WARRINGTON men's hockey team reached the final of the Lancashire Cup after overcoming Southport in a closely fought semi-final.

At the end of extra time, the score was 1-1 but after a tense penalty shoot out, Warrington emerged as 5-4 victors.

The second string's recent run of good form was halted by Northern.

Phil Griffiths scored the only goal in their 3-1 defeat.

Warrington fourths hammered bottom of their league Winnington Park 4-1.

All of Warrington's goals were 'tailor made' as Richard and Dave Taylor scored a goal apiece and Mark Taylor grabbed the other two.

The Badgers earned a deserved 2-0 victory at Neston.

Richard Arber and Rob Williams were their goal scorers.