HOLDERS Penzance are through to the last 16 of the South West Peninsula Leagu Walter C Parson League Cup following a narrow 1-0 success at Premier East outfit Newton Abbot Spurs on Saturday.

The Magpies made the long trip to South Devon with several regulars missing, and found the going tough at stages. However, they got the all-important goal on 11 minutes via young striker Jahmali Prowse

AFC St Austell proved too strong for Wadebridge Town in a 4-1 success at Poltair.

The Lillywhites had to work hard early on, but once they took a 42nd minute lead via Ryan Richards they never looked back. Callum Bassett added a second on 49 minutes before Richards and Callum McGhee made it 4-0.

Joe Munday got a late consolation for the Bridgers.

Elsewhere in the competition, there was mixed success for the Cornish clubs.

Mousehole won a penalty shootout 6-5 at home to Torridgeside following a 1-1 draw, while Sticker bounced back from their St Mawgan horror show to see off Crediton United 2-0 at Burngullow Park thanks to Cam Bidgood and Sol Wilson.

Falmouth Town Reserves also progressed with an emphatic 4-0 success over Hayle as Harry Gillett (2), William harding and Alex Wharton all netted, as did Bude Town with a 2-1 success over Helston thanks to Tega Olaosebikan’s brace.

St Mawgan’s brilliant run of form couldn’t quite continue as North Devon outfit Torrington left Trevarrian Park with a 3-2 victory despite goals from Jamie Patient and Jack Andreeti.

Camelford progressed on Friday night with a narrow 2-1 success over Launceston, while both Callington Town and Dobwalls were knocked out by Premier East opposition.

Cally lost 1-0 to visiting Bridport while Dobwalls were beaten 3-1 at home by Stoke Gabriel and Torbay Police despite Fin Lyle’s 40th minute opener. The Dingos played much of the second half with nine men.