Only two games went ahead in the latest round of the Loaded WaiBOP Premiership but there were goals galore as both produced lopsided results.

The Premiership was severely impacted by the preliminary round of the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup this weekend, but both West Hamilton United and Otumoetai wouldn't have minded as they buried their opponents following impressive home wins.

West Hamilton took advantage of the teams around them not playing to move to the top of the table and they did it in emphatic fashion with a 5-1 Weka Street mauling of Tauranga Blue Rovers.

Alex Whitehead's hat trick was the outstanding individual performance. Whitehead's goals came after earlier strikes from Carlo Petana and John Cameron had laid the groundwork for the Hamiltonians' third win in four league games.

The men in maroon have bounced back well after the disappointment of losing their first game last weekend.

A gritty cup win on Wednesday, followed by their largest victory of the season means the spotlight of favouritism could soon be shining on Weka Street if, indeed, it isn't already.

Otumoetai went several goals better as they registered their first win of the season against bottom side, Hamilton Wanderers.

The Fergusson Park-based side nearly hit double figures as they routed Wanderers 9-0. Jordi Langton led the way for Otumoetai, scoring four during an excellent individual performance.

Nicholas Barnes notched brace, while Scott Mitchell, Sam Flatt and Indrachai Treerwad completed another challenging afternoon for Wanderers.

Their three points moved Otumoetai from second last to mid-table, while Wanderers remain rooted to the bottom of the table with no points from their opening four matches this season.

Several Premiership teams advanced to the first round of the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup following games played on April 25 and 28.

These included Papamoa, Te Awamutu and West Hamilton, who all won ANZAC Day ties.

Waikato Unicol and Taupo both had comfortable home win on Saturday to also progress.

WaiBOP Championship leaders Ngaruawahia United scored a last minute penalty to knock out Premiership side Comag Matamata Swifts.

With Ngaruawahia otherwise occupied, several Championship sides had the opportunity to make up ground at the top of the table.

Waikato Unicol's reserves made the most of their chance and moved level on points with the Green Machine after a 3-1 win at previously second-placed Tauranga Blue Rovers reserves.

All the goals came in the second half, with Kirk Newman grabbing a double and Jackson Allen the third for the students.

Taupo reserves registered their second win in three games with a narrow 2-1 victory over Waharoa Transport Matamata reserves.

Nick Field's second half goal was the difference, after Aaron Kelly, for Taupo, and Hardy Rosas had traded early goals.

In the other game, Te Puke United beat Otumoetai reserves 2-0 to secure their first points of the season.

Match details here: http://www.waibopfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/61861