Chipping Norton edged out Grove in an enthralling cup clash at Cane Lane. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday's paper for full report.

Competition: EDF Energy Senior Vase Round 3 South West

Score: Grove 19, Chipping Norton 24

Grove player ratings:

15. Dave Maryon 6 (had little chance to attack)

14. Matty Lewis 4 (replaced after ineffectual first half)

13. Dave Johnson 8 (STAR MAN, lively and committed, good handling)

12. Ben Nicholl 7 (made plenty of ground in midfield)

11. Jamie Burns 7 (proved a dangerous runner in places)

10. Nick Sevier 6 (some good runs, but not as effective as usual)

9. Roger Sevier 5 (experiment to play him at scrum half failed)

1. Dan Bashford 7 (rock solid scrummaging)

2. Steve Dixey 6 (competed well)

3. Tom Beauchamp 7 (key part of a strong front row)

4. Zac Grant 7 (effective in lineout, some good runs)

5. Paul Harpwood 5 (struggled to impose himself)

6. Carl Alder 6 (took his try well)

7. Guy Nicholl 6 (promising debut)

8. Jamie Fredericks 7 (posed a real threat)

Replacements used:

17. Jason Whyte 4 (sent off for dissent at the end)

18. Paul Maryon 6 (decent impact at scrum half)

19. Jimmy Wallbridge 5 (little time to impress)

Chipping Norton player ratings:

15. Barry Nutt 7 (bags of skill, but susceptible in defence)

14. Sam Townsend 6 (determined runner throughout)

13. Tom Hall 7 (linked well in midfield)

12. Aaron Tustain 7 (powerful running caused problems)

11. Craig Korszewski 7 (clinical finish for his try)

10. Adam Smith 7 (solid kicking, controlled game)

9. Hayden Hamilton 6 (always willing, but needs more punch)

1. Roger Pope 6 (lasted well on rare appearance)

2. Ian Waldron 6 (solid, but unspectacular)

3. Lee Tustain 6 (a real mixed bag)

4. Ian Hancock 6 (kept things moving)

5. Simon Hawken 8 (all action display)

6. Jason Gillett 7 (committed and effective tackling)

7. Matt Dawson 7 (a willing worker for the cause)

8. Jon Hickman 9 (STAR MAN, countless ball carries and committed leadership)

Replacements used:

17. Michael Woodward 6 (reinforced the scrumn)

18. Andy Chapman 5 (limited opportunities)

Referee: Keith Latham 6 (authoritative, but over-fussy)

Entertainment rating: 7

Highlight: Hickman's repeated charges through the middle for Chippy

Lowlight: Grove's indiscipline saw them concede too many penalties.