In front of the biggest crown of the season -119 - Heys controlled the game for long periods and led from the 17th minute when Paul Tierney bravely nipped in ahead of the onrushing keeper to head home from a Danny White flick.

Jon Lyons side might have added to their tally by half time as they pushed the unbeaten visitors back with some fine football, whilst keeper Matt Green had little if anything to do.

Heys started the second half equally well with Tierney being thwarted. one on one with the keeper.

Alsager dug in to keep themselves in the game and began to emerge the stronger in the final quarter and in the 73rd minute they levelled when Paul Taylor nipped in to head from a corner.

With the momentum with them the visitors clinched the win in the 82nd minute with Heys again caught out at a set piece as a long throw was flicked on at the near post and Taylor headed home at the far post.

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Heys Reserves are through to the last eight of the Gilgryst Cup after a thrilling penalty shoot out win at Elton Vale.

After the sides finished level at 2-2, Richard Woodward and Ryan Cain scoring for Heys, the game went to spot kicks.

Tony Hanson's side then held their nerve to run out 3-1 winners to secure their quarter final spot.

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