The Welsh Cup is where all of the key action was at the weekend and at its
Qualifying Round Two stage, as anticipated writing all of the headlines
were Venture who chalked up an impressive 3-0 success at Llanffyni with
the help of Dale Hill who converted a penalty, Richard Jones and Andrew
Elmes.
Gresford Athletic surrendered ground advantage to Mold Alex who took the lead after a tight and end to end opening half through Tom Evans. Tom Wells spurned a chance for Gresford to level and had a 58th minute penalty saved by Adam Davies. Substitute Alistair Gibson did find the net with a close range header from an Ashley Ryan cross and that took the game into extra time. Mold had had Tom Leonard dismissed for an elbowing offence on 89 minutes and with the extra man, Gresford took a 3-1 lead with a fine strike from Hugh Jones and a second goal for Gibson so further goal in stoppage time from Carl Butler was too little too late.
Brickfield Rangers were sunk 3-1 in their own back yard by Builth Wells and firing their lone consolation goal was Alex Lindley.
Putting their name into the hat for the next round were Chirk AAA’s, a solitary strike from Anthony Jones separated them from Berriew.
Coedpoeth United powered their way past Gaerwen to win with ease 5-1. They took an early lead through teenage prodigy Rhys Hughes and never looked back. Completing their nap hand were Nicky McCormack(2), Matt Thomas and Kevin Breeze after Matt Daly had provided the visitors some hope.
The Mugga is becoming a fortress for FC Cefn these days and they polished off FC Nomads of Connah’s Quay 3-1 despite requiring extra time. Netting for in form Cefn were Paul Mazarella, Nicky Williams and Josh Foulkes.
Out go Llangollen Town, they flopped to a 2-1 reversal against Carno. Chris Gethin bagged both of the winners goals and sandwiched in between was an Ian Grindley leveller.
Rhydymwyn had a bad day at the office, they were floored 5-0 by Denbigh.
LEX XI put up a fight before going out 3-1 against Connah’s Quay Town but were in the game at one stage through a Mike Santanjelli strike.
Corwen returned from the long trip to Rhosgoch empty handed, they took an early lead through a headed goal from Jack Crompton but the hosts went on to edge the tie 2-1.
Due to all of the Cup action, the Premier Division was restricted to just two games, Brymbo beat Penyffordd 2-1 who had Sam Richardson dismissed but then took the lead through Phil Simons on 35 minutes. Craig Wood squared the match on the stroke of half time following some good work by Craig Mathias and with 12 minutes left, Mark Woods conjured up a winning goal to put Brymbo joint top.
Watched by soon to be appointed manager Colin Parry, Llay Welfare picked up their first win in five starts as they returned from Johnstown with a 4-3 victory after the hosts had taken a 2-0 lead through Scott Pugh and Steve Dixon and later added to their account with an OG. For the Welfare, Danny Hughes struck twice and making the points safe were Eddie Morris Jones and Owen Roberts.
In Division One, Borras Park Albion are ruling the roost at the moment after flooring Hawkesbury 9-0. Nial Chaloner showed what he great prospect he his weighing in with a four goal salvo, man of the match Neil Pearce added to their tally with Stuart Williams, Craig Walsh, Mark Roberts and Butch Evans completing the debacle.
Argoed had their progress held up, they were held to a 0-0 draw at Garden Village.
In the match of the day between Mold Juniors and New Brighton, Mold just pipped their village rivals 1-0 thanks to Chris Wolfe.
Castell Alun Colts have been slow out of the traps but walloped Llanuwchllyn 5-2 with efforts from James Gidney who converted a hat-trick, Damian Wilkins and Kevin Jones.
Saltney dropped two promotion points and were forced to share six goals and the points with Penley.
Glynceiriog’s disappointing start to the new campaign continued and they were defeated 6-1 by Acrefair Youth whose marksmen were Kev Baker. Mike Jones(2), Chris Davies, Ben Hulse and Sean Valentine.
In the Reserves Division, Airbus UK cantered to a 5-1 showing over Corwen and making up their nap hand were Danny Lloyd, Paul McManus(2), Andy Moran and Josh Griffiths.
It was one way traffic at Lakeland where Bala Town defeated LEX XI 8-1.
Gresford Athletic continue to sit in the wooden spoon position and were second best all over the park at Rhos Aelwyd who prospered 10-2. Making up the Rhos goal glut were Jamie Rogers and Eryl Roberts with a hat-trick apiece, Darren Greenway(2), Dafydd Robertson and Ray Jones.
Overton forced a 2-2 draw out of Borras Park Albion, on target for the hosts were Josh Bettley and Ross Morrison and responding for Albion were Daren Duckett and Steve Grice.
Penycae proved too strong for Llay Welfare and they cruised to a 6-0 victory with efforts from Tom Smith(2), Steve Brook(2), Ian Boyer-Jones and Richard Pierce.
Castell Alun clawed out a 1-1 draw with Venture with the help of a Kenny Dwyer goal.
Turning to the Reserves and Colts Division, New Brighton head the pack despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Argoed. Lee Cousins netted the hosts goal with Charlie Barton cancelling it out.
Penyfford came good to tame Brickfield 6-1, their marksmen were Dan Williams, Jeff Dew, Arthur Dew, Ashley Salisbury(2) and Darren Watton.
Garden Village were second best at Saltney who cruised to a 5-0 verdict with Owen Pierce adding to a four goal salvo from David Whittaker.
Borras Park Albion failed to contain in form FC Cefn who proved worthy 4-1 winners with strikes from Sam Evans(2), Joe Morris and Tom Evans. Netting a lone consolation goal was Tom Duckett.
Rob Edwards and Dan Ward combined for Ruthin Town to defeat Llangollen Town 2-1 who hit back through Chris Holby.
Gresford Athletic surrendered ground advantage to Mold Alex who took the lead after a tight and end to end opening half through Tom Evans. Tom Wells spurned a chance for Gresford to level and had a 58th minute penalty saved by Adam Davies. Substitute Alistair Gibson did find the net with a close range header from an Ashley Ryan cross and that took the game into extra time. Mold had had Tom Leonard dismissed for an elbowing offence on 89 minutes and with the extra man, Gresford took a 3-1 lead with a fine strike from Hugh Jones and a second goal for Gibson so further goal in stoppage time from Carl Butler was too little too late.
Brickfield Rangers were sunk 3-1 in their own back yard by Builth Wells and firing their lone consolation goal was Alex Lindley.
Putting their name into the hat for the next round were Chirk AAA’s, a solitary strike from Anthony Jones separated them from Berriew.
Coedpoeth United powered their way past Gaerwen to win with ease 5-1. They took an early lead through teenage prodigy Rhys Hughes and never looked back. Completing their nap hand were Nicky McCormack(2), Matt Thomas and Kevin Breeze after Matt Daly had provided the visitors some hope.
The Mugga is becoming a fortress for FC Cefn these days and they polished off FC Nomads of Connah’s Quay 3-1 despite requiring extra time. Netting for in form Cefn were Paul Mazarella, Nicky Williams and Josh Foulkes.
Out go Llangollen Town, they flopped to a 2-1 reversal against Carno. Chris Gethin bagged both of the winners goals and sandwiched in between was an Ian Grindley leveller.
Rhydymwyn had a bad day at the office, they were floored 5-0 by Denbigh.
LEX XI put up a fight before going out 3-1 against Connah’s Quay Town but were in the game at one stage through a Mike Santanjelli strike.
Corwen returned from the long trip to Rhosgoch empty handed, they took an early lead through a headed goal from Jack Crompton but the hosts went on to edge the tie 2-1.
Due to all of the Cup action, the Premier Division was restricted to just two games, Brymbo beat Penyffordd 2-1 who had Sam Richardson dismissed but then took the lead through Phil Simons on 35 minutes. Craig Wood squared the match on the stroke of half time following some good work by Craig Mathias and with 12 minutes left, Mark Woods conjured up a winning goal to put Brymbo joint top.
Watched by soon to be appointed manager Colin Parry, Llay Welfare picked up their first win in five starts as they returned from Johnstown with a 4-3 victory after the hosts had taken a 2-0 lead through Scott Pugh and Steve Dixon and later added to their account with an OG. For the Welfare, Danny Hughes struck twice and making the points safe were Eddie Morris Jones and Owen Roberts.
In Division One, Borras Park Albion are ruling the roost at the moment after flooring Hawkesbury 9-0. Nial Chaloner showed what he great prospect he his weighing in with a four goal salvo, man of the match Neil Pearce added to their tally with Stuart Williams, Craig Walsh, Mark Roberts and Butch Evans completing the debacle.
Argoed had their progress held up, they were held to a 0-0 draw at Garden Village.
In the match of the day between Mold Juniors and New Brighton, Mold just pipped their village rivals 1-0 thanks to Chris Wolfe.
Castell Alun Colts have been slow out of the traps but walloped Llanuwchllyn 5-2 with efforts from James Gidney who converted a hat-trick, Damian Wilkins and Kevin Jones.
Saltney dropped two promotion points and were forced to share six goals and the points with Penley.
Glynceiriog’s disappointing start to the new campaign continued and they were defeated 6-1 by Acrefair Youth whose marksmen were Kev Baker. Mike Jones(2), Chris Davies, Ben Hulse and Sean Valentine.
In the Reserves Division, Airbus UK cantered to a 5-1 showing over Corwen and making up their nap hand were Danny Lloyd, Paul McManus(2), Andy Moran and Josh Griffiths.
It was one way traffic at Lakeland where Bala Town defeated LEX XI 8-1.
Gresford Athletic continue to sit in the wooden spoon position and were second best all over the park at Rhos Aelwyd who prospered 10-2. Making up the Rhos goal glut were Jamie Rogers and Eryl Roberts with a hat-trick apiece, Darren Greenway(2), Dafydd Robertson and Ray Jones.
Overton forced a 2-2 draw out of Borras Park Albion, on target for the hosts were Josh Bettley and Ross Morrison and responding for Albion were Daren Duckett and Steve Grice.
Penycae proved too strong for Llay Welfare and they cruised to a 6-0 victory with efforts from Tom Smith(2), Steve Brook(2), Ian Boyer-Jones and Richard Pierce.
Castell Alun clawed out a 1-1 draw with Venture with the help of a Kenny Dwyer goal.
Turning to the Reserves and Colts Division, New Brighton head the pack despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Argoed. Lee Cousins netted the hosts goal with Charlie Barton cancelling it out.
Penyfford came good to tame Brickfield 6-1, their marksmen were Dan Williams, Jeff Dew, Arthur Dew, Ashley Salisbury(2) and Darren Watton.
Garden Village were second best at Saltney who cruised to a 5-0 verdict with Owen Pierce adding to a four goal salvo from David Whittaker.
Borras Park Albion failed to contain in form FC Cefn who proved worthy 4-1 winners with strikes from Sam Evans(2), Joe Morris and Tom Evans. Netting a lone consolation goal was Tom Duckett.
Rob Edwards and Dan Ward combined for Ruthin Town to defeat Llangollen Town 2-1 who hit back through Chris Holby.