A SENSATIONAL hat-trick from Ritchie Cohen helped Braybrooke Athletic obliterate Earley Elite 7-1 in the first round of the Berks & Bucks Junior Trophy, writes Richard Ashton.

Mark Duffett also helped himself to a brace, with the other goals for the home side coming from replacements Neil Blewitt and Jacob Kadege.

Bracknell Royals advanced with a 4-1 penalty shoot-out victory at home to FC Harmanswater, the two sides having drawn 3-3, while Running Horse FC also progressed via spot-kicks, downing Langley Village 5-4 after they too shared the spoils 3-3.

Bearwood Wanderers moved into the second round after a hard-fought 1-0 success at Slough United.

A wonderful hat-trick from Steven Downes helped Shinfield Park United cruise past Crownwood Dukes 7-2.

He was joined on the scoresheet for the visitors by Brett Rann, who helped himself to a brace, and Richard Dow and Ross Baker.

Rose & Thistle progressed with a convincing 5-1 home victory against Calcot Park, Thomas Parnell netting the consolation for the Reading-based losers.

AFC Crowthorne Old Boys were eliminated 1-0 after falling to hosts Datchet Village.

Reigning Premier Division champions FC Fernhill extended their perfect start to the season to three matches with a convincing 4-0 victory at Athletico Forest.

Raglan made it two wins from two with an impressive 3-1 success at home to Finchampstead Athletic, while rock bottom Panthers FC remain pointless after three matches following their 3-1 home defeat to FC Meta.

Division One basement boys Winkfield slipped to a third consecutive loss as they were walloped 6-1 at home by Finchampstead Athletic Reserves.

Silver Birch Dynamos eased to a 4-1 victory at Ashridge Park in Division Two, while Sandhurst FFC and Winnersh Rangers shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

The Division Three clash between Bracknell Cavaliers and Hope & Anchor was abandoned.