Saxton Rovers powered their way into the North Berks Centenary Cup final with a 3-0 victory over fellow Division 1 side Didcot Casuals.

Saxton took the lead midway through the first half through Kevin Giddings, following a neat lob from James Clarke.

Mike Beal made it 2-0 before half-time.

In the second half, substitute Steve Pitson ballooned a penalty over the bar, but he made amends shortly afterwards by heading home their third.

Saxton will meet Faringdon Town in the final at Abingdon Town next Wednesday (7.45).

Faringdon beat Long Wittenham 1-0 thanks to a late Peter Soane free-kick.

l MORE than 150 guests attended the North Berks League Centenary dinner at Drayton Park Golf Club.

The Football Association, who were represented on the night by Mike Appleby, were one of several organisations to present the league with a special memento to mark their 100 years.