Willand Rovers produced one of the comebacks of the season to reach the quarter-finals of the Graddon Vending Devon Premier Cup with a sensational 7-5 victory at Exwick Villa.
The South West Peninsula League Division One East leaders were left dumbfounded after losing a 4-1 lead to a Willand side which defied belief.
Nathan Haskins was the Rovers star with a hat-trick, withJosh Luxon and Aiden Moyle bagging doubles.
A scratch Tiverton Town side beat Stoke Gabriel 4-1 on penalties after drawing 1-1 at their Peninsula League hosts.
Ben Ashford earned the Yellows extra time and they held their nerve to convert all four penalties.
The most polished performance came from Newtown, who completed the trio of teams to beat higher-league oppoents when they won 3-0 at Okehampton Argyle. Niall Powell, Chris Phillips and Ash Barker scored for the current Premier Division leaders, who were missing six members of their regular side.
Only Feniton went out, losing 1-0 at Brixham, but they put up a brilliant effort only to be denied by a stunning performance from the Brixham keeper.
In the Premier Division, St Martins routed Heavitree United 10-2 at Wingfield Park to close within three points of leaders Newtown.
It was a demoralising debut for new Heavitree manager Graham Bedford against his former club, but Saints were in demonic form, with Ace High getting four goals.
The remainder came from Andy Brooks, Nathan Melton, Kevin Pike, Richard Pears, Dax Vincent and Johnny Walkey. Kenny Smith and Scott Jones were the Heavitree scorers.
Hatherleigh won 4-0 at Beer Albion, with Luke Reynolds, Mark Lake, Alex Berry and Robert Cockwill scoring, while Thorverton came from behind to beat the University 2-1, with Adam Darcy-Wilson netting both goals.
Topsham Town and Budleigh Salterton shared a goalless draw and the star man for Topsham was 16-year-old Nathan Antat making his debut. Budleigh's Carl Wilson was red carded but stand-in keeper Joe Sellick had a terrific match.
It finished 1-1 between Seaton Town and Chard Town.
Bow AAC made the Firewatch Devon Senior Cup quarter-finals with a 5-1 win over Plymstock. Four-goal Kieran Stone and Chris Leach were Bow's scorers.
Honiton Town beat Halwill 4-2, with Tim Genders (2), Shaun Cox and Brad Groves scoring.
South Zeal lost 7-6 on penalties at Ashwater after drawing 2-2 – Harley Cann hit both goals.
Pinhoe lost in extra time 2-1 at East Allington, and Exmouth Town were put out 2-0 by Park United.
In Division One, Elmore beat Exmouth Amateurs 7-1 as Kieran Rapo (2), Kevin Mills (2), Jordan Copp, Jordan O'Leary and Callum Old scored.
Sidbury United won 3-0 at neighbours East Budleigh, while Witheridge went third with a 3-0 win against Tipton St John. Tom Williams (2) and Ciaron Lishman were Withy's scorers.
Alphington beat Cullompton 6-3 in an entertaining contest. Ryan Moody (2), Brad Phillips, Carl Stackman, Adam Hart and man-of-the-match Jake Hopton scored. James Parker (2) and manager Paul Dugard replied for Rangers.
Heavitree United drew 2-2 at the University, with Dexter Booth netting both, but Beacon Knights went down 2-0 at Wellington.
Bickleigh were relieved to get two late goals to win 3-1 at Newton Poppleford, whose Mark Tett scored their only goal.
In Division Two, Dolphin edged Topsham Town 3-2, with Jimmy Lee-Shaw (2) and Daniel Hall getting them home. Mark Seward had both Topsham goals.
Newton St Cyres beat Culm 8-3, with Carl Todd, Tom Keating and Dave Burt scoring for Culm.
Clyst Valley won 3-0 against Colyton, with Steve Brown (2) and Ben Barlow scoring, a result emulated by Lympstone against Exwick Villa. Dawlish and Westexe drew 2-2, with Lee Woodman and Tez Singleton on target for Rovers.
Upottery won 4-2 at the University in Division Three, while Hemyock were held 2-2 at Sidmouth.
Newtown lost 3-1 at Chagford, whose Andrew Davis, Paul Penberthy and Tom Stanbury scored.
Division Four leaders Axmouth United won 3-0 at Winkleigh, while the Lords XI lost 1-0 at Newtown.
Cheriton Fitzpaine lost 6-4 to Thorverton while Awliscombe drew 0-0 at the University.
A Phil Greenslade hat-trick earned Division Five leaders Morchard Bishop a 3-1 win over Dawlish United, while Lapford won 7-1 against Seaton Town. Shane Leach (2), Dan Tucker, Josh Williams, Jack Weeks, Dom Stapleton and Toby Parker scored for Lapford.
Bow drew 1-1 at Amory Park Rangers thanks to a Jamie Jackman goal, and Feniton did likewise against Countess Wear. Shane Tregale and Matt Dowling hit the goals.
Ricky Baker, Ricky Lait and Lee Phillips were the Westexe scorers in their 3-0 victory over Beer.
In Division Six, Fluxton secretary and Oliver Paget scored a hat-trick in the 10-0 win over Amory Green Rovers and then changed into his wedding suit before his marriage to Amelia an hour later.
Other Fluxton goals came from James Santer (2), Stephen Howe (2), Richard Rapps, Graham Hughes and Matt Sercombe.
Honiton Town were held 1-1 by Ottery St Mary, while Stoke Hill beat Newton St Cyres 4-2 with Dan Fleming, Robert Fleming, Alan Sowden and James Tooley scoring.
Mike Rowley and Ricardo Ramos were the Silverton marksmen in their 2-1 win against Exwick Village.
In Division Seven, Alphington won 2-0 at Offwell Rangers via Josh Hole and Adam Westle goals, while Kentisbeare won 4-0 at Newtown thanks to a Carlos Paive hat-trick and Kris Roper.
Langdon won 2-1 at the Met Office, whose Leighton Curtis scored.
Division Eight leaders Alphington beat Open Space International 6-5, while Shane Mears hit a hat-trick for Bickleigh who beat Bampton 6-0. Lee Butler (2) and Alex Greening also scored.
Henry's Cronies beat Bradninch 2-1 and reach the area semi-finals of the Devon Intermediate Cup. Niall Martin and Ryan Burrows were the Cronies' scorers.
Otterton won 6-1 at neighbours Woodbury, with Kev Pitt claiming a hat-trick. Lee Mitchell, Ben Yoemans and Ryan Mitchell scored.
Langdon won 4-1 at St Martins, and Starcross Generals came through 3-2 after extra time against Uplowman, whose Ben Galloway scored to add to an own goal to earn them an added 30 minutes.
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