There was welcome relief for Colney Heath Ladies as they returned to winning ways with a 4-1 success at Haringey Borough in the in the Eastern Region League Cup.

Herts Advertiser: Samaira Khan of Colney Heath Ladies.Samaira Khan of Colney Heath Ladies. (Image: Archant)

The Lady Magpies came flying out of the blocks and after creating a number of chances, top scorer Samiara Khan nodded them ahead from a Charlene Moreton corner.

Herts Advertiser: Lucy Hancock of Colney Heath Ladies.Lucy Hancock of Colney Heath Ladies. (Image: Archant)

A penalty from Lucy Hancock doubled the lead on 25 minutes and Adi Milton made it three with the goal of the game, smashing a Khan cross into the top corner.

Herts Advertiser: Sheree Oliver of Colney Heath Ladies.Sheree Oliver of Colney Heath Ladies. (Image: Archant)

The hosts pulled one back but the goals were done by half-time thanks to skipper Sheree Oliver's header.

Manager Paul Gleeson said: "I wanted to see a reaction [after losing at Wymondham] and I got exactly that. The ladies showed great character and quality and I'm very proud of them.

Colney Heath travel to Watford Ladies U23's on Sunday for the semi-final of the Herts County Cup.