Brent Blues Under-13s produced an excellent first-half display to set them on course for a comfortable 3-1 victory over London Storm.
The Blues started brightly, playing some impressive football while remaining well organised at the back.
Cora Calder opened the scoring with a well-placed finish into the corner before Maggie Barber doubled the advantage.
Esme Bicknell then capped a fine opening half with a spectacular 30-yard strike to send Brent into the break 3-0 ahead.
London Storm responded after the restart and pulled a goal back as the contest became more evenly matched, but the Blues stayed composed.
Isabella Rimmer impressed in goal behind a defence of Sofia D’Avanzo, Eloise Stephens, Bess Wolstenholme and Bee Mitchell.
Anais Sim, Calder and Rosa Kornstein provided width, while Bicknell strengthened the midfield and Barber led the line as Brent comfortably saw out the victory.
Brent Under-12 girls maintained their unbeaten league run with a dramatic 3-2 win over MGA after twice coming from behind.
MGA struck first in a tight, physical opening half, but Brent responded with sustained pressure and Yasmin Taheri levelled with a composed finish from just inside the area.
MGA restored their lead a minute before half-time, but Brent rallied after the break, with Mollie Cooper and Sylvie Kohansky causing problems out wide.
Freya Griffey, Betsy Steer and Nancy McLaughlin also made important defensive interventions.
With 10 minutes remaining, Anna Longmore’s through ball released Serena McCarron, who kept her composure to equalise.
Keeper Daphne Panos then produced an excellent stop before Brent turned an MGA corner into a decisive counter-attack.
Taheri completed the turnaround with virtually the last kick of the game, curling a superb left-footed effort into the top corner.
Elsewhere, Brent Under-14s stormed into the cup semi-finals with an emphatic 4-0 away victory over Broomwood.
The Under-16s also enjoyed an impressive win, producing a superb passing display at Harris Lowe Academy to beat Acton 6-2.
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