THE green and white army of JASGA PV claimed the Magee Cup in another thrilling final with Poulton Vics, but avenged the earlier defeat with a 5-1 success that saw some excellent goals.

David Finnigan placed home an early penalty, but Dan Banicale levelled before Steven Kelly and Darren Pritchard put JASGA 3-1 ahead before the interval.

An even second-half saw chances missed before Stewart Speed netted a fine solo goal and Rob Burgwin added the fifth to seal take the trophy.

Man-of-the-match awards went to Darren Pritchard and Craig Palliser.

First division action saw Nelson FC sail to victory over AFC Tima (Mike Redgrift-2) 12-2 to keep pace with the top two as Callum Morrison (5), John Davies (3), Matt Garritty (2), Craig McNamara and an own goal did the damage.

Queens Liscard beat Wallasey Mens 5-1, thanks to Matty Kennedy, Dion George, Danny Lukoko and Steve Wilson with a fine double completing the nap hand.

Nelson FC were unlucky to lose a penalty shoot-out on Friday evening in the Wirral DFA Amateur Cup Final after drawing the game 2-2 after extra-time.

St Andrew's United remain top of the Second division following their 10-3 defeat of Trident as three players all netted hat-tricks in the win; Tom Kemp, Jack Kemp and Tom Jefferey.

Liam Ashcroft, Kieran Morgan and Andy Mallion netted for Trident.

Despite a brace of goals from Joe Skinner Halfway House were beaten 4-2 by North Wirral Saints who had Reece Orton (2), Carl Saint and Ben Parsons as their marksmen.

FC Phoenix are flying high at the top of the Dundee Youth division due to showing Neston Nomads the way with a 4-2 success due to efforts from Adam Walker, Lewis Walker, Scott Silcock and Sean Harper.

Moving into third place are Groves FC who beat Upton Youth (Jack Robinson) 4-1 and they also have games in hand.

In the Grove Youth division Irby Youth need to win their final fixture to claim the title following their emphatic 20-0 defeat of Phoenix the Flames.

Ryan Morris was a six-goal hero, with both Dan Evans and James Kennedy bagging trebles to keep them ten points clear at the top.

A goal apiece from Ben McEvoy and Ben Hodges earned AC Hoylake a share of the spoils as they drew 2-2 with Higher Bebington under-17s.

West Kirby United Panthers mauled Eastham Rangers Colts 8-0 to go second as Ben Bland (3), Eddie Burns (2), Ben Banks (2) and Rob Nairn fired the goals.

Providing fixtures are completed we will have photo finishes in three of the four divisions due to the even level of competition and also as the majority of the contenders having to play one another.

Provisional date for the Youth Division Cup Final is next Thursday, May 10 (Cammell Lairds) and the Capitol Cup Final is Sunday 13th May (Ashville FC) but confirmation will be provided once results are known.

The condolences of the league go to the family of ex-player and referee John Lawrenson who died recently after a long fight against illness.

John played for Harvest Rangers for many years before taking up the black kit and provided great service before going into the admin of teams where he eventually finished at Ashville FC and was a well-respected official at all levels and he will be sorely missed by everyone.