Grabbing all of the headlines at the weekend were Castell Alun
Colts who claimed the prize scalp of Cymru Alliance side Llandyrnog.
Gary Crewe’s ever improving fledglings deservedly won the game
through a Craig Somerville header on 83 minutes. The win was richly
deserved as the Colts had dominated the tie but failed to put the
finishing touches to good chances. However after Somerville and Tom
Crewe had missed open goals, a Mike Pritchard cross was converted to
send Colts into the second round.
The Gresford faithful are still mystified why they were in the
Southern end of the draw but they put the 250 mile round trip behind
them when they captured a narrow 1-0 verdict at Tredegar courtesy of
a Gareth Pugh-Jones solo goal in the 23rd minute. Danny Hughes and
Wyn Jones both went close to doubling Gresford’s account but in
the end they were camped in their own box as the hosts failed to
turn much pressure into goals.
There was an epic encounter at Flint Town United who needed an
injury time winner to account for Rhos Aelwyd who gave their Cymru
Alliance hosts a real fright. Flint raced into an early lead and
Phil Lloyd picked out Sean Beck to net with a close range header. A
defensive mix up allowed Dyfan Williams to square the tie but then
Rhos harshly had Tom Smith dismissed for a strong tackle. Although
down to ten men, Rhos took a 24th minute lead with a clever lob by
Steven Brookes. Second half strikes from Jack Abrahams and Beck
turned the tie on its head but Rhos refused to surrender and got
themselves back into the tie with 4 minutes left through sub Ben
Jones but in a last throw of the dice, Flint grabbed an injury time
winner to save Flint’s blushes.
Hats off to Venture as they held up LEX XI for much of this
opening round tie and they had the audacity to take an interval lead
through Enion Edwards. In an attempt to rescue the tie Gareth
Roberts came off the bench to make a real impact and he converted a
73rd minute penalty to set up a dramatic finish which saw Simon
Smith cap a fine debut getting a last gasp winner for LEX.
A single strike from Steve Edwards in the 22nd minute enabled
Llangollen to edge out hosts Berriew.
It was great to see Brickfield get back on the glory trail, they
sank Nefyn United 4-3 with man of the match Kevin Roberts clinching
a hat-trick and Tony Jones weighing in with a fourth goal.
Buckley took a 4-0 lead at the break against Penycae and then
took their foot off the gas but even so managed to win 6-3 in the
end. Their marksmen were Simon Holloway and Mark Roberts netting two
goals apiece, Mitchell Booth with a rasping drive and Alan Dawson
completing the task.
Bala Town are having an unbelievable season and they blasted
Glantraeth 6-1 to cruise into the next round. Their marksmen were
Craig Papyrnik who converted a hat-trick, Osian Jones, Gary
Penlington and an own goal.
Brymbo who out shaded their opponents were sent crashing out 8-0
by rampant Mold Alexandra. Stuart Hayes, Darren Pritchard and Owain
Roberts netted two goals apiece with Mike Roberts and Dave Gleave
accounting for the rest.
Guilsfield Athletic booked a safe passage into Round 2 by
defeating Ruthin Town 2-0.
Hawarden Rangers found Llanfairpwll too strong who ended up 2-0
winners.
In the all Cymru Alliance derby, Holyhead Hotspurs needed extra
time and penalties to separate them from Mynydd Isa after the game
had ended 3-3. Isa looked as if they could have had this clash in
the bag after an own goal and Craig Goodwin had provided them with a
commanding lead but Spurs hit back to take control. A last gasp
leveller from Anthony Williams who converted a penalty set up a
tense spot-kick show down and after eleven penalties, Spurs edged
through.
Coedpoeth seem to be having trouble passing the first round, they
were bombed out 4-2 at Halkyn after extra time after they had twice
taken the lead through Andy Pryde and Dave Griffiths.
Top scorer in the opening round was Robbie Nevitt who weighed in
with a four goal salvo and Llay Welfare thrashed Amlwch Town 8-1.
Completing the debacle were Mario Prozczenkia, John Jones and Jamie
Cunnah.
With so much cup action, there was a shortened league programme
and in the Premier Division, Borras Park Albion were sunk 3-2 by
Corwen, hitting back were Matty Rowlands and Simon Richards. Cowen
James Davies, Andy Roberts and Iwan Jones.
Overton rattled ten goals past hapless Acrefair Youth. Leading
the goal binge with a four goal return was Dave Lee, finishing the
whitewash was Adam McLaughlin, Mark Rutter, Grant Purviss, Mark
Rutter, Jason Edwards, Jimmy Roberts and Ross Morrison.
In Division One, overnight leaders Gwersyllt came unstuck and
they were walloped 5-2 at Penyffordd who went nap through Marc
Davies and a four goal salvo from Adam Pugh.
Communities First chalked up a 3-0 success against Mold Juniors
who were on target through Darren Taylor who netted all three goals.
Garden Village are having a barren start and they were held to a
goal-less draw by Glyn Ceiriog.
Johnstown Youth were toppled 3-2 by FC Cefn whose marksmen were
Stuart Thornley, Lee Price and Mark Anderson.
Llanuwchllyn were hit for six by New Brighton who had Paul Worrall
bagging a brace of goals, Chris Miles, Steve Orslem, an OG and
Darren Prior accounted for the rest with Craig Davies netting a lone
consolation goal.
Runaway leaders Rhos Aelwyd have made it six wins on the bounce
at the expense of Ruthin Town in the Reserves league, they came
through this test unscathed 3-0 with goals from Darren Greenway(2)
and Ian Jones.
Borras Park Albion remain hot on their heels despite being held
to a 1-1 draw by Hawarden Rangers who cancelled out a Paul Williams
opener through Adam Davies.
At Stansty Park, James Husseney scored one of the fasted goals
ever recorded at the ground with referee Mr Neil Lynton Jones
recording 18 seconds from the off. Lex did manage to get a share of
the spoils when Dave Bastow hit back.
Llay Welfare took a 5-1 tumble at Llangollen Town who went nap
through Derek Booth(2), Josh Roberts, Mike Fell and Gethin Jones.
Craig Maddocks reduced the deficit.
Penycae are hitting a purple patch and they notched up a deserved
4-0 haul over Mynydd Isa. On target were Eryl Roberts(2), Liam Jones
and Andy Bevan
Gresford Athletic took a first half lead with a thumping header
through Luke Peate at Mold Alex but they then collapsed like a pack
of cards with Mold netting through Terry Pughe(2) and Sam Davidson.
Only three games went ahead in the RESERVES AND COLTS Division,
Acrefair Youth were surprisingly held to a goal-less draw by Corwen.
It was also all square between Glyn Ceiriog and Ruthin Town with
them sharing two goals and the points with Aeron Davies netting for
the hosts ands Ruthin replying through an own goal.
Borras Park Colts were amongst the days highest scorers as they
sank ill-fated Llangollen Colts 10-1. Scott Evans led the rout with
a four goal salvo and completing their tally were Steve Richards,
Ben Bignall, Matty Roden and Neil Pearce(2).
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