Rampant Pentland put Lairg to the sword
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Pentland United made short work of Lairg Rovers as they dished out a 5-1 thumping during their Highland Amateur Cup clash at Ham Park.
Lairg didn't help their own cause much when they had Luke Mackay sent off inside the first half-hour.
Three first-half goals from Shaun Forbes, Innes Mackintosh and Sean Campbell put the Dunnet side on easy street with James Murray and Campbell again adding to the holders' tally. Lairg grabbed a consolation via Lee Mackenzie.
United will now face CAFA Division Two side High Ormlie Hotspurs, who advanced into round two after Ben Gordon's penalty saw them come away from John O'Groats with a 1-0 victory.
Lybster went goal crazy as they booked a trip to Orkney side Rendall after thumping Inver 9-3.
Bobby Gunn and Gary Weir both smashed in hat-tricks while the prolific Jonah Martens bagged a double. Gary Swanson also netted for Lybster.
Inver's strikes came via Jordan Hailes, Jack Corbett and James Beeston.
Thurso Acks were denied when a goal 15 minutes from the end from Lochinver's Ben Bruce consigned them to a 1-0 defeat at the Dammies.
Staxigoe United pulled off a superb 3-1 win at Tain Thistle to book a home tie against Belmac .
Martin Banks had given Staxigoe the lead only for Martin Goller to level for Tain just before half-time. However, another strike from Banks followed by Chrissy Green's fine effort sealed the win.
Keiss' interest in the cup ended after being beaten 4-1 at home to Helmsdale.
The visitors were in rampant form with goals coming from Paul Gordon, Kevin Cairns and two from Billy Cairns. Ben Mackay scored a late consolation for Keiss.
Halkirk also bowed out following their 3-1 loss at Recreation Park to Brora Wanderers.
The Sutherland side struck with goals from Mike Maclean and an Aaron Scott double. Michael Bremner netted a late penalty for Halkirk.
There were no such problems for Watten as they turned on the style to demolish Invergordon SC 4-1.
Scott McAlpine and Darryl O’Sullivan had Watten 2-0 up only for Duncan Brown to peg them back just before half-time. However, Watten stepped up a gear after the restart and further goals from Shane Honeyman and Stuart Sinclair booked them a tie with Isle of Lewis side Point – likely to be played at a neutral venue.
Castletown will welcome Inverness Amateur League side ICM Electrical in the next round after being given a bye when Dornoch forfeited their tie.
