A three-goal first half blitz from Bridgwater United Women made sure this National League Cup tie at a fog-bound Middlezoy Rovers ground was all over bar the shouting before half-time, to the delight and surprise of the home support of more than 400, writes Kerry Miller.

In truth the only other question which needed an answer was if the match would actually go the distance, as having lifted enough for play to be unhindered, the last 20 minutes was bordering on a lottery and a second half which was delayed by injuries did not help.

The Robins were coming off the back of a nail-biting FA Cup tie last week at Swindon Town and were determined to keep their multiple silverware chase on track and went at the Londoners from the start.

A close range home effort was cleared off the line inside two minutes then Spurs' keeper Sophie Jackson tipped an Ellie Strippel free-kick over the bar.

The young stopper was having a busy afternoon already and saved well when Abbey Hateley danced into the area.

Keeley Banfield then drove wide from the edge of the area before Meg Jarvis brought another save out of Jackson on 15 minutes.

Spurs were looking rocky at the back but occasionally dangerous on the counter with Ellie Jackson, who was a late replacement for the unwell Waris Doria, standing out.

The first goal was always on the cards and on 18 minutes it arrived when Hateley and Jarvis fashioned a nice move across from the left and it ran to Strippel, whose drive squirmed into the net under the diving Jackson.

Spurs continued to counter and Rania Oukriss brought a flying save out of Jasmine Read around the half hour mark.

Meg Jarvis was denied again moments later but it mattered little as the defence was caught square and Beatriz Kretteis finished in style to double their advantage.

Spurs were rocked and Bridgy went for the kill as Hateley and Jarvis again linked up well for Kretteis once more to finish well past Jackson to make it three at the break.

Any chance of a comeback was extinguished on the hour as Meg Jarvis made it four from close range and from then on it was cruise control.

The second half was a stop-start affair with little in the way of extended action, not that many would have been any the wiser as the fog returned and threatened to derail the winner’s celebrations.

With around ten minutes left referee Gareth Dunn awarded Spurs a penalty away in the distance and it was converted although few could see it.

The final whistle meant another home cup tie, against Chelsea U21 as the women’s superb season continues in style and next Sunday all will convene again at ‘Zoy when Lewes Women visit in the FA Cup with a glamour tie possibly on offer as well as a very decent winner’s purse.

KO at Middlezoy is 2pm and the club are expecting a big crowd and advise supporters arrive early.