The Welsh Cup is always full of surprises and at the weekend, FC Cefn defied the odds to clinch a deserved 2-1 success at lack luster Penycae. Cefn, even without several regulars took an early lead through Josh Foulkes who broke the deadlock with only two minutes on the clock. They matched their senior opponents in every department and doubled their tally on the half hour mark through Nicky Williams. Penycae reduce the deficit from Ian Andrews in the second half but they really were short on ideas and failed to respond to match the desire and passion of their hungry visitors.
Flint Town did not underestimate the task ahead of them when they took on Chirk AAA’s and manager Paul Davies was first to admit, “We paid them every respect and it paid rich dividends. We created several early chances and on another day, efforts from John Rush, Simon Thelwell who hit the bar and Lee Tyson would have gone in but full credit to their keeper Ashley Roberts who by far as man of the match. Despite our territorial advantage just a solitary goal from Simon Thelwell separated the sides. We came out all guns blazing in the second half and after Lee Tyson corner was no fully cleared, Matt Roberts fired home from the edge of the box. Goals came thick and fast then, Rushy hit the post and Thelwell prodded home the rebound, Rush was again denied by a fine save from the keeper who parried the ball into the path of the on-rushing path of Paul Williams who made no mistake from close range. We fluffed several good chances before sub John Kenworthy wrapped the game up with 5 minutes left. There was time left however for plucky Chirk to secire an injury time consolation goal through Anthony Jones.
Table topping Rhyl had a mighty scare when with an hour on the clock against plucky Gresford Athletic who raised their game and frustrated their opponents with some stubborn defending. Once the deadlock was broken the floodgates opened. The turning point to this encounter was the introduction of substitute Jason Oswell in the 65th minute who changed the course of this game on his own. Coming off the bench he quicly made his mark and converted a hat-trick. The best goal of the game however came from John Mooney whose speculative lob from the half way line deceived keeper Richard Ackerley.
We all know The Dunks over the years has been quite a fortress but despite a gutsy display and Neil Evans earning Venture a share of the spoils at half time, they had no answer to a superior second half display by Llandudno who eased to a 3-1 success.
Hats off to Coedpoeth, they progressed into the next round without any fuss with a 2-0 success at Carno. Nicky McCormack broke the deadlock and putting the tie to bed was talented teenager Rhys Hughes.
Turning to the league in the Premier Division, there was an eight goal thriller at Rhydymwyn who beat Brymbo. Rhyd’s Dan Drazdauskas was in scintillating form once more and his early brace had Rhyd rocking. Simon Richards kept Brymbo in touch with a free-kick but a Dave Pitson strike had the hosts in charge at half time. Following a foul on new signing Dion Jones, Richards reduced the margin from the penalty spot but further goals by Joe Ouslem and Lee Reynolds made up Rhyd’s nap hand despite Mark Wood giving Brymbo further hope.
At Court Road, Brickfield Rangers slumped to a 6-1 reversal against Llangollen Town who ran out worthy winners. On target for the winners were Jordan Dooley(2), Ian Grindley, Sam Mars, Simon Williams and Jack Langford.
Llay Welfare were down in the dumps once more, they were beaten 1-0 by Corwen who grabbed the games only goal late on through player boss Elfyn Roberts.
Mold Alex are making a steady climb up the table and they chalked up a comfortable 2-0 success at Overton with Simon Hulse and Jack Abraham netting each side of the interval and by all accounts the scoreline could well have been double that.
Penyffordd have achieved the bragging rights for the time being at least after defeating neighbours Hawarden Rangers 1-0. Marcus Davies grabbed the games only goal and it was a 23rd minute penalty but the jewel in their crown was Nathan Lavender.
Saltney Town are the new leaders of Division One after defeating Acrefair 2-0 with strikes from Matt Wintle and Jake Gibbons.
Pacestters Mold Juniors were turned over 1-0 at Garden Village who netted through Andy Jones.
Two goals from Darren Billings was sufficient for Argoed to defeat LEX XI 2-0.
Glynceiriog are now well and truly out of the drop zone after goals from Paul Curran, Dewi Jones and Callum Sheppard sent Hawkesbury Villa packing 3-2.
The ever improving Castell Alun secured a 4-3 success at Llanuwchllyn and their marksmen were Tom Crewe, Mike Halley(2) and Leon Bowen.
Penley shared eight goals and the points with New Brighton and bagging the Penley goals were Michael Humphreys-Jones and hat-trick hero Andrew Watkin.
In the match of the day in the Reserves Division, leaders Airbus UK defeated Bala Town 2-0 in a very tight encounter and on target were Lewis Burgess and Paul McManus.
Castell Alun were second best against Cefn Druids who returned home with a 3-1 win under their belt courtesy of efforts from Lewis Jones(2) and Jack Edwards. Responding for the hosts was Josh Price.
Penycae shared six goals and the points Corwen who were twice in the ascendency with strikes from Andy Roberts, an OG and James Davies but title challengers Penycae hit back for a point through Kevin Edwards(2) and Tom Smith.
Gresford Athletic chalked up their first win of the campaign and despite trailing 1-0 at the break, Mike Fell and James Smith with a fine header turned things around.
Borras Park Albion shaded their nine goal thriller 5-4 against Venture and making up their nap hand were Arthur Ruminski(2), Darren Duckett, Corey Smart and Craig Chitty with a late winner.
Lex X1 were beaten 3-2 at home by Rhos Aelwyd who netted through Shane McNee, Darren Greenway and Sam Baldean.
Mike Richards helped himself to a four goal salvo as Ruthin Town slammed Hawarden Rangers 6-3, Mike Lewis and Alan Davies cemented the win.
Setting the early season pace in the Reserves and Colts Division are Mold Alex and they whitewashed Garden Village 5-0. Making up their nap hand were Andy Probert, Ben Sharp, Anthony Sheehan(2) and Phil Colbern.
New Brighton are on fire at the moment and they walloped Brickfield 7-3, securing a hat-trick was Keith Cousins, Liam Hett notched twice and completing the haul was Greg Baker and Rob Donaldson.
Brymbo defeated Penyffordd 3-2 courtesy of Dan Jones, Kevin Owen and Daniel Hannaby.
Strikes from James Walton, Sam Evans and Dan Walton secured FC Cefn a 3-0 verdict over Ruthin Town.
LEX XI Colts are coming together quite nicely, they beat Argoed United 4-1 with efforts from Adam Denevon, Dan Jones and a brace from Tyrone Hopson.
Saltey Town were deserved 3-1 winners at Llangollen Town who hit back through Nick Pierce.
Flint Town did not underestimate the task ahead of them when they took on Chirk AAA’s and manager Paul Davies was first to admit, “We paid them every respect and it paid rich dividends. We created several early chances and on another day, efforts from John Rush, Simon Thelwell who hit the bar and Lee Tyson would have gone in but full credit to their keeper Ashley Roberts who by far as man of the match. Despite our territorial advantage just a solitary goal from Simon Thelwell separated the sides. We came out all guns blazing in the second half and after Lee Tyson corner was no fully cleared, Matt Roberts fired home from the edge of the box. Goals came thick and fast then, Rushy hit the post and Thelwell prodded home the rebound, Rush was again denied by a fine save from the keeper who parried the ball into the path of the on-rushing path of Paul Williams who made no mistake from close range. We fluffed several good chances before sub John Kenworthy wrapped the game up with 5 minutes left. There was time left however for plucky Chirk to secire an injury time consolation goal through Anthony Jones.
Table topping Rhyl had a mighty scare when with an hour on the clock against plucky Gresford Athletic who raised their game and frustrated their opponents with some stubborn defending. Once the deadlock was broken the floodgates opened. The turning point to this encounter was the introduction of substitute Jason Oswell in the 65th minute who changed the course of this game on his own. Coming off the bench he quicly made his mark and converted a hat-trick. The best goal of the game however came from John Mooney whose speculative lob from the half way line deceived keeper Richard Ackerley.
We all know The Dunks over the years has been quite a fortress but despite a gutsy display and Neil Evans earning Venture a share of the spoils at half time, they had no answer to a superior second half display by Llandudno who eased to a 3-1 success.
Hats off to Coedpoeth, they progressed into the next round without any fuss with a 2-0 success at Carno. Nicky McCormack broke the deadlock and putting the tie to bed was talented teenager Rhys Hughes.
Turning to the league in the Premier Division, there was an eight goal thriller at Rhydymwyn who beat Brymbo. Rhyd’s Dan Drazdauskas was in scintillating form once more and his early brace had Rhyd rocking. Simon Richards kept Brymbo in touch with a free-kick but a Dave Pitson strike had the hosts in charge at half time. Following a foul on new signing Dion Jones, Richards reduced the margin from the penalty spot but further goals by Joe Ouslem and Lee Reynolds made up Rhyd’s nap hand despite Mark Wood giving Brymbo further hope.
At Court Road, Brickfield Rangers slumped to a 6-1 reversal against Llangollen Town who ran out worthy winners. On target for the winners were Jordan Dooley(2), Ian Grindley, Sam Mars, Simon Williams and Jack Langford.
Llay Welfare were down in the dumps once more, they were beaten 1-0 by Corwen who grabbed the games only goal late on through player boss Elfyn Roberts.
Mold Alex are making a steady climb up the table and they chalked up a comfortable 2-0 success at Overton with Simon Hulse and Jack Abraham netting each side of the interval and by all accounts the scoreline could well have been double that.
Penyffordd have achieved the bragging rights for the time being at least after defeating neighbours Hawarden Rangers 1-0. Marcus Davies grabbed the games only goal and it was a 23rd minute penalty but the jewel in their crown was Nathan Lavender.
Saltney Town are the new leaders of Division One after defeating Acrefair 2-0 with strikes from Matt Wintle and Jake Gibbons.
Pacestters Mold Juniors were turned over 1-0 at Garden Village who netted through Andy Jones.
Two goals from Darren Billings was sufficient for Argoed to defeat LEX XI 2-0.
Glynceiriog are now well and truly out of the drop zone after goals from Paul Curran, Dewi Jones and Callum Sheppard sent Hawkesbury Villa packing 3-2.
The ever improving Castell Alun secured a 4-3 success at Llanuwchllyn and their marksmen were Tom Crewe, Mike Halley(2) and Leon Bowen.
Penley shared eight goals and the points with New Brighton and bagging the Penley goals were Michael Humphreys-Jones and hat-trick hero Andrew Watkin.
In the match of the day in the Reserves Division, leaders Airbus UK defeated Bala Town 2-0 in a very tight encounter and on target were Lewis Burgess and Paul McManus.
Castell Alun were second best against Cefn Druids who returned home with a 3-1 win under their belt courtesy of efforts from Lewis Jones(2) and Jack Edwards. Responding for the hosts was Josh Price.
Penycae shared six goals and the points Corwen who were twice in the ascendency with strikes from Andy Roberts, an OG and James Davies but title challengers Penycae hit back for a point through Kevin Edwards(2) and Tom Smith.
Gresford Athletic chalked up their first win of the campaign and despite trailing 1-0 at the break, Mike Fell and James Smith with a fine header turned things around.
Borras Park Albion shaded their nine goal thriller 5-4 against Venture and making up their nap hand were Arthur Ruminski(2), Darren Duckett, Corey Smart and Craig Chitty with a late winner.
Lex X1 were beaten 3-2 at home by Rhos Aelwyd who netted through Shane McNee, Darren Greenway and Sam Baldean.
Mike Richards helped himself to a four goal salvo as Ruthin Town slammed Hawarden Rangers 6-3, Mike Lewis and Alan Davies cemented the win.
Setting the early season pace in the Reserves and Colts Division are Mold Alex and they whitewashed Garden Village 5-0. Making up their nap hand were Andy Probert, Ben Sharp, Anthony Sheehan(2) and Phil Colbern.
New Brighton are on fire at the moment and they walloped Brickfield 7-3, securing a hat-trick was Keith Cousins, Liam Hett notched twice and completing the haul was Greg Baker and Rob Donaldson.
Brymbo defeated Penyffordd 3-2 courtesy of Dan Jones, Kevin Owen and Daniel Hannaby.
Strikes from James Walton, Sam Evans and Dan Walton secured FC Cefn a 3-0 verdict over Ruthin Town.
LEX XI Colts are coming together quite nicely, they beat Argoed United 4-1 with efforts from Adam Denevon, Dan Jones and a brace from Tyrone Hopson.
Saltey Town were deserved 3-1 winners at Llangollen Town who hit back through Nick Pierce.