Craig Bloomfield grabbed the winner as North Oxford Conservative Club’s hopes of reaching the Oxfordshire FA Sam Waters Sunday Cup final for a second year running were dashed with a 2-1 defeat by Blackbird in the second round.

The visitors were rewarded for their early dominance when they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Bloomfield.

Kieran Davis saw his spot-kick saved by goalkeeper Chris Douglas, but was able to tap in the rebound.

North levelled when Joe Murphy slotted home a ball from former Oxford United star Joey Beauchamp.

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But Blackbird notched their winner after the break, with Bloomfield firing home at the back post.

Holders Cropredy breezed through with an 11-2 demolition of UTV leaders Iffley Harriers.

Steve Howkins bagged a hat-trick, while there were braces for Joe Eyre, Callum Convey and Jack Harding, with Chris Young and Dan Reeves also finding the net.

Chris Morgan struck twice in reply for Harriers.

BSSC Abba upset the odds to win 2-0 at higher division opposition in Sporting Headington Academicals.

Half-time tactical changes for the visitors proved the difference as goals from Michael Trafford and Shane Probbitts saw them prog-ress.

New Club eased past Henley YMCA 5-0, thanks to a double from Roland Nuzi and further goals from Jay Hill, Jake Lewis and Darren Smith.

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