Third-tier teams start FA Cup season

The start of what could be a short or long journey in the 2012-13 MTN FA Cup has kicked off with 22 Second Division teams progressing to the next round.

Two more teams from the third-tier league will join the list for the Round of 64 stage where they will be joined by 24 clubs from the Division One League after their preliminary round fixtures.

Also the teams from Division One and Two leagues that advance from the preliminary round will be joined by the 16 Premier League clubs for the Round of 64 draw.

Premier League side, New Edubiase are the defending champions after winning last season's competition.

2012/2013 MTN FA Cup Results (Preliminary Round)

Zone 1A

Berekum Adwinpa 1-0 Kintampo Top Talent Sunyani Suncity F/C (3)1-1(4) Dynamo F/C Segomens F/C (4)1-1(2) Yeji Lacio F/C Tamale Liberty F/C (6)0-0(5) Tamale All Stars Japekrom Mpuasuaman 1-0 Dormaa Nkyenkyenkye

Zone 1B

Nandom Black Bull 2-3 Krystal Palace Scientific Soccer Revolutionaries (4)1-1(3) Pwalugu United Wa F/C Walk over for Wa Manchester City F/C

Zone 2A

U.C.C. Youngsters (4)2-2(5) Swedru All Blacks Finik F/C Vrs Mighty Rovers F/C Vimabe F/C 1-2 Oakzeel F/C

Zone 2B

Bosomtwe Stars 0-1 Westlandes F/C Samatex F/C 2-1 Kaase F/C Kwamaman F/C 1-2 Ato Plans F/C

Zone 3

Mepe United (10)1-1(9) Woe United 3rd World (3)1-1(4) Agbozome Weavers Westland F/C 4-1 Holy Stars Dynamo F/C (8)0-0(7) Vision F/C Newtown Youth F/C 1-2 F.C.M. Maamobi Teshie Unique F/C 1-0 Donsu Borussia F/C Kutunse F/C Walk over for Kutunse Wusbrim F/C Dawuenya F/C (3)0-0(2) Cheetah F/C