The top action at the weekend was is in the Welsh Trophy and going great guns were Venture who were well marshalled by player boss Johnny Halton who really did lead by example and was head and shoulders above everyone on view. Despite only just shading things 3-2 against Carno, it was a game they were never going to lose. Richard Jones opened and closed the scoring and sandwiched in between was a Nicky Chesters effort.
Brymbo have failed to reach their full potential but they came good to scalp Glan Conwy 2-1. The visitors took an 18th minute lead through Brad Jones but Mike Griffiths on his debut pulled Brymbo level. The decisive goal came after 36 minutes, a shot from Steve Jones was fumbled by the keeper and Mark Wood made no mistake from close range.
Denbigh Town polished off Gresford Atheltic and that was after Gresford had taken an early lead through Owen Roberts. Influential midfielder Huw Jones limped off injured and to add to their woes, Gresford had skipper Graemme Sutcliffe dismissed following an altercation. To be fair, Gresford really were second best with midfielder Craig Wilkinson pulling all of the strings. Just for the record book then, the hosts goals were carved out by Kristian Pierce, Owain Roberts. Ian Evans and Chris Williams from the penalty spot.
Chirk AAA’s will be disappointed to have taken a 4-2 tumble at Glan Conwy, Anthony Jones and Darren Jones did give them hope at one stage.
Rhydymwyn have gone five poins clear at the top of the The Premier Division after flooring neighbours Mold Alex 6-2. All of this came after Mold had kissed away an early lead. Rhyd had the points wrapped up by the break with Chris Guy and a double blast from Dan Drazdauskas having Mold on the rack. The second half also belonged to Rhyd with Dave Gleave and Chris Guy adding to their tally.
Corwen chalked up a convincing 5-1 success against Penyffordd with player boss Elfyn Roberts packing in a man of the match display and converting a hat-trick. Dale Davies who really is a name to watch and Will Roberts made up their nap hand with Matty Holmes netting a lone consolation goal.
FC Cefn were on song and polished off an under strength Brickfield Rangers 4-2. Sean Jones converted two penalties and fluffed the chance to convert a third. Kevin Edwards extended their lead with a long distance effort and Nicky Williams sealed the win.
Hawarden Rangers fought out a dull goal-less encounter with Overton but things might have turned out differently had the Overton keeper not pulled off a text book penalty save from Danny Sullivan.
Llangollen Town are going great guns and after the 10-1 league cup haul against Johnstown Youth last week, they almost repeated the scoreline in the league with the visitors crashing to an 8-1 defeat. Doing most of the damage for the hosts was Josh Langford who completed a hat-trick, adding to their account was Danny Owen, Sam Mars, John Jones and Simon Williams(2). Taking the shine off a sporting encounter was a nasty injury to Johnstown forward Tyrone Hopson after Scott Pugh had pegged a goal back.
At the Ring, Llay Welfare shared four goals and the points with Coedpoeth United. John Griffiths provided Coedpoeth with a 35th minute lead but a two goal blast from Johnny Taylor turned this game on its head. Coedpoeth finished the stronger and grabbed an 85th minute equaliser from Lee Griffiths.
In the match of the day Division One, two goals from Marc Gunther and one from Dane Mason helped Saltney Town leapfrog title rivals Argoed United into top spot with an emphatic 3-0 victory. After last week’s lack luster performance at home to Castell Alun, Saltney were determined to get their promotion bid back on track. They opened their account in the 15th minute after Dave Gregory set up Gunther to score from an acute angle. Gunther went on to double his tally in the 23rd minute with a fine curling shot into the top corner. It was when game set and match for Saltney after Dane Edwards added a third goal on the half hour mark.
LEX XI managed to get their first win under new boss Colin Parry as they whitewashed Hawkesbury Villa 4-0 and Llanuwchllyn clinched a 1-0 victory against Glynceiriog.
In the local derby between New Brighton and Mold Juniors it finished honours even with both sides sharing six goals and the points. Grabbing the hosts goals were Lee Cousins, Chris Miles and an injury time equaliser from centre back Alan Dawson.
Penley were held to a surprise 3-3 draw by Garden Village but were on target through Sean Cartwright, Andy Watkin and Dave Lee.
In the Reserves Division League Cup, Rhos Aelwyd were floored 6-0 in their own back yard by Airbus UK.
Cefn Druids flopped to a 3-1 defeat at home to LEX XI who booked a safe passage with help from Richard Wright(2) and Diego Costa with Lewis Jones notching a consolation goal.
Out go Overton, a well executed goal from 35 yards by Will Evans could not save them from going out 2-1 against Hawarden Rangers. In Tom Brookes however, Overton also had man of the match.
In the league at this level, Chirk AAA’s gave gone clear at the top after toppling Penycae 3-2, on target were Steve Birch and Dan Curry(2).
James Williams was on target for Coedpoeth United in their 1-1 draw with Llay Welfare.
Ruthin Town prospered 3-2 against Venture, their marksmen were Alan Davies(2) and Iolo Hughes with Barry Martin and Matty Woods at least reducing the deficit.
Mold Alex continue to be the team to beat in the Reserves and Colts Division and are nine points clear of the rest at present and they had their toughest game in ages but still toppled Ruthin Town 3-2 with goals from Colin Daves, Paul Smith and Tom Locklin. Responding for Ruthin were Tom Jones and Tom Evans.
Making a play for the second promotion spot at the moment Brymbo who thrashed LEX Colts 7-0. Kevin John Owens and Ross Hughes bagged two goals apiece with Damian Jones, Aled Powell and Gareth Poole wrapping up the points.
New Brighton took an early lead at Borras Park Albion who hit back to win 2-1 with efforts from Ian Dobson and a late winner from Richard Evans.
Brickfield Rangers slipped up 2-1 at home to Argoed United but making an impression are Penyffordd who are unbeaten in six games all of a sudden and they polished off Saltney Town 3-1 with goals from Tom Ainsworth(2) and Arthur Doo.
Sam Rogers netted both goals for Garden Village who eventually went down 3-2 against face Llangollen Town who turned the game around with strikes from Steffan Jones, Ben Lloyd and Ben Wilson.
Brymbo have failed to reach their full potential but they came good to scalp Glan Conwy 2-1. The visitors took an 18th minute lead through Brad Jones but Mike Griffiths on his debut pulled Brymbo level. The decisive goal came after 36 minutes, a shot from Steve Jones was fumbled by the keeper and Mark Wood made no mistake from close range.
Denbigh Town polished off Gresford Atheltic and that was after Gresford had taken an early lead through Owen Roberts. Influential midfielder Huw Jones limped off injured and to add to their woes, Gresford had skipper Graemme Sutcliffe dismissed following an altercation. To be fair, Gresford really were second best with midfielder Craig Wilkinson pulling all of the strings. Just for the record book then, the hosts goals were carved out by Kristian Pierce, Owain Roberts. Ian Evans and Chris Williams from the penalty spot.
Chirk AAA’s will be disappointed to have taken a 4-2 tumble at Glan Conwy, Anthony Jones and Darren Jones did give them hope at one stage.
Rhydymwyn have gone five poins clear at the top of the The Premier Division after flooring neighbours Mold Alex 6-2. All of this came after Mold had kissed away an early lead. Rhyd had the points wrapped up by the break with Chris Guy and a double blast from Dan Drazdauskas having Mold on the rack. The second half also belonged to Rhyd with Dave Gleave and Chris Guy adding to their tally.
Corwen chalked up a convincing 5-1 success against Penyffordd with player boss Elfyn Roberts packing in a man of the match display and converting a hat-trick. Dale Davies who really is a name to watch and Will Roberts made up their nap hand with Matty Holmes netting a lone consolation goal.
FC Cefn were on song and polished off an under strength Brickfield Rangers 4-2. Sean Jones converted two penalties and fluffed the chance to convert a third. Kevin Edwards extended their lead with a long distance effort and Nicky Williams sealed the win.
Hawarden Rangers fought out a dull goal-less encounter with Overton but things might have turned out differently had the Overton keeper not pulled off a text book penalty save from Danny Sullivan.
Llangollen Town are going great guns and after the 10-1 league cup haul against Johnstown Youth last week, they almost repeated the scoreline in the league with the visitors crashing to an 8-1 defeat. Doing most of the damage for the hosts was Josh Langford who completed a hat-trick, adding to their account was Danny Owen, Sam Mars, John Jones and Simon Williams(2). Taking the shine off a sporting encounter was a nasty injury to Johnstown forward Tyrone Hopson after Scott Pugh had pegged a goal back.
At the Ring, Llay Welfare shared four goals and the points with Coedpoeth United. John Griffiths provided Coedpoeth with a 35th minute lead but a two goal blast from Johnny Taylor turned this game on its head. Coedpoeth finished the stronger and grabbed an 85th minute equaliser from Lee Griffiths.
In the match of the day Division One, two goals from Marc Gunther and one from Dane Mason helped Saltney Town leapfrog title rivals Argoed United into top spot with an emphatic 3-0 victory. After last week’s lack luster performance at home to Castell Alun, Saltney were determined to get their promotion bid back on track. They opened their account in the 15th minute after Dave Gregory set up Gunther to score from an acute angle. Gunther went on to double his tally in the 23rd minute with a fine curling shot into the top corner. It was when game set and match for Saltney after Dane Edwards added a third goal on the half hour mark.
LEX XI managed to get their first win under new boss Colin Parry as they whitewashed Hawkesbury Villa 4-0 and Llanuwchllyn clinched a 1-0 victory against Glynceiriog.
In the local derby between New Brighton and Mold Juniors it finished honours even with both sides sharing six goals and the points. Grabbing the hosts goals were Lee Cousins, Chris Miles and an injury time equaliser from centre back Alan Dawson.
Penley were held to a surprise 3-3 draw by Garden Village but were on target through Sean Cartwright, Andy Watkin and Dave Lee.
In the Reserves Division League Cup, Rhos Aelwyd were floored 6-0 in their own back yard by Airbus UK.
Cefn Druids flopped to a 3-1 defeat at home to LEX XI who booked a safe passage with help from Richard Wright(2) and Diego Costa with Lewis Jones notching a consolation goal.
Out go Overton, a well executed goal from 35 yards by Will Evans could not save them from going out 2-1 against Hawarden Rangers. In Tom Brookes however, Overton also had man of the match.
In the league at this level, Chirk AAA’s gave gone clear at the top after toppling Penycae 3-2, on target were Steve Birch and Dan Curry(2).
James Williams was on target for Coedpoeth United in their 1-1 draw with Llay Welfare.
Ruthin Town prospered 3-2 against Venture, their marksmen were Alan Davies(2) and Iolo Hughes with Barry Martin and Matty Woods at least reducing the deficit.
Mold Alex continue to be the team to beat in the Reserves and Colts Division and are nine points clear of the rest at present and they had their toughest game in ages but still toppled Ruthin Town 3-2 with goals from Colin Daves, Paul Smith and Tom Locklin. Responding for Ruthin were Tom Jones and Tom Evans.
Making a play for the second promotion spot at the moment Brymbo who thrashed LEX Colts 7-0. Kevin John Owens and Ross Hughes bagged two goals apiece with Damian Jones, Aled Powell and Gareth Poole wrapping up the points.
New Brighton took an early lead at Borras Park Albion who hit back to win 2-1 with efforts from Ian Dobson and a late winner from Richard Evans.
Brickfield Rangers slipped up 2-1 at home to Argoed United but making an impression are Penyffordd who are unbeaten in six games all of a sudden and they polished off Saltney Town 3-1 with goals from Tom Ainsworth(2) and Arthur Doo.
Sam Rogers netted both goals for Garden Village who eventually went down 3-2 against face Llangollen Town who turned the game around with strikes from Steffan Jones, Ben Lloyd and Ben Wilson.