FC Cefn were involved in one of the most exciting Welsh Trophy Cup ties in the history of the competition when they looked dead and buried when they trailed 3-0 in their own back yard against Llanfyllin but in a spirited fight back, this game was turned on its head. Paul Griffiths, Paul Mazarella and Sean Jones hit back to set up a sensational period of extra time and they well and truly had their opponents on the ropes to win in sensational style 10-3. Taking them into double figures were Ian Oliver Davies with a treble, Kev Edwards, Nicky Jones, Griffiths and a stunning 40 yard effort from James Jones
Venture were made to work exceptionally hard to make progress and they secured a narrow 3-2 verdict at Alyn Park with two goals from Dale Hill and sandwiched in between was a Richard Jones effort. Providing Mold with much hope were Chris Sheenan and Anthony Mee.
Rhydymwyn were down in the doldrums once more and they took a shock exit getting floored 4-1 at Bodedern and netting a lone consolation goal was Danny Hughes.
Borras Park Albion put up a courageous display by bowed out 4-1 at home against Gwalchmai whose marksmen were Corey Sinnott(2), Craig Evans and James Burgess with Matt Rowlands reducing the deficit.
Brymbo looked sheer class when bombing out Beaumaris Town 8-1. Craig Griffiths had an immaculate debut and weighed in with two of his sides goals. Simon Richards netted with a near perfect volley, Craig and Mark Wood grabbed a goal apiece and completing the debacle wereCharlie Harding, Stewart Parry and Josh Griffiths. Grabbing a lone consolation goal was Jason Hughes.
Caernarfon Town needed extra time to edge out Corwen 2-1 who had taken an 8th minute lead through new signing Ryan Billington but strikes from Kevin Lloyd and Jason Jones swung the tie in the hosts favour.
Castell Alun put up a plucky fight before bowing out 6-3 after extra time and a penalty shoot out at home to Four Crosses. Keeping them in the hunt were Dave Bullough, Tom Crewe and Damian Wilkes.
Coedpoeth United booked a safe passage by defeating Llanuwchllyn 3-0, their marksmen were Craig Higgins and a two goal blast from Kevin Breeze which included a penalty.
Gresford Athletic had a dream start against Johnstown when Gareth Williams struck after just 3 minutes but from the restart the impressive Chris Badddley levelled with a shot from distance. Steve Allman restored Gresford lead just before half time and settled his sides nerves with a second goal on the hour to seal a 3-1 win.
Lex XI struggled to find their feet and they flopped 6-3 at home to Dyffryn Nantlle Vale.
Chirk carved out a 3-0 success at Argoed and on target were Jason Williams with a first half header, Mike Taylor and Paul Edwards who converted a second half penalty.
Llay Welfare went out after extra time at Llandyrnog United 4-3. Dan Parry and a two goal penalty return by Johnny Taylor therefore proved insufficient.
Llangollen had a tough job on their hands and Llanrug United proved too hot to handle sent them crashing to a 5-0 defeat.
Due to all of the cup action, there were just the two Division One games, Garden Village went down 1-0 at home to Glynceiriog but Mold Juniors walloped Hawkesbury Villa 7-2 with efforts from Danny Jones(2), Mario Merola, Christoper Davey(2), Scott Davies and Christian Davies.
In the match of the day in the Reserves Division, Penycae chalked up a worthy 4-0 win over Bala, on target were Kevin Edwards, Nathan Evans, Sean Pemberton and Tom Smith.
Airbus were held to a 1-1 draw with Cefn Druids who netted through Drew Wickens.
Chirk AAA’s continued with their fine run and they beat Castell Alun 3-1 to join the pacesetters. On target were Dan Nash, Dan Curry and Rhys Owen. Responding was Adam Larney.
Rhos Alewyd came unstuck and they flopped to 7-2 reversal at Llay Welfare who came good at last and netted through Jack Cunnah, Keith Evans, Richard Neal, Joe Roberts and a Jamie Heath treble.
Corwen sank Lex X1 7-1 with strikes from Dave Roberts, Richard Crimp and his son Oliver Crimp, Tom Davies, Jordan McCarter, Efan Roberts and John Edwards.
Hawarden Rangers narrowly went down 3-2 at home against Borras Park Albion and despite being on target through Tom Drill and Harrison Nyle, Albion hit back through Darren Scott, Ian Dobson and Matt Williams to secure the points.
As predicted, the days draw banker saw Venture get an even share of the six goals and the points with Ruthin Town. Netting for Venture were Lee Griffiths(2) and Matt Woods.
Turning to the Reserves and Colts programme, Mold Alex and New Brighton really are the dominant force at this level, with Mold packing in a solid performance to beat third placed Saltney 4-0, on target were Dan Mapp-Jones, Andy Sheenan, Andy Probert and Darryl Hughes.
Breathing down their neck are New Brighton who defeated Garden Village 4-0, on target with all four goals was Lee Cousins.
Llangollen let slip a 3-0 lead against LEX XI carved out by hat-trick hero Nicky Pierce with LEX hitting back for a point in a 3-3 draw.
Borras Park Albion failed to contain a rampant Brymbo who had man of the match in Aled Powell who bagged a hat-trick and completing their nap hand were Rene Pinard and Ross Hughes.
FC Cefn won 2-1 at Penyffordd who responded through Ashley Salisbury.
Venture were made to work exceptionally hard to make progress and they secured a narrow 3-2 verdict at Alyn Park with two goals from Dale Hill and sandwiched in between was a Richard Jones effort. Providing Mold with much hope were Chris Sheenan and Anthony Mee.
Rhydymwyn were down in the doldrums once more and they took a shock exit getting floored 4-1 at Bodedern and netting a lone consolation goal was Danny Hughes.
Borras Park Albion put up a courageous display by bowed out 4-1 at home against Gwalchmai whose marksmen were Corey Sinnott(2), Craig Evans and James Burgess with Matt Rowlands reducing the deficit.
Brymbo looked sheer class when bombing out Beaumaris Town 8-1. Craig Griffiths had an immaculate debut and weighed in with two of his sides goals. Simon Richards netted with a near perfect volley, Craig and Mark Wood grabbed a goal apiece and completing the debacle wereCharlie Harding, Stewart Parry and Josh Griffiths. Grabbing a lone consolation goal was Jason Hughes.
Caernarfon Town needed extra time to edge out Corwen 2-1 who had taken an 8th minute lead through new signing Ryan Billington but strikes from Kevin Lloyd and Jason Jones swung the tie in the hosts favour.
Castell Alun put up a plucky fight before bowing out 6-3 after extra time and a penalty shoot out at home to Four Crosses. Keeping them in the hunt were Dave Bullough, Tom Crewe and Damian Wilkes.
Coedpoeth United booked a safe passage by defeating Llanuwchllyn 3-0, their marksmen were Craig Higgins and a two goal blast from Kevin Breeze which included a penalty.
Gresford Athletic had a dream start against Johnstown when Gareth Williams struck after just 3 minutes but from the restart the impressive Chris Badddley levelled with a shot from distance. Steve Allman restored Gresford lead just before half time and settled his sides nerves with a second goal on the hour to seal a 3-1 win.
Lex XI struggled to find their feet and they flopped 6-3 at home to Dyffryn Nantlle Vale.
Chirk carved out a 3-0 success at Argoed and on target were Jason Williams with a first half header, Mike Taylor and Paul Edwards who converted a second half penalty.
Llay Welfare went out after extra time at Llandyrnog United 4-3. Dan Parry and a two goal penalty return by Johnny Taylor therefore proved insufficient.
Llangollen had a tough job on their hands and Llanrug United proved too hot to handle sent them crashing to a 5-0 defeat.
Due to all of the cup action, there were just the two Division One games, Garden Village went down 1-0 at home to Glynceiriog but Mold Juniors walloped Hawkesbury Villa 7-2 with efforts from Danny Jones(2), Mario Merola, Christoper Davey(2), Scott Davies and Christian Davies.
In the match of the day in the Reserves Division, Penycae chalked up a worthy 4-0 win over Bala, on target were Kevin Edwards, Nathan Evans, Sean Pemberton and Tom Smith.
Airbus were held to a 1-1 draw with Cefn Druids who netted through Drew Wickens.
Chirk AAA’s continued with their fine run and they beat Castell Alun 3-1 to join the pacesetters. On target were Dan Nash, Dan Curry and Rhys Owen. Responding was Adam Larney.
Rhos Alewyd came unstuck and they flopped to 7-2 reversal at Llay Welfare who came good at last and netted through Jack Cunnah, Keith Evans, Richard Neal, Joe Roberts and a Jamie Heath treble.
Corwen sank Lex X1 7-1 with strikes from Dave Roberts, Richard Crimp and his son Oliver Crimp, Tom Davies, Jordan McCarter, Efan Roberts and John Edwards.
Hawarden Rangers narrowly went down 3-2 at home against Borras Park Albion and despite being on target through Tom Drill and Harrison Nyle, Albion hit back through Darren Scott, Ian Dobson and Matt Williams to secure the points.
As predicted, the days draw banker saw Venture get an even share of the six goals and the points with Ruthin Town. Netting for Venture were Lee Griffiths(2) and Matt Woods.
Turning to the Reserves and Colts programme, Mold Alex and New Brighton really are the dominant force at this level, with Mold packing in a solid performance to beat third placed Saltney 4-0, on target were Dan Mapp-Jones, Andy Sheenan, Andy Probert and Darryl Hughes.
Breathing down their neck are New Brighton who defeated Garden Village 4-0, on target with all four goals was Lee Cousins.
Llangollen let slip a 3-0 lead against LEX XI carved out by hat-trick hero Nicky Pierce with LEX hitting back for a point in a 3-3 draw.
Borras Park Albion failed to contain a rampant Brymbo who had man of the match in Aled Powell who bagged a hat-trick and completing their nap hand were Rene Pinard and Ross Hughes.
FC Cefn won 2-1 at Penyffordd who responded through Ashley Salisbury.