much-needed win to boost their league position, with a 4-0 away win against West Bromley Albion.
In the First Division, Meridian kept up the pressure on Danson Sports, with a 4-1 win against Crofton Albion. Ted Jeal smashed a hat-trick. They have now won 8 from 8 in all competitions in 2018.
In Division Two, Old Colfeians Blue kept their lead of 4 points, with an impressive 6-1 away win at KSG Falcons. Meanwhile, South Dulwich kept up their impressive 2018 form, with a 5-2 away win at Russellers.
Division Three saw lots of action, with Eltham Town Reserves maintained their 8 point lead at the top, with a narrow 2-1 win over Latter-Day Saints (another team who have improved markedly in 2018). In the chasing pack, AFC London beat 2nd-placed Old Roan Reserves 5-2 to keep up the pressure. Jason Hammett took his season-tally to 16 with a hat-trick. Old Bromleians remain 3rd, after a 5-2 win against Highfield and Welling, Albert Plant hitting four goals in the individual performance of the day.