Hermes closed the gap on McBookie.com NRJFA Premier League leaders Culter to four points with a 2-0 victory in the Friday night kick-off.
Third-placed Dyce missed out on the chance to make up some ground after being held to a 2-2 draw by Colony Park in Inverurie.
Montrose Roselea ran out 3-2 winners at East End, while bottom-of-the-table Banchory St Ternan picked up a point against Bridge of Don Thistle in a 1-1 draw at Milton Park.
It also finished 1-1 at Westburn Park where Dufftown were hosting Stoneywood Parkvale, while Maud and Stonehaven shared the spoils in a 0-0 stalemate.
Ellon United picked up all three points with a 3-0 victory at Nairn St Ninian.
Hermes 2 Culter 0
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A very good performance against a tough side. Next up it’s Glentanar in the quarter final on Tuesday.#COYH🔵⚫️
— Hermes FC (@hermes_fc1968) March 3, 2023
In the Championship, leaders Fraserburgh United were beaten 2-1 at Buchanhaven Hearts.
That allowed Sunnybank to move to within two points of the Broch side with a game in hand following their 5-2 win at Lossiemouth United.
Islavale defeated Aberdeen University 3-2 at Hillhead, Banks o’ Dee JFC won 2-0 against Burghead Thistle and Newmachar United claimed a 3-0 win at Cruden Bay.
Glentanar edged a 2-1 win against Longside, Deveronside won 3-1 at New Elgin and Rothie Rovers won 3-0 at home to Forres Thistle.
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