The Norfolk and Suffolk Youth League welcomed six new Futsal teams on Sunday as it moved up to the under 8 age group.

Teams from Caister Roma, Martham, the Wasps and Hornets of Beccles Town, Acle United made their debuts, the superb facilities allowing a total of 30 matches.

There was cup football on Sunday with the under 13 semi-finals taking place. The Lions of Waveney will meet the Hornets of Beccles in the final, after both defeated Gorleston Rangers teams in the semi-finals.

Gorleston FC under 12s secured their place in the final coming out on top 5-3 over the Predators of Mutford and Wrentham. In the final they will meet their old rivals Harleston who needed extra time to beat Comets of Kirkley and Pakefield 5-4 at Walmer Road.

Long Stratton’s under 11 quarter-final was lost to the weather but the other three matches did take place, the Comets of Bohemians securing their semi-final spot with a 3-1 home win over Bungay Town United. Joining them in the semi-final draw will be the Meerkats of Waveney who recorded a 3-0 win over Waveney Jaguars, and it was a single goal defeat for the Pumas of Waveney losing at home to Caister Roma Gladiators.

There were victories for the three under 16 teams heading Division One as leaders Gorleston Rangers Phoenix maintained their lead with a 6-2 home win over Sole Bay.