Rhos Aelwyd have progressed to the quarter finals of the Welsh Trophy with a convincing 5-3 victory over Penmaenmawr. Making up their nap hand with a treble was Tony Cann but it was two early headed goals from Tom Davies and Darren Wright who set the tone in this match. The visitors did manage to claw goals back for Pewter Williams, Tom Pinkerton and Craig Roberts.

Joining them with their name in the hat for the next round are Venture who edged out hosts Overton 3-1. On target were Neil Evans, Darren Jones and Kevin Roberts with Jason Edwards notching a lone consolation goal.

In the Premier Division, every game was wiped out due to the inclement weather.

There was a third attempt to get the NEWFA Challenge Cup game between Buckley United and Bala Town on but despite it being switched to Bala, the weather took its toll once more.

In the lower regions, there was little action but news has been released that the popular Garden Village skipper Dave Edwards is on the mend following heart surgery and I am sure I speak on behalf of every follower of the local game by wishing him well and hoping he makes a full and speedy recovery.

His side were one of many that had their games rained off and in fact, only one Division One league cup tie got the green light and Holt Nomads booked a passage into the next round after edging out Acrefair Youth 4-3, their marksmen were Guy Fawkes(2), Tom Smith and Bert Reynolds.

In the league at this level, Penyffordd walloped Glyn Ceiriog 5-1 all after Carwyn Jones had provided the hosts with the lead.

In the RESERVES LEAGUE, Gresford Athletic came with a late surge to defeat Hawarden Rangers 3-2. It was a match full of drama with Rangers having their keeper dismissed for a late challenge on Robbie Jones, then had their sub keeper injured and carried off with a facial injury. For the record book then Jordon Hayes and Mike Pugh with a second half double salvo turned this game on its head.

Llay Welfare shared four goals and the points with Rhos Aelwyd who hit back through Dale Hill and Darren Greenway.

In RESERVES AND COLTS league, it was league cup time and Johnstown Youth were caned 6-2 by Brymbo, Aaron Edwards converted a hat-trick and completing their tally were Dave Anderson, Gareth Roberts and Kenny Davies. Replying for the losers was Bev Owens with both goals.

Corwen put up a spirited display at Ruthin Town who got a last minute winner through Will Jones which was his second of the match after Elgan Hughes had opened their account. Responding for Corwen were Iwan Jones and Sion James.

In the league, in the local derby, Acrefair Youth were sunk 9-1 by arch rivals FC Cefn. Their marksmen were Tom Evans, Ryan Anderson and Huw Parry with two goals apiece, Nick Jones, Ian Oliver Davies and Matt Thompson. Hitting back was Matt Bride.

In the league, Borras Park Albion defeated Glyn Ceiriog 3-0 with strikes from Adam McGhee, Alistair McKay and Andy Hughes.

In the rest of the action, Brickfield Rangers beat Overton 2-1 courtesy of strikes from Gareth Hooson and sub Luke Bryan who notched an 85th minute winner.