FIXTURES HIT BY FROSTBITE

The cold temperatures of the last few days, led to many fixtures falling foul of frozen pitches this morning. Three of the Pink Un sponsored Sunday League Cup fixtures took place though, and an exciting game in the all first division clash saw AFC Wanderers beat Wymondham Rangers on penalties after the game had ended 2-2. A goal five minutes from time saw Poringland Wanderers complete a comeback, as they came from behind to beat Quebec Rovers 3-2, and Prince of Denmark overcame Norwich Busmen 3-1 to reach the semi finals.

The one game played in the Premier Division saw Rosary Rams beat Mattishall YCOB 2-1 to move off the bottom of the table. In 1A Eaton Beehive increased their lead at the top after beating Felthorpe FC 1-0. Aylsham Black Boys beat Angel Gardens 4-1, whilst Winstone Rovers thumped the luckless Freemasons Arms 12-0. The one game in 1B saw Unicorns overcome Manor Park 3-0.

Top game in 2A saw Hellesdon Ath and Windmill Wanderers draw 3-3 to stay neck and neck at the top. Norman Wanderers Res beat North Walsham OB 2-1, whilst Aslacton drew 1-1 with Earlham Bridges and Acle Wanderers and Norwich Union drew 4-4. In 2B, Ketts Tavern beat Wilco Fast Fit 3-2.

Two games in 3A where Plasterers Arms closed the gap on leaders Nelson by winning 3-2 at Mad Moose. The Reindeer beat Coltishall Colts 2-0. 3B leaders Old Catton suffered a setback, going down 2-1 at Costessey Sports Res, whilst Wymondham Rangers moved up to second spot after beating Ribs of Beef 3-0. PL Rangers hammered Unicorns Res 8-1.

There was a good win for Mulbarton Wanderers in 4A as they beat Reepham Town 4-3, leaders DCS Rapid scored twelve in beating Sporting Longdale, whilst Norman Wanderers "A" beat Pulham United 3-1. Upton did well to win 3-2 at Coachmakers Arms and Earlham Colney Res beat The Mitre 5-1. Well done to 4B's bottom side Royal Oak who beat Dancing Farmers 4-2. Mischief won 1-0 at Freethorpe and AFC Fifers also won, 4-3 at Hethersett Ath "A". Thorpe Marriot and Sprowston Rovers battled out a 3-3 draw.

Finally, well done to Costessey Sports Sunday who beat Ex Mile Cross 3-1 to reach the final of the Norfolk Intermediate Cup.

PINK UN SPONSORED SUNDAY LEAGUE CUP QUARTER FINALS

TO BE PLAYED ON FEB 17th 2008

WYMONDHAM RANGERS V AFC WANDERERS

PORINGLAND WANDERERS v QUEBEC ROVERS

PRINCE of DENMARK v NORWICH BUSMEN

DELANEYS v NORMAN WANDERERS

DELANEYS SET UP REPEAT PERFORMANCE

Delaneys set up a repeat of last year's Norfolk Sunday Senior Cup Final when they beat Marlborough 2-0 in front of a very large crowd at Cringleford. After a tense first few minutes Andy Eastaugh brought a superb save from the Marlborough keeper who tipped his shot onto the crossbar. But the first goal was scored soon after when Horton fired home from just inside the box. Marlborough hit back and should have levelled soon after, when Cameron headed over from close range. However the better chances were falling to the home side and they could, and maybe should, have gone in at half time further ahead. Marlborough came into the game more after the break but without really proving to be a threat, though Bevis had a good effort well saved by the home keeper. Fox made the game safe for the home side when he headed home with eight minutes left and set Delaneys up for a return trip to Carrow Rd.

Quebec Rovers got over the disappointment of last weeks cup defeat by thumping Prince of Denmark 6-0 in the Premier Division. The Grove moved up to third, beating Poringland 3-1 whilst Acle Rangers and Hethersett Ath drew 1-1.

After ending the unbeaten run of AFC Wanderers last week, Aylsham Black Boys were brought crashing back to earth when they were hammered 9-0 by Eaton Beehive who now go top of 1A. Wymondham Rangers and Salhouse Rovers continue to fight it out at the top of 1B. Wymondham won 4-0 at Taverham and Salhouse 6-1, at home to Aylsham Sunday. The battle of the bottom two saw Acle Res win 4-2 at Poringland Res.

Hellesdon Ath beat Earlham Colney 6-1 to go back to the top of 2A as previous leaders Windmill Wanderers lost 3-1 at home to Norman Wanderers Res. There was a shock for 2B leaders Norwich CEYMS who went down 2-0 at home to Drayton. Second placed Earlham United beat Wilco Fast Fit 3-1.

Nelson stretched thier lead at the top of 3A with a 3-0 win over Brickmakers, whilst The Green Man kept in touch with the leaders, beating Stoke 3-1. 3B leaders Old Catton dropped points when they drew 2-2 at home to St Faiths, but second placed Norfolk CCSC crashed to a 5-0 defeat at Spixworth.

DCS Rapid scraped past The Mitre 5-4 to stay top of 4A, whilst second placed Normans"A" beat third placed Coachmakers Arms 4-0. In the South Norfolk derby, Pulham United drew 2-2 with Mulbarton Wanderers. Hingham Ath are starting to pull clear of the rest of 4B, after beating Thorpe Marriot 4-1.

CLUBS LOOK FOR COUNTY GLORY

For the second week in a row, the Norwich Sunday League provide three of the four teams in County Cup semi final ties. This week Ex Mile Cross take on Costessey Sports Sunday at Rackheath, whilst Haig FC face West Lynn Sports and Social, in the Intermediate Cup. Good luck to all OUR league sides. After last weeks bad weather, Delaneys and Marlborough fight it out at Cringleford, for the right to meet Camden Tavern at Carrow Road in the Sunday Senior Cup Final.