Consolation Cup quarter-final results

Mega Bucks beating the CFJs perhaps the biggest shock here but it's hardly seismic.

Aardvark Abacus 3 v 1 The Cheese Makers
Athletico Phoenix 4 v 1 York's Returning Glory
Mega Buck Bandits 3 v 2 The Cow-Faced Juniors
San Dimas High School 3 v 1 Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

The Abacus are having a bit of a patchy campaign but have picked up a good signing in Anthony Pilkington who curled in an unstoppable free-kick against the Cheese Makers on 25 minutes. Jamie O' Hara slammed an equaliser shortly afterwards but Abacus cleans from Szczesny and Alex settled the tie. The Phoenix are flying high in the league and nearing a Cup Final too. Robin van Persie rammed home a rebound to put Brian ahead although a thumping header from Jay Bothroyd restored parity for York's shortly after. Ben Watson struck through a penalty rebound to restore Brian's lead before half-time and cleans from Lindegaard and Jenkinson put a gloss on the result.

Best Consolation Cup game of the week (or ever if you look at it like that!) saw Mega Bucks edge out the CFJs. Chris's team had led twice through Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon but Ryan Taylor's superb strike from outside the box and Steven Ward's one from closer range left the game at 2-2 and then Steven Morison squeezed home a back-post headerto win the game for Dave. Last team through to the semis are San Dimas who got a helping hand when Nil Satis defender Johnny Heitinga poked into his own net early doors. Jack Rodwell escaped from his marker to score a near-post header just before the break and although Mikel Arteta pulled one back for Paul, David Wheater's clean made the game safe.