North Berks League: Robbie Harrington hammered a four-timer as ten-man Faringdon Town battled back to beat Blewbury in a 5-2 extra-time thriller in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup.
After Gareth Fenton forced a fine save from Faringdon keeper Mike Kelly, John Hedges gave Blewbury the lead.
Harrington levelled with his first strike after Garry Sutton headed against the crossbar.
After Faringdon had Dave Legg sent off for two yellow cards, Fenton restored Blewbury's lead, only for Rob Lovegrove to level from the penalty spot after Harrington was tripped.
Six minutes into extra-time Harrington netted his second beforte two more quick goals completed his four-timer.
In the only Division 1 game played, Tom Weeks fired a double as Ardington & Lockinge saw off Drayton 3-1.
Ollie O'Hanlon got the other, while James Brown replied.
In Division 2, Wootton & Dry Sandford maintained their perfect start with a 5-1 win at Benson AFC.
Jonathan Weir and Joffy Boreham bagged a brace apiece, with Warren Ireson getting the other. Adam Hodson replied.
Harwell International stay second after a 7-0 win at home to Blewbury Res.
Ben Higgins (2), Adam Blascoe (2), Tom Baptie, Adam McConnell and an own goal made up their tally.
Steve Roberts hit a double as Appleton (Abingdon) shared eight goals with Sutton Courtenay.
Andy Cooper and Garry Wilson were also on target, while Ian Dingwall (2), Carl Bolton and an own goal earned the hosts a draw.
In Division 3, a strike from Scott Gesner was enough to secure a 1-0 derby victory for Crowmarsh Gifford against Benson Lions 1-0.
Billy Reed and Mark Penner fired doubles as Division 4 leaders Botley United thrashed lowly Hagbourne United 7-0.
James Goddey, Carl Parker and Pete Lamont also netted.
OTHER SCORERS
Nairne Cup 1st round: Saxton Rovers Res 1 (R Johnson), Grove Rangers Res 0.
AG Kingham Cup 1st round:Shrivenham A 3 (P Sanders, N Sutton, M Pugh), Ardington & Lockinge Res 1; Drayton Res 2 (L Kogel, A Osbourne), Benson AFC Res 0; Challow Utd Res 1, Didcot Casuals Res 3 (T Young, G Cole, E Yarker); Sutton Court Res 1, L Wittenham Res 2 (R Jones, J Dance).
Div 2: Long Wittenham Ath 0, Harwell Vill 5 (D Lawson 2, M Hinchcliffe, M Aplin, D Bevan).
Div 4: Hanney Utd 2 (M Izer, M Rowe), Steventon 3 (A Cooper 2, J Cairns).
Div 5: Coleshill Utd A 3 (M Chivers, og 2), Harwell Int A 1; Faringdon Tn A 1, Harwell Village Res 2; Hagbourne Utd Res 2, Hanney Utd Res 2.
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