Uplyme 1sts ran out 9-1 winners against a Witheridge team that started out well and disrupted the home team's usual smooth passing style.

It was a very frustrating first 10 minutes, which was made worse when skipper Wes Holmes jumped for a header in his own box and was adjudged to have fouled the defender. It was dispatched past makeshift keeper Alex Jones.

This, however, merely served to jolt Uplyme who then woke up and took control of the game. Holmes scored a penalty to level - and redeem his error - and was quickly joined on the scoresheet by Jonnie Harris and Cody Bowditch.

As Uplyme clicked through the gears in the second half, Bowditch helped himself to a hat-trick, Dan Huggins got a double, Marcus Symonds scored a screamer from 25 yards and there was even time for the manager to come on and grab a goal.

Manager Steve Gillan: "We were actually pretty average in places, today. The score flattered us but we took most of our chances.

"Wes takes more bookings than Thomas Cook, but he provides an energy that can kick-start any game. We need to stay focused and continue this form.