Before we get into the nitty gritty of Round 5 let us chalk up the win for C'an Pastilla Vets over Ferriolrence. It was academic in more ways than one as C'an Pastilla Vets elimination from the event was confirmed despite the 3 points.

Back to the action on the pitch and we turned our attentions to Pitch B as The Warriors faced Crabtree Amblers. What was at stake for the two teams?

Crabtree Amblers needed to win and hope WEEDS Colts lost with a 3 goal swing in goal difference to go through to the Cup on goals scored or a 4 goal swing to go through on goal difference. A draw would see Crabtree Amblers confirmed in third position and qualify for the Plate. A defeat would see them slip to fourth but still qualify for the Plate.

The Warriors needed a win to move up to third and secure a potentially easier Plate Semi-Final tie. A draw or defeat would see them remain in fourth position and still qualify for the Plate.

Ade Chester had been the main man in front of goal for Crabtree Amblers today and he took his personal tally to 3 in the first half. It was a goal that gave his team a lead at half-time. There was no way back for The Warriors in the second half and so that first half strike proved to be the match-winner.

It finished 1-0 to Crabtree Amblers and now all eyes were on to the final game currently being played on Pitch C…

The final game of Group B was Southgate County Vets versus WEEDS Colts. It was a battle of the top two at the start of the fifth and final round of games.

Southgate County Vets had the luxury of knowing they were already through to the Cup. A draw or better would see them win Group B. A win would see them do it with a 100% record. A defeat would see them slip to second but still qualify for the Cup. This would also mean a potentially tougher Cup Semi-Final draw as they would have to play the winners of Group A.

From a WEEDS Colts perspective they needed a win to leapfrog above their opponents here and take the Group B title. A draw would see them finish in second and qualify for the Cup. A defeat would be ok as long as Crabtree Amblers did not win and there be a 3 goal swing in the process. WEEDS Colts did not know this at kick-off but Crabtree Amblers won 1-0 so WEEDS Colts could only afford to lose by a goal.

Declan O'Leary scored the opening goal of the game in the opening period of the game. They were in pole position to take the Group B win. WEEDS Colts were now on something of a knife edge. We are not sure if they were keeping tabs on the Crabtree Amblers game but there position was precarious.

WEEDS Colts were in danger of slipping to third and into the Plate competition. When Ken Middleton made it 2-0 to Southgate County Vets that is exactly what happened. It was cruel on WEEDS who hadn't conceded until this game then one defeat and they miss out on the Cup – a really bitter pill to swallow.

Many congratulations to Southgate County Vets for rounding off a fine group campaign and for topping the table. Well done too to Crabtree Amblers for also making it through to the Cup. WEEDS Colts and The Warriors would also progress into the Plate competition.