THE most intriguing game of the day featured two sides pushing for the top places in Division Two.
Holmewood FC striker Steve Adams scored his customary two and there were others from Leon Aitkin and Stefan Holland as the home team threw down the gauntlet.
However, visitors Duffield Dynamos are made of stern stuff and went on to register an invaluable 5-4 victory in their chase for honours.
In Division Three, Out of Town proved too strong for Swanwick Villa, winning 4-1.
Jacksdale SC stay in pole position after a 4-2 win at Heanor Staffs.
Liam Dolan set them on their way with a headed goal and second-half strikes from David Robinson (2) and Kieran Dolan were enough to secure the win.
The only game in the top division saw Amber Athletic romp to an easy victory over Codnor Miners, thanks to a hat-trick from Joe Smith. John Snowball, Andy Eley, Ash Edkins (2) and an own goal made it 8-2.
Shirland MW made progress in the cup with a 5-1 win over Rainbow International.
Coronation Club will join them in the next round after defeating Marlpool White Lion 4-1 through Daz Thomson, Dan Storey, Carl Pare and Mark Wootton's goals.
Boundary Athletic beat Bulls Head in a high-scoring encounter that finished 6-4. The goals were scored by Shane Fazackerley (2), Callum Jenkin, Matt Welsh, Paul Barnes and Sam McDowell.