Nelson A are still chasing an Oxford & District League and cup double after beating Section 1 side Democrats A 3-2 in the semi-final of the Group A Knockout Cup at the Vikings.

Pete Ewins & Keith Sheard (11,150) put Nelson 2-0 up, but Democrats levelled proceedings with wins by Richard Garrett & Billy Hill (5,030).

Ray Sturgess won the deciding game, beating Bob Parsons 8,700 - 1,040.

In the final, Nelson A will play Didcot Con Club who defeated Dolphin A 4-1.

RESULTS Group B semi-finals: Dolphin B 3, Shelley Arms 2; Berinsfield Soc Club 4, A1 Pool Club 1.

Pairs semi-final: P Farrelly & B Allsworth bt S Stratford & D Bye 2-0.

FIXTURES Men's semi-final: K Sheard v S Sheard (Dolphin).

Ladies' semi-finals: M Tooke v J Abbott, Pauline Withey v Sue Atkins (Corner House).

Bill Moore Cup semi-final: K Sheard v P Farrelly (Didcot Con Club).

Never Won Cup semi-finals: M Trafford v E Smith, M Pickett v P Freeman (Democrats).

Challenge match: Old 'Uns v Young 'Uns: (Nelson, Saturday, 8pm).