POCKLINGTON recovered from a poor start in their York FA Intermediate Minor Under 14 Cup semi-final against Strensall to storm home 6-1.

Strensall took a second minute lead with a Chris Leedham penalty, but Pock hit back with goals from Nathan Hinds (2) and Aiden Marshall by half-time.

Further goals from Connor Swanborough (2) and Aaron Troutsdale eased Pock through to meet Heworth in the final.

Heworth also went 1-0 down in their semi-final, against Thorpe United, whose Nathan Parker volleyed home after ten minutes.

Tom Foley, Jack Blackmoor and Ben Heath responded for Heworth, before Parker added a second just before half-time.

Phil Newstead equalised for Thorpe but Foley clinched the only extra time goal to give Heworth a 4-3 win.

Thorpe also missed out in the York FA Intermediate Minor Under 15 Cup when they lost 3-2 to Nestl Rowntree in the semi-final.

Trees were 2-0 up inside six minutes through Carl Stewart and Oliver Ellwood who slotted the ball past the keeper. Stefan Dodds reduced the arrears for Thorpe and midway through the second half Thorpe equalised with Josh Carter's 20-yard free-kick via the underside of the bar.

An even contest was settled 15 minutes from time with a Scott Stewart penalty after pushing on the area.

Rowntree will meet Heworth, who booked their place with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Fulford.

Chris Thompson gave Heworth the lead, but by half-time, Fulford had taken a 3-1 lead with goals from Tom Jackson, Danny Wright and a tremendous header by Jamie Husband.

Heworth reasserted control after the break with Phil Walters scoring twice and Glen Thompson netting the winner.

Updated: 09:45 Thursday, March 10, 2005