Second division Crewe Alexandra raced easily into the last four of the Northern Section of the LDV Vans Trophy with an 8-0 hammering of Nationwide Conference outfit Doncaster Rovers.
The non-league side put up a plucky show and were unlucky to be 3-0 behind with goals from Dean Ashton twice and David Vaughan inside the first 24 minutes.
But it was a stroll in the second half for Crewe with Rodney Jack adding a further two before Ashton completed his hat-trick.
Steve Jones added a seventh and midfield playmaker Kenny Lunt capped a fine display with the eighth from a stunning free-kick close to the end.