Ahh, the magic and romance of the cup!

As everyone learns from an early age, it is indeed a great leveller, and an Alan Arnold brace on Sunday morning was enough to give the Directors OB's their third first division scalp of the campaign.

There were chances galore, especially in the first half, for the visitors to have truly embarrassed their senior hosts.

But over generous finishing and fine goalkeeping kept the advantage to one at the break.

But class was ultimately to tell, and even the presence of a true Pop Idols style Darius lookalike in the Nelson line up could prevent another victory for this irresistable outfit.

Nelson Valmar 1

Directors Arms Old Boys 2

St Albans & Verulam League Cup