Troon 76-6, Falmouth 78-4

LEWIS Goldsworthy, affectionately nicknamed "England" by his Troon team mates after touring Sri Lanka with the England under-16s in March, was the stand-out performer for the County 1 side as Falmouth eased into the semi-finals of the Vinter Cup on Monday evening.

The diminutive right handed bat, who bowls left arm spin, produced some delightful deflections and also pummelled some power shots through mid-wicket in his 38, before being caught at cover by Stefan Churcher off the bowling of Jamie Stephens.

None of his team mates were able to reach double figures as Eric Osner's opening four-over burst dismissed Sam Eva and Adam Rodda.

There was a wicket too for Scott Kellow, while George Popperwell conceded just 14 from his four overs to restrict Troon to a small target.

However, it was not plain sailing for the hosts in front of a good crowd at a sun-kissed Hine Downing Oval.

Scott Kellow was caught behind for a first baller and when Sean Hooper was trapped in front after attempting a reverse sweep to Goldsworthy, they had a slight wobble at six for two.

Richard Kellow and Stefan Churcher steadied the ship, but when the latter opened his shoulders, Tom Mitchell produced a tremendous diving catch to remove him at cover point.

Kellow carried on unabashed, pumping Dan Walker back down the ground for a nerve-settling boundary, before continuing his hard-hitting and brilliant running between the wickets.

He was eventually dismissed for 39 off 32 balls with the score on 60 and it was left to skipper Jamie Stephens and Harry Roberts to cross the line with five overs to spare.

Falmouth will play Truro on Wednesday, June 21 at Redruth, while Penzance will play either Camborne or Beacon at Helston on the following night.

Troon

L Goldsworthy ct Churcher b Stephens....38

S Eva ct Popperwell b Osner......................0

J Goldsworthy ct Stephens b S Kellow......4

S Richards lbw R Kellow...........................6

A Rodda b Osner........................................6

S Patel not out............................................8

T Mitchell ct Roberts b Hernandez............1

D Walker not out........................................5

Extras.........................................................8

Total (for 6)...........................................,,,76

Bowling: E Osner 4-0-16-2, S Kellow 3-0-7-1, G Popperwell 4-0-14-0, R Kellow 4-0-23-1, J Stephens 3-0-10-1, M Hernandez 2-0-4-1

Falmouth

R Kellow ct Patel b J Goldsworthy..........39

S Kellow ct Patel b Walker........................0

S Hooper lbw L Goldsworthy....................4

S Churcher ct Mitchell b Walker...............5

J Stephens not out....................................14

H Roberts not out.....................................13

Extras.........................................................3

Total (for 4)..............................................78

Bowling: D Walker 4-0-15-2, L Goldsworthy 4-0-12-1, N Richards 4-0-32-0, J Goldsworthy 3-0-1-7-1