AVELEY lost their grip on the Essex Thames-side Trophy with a 3-1 defeat against Brimsdown Rovers.

Though John Maskell pulled a goal back with a headed goal just before half time, Millers went into the break 3-1 down.

The South Midlands League side's keeper saved Wayne Vaughan's penalty early in the second half.

Brimsdown will now host Bowers in the semi-final.