In the Welsh Cup, hats off to Brickfield who after a disastrous campaign
last time out they scalped Borras Park Albion 3-2 who hit back through
Matt Holmes and Mark Roberts.
Bow Street needed extra time to progress against plucky Overton who
were trailing 2-0 but a flash of inspiration had them back in the match at
2—2 but Bow finished the stronger to win through 4-2.
Castell Alun Colts were in rampant form to defeat Presteigne St Andrews
4-0 and it was an excellent start to the season as they saw off their Spar
Mid Wales opponents with ease. Star of the show was 16 year old Michael
Pritchard who converted a hat-trick and this was followed by a great
volley from Simon Cartwright.
Glyn Ceiriog had no answer to the swashbuckling style of Coedpoeth
United who hit their hosts for six, quite literally. Man of the match
Steve Davies completed a hat-trick with bothers John and Dave Griffiths
adding to their tally and an own goal cementing the win.
Venture Community made history by reaching the 1st round proper, they
took an early lead through Aaron Taylor against Dyfffryn Banw who hit back
but with time running out, Taylor grabbed a last gasp winner.
There was a restricted Premier Division programme in the Welsh National
League and it was honours even in the match of the day encounter between
Llangollen and Penycae. Llan took the lead with a deft header from Ashley
Wilson but Matthew Scott and Gavin Davies silenced the home supporters to
put Penycae in charge. It was a tense and high calibre game which saw Llan
grab a deserved leveler through new boy Mark Lunt.
Acrefair Youth caused a stir by recording a comprehensive 2-1 victory
over Llay Welfare who hit back through Mariusz Prochenka. On target for
the winners were Aaron Poglettke and Alan Hanlon.
Brymbo must feel really pleased to have taken a share of the spoils
against much fancied Rhos Aelwyd who netted through Tony Cann but Aaron
Edwards hit back for the hosts.
In the new look Division One, New Brighton fell at the first hurdle and
were sunk 2-0 by Gwersyllt who secured maximum points courtesy of strikes
from Ady Kelly-Smith and Phil Gidley.
Communities First were overpowered 4-2 by FC Cefn who showed why they
are going to be a force to be reckoned with Ben Roberts(2), Stuart
Thornley and Mark Anderson having them roar to 4-2 victory. Reducing the
deficit were Josh Williams and Gomez.
Garden Village had a brilliant campaign last time out but thin on the
ground they were held to a 1-1 draw by Penyffordd with Tom Parry ensuring
at least a point was on offer.
Johnstown Youth showed why they will be serious title contenders when
they slammed Holt Nomads 7-2 with Chris Baddley leading the rout with a
four goal salvo, Wayne Vernon, Jordan Smith and Tom Pierce cemented the
win.
Mold Juniors had a hat-trick hero in Ben Jones and Andy Williams made
sure of the points in a 4-0 success against Llanuwchllyn.
In the newly formed Reserves Division, match of the day at the
Airfields saw Airbus UK and Bala Town fight out a thrilling goal-less draw
at the Airfields.
Gresford Athletic eased their way to a 3-0 victory over LEX XI, Owen
Roberts was a little bundle of dynamite weighing in with a two goal salvo
after setting up the opener for Tim Steele.
Chirk AAA defeated Llangollen Town 3-1 courtesy of strikes from Chris
Roberts(2) and Paul Mitchell.
Mynydd Isa fell at the first hurdle, they were convincingly beaten 4-0
at home by Hawarden Rangers whose marksmen were Mike Adamson, Gareth
Harrison, Liam Bowen and Greg Walker.
Steve Cleary and Colin Talbot weighed in with two goals apiece as
Buckley Town beat NEWI Cefn Druids 4-1. Adam Lovett hit back Penycae were
out shaded 4-1 Ruthin Town, netting a lone consolation goal was Andy Bevan.
Rhos Aelwyd got off the mark with a 3-1 win against Mold Alexandra, on
target were Jamie Rogers(2) and Martin Davies.
In the Reserves and Colts Division, the best result of the afternoon
was recorded by Penley who slammed Penyffordd 9-3. Darren Duckett, Tom
Tinsley and Gary Tomlinson netted two goals apiece with Joe Lunt, Dan
Jones and Sean Evans completing the debacle.
Llangollen Colts had no answer to hat-trick hero Dan Ratcliffe as hosts
Brickfield Rangers comfortably won this opener 5-2, making up the nap hand
were Darryl Roberts and Nathan Buckley. Reducing the deficit were John
Jones and James Jones.
Borras Park Albion went down 4-2 at home to Acrefair Youth but Ben
Bignall and Chris Page responded for the Albion.
Hawarden Rangers grabbed a 2-0 victory over Ruthin Colts thanks to a
Liam Hett double.
Overton Reserves were quick into their stride and they secured a
handsome 4-1 win over Johnstown with the help of player boss Pat
Loughlin(2), Tom Smith plus an excellent solo goal from Lee Loughlin.
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