A CHRIS Evans hat-trick gave Atlantis Gym safe passage into the second round of the Division One Cup, as they overcame 27 Club 3-1.

Simon McDonnell also recorded a hat-trick as Pilot Boat eliminated Volclay 6-3, Paul Brabin, 2, and Mike Brereton completing the scoring.

In the first round of the Premier Division Cup, Millhouse eliminated league leaders Poulton Royal Dale 4-0, thanks to a double from Tony Taylor and singles from Lee Hayden and Jimmy Harrington.

Division Two Cup first round action saw Hamiltons romp home 5-1 versus Gogglebox, Billy Harvey firing a hat-trick assisted by Adam Kennedy and Jason Williams.

Extra time was needed to decide the tie between The Plough and Hotel Vic, with The Plough winning 3-2. Gary Climo, Mark Atherton and Brian O'Reilly were their marksmen. Steve Hollywood, 2, replied for Hotel Vic.

Stanley's Cask (Will Richards, 2, and Dave Allinson) also progressed after their 3-2 defeat of Liscard (Rob Cavanagh, 2).

The only league game, in the Premier Division, saw St Joseph's beat the Queens 3-0, thanks to Graham Jones, whose hat-trick comprised two penalties and a last minute 30 yard cracker.

Old Bank failed to make it into the Wirral FA Amateur Cup semi-finals, losing 2-1 to Pollards Inn. Goalkeeper and man of the match Tony O'Neill converted a late consolation penalty.

RESULTS:

Sunday, February 1:-

Premier Division - St Joseph's 3, The Queens 0.

Premier Division Cup (1st Round) - Windsor 1, Nelson Vics 5; Millhouse 4, Poulton Royal Dale 0.

Division One Cup (1st Round) - Beechwood 1, Kings Arms 3; 27 Club 1, Atlantis Gym 3; Pilot Boat 6, Volclay 3.

Division Two Cup (1st Round) - Liscard 2, Stanley's Cask 3; The Plough 3, Hotel Vic 2; Hamiltons 5, Gogglebox 1; Royal Oak 6, Rose & Crown 3.

Wirral FA Amateur Cup (Quarter-final) - Old Bank 1, Pollards Inn 2.

FIXTURES:

Sunday, February 8 (kick-off 11am):-

Premier Division - St Mary's v St Joseph's; Nelson Vics v The Queens.

Division One - Vanser Club v Volclay; Harvest v Brackenwood; Beechwood v 27 Club; Pilot Boat v Atlantis Gym; Old Bank v Parkfield.

Division Two - Morton Arms v Oyster Catcher; The Plough v The Saddle; Liscard v Gogglebox; Old Market v Stanley's Cask; Hamiltons v Hotel Vic.

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