The three Cymru Alliance sides that travelled to the Wrexham Area all travelled home happy but Holyhead Hotspur were really made to sweat things out though after an absence of goals at 90 minutes at Overton. The first half belonged to Overton with Jimmy Roberts twice being denied by keeper Brian Roberts. Stand in centre back Alan Huxley coped admirably with the twin strike force of Curt Williams and Mel McGuiness who had bagged over 50 goals between them last season and Josh Bettley came of age and was the pick of the bunch. Overton went on to take the lead at the start of the extra time period through Ricky Jones but as they tired they were punished and in two lat sorties, Steve Matthews and Mel McGuiness made the tie safe.

LEX XI looked down in the doldrums at half time when they had been run ragged by Dolgellau or to be precise Dave Edwards whose well contrived treble had them 3-1 up at the break with Kevin Roberts pegging a goal back for the hosts. It was an awesome second half fight back for LEX, Joe Garner converted a free-kick Scott Roberts pulled his side level and in a late flurry, Sean Dodd converted an 80th minute penalty and Tim Manual made up the LEX nap hand.

Mold Alex were bossing Berriew at the break through a close range Graham Randles header from a Joe Brazil corner. The hosts change their shape and went on to win 3-1.

Llangollen booked a Round Two passage following their 3-1 verdict at Guilsfield. The diminutive Michael Latham is making a huge impression for them and he opened their account early doors after beating the off-side trap. Richard Vaughan Jones carved out an opening to allow Latham to double his tally. The hosts reduced the deficit with a second half penalty converted by Tim Nunnerley. Mark Lunt was then hero turned villain, he scored a exquisite goal from distance but shortly after he was dismissed after tangling with Mike Cockram.

Brymbo made an early impact through Matt Harrison but visiting Llangefni proved too strong and won in a canter in the end. Ywain Gwynedd grabbed a goal in each half, Danny Glyn Roberts also weighed in with a double salvo and completing the rout were Darren Thomas and Kevin Lloyd.

The Welsh Cup always throws up more than the odd surprise and this time it was Buckley Town’s turn to take a shock exit at Barmouth who won 3-2. Neil Wynne and Liam Travis had Buckley pointing in the right direction but Matt Hughes and Dean Irvine had this tie evenly poised. With 12 minutes left Craig Papirynk the former Bala striker netted a last gasp winner.

Ruthin Town went through unscathed at Hawarden but needed a second half double salvo from new signing Gary Ellison.

Penycae did themselves proud but fell slightly short on delivery and were beaten 2-1 at Llanfairpwll.

Coedpoeth United chief Steve Jones was a “happy bunny”, his side dumped out Penparcau 2-0. They left it late though but pulling up all of the stumps were Nicky Mcormack and Nathan Roberts who netted a close range header.

Completing our local interest, Venture dreams of reaching Round 2 were shattered by Borras Park Albion who won this encounter 4-3 despite needing extra time to see them through. A two goal blast by Barry Torrence put Borras in charge but Venture turned this tie on its head to lead 3-2 with strikes from Mark Brown, Darren Jones and Neil Evans. Greg Davies pulled Albion level with Matt Woods notching the deciding goal.

With their being so much cup action, there was a restricted Welsh National League programme, in the Premier Division, leaders Chirk AAA’s came a cropper and were sunk 3-1 at Corwen. Eilir Edwards opened their scoring, Dewi Edwards with a firm header doubled their account with sub Mark Wilson making the points safe. Chirk’s consolation goal was provided by Andrew Swarbrick.

Moving into joint top spot are Castell Alun Colts who beat Gwersyllt 3-1. Making an impact on his debut was Liam Bowen signed from Hawarden in midweek and he got the Colts off the mark. Matty Cooper netted a goal in each half with Phil Simon responding with a close range header.

Rhos Aelwyd remain unbeaten but they looked down and out when visiting Brickfield led 2-0 at half time through Liam Sklenar and Lee Griffiths. Rhos gathered their composure to turn this game around, Steve Powell, Darren Williams and Druids ace Tony Cann had Rhos in charge and then enter stage Ery Roberts who weighed in with a late treble.

Turning to Division One, Johnstown continue to rule the roost, goals from Tom Pierce, Scott Jones and Chris Baddeley(2) set them up for a 4-1 win at Penyffordd.

In the match of the day clash at Penley, a solitary strike from Paul Rook enabled New Brighton to win 1-0.

Acrefair Youth are giving it their best shot to regain their top flight status, goals from Adam Bradshaw(2), James Wood, Paul Wood, Luke Kavanagh, Craig Wood, James Eastwood and Alan Hanlon enabled them to topple Glyn Ceiriog 7-1.

Communities First defeated Llanuwchllyn 4-1, on target were Micky Williams and David Williams. Responding was Elfyn Dafydd.

Hawkesbury chalked up a 1-0 win over Buckley United, Simon Roberts bagged the games only goal.

Holt Nomads triumphed 3-0 over Mold Juniors thanks to efforts from Lee Parry, Alan Done and Jeff Jones.

In the RESERVES LEAGUE, champions Bala Town go marching on and on, they peppered Coedpoeth 5-2. Making up their nap hand were Huw Price(2), Ricky Rowlands, Jack Crompton and Neil Fisher with Andy Griffiths and Dave Andrews hitting back for gallant losers Coedpoeth.

Ruthin Reserves beat Llangollen 4-1, Gwidion Ifan and Tryfan Prosser notched two goals apiece. Hitting back for Llan was Derek Booth.

Airbus picked up points in a 3-1 win at Penycae who replied through Craig Roberts.

In the RESERVES AND COLTS Division, Brickfield Rangers continue to go great guns and they whitewashed Penley 10-0. Remone Nelson, Liam White and Matty Bride all weighed in with trebles with Ian Morgan on his debut completing the debacle.

Borras Park Albion were floored 8-2 at home by Ruthin Town Colts, reducing the deficit were Matty Roden and Gareth Jones.

Garden Village shared four goals and the points with Johnstown Youth, Richard Williams and Dan Parry fired the Village goals which were cancelled out by Richard Wright and Lee Hanmer.

Brymbo were turned over 5-1 at Llangollen who went nap through Richard Williams, Kristian Jones, Tim Pluves(2) and Ross Patrick.

Wednesday 16th

A Tryffan Prosser double for Ruthin Town Reserves earned them an excellent 2-1 verdict at Bala Town who hit back through Ricky Rowlands to end a long unbeaten stretch for the Lakesiders in the Reserves Division.