VIKINGS A gained revenge over Democrats Club to reach the final of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford & District League’s Group A Team Knockout Cup, writes PETE EWINS.

A week after losing to Demos in the League Cup, Vikings romped to a 5-1 success.

Although Richard Garrett put Democrats 1-0 in front, Vikings bounced back with single wins by Mike Jones Ian Moss and Allan Lacey, and also taking both pairs.

In the final, Vikings will now play Oracle, who beat Donnington on aggregate after a 3-3 draw.

Gladiators A are through to the Group B final after a 3-3 (20,540-15,870) aggregate win over Headington Con Club.

Roger Tomlin (4,730), Tim Jeffreys (3,050) and Dave Gordon put the Con Club 3-1 in front before Glads hit back by taking both pairs thanks to Keith Gardner and Bob Pincombe, who scored 6,490, plus Bert Lovegrove and Paul Butcher.

Vikings B face Gladiators in the other semi-final tonight.