Squires Gate 2, Atherton Colls 0: A POOR performance ended Atherton Collieries' hopes of a run in the NW Counties League Challenge Cup.

Chris Collins' far-post header gave Squires Gate a 10th-minute lead. Dave Conlon almost brought Collieries level straight away, but his header struck the keeper in the face.

Dave Hankin secured victory for Blackpool-based Gate in the 68th minute when he steered in a second goal.