Five out of the seven local clubs flying our flag in the Welsh Trophy progressed with consummate easy but sadly there were exits for FC Cefn and Coedoeth.
Acrefair did themselves really proud demolishing Llanberis 4-3 and man of the match Kevin Baker was their jewel in the crown converting a hat-trick with Matty Harrison’s effort proving decisive.
Cup warriors Venture came through their encounter and the score was a repeat of their Welsh Cup success earlier in the campaign winning 3-0. A superbly executed free-kick by Adam Bradshaw separated the side for most of this match which Venture totally dominated. They were denied by the framework several times had two appeals for penalties turned down but it all came good in the end with Richard Jones weighing in with a double salvo.
The game at Trearddur Bay who were hosting FC Cefn turned out to be quite a bizarre affair with the game being held up for a short while when a rescue helicopter landed behind one of the goals. When play resumed when the score was 2-2 it appeared to have taken the fizz out of the game and after 90 minutes and extra time it required penalties to split the sides but three fluffed spot-kicks out of five proved costly for Cefn and the hosts won the shoot out with ease. In normal time Nicky Williams and Ian Oliver Davies bagged the Cefn goals.
Coedpoeth were second best at Gwalchmai and there were no complaints from manager Steve Wilkes who saw his side bow out 3-0. In their defence they were without several first team regulars.
Brymbo had a shaky start at Four Crosses and twice fell behind to strikes from Gareth Jones and Ian Williams but Simon Richards with a 20th minute header and Dion Jones levelled things with 20 minutes left with a far post header and ensuring Brymbo’s name went into the hat for the next round was Mark Woods who turned in a pin point Daniel Hannaby cross.
Gresford Athletic cantered to a 5-0 victory against Amlwch and missed a penalty in the bargain. Making up their nap hand were Huw Jones, Richard Carr, Mike Gronnow and a double from Owen Roberts.
Chirk AAA’s captured the scalp of Nantle Vale, netting in their 2-0 victory were Lee McBurney and Darren Jones.
Rhydymwyn are topping the The Welsh National League Premier Division after flooring Brickfield 5-0. Chris Guy opened the Rhyd account in the 4th minute and despite firing against the woodwork four times, Rangers were holding on. After the break however it was shots in, Stuart Hayes helped himself to a treble and an OG made up the winners nap hand.
Hawarden Rangers floored Llay Welfare 5-1, Andrew Williams and Nicky Jones netted a goal in each half and a Paul Williams strike sealed this one sided affair.
Johnstown Youth went down 6-1 in their own back yard against Penyfford with Chris Baddeley firing a lone consolation goal for the hosts.
Corwen have the Berwyn Range bragging rights, for the time being at least as a solitary headed goal at Tower Fields from a corner by skipper Sion Roberts separated them from arch rivals Llangollen Town.
Mold Alex made hard work of seeing off Overton but it all came good in the end as they triumphed 3-2. The opened up a 2-0 cushion by half time, with goals from Damien Ketley and Tommy Leonard, Mold then lost concentration for a 15 minute spell at the start of the second half and makeshift striker Alan Huxley and Josh Bettley leveled the score. However Mold regrouped and dominated the remainder of the game hitting the post twice and crossbar once, but more importantly scoring the winner through Jack Abraham.
Division One now has new leaders in the shape of Argoed who conjured up a 1-0 victory over Mold Juniors.
One young man who just can’t stop scoring goals is Nial Challoner who helped himself to yet another four goals as his side Borras Park Albion walloped Llanuwchllyn 6-3. Stuart Williams(2) and Matty Rowlands cemented the win.
Strikes from Andy Morris and Adam Flavell earned New Brighton a 2-0 success against Hawkesbury Villa.
Glynceiriog were sunk 5-2 at Penley who went nap through Dave Lee plus Andy Watkin and Sean Cartwright who weighed in with two goals apiece.
Airbus profited from their trip to Rhos Aelwyd and they just sneaked a 1-0 verdict.
Chirk AAA maintained their unbeaten record chalking up a 2-0 victory against Overton with Daniel Curry and Graham Dizzel.
Coedpoeth United are down in the dumps and this week thet were on the end of a 9-1 drubbing against Penycae and even their consolation goal was an own goal. The winners marksmen were four goal Kevin Edwards, Steven Brookes, Jordon Smith, Jack Johns, Aled Williams and Richie Pierce.
Bala shaed their trip to Venture 3-2 with the hosts reducing the deficit through Matty Woods(2).
Castell Alun secured a credible 1-0 victory over Ruthin Town, Scott Skeene netted the games only goal in the 89th minute.
Corwen defeated Borras Park Albion 2-1 and on target were Andy Roberts and Jack Crompton with Darren Duckett providing Albion with an early lead from the penalty spot.
Gresford Athletic looked well on their way to victory when Chris Buxton and Callum Parry(2) had them protecting a half time lead against Cefn Druids who hit back to salvage a point with efforts from Ian Hughes(2) and Harry Jones which was his first senior goal.
Hawarden Rangers were on target through James McManus, Chris Forshaw and Tommy Boyle as the profited 3-2 at LEX XI.
Match of the day in the Reserves and Colts league saw Argoed United narrowly defeat New Brighton Villa 1-0, Alex Coventry grabbed the games only goal in the 26th minute.
Mold Alex Reserves travelled to Stansty Park to take on Lex XI and were quick to open a two goal lead through Dan Mapp Jones and Graham Long but although LEX hit back, Mold remained in control and comfortably ran out 2-1 winners to remain on top of the league.
Ryan Harden and Kristof Sadowski combined for Brickfield Rangers to beat Garden Village 2-0.
Brymbo really are growing in confidence and they chalked up a 3-2 victory against Llangollen Town, their marksmen were Damian Jones(2) and Ashley Salisbury with Ben Wilson and Ross Patrick hitting back for Llan.
The days top scorers were FC Cefn who triumphed 12-1 against Borras Park Albion who ironically opened the scoring through Josh Whitehead. Tom and Sam Evans each converted hat-tricks and completing the rout were Jake Kelsall(2) on his debut, Lee Jones, Steve Lloyd and Danny Holland.
Lee Wright added to a goal scored after just 35 seconds by Gavin Mathias earned Penyffordd a credible 2-2 draw with Ruthin Town.
Acrefair did themselves really proud demolishing Llanberis 4-3 and man of the match Kevin Baker was their jewel in the crown converting a hat-trick with Matty Harrison’s effort proving decisive.
Cup warriors Venture came through their encounter and the score was a repeat of their Welsh Cup success earlier in the campaign winning 3-0. A superbly executed free-kick by Adam Bradshaw separated the side for most of this match which Venture totally dominated. They were denied by the framework several times had two appeals for penalties turned down but it all came good in the end with Richard Jones weighing in with a double salvo.
The game at Trearddur Bay who were hosting FC Cefn turned out to be quite a bizarre affair with the game being held up for a short while when a rescue helicopter landed behind one of the goals. When play resumed when the score was 2-2 it appeared to have taken the fizz out of the game and after 90 minutes and extra time it required penalties to split the sides but three fluffed spot-kicks out of five proved costly for Cefn and the hosts won the shoot out with ease. In normal time Nicky Williams and Ian Oliver Davies bagged the Cefn goals.
Coedpoeth were second best at Gwalchmai and there were no complaints from manager Steve Wilkes who saw his side bow out 3-0. In their defence they were without several first team regulars.
Brymbo had a shaky start at Four Crosses and twice fell behind to strikes from Gareth Jones and Ian Williams but Simon Richards with a 20th minute header and Dion Jones levelled things with 20 minutes left with a far post header and ensuring Brymbo’s name went into the hat for the next round was Mark Woods who turned in a pin point Daniel Hannaby cross.
Gresford Athletic cantered to a 5-0 victory against Amlwch and missed a penalty in the bargain. Making up their nap hand were Huw Jones, Richard Carr, Mike Gronnow and a double from Owen Roberts.
Chirk AAA’s captured the scalp of Nantle Vale, netting in their 2-0 victory were Lee McBurney and Darren Jones.
Rhydymwyn are topping the The Welsh National League Premier Division after flooring Brickfield 5-0. Chris Guy opened the Rhyd account in the 4th minute and despite firing against the woodwork four times, Rangers were holding on. After the break however it was shots in, Stuart Hayes helped himself to a treble and an OG made up the winners nap hand.
Hawarden Rangers floored Llay Welfare 5-1, Andrew Williams and Nicky Jones netted a goal in each half and a Paul Williams strike sealed this one sided affair.
Johnstown Youth went down 6-1 in their own back yard against Penyfford with Chris Baddeley firing a lone consolation goal for the hosts.
Corwen have the Berwyn Range bragging rights, for the time being at least as a solitary headed goal at Tower Fields from a corner by skipper Sion Roberts separated them from arch rivals Llangollen Town.
Mold Alex made hard work of seeing off Overton but it all came good in the end as they triumphed 3-2. The opened up a 2-0 cushion by half time, with goals from Damien Ketley and Tommy Leonard, Mold then lost concentration for a 15 minute spell at the start of the second half and makeshift striker Alan Huxley and Josh Bettley leveled the score. However Mold regrouped and dominated the remainder of the game hitting the post twice and crossbar once, but more importantly scoring the winner through Jack Abraham.
Division One now has new leaders in the shape of Argoed who conjured up a 1-0 victory over Mold Juniors.
One young man who just can’t stop scoring goals is Nial Challoner who helped himself to yet another four goals as his side Borras Park Albion walloped Llanuwchllyn 6-3. Stuart Williams(2) and Matty Rowlands cemented the win.
Strikes from Andy Morris and Adam Flavell earned New Brighton a 2-0 success against Hawkesbury Villa.
Glynceiriog were sunk 5-2 at Penley who went nap through Dave Lee plus Andy Watkin and Sean Cartwright who weighed in with two goals apiece.
Airbus profited from their trip to Rhos Aelwyd and they just sneaked a 1-0 verdict.
Chirk AAA maintained their unbeaten record chalking up a 2-0 victory against Overton with Daniel Curry and Graham Dizzel.
Coedpoeth United are down in the dumps and this week thet were on the end of a 9-1 drubbing against Penycae and even their consolation goal was an own goal. The winners marksmen were four goal Kevin Edwards, Steven Brookes, Jordon Smith, Jack Johns, Aled Williams and Richie Pierce.
Bala shaed their trip to Venture 3-2 with the hosts reducing the deficit through Matty Woods(2).
Castell Alun secured a credible 1-0 victory over Ruthin Town, Scott Skeene netted the games only goal in the 89th minute.
Corwen defeated Borras Park Albion 2-1 and on target were Andy Roberts and Jack Crompton with Darren Duckett providing Albion with an early lead from the penalty spot.
Gresford Athletic looked well on their way to victory when Chris Buxton and Callum Parry(2) had them protecting a half time lead against Cefn Druids who hit back to salvage a point with efforts from Ian Hughes(2) and Harry Jones which was his first senior goal.
Hawarden Rangers were on target through James McManus, Chris Forshaw and Tommy Boyle as the profited 3-2 at LEX XI.
Match of the day in the Reserves and Colts league saw Argoed United narrowly defeat New Brighton Villa 1-0, Alex Coventry grabbed the games only goal in the 26th minute.
Mold Alex Reserves travelled to Stansty Park to take on Lex XI and were quick to open a two goal lead through Dan Mapp Jones and Graham Long but although LEX hit back, Mold remained in control and comfortably ran out 2-1 winners to remain on top of the league.
Ryan Harden and Kristof Sadowski combined for Brickfield Rangers to beat Garden Village 2-0.
Brymbo really are growing in confidence and they chalked up a 3-2 victory against Llangollen Town, their marksmen were Damian Jones(2) and Ashley Salisbury with Ben Wilson and Ross Patrick hitting back for Llan.
The days top scorers were FC Cefn who triumphed 12-1 against Borras Park Albion who ironically opened the scoring through Josh Whitehead. Tom and Sam Evans each converted hat-tricks and completing the rout were Jake Kelsall(2) on his debut, Lee Jones, Steve Lloyd and Danny Holland.
Lee Wright added to a goal scored after just 35 seconds by Gavin Mathias earned Penyffordd a credible 2-2 draw with Ruthin Town.