IN an enthralling LFA U14 Cup tie, Oxford Grove served up a treat of festive cheer to a large crowd.

Trailing 2-0 at half time, super sub Kris Power lit up the game and his team-mates with a sparkling performance that enabled his team to take the game into extra time, and then penalties thanks to goals from Danny Cunningham and Jacob Kettle.

In an exciting penalty shoot out Power fired his side's first spot-kick into the back of the net, then after 10 penalties the game went to sudden death.

It was then left to Christian Moorcroft to seal victory after a Birkdale player had missed. The next round is away to Furness Rovers.

In another exciting LFA Cup tie in the age group, Westhoughton Rangers had the chance to win away in Cumbria, but unfortunately they came unstuck in extra time. But to their credit they battled all the way, after a cracking goal by O'Neil that deserved to win any game, but it just wasn't their day.

In the league, Hindsford had an easy win over Astley Bridge, and Bolton County had a great win over Lads Club, with a John Kelly hat-trick and a solo effort from Scott Smith.

In another LFA Cup tie, this time in the U16, Hindley Jnrs had a great away win at Birkdale with a brace of goals by Patelides and one from Allsop, that sees them into the quarter finals.

In the league Old Trafford had a narrow win over Hindsford that sees them move into second place.

The only U18 match, Hindley Jnrs continued their recent good form with a gritty win over Unsworth, thanks to goals by Rigby and Peoples.

In the U15 Oxford Grove and Leigh RMI fought out a goalless draw in a lacklustre game.

Hindley Jnrs in the U13 move to the top of the league with a comprehensive win over Turton that leaves them still unbeaten, along with two other teams in this section.

In an U12 LFA Cup match, Bromley Cross had an exciting win away at Walshaw thanks to goals by Lord and Bridge.

The only other game played on a miserable wet weekend, saw Bromley Cross move to the top of the division with a very good win over CMB Colts.

Thursday, December 14 -- Manager's Meeting at Tonge Moor Conservative Club at 7.45pm, including Christmas Draw. All managers to attend.