AN early goal from Stuart Greenwood set York John Smith's Sunday Morning League Challenge Cup holders Wiggin-ton on their way to a comfortable quarter-final victory over Pack of Cards.

Gavin Dickenson made it two from the penalty spot and Owen Willis scored a third before the break.

Adam Wash scored two quick goals at the start of the second half before Greenwood made it six with his second of the game. Nelson scored a late consolation for Pack.

Two goals for Kev Deighton saw New Earswick progress after John Hissett had given Selby Olympia an early lead.

FC Magnet also took the lead in their tie with Nestl Rowntree through Kev Barnes but goals from Kehoe, Osborne and Matty Wain saw Rowntrees through despite Jack Wilson's scoring a second for Magnet.

Mecca Trophy holders Thorpe United also progressed with a 4-2 home win over York Nomads. Clamp, Wood, Whiteley and Hay were the scorers. Shaw replied twice.

Dodgson also scored twice as fifth division Boy & Barrel won by the same scoreline against third division Bishopthorpe.

Barrick, Lindsey and Pink were all on the mark as Black Bull beat Keystones 3-2, Medley and Holmes replying.

Acomb SC booked the other semi-final place with a 2-1 win after extra time against Haxby Lions, Nichols and Dalby the scorers.

In the league, Volunteers kept their division one title hopes alive with an 8-1 win over Marcia. Garry Carter opened the scoring followed by a hat-trick apiece for Lee Bond and Kevin Jackson and one goal for Luke Bilham. Spencer Martin scored Marcia's consolation.

In division two, a Shaun Turner hat-trick helped Jubilee to a 7-2 win over Riccall, a victory which took them back to the top and condemned Riccall to relegation.

Derwent United are now in second place after their 4-0 win over Shipton, Marwood scoring twice.

In the top of the table clash in division three, a single Paul Nicholson strike was enough to give The Mount victory over Otis Bar.

Nestl Flag came from 3-1 down at half time to beat Beeswing 4-3, despite being reduced to ten men. Kendall (pen), Gatenby, Helnfich and Bewley shared the winners' plunder.

St Clements gave their hopes of avoiding the drop a boost when winning 4-1 against Copmanthorpe, while bottom club Wilberfoss also won 2-1 at BH Colts.

Nobby Taylor was fastest off the mark when he gave Hemingbrough the lead after only 20 seconds against Acomb Celtic in division four.

Taylor scored again in the first minute of the second half to send Hemingbrough to the top for the first time this season.

Jonathon Sutton hit a hat-trick as Fulford WMC won 4-0 at Raskelf, Tooley scoring the other.

Opticare closed in on the division five crown with a resounding 5-1 win at Burnholme courtesy of goals from Bastock (2), Mason, Hussain and Haigh. Bonner notched Burnholme's consolation.

Northern Spirit were relegated but not without a fight as they lost 4-2 to Inland Revenue, despite leading twice.

Knavesmire's survival is now tenuous after they lost 6-2 to Wanderers for whom Michael Cammidge hit a hat-trick.

Adam Cooper scored at both ends and had Neil Foster to thank for notching a winner for Sporting CS at Heworth 2-1, a victory that gave them breathing space at the bottom.

In division six, CPP are proving to be a thorn in the side of any promotion-chasing team after they followed up victory at second-placed London York last week with a 1-0 home win over leaders Hambleton, Joe Humphries the scorer.

That result opened the door for Barlby as they won 3-2 against Heslington. Hickling scored twice.

London York's run of poor form continued as they went down 4-3 to an improving Northern Wall side.

Burton Stone won by the same scoreline against First York, Barras scoring twice. Roger Lorrains hit a hat-trick as Beefea-ter won 5-1 at Poppleton Road Red Stars.

Updated: 12:00 Friday, March 01, 2002