The vast majority of local clubs participated in the first qualifying round of the Welsh Cup and Acrefair Youth were defeated 4-0 on home soil by Coedpoeth United but rest assured this game was not as one sided as the score might suggest. Despite trailing to efforts from Kevin Breeze and sub Rhys Hughes, ‘Accy were still in this tie but late in the game, John Griffiths weighed in with a double salvo to cement the win.
Amlwch Town were savaged by a new look Rhydymwyn who cruised to a worthy 5-0 success. Rhyd missed a hat-ful of chances and it took right until half time before they found the target with Andy Gleave provided them with a slim edge. A double salvo from Chris Guy enabled Rhyd to kick on and then the floodgates opened with Alun Wynnstanly and Terry Pughe making up their nap hand.
Cup warriors Venture sent Bodedern crashing to a 3-0 defeat with goals from Dale Hill(2) and Nicky Chesters.
Brymbo paid the price for not turning chances into goals and after bossing the opening and often feisty first half against Penmaenmawr , they should have killed the game off especially when Mark Woods was sent clear but he watched agonisingly as his fierce shot was denied by the upright. At the opposite end, Bleddyn Jones had a superb strike from 15 yards denied by the bar but soon after his penalty conversion proved decisive.
FC Cefn made light work of their trip to Greenfield and they secured a safe passage after whitewashing their hosts 4-0. Ian Oliver Davies opened their tally from the penalty spot and ensuring their name went into the hat for the next round were Nicky Williams, Stuart Thornley and skipper Paul Griffiths.
Chirk secured a spot in the next round after edging out Kinmel Bay Sports on penalties. The game ended 1-1 with Paul Edwards being on target but they kept their nerve to win 5-3 on penalties.
It was one way traffic for Brickfield at Llanfyllin and the result was never in doubt. Liam Sklenar opened and closed the scoring for them and making up their 5-1 nap hand were Josh Jones(2) and Jake Lewis. Hitting back early for the hosts was Lee Green.
Llanrwst United failed to make any impression against visitors Llangollen who were worthy 1-0 winners with Josh Langford settling matters with an early goal.
Gary Crewe’s Castell Alun failed to make any impression from their long trek to Pontrhydfendigaid, they went down 4-2 with Leon Bowen and Kevin Jones giving them hope at one stage.
In the only game in the Welsh Premier Division, Gresford Athletic got off to a flying start at Corwen and clinched a nail-biting 3-2 success. Following a goal-less opening half, Richard Carr provided Gresford with lead which was doubled when Richard Driffield doubled their account from the penalty spot. Corwen sub Jack Crompton led a revival pegging a goal back and then he set up Eilir Edwards to square the match but with 6 minutes remaining, Gareth Williams riled the Gresford winner.
There lots of big name sides operating in Division One and match of the day was at Borras Park Albion who narrowly scalped Garden Village 2-1 with strikes from Craig Walsh and Stuart Williams after Ryan Hughes had given the visitors much hope.
Saltney Town were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by new side Argoed. It was Argoed took a 32 minute lead with Robbie Roberts converting with a firm header. Saltney failed to get back on level terms and captain Shaun Hughes stepped up to the spot only to be denied by the keeper Jake Hughes. They did manage to deservedly salvage a point from this encounter though when Marc Gunther who rose the highest to head his team level.
Looking to get back to the Premier Division at the first time of asking are LEX kicked off the new campaign with a 2-0 success at Hawkesbury Villa thanks to first half efforts from Richard Wright and Carl Smith.
Mold Juniors whitewashed Glynceiriog 6-0 with strikes from Dean Griffiths, an OG, Dan Jones(2) and Kristian Davies.
New Brighton are up and running, a goal apiece from Danny Barlow and Bryn Roberts separated them from Llanuwchllyn.
In the Reserves Division, Airbus have already signaled their intentions with a stunning 7-0 show against LEX at Stansty Park.
Cefn Druids shared four goals and the points with Venture, netting for the hosts were Lewis Jones and Mark Griffiths but ensuring the visitors took a share of the spoils was Matt Woods who weighed in with a double salvo.
Coedpoeth United trailed 2-0 at home to Gresford Athletic but second half efforts from Craig Evans and James Rogers rescued a point.
Ruthin Town were held to a 2-2 draw at Overton whose marksmen were Jack Rennie and Dan Loughlin and in Pete Edwards, Overton had the games best player.
Hawarden Rangers flopped to a 5-1 reversal against Penycae who went nap through a Tom Smith treble and a brace of goals from Sean Read.
In the Reserves and Colts Division, Brymbo have been quick off the blocks and they beat hosts Garden Village 5-0, making up their nap hand were Damian Jones(2), Simon Tudor, Callum Jones and Gareth Poole.
Borras Park Albion went down by the odd goal in seven against Ruthin Town Colts, efforts from Josh Whitehead, Lewis Jones and Mark Mathews were wiped out by Matt Richards and Alan Davies who got an equal share of Ruthin’s four goal haul.
Ricardo Wilkins was the FC Cefn marksman in their 1-1 draw with Saltney Town.
Lex XI fell to a 5-1 reversal against New Brighton Villa who had Liam Hett, Ashley Byrne(2) and Lee Cousins on target.
Llangollen Reserves got their new season off to a great start and they beat Penyffordd 5-2, their marksmen were Ben Wilson(2), Jack Ellis, James Collins and Ben Hughes. Reducing the margin were Ryan McHugh and Darren Watson.
Mold Alex Reserves clinched things in a nine goal thriller against Argoed, Kevin Wisheart opened their tally with Jay Ralphs and Graham Long cementing the win.
Saturday August 6th
Gresford Athletic opened the new campaign in fine style by winning the Welsh National League President's Cup by defeating Penycae 1-0. The only goal of the game came midway though the opening half when skipper Graeme Suttclife powerfully headed home a Richard Driffield corner. Penycae had several players making impressive debuts in Mike Pugh and Jack Chaloner in midfield and Dave Powell and Lee Phelan in attack and all made a fine impact on the game. Gresford were resolute in defence and despite being under the cosh for large parts of the second half, Richard Ackerley pulled off a breathtaking save from Powell and also denied Ian Andrews and a Phelan free-kick Gresford came close to doubling their tally but a half chance for Driffield was marginally wide.
Amlwch Town were savaged by a new look Rhydymwyn who cruised to a worthy 5-0 success. Rhyd missed a hat-ful of chances and it took right until half time before they found the target with Andy Gleave provided them with a slim edge. A double salvo from Chris Guy enabled Rhyd to kick on and then the floodgates opened with Alun Wynnstanly and Terry Pughe making up their nap hand.
Cup warriors Venture sent Bodedern crashing to a 3-0 defeat with goals from Dale Hill(2) and Nicky Chesters.
Brymbo paid the price for not turning chances into goals and after bossing the opening and often feisty first half against Penmaenmawr , they should have killed the game off especially when Mark Woods was sent clear but he watched agonisingly as his fierce shot was denied by the upright. At the opposite end, Bleddyn Jones had a superb strike from 15 yards denied by the bar but soon after his penalty conversion proved decisive.
FC Cefn made light work of their trip to Greenfield and they secured a safe passage after whitewashing their hosts 4-0. Ian Oliver Davies opened their tally from the penalty spot and ensuring their name went into the hat for the next round were Nicky Williams, Stuart Thornley and skipper Paul Griffiths.
Chirk secured a spot in the next round after edging out Kinmel Bay Sports on penalties. The game ended 1-1 with Paul Edwards being on target but they kept their nerve to win 5-3 on penalties.
It was one way traffic for Brickfield at Llanfyllin and the result was never in doubt. Liam Sklenar opened and closed the scoring for them and making up their 5-1 nap hand were Josh Jones(2) and Jake Lewis. Hitting back early for the hosts was Lee Green.
Llanrwst United failed to make any impression against visitors Llangollen who were worthy 1-0 winners with Josh Langford settling matters with an early goal.
Gary Crewe’s Castell Alun failed to make any impression from their long trek to Pontrhydfendigaid, they went down 4-2 with Leon Bowen and Kevin Jones giving them hope at one stage.
In the only game in the Welsh Premier Division, Gresford Athletic got off to a flying start at Corwen and clinched a nail-biting 3-2 success. Following a goal-less opening half, Richard Carr provided Gresford with lead which was doubled when Richard Driffield doubled their account from the penalty spot. Corwen sub Jack Crompton led a revival pegging a goal back and then he set up Eilir Edwards to square the match but with 6 minutes remaining, Gareth Williams riled the Gresford winner.
There lots of big name sides operating in Division One and match of the day was at Borras Park Albion who narrowly scalped Garden Village 2-1 with strikes from Craig Walsh and Stuart Williams after Ryan Hughes had given the visitors much hope.
Saltney Town were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by new side Argoed. It was Argoed took a 32 minute lead with Robbie Roberts converting with a firm header. Saltney failed to get back on level terms and captain Shaun Hughes stepped up to the spot only to be denied by the keeper Jake Hughes. They did manage to deservedly salvage a point from this encounter though when Marc Gunther who rose the highest to head his team level.
Looking to get back to the Premier Division at the first time of asking are LEX kicked off the new campaign with a 2-0 success at Hawkesbury Villa thanks to first half efforts from Richard Wright and Carl Smith.
Mold Juniors whitewashed Glynceiriog 6-0 with strikes from Dean Griffiths, an OG, Dan Jones(2) and Kristian Davies.
New Brighton are up and running, a goal apiece from Danny Barlow and Bryn Roberts separated them from Llanuwchllyn.
In the Reserves Division, Airbus have already signaled their intentions with a stunning 7-0 show against LEX at Stansty Park.
Cefn Druids shared four goals and the points with Venture, netting for the hosts were Lewis Jones and Mark Griffiths but ensuring the visitors took a share of the spoils was Matt Woods who weighed in with a double salvo.
Coedpoeth United trailed 2-0 at home to Gresford Athletic but second half efforts from Craig Evans and James Rogers rescued a point.
Ruthin Town were held to a 2-2 draw at Overton whose marksmen were Jack Rennie and Dan Loughlin and in Pete Edwards, Overton had the games best player.
Hawarden Rangers flopped to a 5-1 reversal against Penycae who went nap through a Tom Smith treble and a brace of goals from Sean Read.
In the Reserves and Colts Division, Brymbo have been quick off the blocks and they beat hosts Garden Village 5-0, making up their nap hand were Damian Jones(2), Simon Tudor, Callum Jones and Gareth Poole.
Borras Park Albion went down by the odd goal in seven against Ruthin Town Colts, efforts from Josh Whitehead, Lewis Jones and Mark Mathews were wiped out by Matt Richards and Alan Davies who got an equal share of Ruthin’s four goal haul.
Ricardo Wilkins was the FC Cefn marksman in their 1-1 draw with Saltney Town.
Lex XI fell to a 5-1 reversal against New Brighton Villa who had Liam Hett, Ashley Byrne(2) and Lee Cousins on target.
Llangollen Reserves got their new season off to a great start and they beat Penyffordd 5-2, their marksmen were Ben Wilson(2), Jack Ellis, James Collins and Ben Hughes. Reducing the margin were Ryan McHugh and Darren Watson.
Mold Alex Reserves clinched things in a nine goal thriller against Argoed, Kevin Wisheart opened their tally with Jay Ralphs and Graham Long cementing the win.
Saturday August 6th
Gresford Athletic opened the new campaign in fine style by winning the Welsh National League President's Cup by defeating Penycae 1-0. The only goal of the game came midway though the opening half when skipper Graeme Suttclife powerfully headed home a Richard Driffield corner. Penycae had several players making impressive debuts in Mike Pugh and Jack Chaloner in midfield and Dave Powell and Lee Phelan in attack and all made a fine impact on the game. Gresford were resolute in defence and despite being under the cosh for large parts of the second half, Richard Ackerley pulled off a breathtaking save from Powell and also denied Ian Andrews and a Phelan free-kick Gresford came close to doubling their tally but a half chance for Driffield was marginally wide.