HONITON Town's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Devon Senior Cup were sent crashing at Dartmouth, where they lost 7-1.
Unbeaten in all competitions this season, Honiton felt they would have been up to the task had everyone been available, but their patched-up side were no match for a dogged and determined South Devon outfit.
Honiton did have their moments, hitting the woodwork three times and netting a consolation goal via Scott Phillips.
Ryan Dunn, 17, also had a good game for the East Devon side.
Bow AAC were unable to play their quarter-final at home to Park United from North Devon and will now prepare to travel for Saturday's third attempt having forfeited ground advantage.
However, Exwick Villa will avoid trip to Ashwater for their cup match.
This Saturday is also a big day for the league's Graddon Vending Premier Cup hopefuls.
A semi-final place is up for grabs for the winners of the match between Tiverton Town and Premier Division leaders Newtown.
Willand Rovers are also bidding for a last four spot following their amazing 7-5 victory at Exwick Villa in December.
However, they will need more of the same at hosts Appledore of the Peninsula League to cause another upset.
The Devon Intermediate Cup area semi-final between Henry's Cronies and Starcross Generals goes into its fifth week of scheduling.
The teams had hoped to play at Feniton last Saturday, but even Acland Park succumbed to the bad weather.
The tie will now swing back to King George's playing fields.
One league match did survive last weekend, Beer Albion winning their Division Five clash against Bow AAC 3-1. Richard Walker, Simon Smith and substitute Jack White scored for Beer. Shane Jackman was the Bow scorer, levelling it at 1-1.
However, the Fishermen got the breaks in the second half to chalk up a much-needed three points.
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