IAN PULIS claimed two special goals to ensure Cash Converters are in the draw for the next round of the Herts Junior Cup after a 3-1 third round win at Recruit Employment.

The home team opened the scoring early in the game, but Pulis ensured his side were level at the break with a spectacular equaliser on the stroke of half time. This effort proved the fillip Cash Converters required, and their neat passing style began to click in the second period as they gradually took the ascendency.

A slick interchange between Luke Brennan and Alex Barker created an opening for John O'Briane to put his side ahead, and, after Barker his the crossbar twice, Pulis made certain of victory with another good finish.

Dynamo Cross are also through after shading Aqualite 2-1, although a dubious refeering decision on 20 minutes went a long way to deciding the outcome.

Oxhey Park Rangers ran out of steam against Lilley Rangers, going down 7-0 after conceding five late goals, while Round Bush were equally disappointing against Oaks, who ran out 5-0 winners.

Orbital are 90 minutes away from the President's Cup final after a 3-0 quarter-final win against N&P Old Boys that was more comfortable than the scoreline suggests.

Watford under 19 triallist Ben Alexander continued his prolific form in Garston Gunners' 6-1 triumph over Headstone Athletic.

Brixton Rovers made it to their first ever semi-final with a nervy 4-3 victory over Reed Rangers in the Arlon Printers-sponsored Chairman's Cup, while Bushey Rangers relied heavily on their defensive qualities as they held on to a 2-1 scoreline against Abbots Langley.

A commanding performance by Lee Tammer in the heart of midfield inspired William Morris to a narrow 2-1 victory over Gayton Wanderers in the Birdale Trophy quarter-finals.

For the rest of the action, see The Watford Observer of Friday, November 9.

November 9, 2001 10:00