THERE was no shortage of GUARDIAN Cup shocks in the Warrington Soccer League.

Organics Intermediates Premier Division Crosfields and Hale. Bank were both victims of giant-killing acts.

Second division Spartak employed blanket defence to frustrate their hosts and win the resultant penalty shoot-out against Crosfields.

Irlam overpowered Penketh United with goals by Latham and Newbold.

There was a shock for the runaway Premier Division leaders in the James Wood Jubilee Trophy second round. Eagle Sports beat Owens Corning 2-0.

The Rylands Cup, which allows reserve division sides their chance for glory, was at the second round stage.

Eagle Sports won a penalty shoot-out at Blackbrook to join Golborne Sports, Halebank and Halton Borough in the next round.

The league action allowed Premier champions Sidac Social the chance to close the gap at the top of the table. Goals by Mitchell, Barham and Frazer gave them a home victory over Daten.

In a classic struggle at Moore United, the home side ran out winners against Sasib thanks to two goals each by the Taylor brothers, Scott and Chris against a brace from Senior and a solitary strike by Corrigan.