Swifts B started strongly, with Erica Frith and Lucy Hollis combining well up front, but as weather conditions deteriorated it was Bluebirds that took charge.

Denise O'Donoghue scored from a Jane Mackie cross to give Bluebirds a first-half lead and they continued their domination through the second half, with only the excellence of 11-year-old goalkeeper Christina Barnard preventing them moving further ahead.

Ultimately a crack was found in Barnard's defence, as Lisa Maule added an insurance tally, following up on an effort from Ellen Charnley that had been blocked by the 'keeper.

Bluebirds A 4 Swifts A 0 There was never a doubt as to who were the stronger side in this contest, as Bluebirds took control early and never relinquished control.

Melissa Milano opened the scoring for `birds and Selena Bean added another for a 2-0 half-time advantage.

Milano and Bean duplicated their feats in the second half, making for a comprehensive scoreline.

Swallows B 2 Canaries 3 Canaries started the match without a 'keeper or kicking back, two things that should have proven deathly to their chances, however Swallows failed to capitalise and paid the ultimate price.

In fact Canaries were first on the score-sheet, as Jane Edgett scored, and at the half they miraculously remained ahead.

Edgett doubled their lead moments into the second half, before Swallows finally were able to draw level on a pair of Denise Donovan strikes, however Edgett again proved their nemesis in completing her hat-trick.

Swallows A 5 Canaries A 2 Swallows gained revenge for the loss suffered by the `B' side, using their pace to good effect.

Swallows led 4-0 at the break behind a Denise Donovan hat-trick and a solo effort from Cath Griffiths from a penalty shot.

Canaries rallied in the second, as Swallows tired of their own pace, drawing back to within two as Michelle Ming and Emma Simmons scored, but Griffiths put matters beyond doubt with her second.

Orioles B 0 Cardinals 2 Newcomer Cathy Hertenstein emerged as the hero for Cardinals in this contest, notching two goals in the second half.

Rebels 7 Upstarts 0 After a win a week ago against Chameleons, Rebels came out firing on all cylinders as they showed no mercy to a reduced Upstarts outfit.

With captain Neil Carroll forced to don the goalkeepers pads, Rebels took full advantage, scoring three goals in the first half, with Kirk Edmunds, Jason Dennis and a Jamal Burgess penalty stroke.

The flood continued after the break as Donny Moniz, Burgess and youngsters Victor Anton and Darren Mathias each scored.