RESULTS ran according to the form book as the Wirral Sunday League's Challenge Cup first-ound came under starters orders.

The majority of fancied sides managed to clear the first hurdle without too much difficulty, highlighted by holders, Neston Nomads, who had no need to ride their luck and cantered to a 6-0 victory at Gladstone Athletic.

The result was confirmed by goals from Richie Foulkes (3), Lee Cairns, Paul Ellison and Richie Wainwright.

Last season's finalists Neston also had their shooting boots on and inspired by a Dave Forbes double won 6-2 at Lord Raglan.

Further efforts from Lee Moores, Mark, Lui, Craig Diable and Carl Spratt completed the total.

Two goal hot-shot Dean Judge was joined on the score sheet by Thomas Alley and Steve English, as Kent FC beat MSC Eastham 4-1 at the Riverside ground, while Mike Neish made a three goal contribution, as Clarence curtailed Wirral Athletic's interests in a 5-1 victory.

Division One leaders Towers took advantage of a weakened Bridewell line up and made the Liverpool-based outfit pay dearly after strikes from Kyle Williams(3), Dave Favager (2), Jamie Williams, John Morrell and an own-goal resulted in an 8-0 win.

In a real end-to-end battle, Willows had two goal Kenny Holland on target, but lost out to replies from Forum Athletic's Mike Dunne (2) and Danny Baines.

A closer contest unfolded between Bromborough and Division Two rivals Sheridans, which saw Sherries win 4-2 on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time had produced a 2-2 stalemate.

Paul McCready deserves a special mention after he scored his first ever goal in helping Tixalls to a 6-0 decision over Birkenhead News.

Adam Selby (2), Mark Savage, Danny Baker, Danny Davies also made the score sheet as the Premier Division strugglers savoured an easy passage.

Sportsmans Victoria's 4-2 verdict over TSF, featured goals from Matty Moores (2), Matty Morgan and Davie Watterson, but it was an early exit for Ravenscroft who battled back from 4-1 down before losing 4-3 to Shore Villa in an entertaining contest at Gayton Park.

Joel Dobbins, Josh Dunroe, Gareth Johnson and Anthony Crawford scored the winners' goals.

Having almost gone out of existence in recent weeks, Liscard returned to the fray in style after efforts from Paul Wiliams, Wayne Carter, Mark Williams, Tom Carter and an own goal sealed a 5-1 result over Gallaghers.

Doubles from man-of-the-match Mike Walker and Dale Gallagher plus a single effort from Dale Atherton put The George in the driving seat for a 5-1 triumph at Railway Meols, while Higher Bebington's name went into the hat after they won 5-0 against Division Two minnows Halfway House.

An own-goal allied to an Aaron Doyle double and further efforts from Steve Brookes and Ryan Crayford sealed the issue.

The wind was clearly in Windmill's sails as they breezed home 7-2 against Star Ozzys with goals from Liam Curtis (3), Chris Connolly, Jamie Edwards, Anthony Cavanagh and Jamie Smith.