LUKE Lewis-Rippington bagged an incredible five goals as Westminster crushed Grove Rangers 8-1 in the second round of the North Berks League’s War Memorial Cup, writes RICHARD UNDERWOOD.

Dan Hill, Joshua Bourton and Kieran Hughes were also on target as Westminster made short work of their Division 3 hosts, with Josh Giles grabbing the consolation.

Berinsfield’s lead at the top of Division 1 stretched to eight points as they came from behind to beat visiting Kintbury Rangers 3-1.

The home side’s unbeaten run appeared to be under threat when Sabeur Trabelsi put the visitors in front.

But Berinsfield struck back, Mark Ingram heading the equaliser before late strikes from Michael Hinkin and David Murphy won it, despite Mark Ingram’s dismissal.

Second-placed Wallingford Town were held to a 3-3 at home to Burghclere, and also had Bradley Chalmers sent off.

Joe Webber netted twice and Charlie Silkstone also scored for Town.

But they were denied a fourth straight league win by an Alex Smith brace and a third from George Holland.

Sam McDermaid struck four times as Long Wittenham Athletic thrashed hosts Stanford in the Vale 5-1.

Lewis Monahan scored Athletic’s other goal, whilst Kieran McCarthy netted for Stanford.

Kyle Allsworth’s treble helped Saxton Rovers to a 5-3 triumph at East Hendred.

An own goal and a Gary Belcher strike sealed victory for Rovers, with Ben Eltham, Liam Eltham and Liam Revell replying for the hosts.

Edgar Garces and Adam Holloway scored four times each as Division 3 leaders Watlington Town thrashed visitors Marcham 9-0.

Ollie Lynch claimed the other goal.

OTHER SCORERS

Div 2: Dorchester 1 (T Nicholls), Hanney Utd 1 (S Harris); Faringdon Tn Res 0, Steventon 5; Kintbury Rgrs Res 0, Harwell Vill 6 (G Fenton 2, P Powell 2, G Fenton 2); N Oxford 1 (D Boyles), Sutton Courtenay 2 (K Kerby 2).

Div 3: Saxton Rovers Res 0, Benson Lions 2 (L Vincent, L Willis); Wallingford Tn Res 2 (M Bone, P Isitt), Ardington & Lockinge 4 (J Gregory 2, J Wilkins, J Dix).

Div 4: Blewbury 3 (A Gray, J Robinson, C Jamieson), Hagbourne Utd 0; Burghclere Res 3 (C Weedon, A Colbourne, K Faouzone); Coleshill Utd 6 (J Mundy 2, J Duffy 2, J Head, D Radbourne), Stanford in the Vale Res 1; Long Wittenham Ath Res 2 (C Bowler 2), Berinsfield Res 1 (J Welch).

Div 5: Hanney 66 4 (S McKay 2, R Sale, M Catherall), Cumnor Minors 3 (J Burgess, W Jones, C Selkirk); Marcham Res 1, Grove Rgrs Res 4 (J Dutton 2, M Hammond, E McGowran); Steventon Res 3 (N Page 3), Coleshill Utd Res 4 (T Steele, L Haines, J Clark, K Marsh).

North Berks Cup: Hungerford Tn Swifts 4 (L Johnson 3, G Smith), Lambourn Spts 2 (K Dundas, J Way).

League Cup: Sutton Courtenay Res 2 (K Kerby, C Davies), Wallingford Tn A 6 (J Newport 3, G Ferguson, A Bonsoms, P McLaughlin).