IRON Bridge H ended the run of Wheatsheaf, who had beaten higher-ranked opponents in previous rounds, when the Northwich and District League’s Team Knockout resumed.
The Division Three rivals shared the first four frames before Matty Fallows and Adam Goodier took the next two to secure a semi-finals place.
Gladstone C, the holders, needed only five frames to dispatch Owley Wood B in their meeting.
Paul Fletcher’s success against Bob Holness ensured the Weaverham side didn’t suffer a whitewash.
Castle D negotiated a tricky obstacle in the form of Division Two leaders Greenbank A after winning the first four frames.
A line-up for the last four is completed by Castle C after they recovered from losing the opening frame against clubmates Castle A to run out 4-2 victors after Stu Eyres prevailed in the sixth.
Russell Berryman held his nerve to clinch a decider for Iron Bridge A in a thrilling Supplementary Shield encounter with Owley Wood A.
His side had rallied to level on three occasions to take the contest to a seventh frame.
Rudheath’s meeting with Gladstone D went the same way and the Division One side were grateful to Craig Bourne who pulled off a difficult double to settle the outcome.
The underdogs won three successive frames to lead 3-2 before Carl Day restored parity.
Greenbank C were too strong for Division Three high-fliers Green Dragon A, while Witton Chimes A took a semi-finals spot by brushing aside Slow & Easy A.
Results
Northwich and District Pool League
Week 12
Wednesday, December 5
Alan Backhouse Team Knockout Cup
Quarter-finals: Castle C 4-2 Castle A; Gladstone C 4-1 Owley Wood B; Greenbank A 2-5 Castle D; Iron Bridge H 4-2 Wheatsheaf
Supplementary Shield
Quarter-finals: Gladstone D 3-4 Rudheath; Greenbank C 4-0 Green Dragon A; Owley Wood A 3-4 Iron Bridge A; Witton Chimes A 4-0 Slow & Easy A
Fixtures
Week 13
Wednesday, December 12
Division One: Castle A v Castle C; Gladstone B v Gladstone C; Gladstone E v Owley Wood B; Rudheath v Castle D. No game: Castle B
Division Two: Broken Cross v Witton Albion; Greenbank A v Gladstone D; Lion A v Barn Owl B; Owley Wood A v Greenbank C; Witton Chimes A v Iron Bridge A
Division Three: Blue Barrel v Wheatsheaf; Green Dragon B v Slow & Easy A; Iron Bridge H v Witton Chimes B; Slow & Easy B v Green Dragon A; Winnington Rec v Greenbank B
Additional reporting by Rob Winnington
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