UNION Rovers have reached the semi-finals of the East Riding CFA Qualifying Country Cup for a second successive season after a 2-0 victory over Rose and Crown.

Chris Wilkinson and Paul Holder were the marksmen as the RJF Homes Beckett League outfit made the last four.

In the first division, table-topping Kirkdale United increased their lead to six points with a 4-1 away win at Black Swan Pickering with Phil Charlton setting them on their way after just 38 seconds.

Uhi Ehima, Mark Langdale and Oliver Metcalfe also netted with Steve Sailes getting Black Swan's consolation.

Heslerton and Kirkbymoorside Reserves fought out a 2-2 draw.

The Moorsiders cancelled out Ashley Cooke's early goal with efforts from Rob McDermid and Nicholas Hodgson but Chris Bell earned Heslerton a point seven minutes from time.

A farewell goal from Steven Hughes before he sets off on his world-wide travels, with the first destination New Zealand, could not inspire Thornton-Le-Dale to victory over Sinnington.

The Sinners triumphed 3-1 with Kian Brewster, Johnny Brown and Wayne Moon netting.

Jordan Hornby's second hat-trick in successive weeks helped St Clement's WMC defeat second division leaders Slingsby 4-3.

The winning goal was scored by Fraser Russell with Fraser Land (2) and Paul Cook on Slingsby's scoresheet.

Ryedale Sports Club drew 1-1 at Coxwold with both goals coming from the spot.

A twice-taken Ben Allan penalty gave Ryedale the lead but Adrian Leckenby earned the home side a point from 12 yards.

Honours were also even between Old Malton thirds and Norton United reserves.

Phil Smith and Danny Bulmer fired Malton in front with Sam Meegan and Tony Evans replying for Norton.

Ampleforth remain third after goals from Colin Casey, Matt Petch and Sam Smith secured a 3-1 victory over Gillamoor, whose consolation was scored by Shaun Clarke.

An early Rob Metcalfe strike for Bagby and Balk shocked local rivals Carlton United before the home team stormed to a 5-1 triumph thanks to Iain McKeown (2), Tom Kendall, Graham Barker and Will Goldburn.

Beckett League rivals Aislaby United and Thornton-Le-Dale will be fighting it out for a place in the Scarborough and District FA Junior Cup this week.

First division leaders Kirkdale travel to Flixton to tackle an in-form Duchess team in the other semi-final.

Updated: 10:26 Tuesday, February 15, 2005