There was plenty of drama and action in the Welsh Trophy and in the local derby between Brymbo and Mold Alexandra we witnessed Alex pull off quite a Houdini act for the second time in a week They trailed to efforts from Matt Harrison and a Mark Wood double and they looked down and out of the competition Brymbo lost Wood and centre back and Gareth Jones and the folded like a pack of cards. Turning this game on its head for Mold were Chris Guy(2), an OG and a late winner from Tim Evans.

Gresford Athletic only arrived at Rhosgoch Rangers with 15 minutes to spare but they were quick into their stride to send their hosts crashing to a 7-1 defeat. Weighing in with two goals apiece were Liam Bowen and Tom Crewe and completing the debacle were Tom Wells, Rob Morris and Gary Tebble.

Coedpoeth trailed early on to a 14th minute goal at Dyffryn Nantlle but came good in the end to progress 2-1 with efforts from John Griffiths and Andrew Pryde who notched a 78th minute winner.

It was a stroll in the park for Penycae who thrashed hosts Llanuwchllyn 5-1, making up their nap hand were Steve Brookes, Kevin Edwards and a brace from Martin Plant.

After sharing six goals with Y Felinheli at the end of 90 minutes and the extra time that followed, Llangollen Town stepped up to the mark to win 5-4 on penalties. 

Chirk AAA’s had their cup dreams shattered and they were beaten 2-1 at Holywell Town, they did manage a late consolation goal through Josh Roberts after the Wellmen had been on target through John Noble and sub Alun Roberts.

Borras Park Albion returned from Llanidloes Town empty handed and went out 1-0.

Llansantffraid proved far too strong for hosts Llay Welfare and they secured a spot in the next round after winning 4-2. Hitting back for the Welfare were Ian Thomas and Steven Halliwell.

Despite Rhys Griffiths and Darren Jones providing Venture with a 2-1 lead over Pwllheli, the seasiders prospered 4-2.

Brickfield Rangers had their progress ended against Glantraeth who shaded this tie by the odd goal in seven. Replying for Brickie were Owen Williams(2) and Nathan Jones.

Bethesda opened the scoring on 21 minutes against Corwen as the keeper was beaten on his near post. Corwen pulled one back before the stroke of half time with a good strike that left the keeper with no chance. A Lance Williams second half hat trick saw Bethesda through 4-1 as Corwen tired.

Due to the cup action, there was only one Premier Division game and it enabled FC Cefn to chalk up a 4-0 success over Hawarden Rangers. Man of the match Ian Oliver Davies converted a hat-trick which included a 58th penalty following a foul on Craig Roberts and completing their tally was Darren Williams.

In a shortened Division One programme, Mold Juniors were defeated 3-2 by Penyffordd but reducing the margin with strikes from John Parry and Chris Davies.

Castell Alun Colts shared six goals and the points with New Brighton and netting the Colts goal were Callum Parlour, Les Powell and Dave Edwards.

Glyn Ceiriog were well and truly spanked and were 6-0 down at one stage but rallied to end up on the end of a 9-3 drubbing.

Hawkesbury flopped to 4-1 defeat against Garden Village who took maximum points courtesy of strikes from Danny Hencher(2), Rob Gibson and Kevin Hope.

Turning to the Reserves Division, LEX did well and held Bala Town to a goalless draw

Chirk AAA’s chalked up a comfortable 3-1 success over Coedpoeth United with strikes from Jay James(2) and Matt Cooke. Hitting back was Dan Parry.

Ruthin Town secured a slim 1-0 verdict over Corwen with a solitary strike from Tom Daulby on the hour mark.

Champions Airbus whitewashed Castell Alun Colts and it was former Colts striker Damian Wilkins who stole the show and the Planemakers went nap to win 5-0 Wilkes struck twice and completing their haul were efforts from Tom Mathias, Rhys Nash and Sean Killgannon.

Goals from Danny Purdie, Danny Gray and Graeme Sutcliffe enabled Gresford Athletic to just sink Borras Park Albion 3-2. Hitting back for Albion were Matt Huxley and Craig Chitty.

Hawarden Rangers slumped to a 2-1 reversal at home to Rhos Aelwyd whose marksmen were Neil Valentine and Kevin Fitzimmons(2)

Llangollen Town shared the spoils in a 3-3 draw with Llay Welfare, the hosts were in command at 3-1 with strikes from John Williams, Dean Hoggins and Steve Shaw but Mike Hughes who was later dismissed and Keith Evans salvaged a point.

Turning to the Reserves and Colts Division, Airbus UK whitewashed Venture 4-0 and all of the goals came in the opening half from Tom Bonney who converted a hat-trick and Stuart Clarke.

Borras Park Albion slipped up 3-1 at home to FC Cefn, Corey Smart reduced the deficit after John Platt, Simon Jones and Tom Evans had made the points safe for Cefn.

Saltney Town were toppled 3-1 by Overton who came good to fire their goals through Alex Paynter, club stalwart Pat Loughlin and Josh Betteley. Hitting back are looking to break their duck.

Garden Village proved too hot to handle for Rhos Aelwyd and they were toppled 2-0 by strikes by Mike Humphreys and Mike Dugine.

Kevin Valentine was amongst the days top scorers netting four goals in Johnstown Youth’s 7-0 whitewash of Brickfield Rangers, completing the rout were Graham Jones(2) and Liam Jones.

New Brighton shared four goals and the points with Brymbo, getting the hosts goals were Rob Halstead and Lee Cousins with Josh Griffiths and Lee Tudor hitting back.

Andy Kelly(2), Jamie Evans and Simon Tudor notched for Penley as they beat Acrefair 4-2, Responding for the visitors were Ashley Edwards and Matt Bride.