Bridge Timber F.C. 3 Halton Barley F.C. 2 Bridge Timber progressed to the semi final of the Paddy Heffernan/Dave Benson Trophy with a good 3-2 against Halton Barley. Bridge went ahead on the 10 minute mark after Paul wilsons acute shot foiled Neil Percival in the Barley goal as it slipped through his fingers for 1-0.Kev Wards dangerous corner should have given Bridge a 2 goal advantage but Liam sweeneys header flew just over. Lewis Buckleys shot in the 31st min after it deflected into Kev Wards path and after rounding the keeper his shot was deflected for a corner. Some good defending from Louis Watson, Gary Vaughan,Ste Coady and Lee Evans kept Barley at bay with Timbers keeper Andy Stringer only brought into action on one occasion saving easily from a long range effort.1-0 at the interval Bridge then played against the wind and defended well, hitting Barley on the break after Paul Hives sent Liam sweeney through his shot was blocked before on the hour mark, Barley drew level with a deflected goal after Lee Evans got the unlucky touch to bring it to 1-1. Bridge again went ahead after Lewis Buckley received the ball on the left, and after ghosting past 2 defenders he delightfully found the top corner to give Bridge the lead they deserved. Bridge soaked up Barley pressure and hit Barley on the break with debutant Paul Spence finding the net after a good turn and shot gave the keeper no chance for 3-1. Barley retaliated with another free kick after Darren Moores effort was well saved by Stringer the rebounded was followed up to make the final score 3-2. Kev Patterson was Bridge Timbers man of the match with an outstanding performance and John Mcdonald getting Barleys. Bridge now play Reo's in the semi final.