The form book was torn to shreds at the weekend as the much fancied FC Cefn took a tumble in the Premier Division League Cup and were dumped out 3-2 at Hawarden Rangers. The hosts took an early lead through Andrew Watson but back came Cefn through a Nicky Williams penalty. Gary McConnell restored Rangers lead but an own goal had this tie evenly poised but at the death Richard Evans grabbed a last gasp winner.
Chirk AAA’s are strongly tipped to get amongst the silverware and they progressed 3-1 against Mold Alex. Helping them book a safe passage were Paul Edwards with the opener and a brace from new signing Jamie Foulkes.
In the local derby at Tanyfron, Brymbo boss Steve Jones was delighted to be able to claim the scalp of his old side Coedpoeth and it was his namesake Steve Jones who bagged both of the Brymbo goals in a narrow 2-1 victory. He opened their tally following a four man move involving Dan Hannaby, Mike Griffiths and Dion Jones. A clever lob from Nicky McCormack levelled the match but Dion Jones conjured up a fine opening for Steve Jones to bag the winner from 12 yards out.
In the Premier Division, Rhydymwyn are flying and they hit poor old basement side Johnstown for six quite literally in fact 6-0. Dan Drazdauskas kept his rich scoring run going opening Rhyd’s account after getting on the end of a Brett Jones free-kick. Chris Guy weighed in with a double salvo as the visitors were protecting a three goal cushion at the break. Darren Pritchard netted his first goal of the season prior man of the match Guy sealing his treble and with a last throw of the dice, Terry Pughe grabbed a 6th goal for Rhyd.
Venture avenged their recent league cup defeat against Brickfield in fine style and whitewashed their Court Road hosts 8-0. Doing the vast majority of the damage was inform striker Dale Hill who scored a first half hat-trick and added a 4th goal in the second half. Inflicting further damage was Levi Roberts from the penalty spot and two goal Richard Jones.
Gresford Athletic bounced back to winning ways to secure a 2-0 victory over Corwen, inform striker Owen Roberts broke the deadlock after Mike Gronnow and Gaz Williams carved out the opening and Luke Peate doubled their tally with a close range header in the 38th minute and that is the way it stayed.
Penyffordd were back to their rampant best and they floored Llay Welfare 6-4 in a nail biting encounter. It looked as if it was going to be game set and match at half time when Sam Richardson(2) and Matty Holmes had the hosts sitting pretty. Back came plucky Welfare through Tom Morris-Jones, Dan Parry(2) and Ian Thomas but by then Chris Lavery and 2 goals from Nathan Lavender had sealed the points and making a particular impact for Penyffordd was Mike Shaw.
It is league cup time in Division One LEX XI took a surprise exit going down 4-3 after extra time Borras Park Albion. The reason of course for it being a surprise was the fact LEX were protecting a 3-0 cushion at the break and soon after Mike Hencher had a red card and goalkeeper Scott Williams got injured and did not appear for the second half. Matt Rowlands(2) and skipper Richard Evans made the tie all square and in extra time Stuart Williams conjured up a last gasp winner.
Garden Village were sharing a 1-1 score-line after 90 minutes but finished with a flourish to sink visitors Acrefair Youth 4-1 after extra time. Their marksmen were Brad Jones(2), the impressive Dan Ferrie and Rob Peagram.
In Division One, Hawkesbury Villa netted through Max Quinn and Dan Ditchburn but were overpowered 8-2 by Penley and Llanuwchllyn showed up well to beat New Brighton 3-2.
Mold Juniors and Castell Alun Colts shared two goals and the points, Danny Jones gave Mold the lead but the Colts snatched a deserved equaliser through James Gibney.
In the odd Reserves Division League Cup encounter, Coedpoeth United were also rans and they got punished 5-1 by Ruthin Town. Making up their nap hand were Alan Davies with a hat-trick, Sam Crompton and Rob Lewis with Luke Roberts firing a lone consolation goal.
The Reserves Division clash between at the Ring between Llay Welfare and Chirk AAA’s was postponed due to a referee no show.
Second place Penycae dropped two points and were held to a 3-3 draw by neighbours Cefn Druids. On target for the hosts was Sean Pemberton and Steven Brookes who weighed in with a double salvo.
In gale force conditions, Airbus UK were pegged back in their own half in a barren first half against LEX XI but it all came good in the end with the Planemakers winning 3-0 with strikes from Tom Littler, Nick Corshaw and talented teenager Connor Boyle.
Bala Town came good at last and beat their hosts Borras Park Albion 3-1.
Castell Alun scalped Gresford Athletic 3-1 and in target were Lewis Clamp. and Josh Price who bagged himself a brace of goals.
Corwen had a dismal time of things, they spurned a 2-1 lead carved and had David Roberts and Richard Crimp dismissed enabling Ryan Jenkins and Eryl Roberts to salvage a point for visitors Rhos Aelwyd.
Hawarden Rangers secured a hard earned 2-0 victory at Venture and the win was secured with goals from Gareth Hayes and Steve Messhum.
In the Reserves and Colts league, Mold Alex were involved in a nine goal thriller against Penyffordd with Mold just about shading things 5-4. Making up the Mold nap hand were Tom Cookson, Darren Parry, Andy Probert and Graham Long(2) with the yound guns from Penyfford hitting back through Nick Owen and hat-trick hero Gareth Lloyd.
Second placed Brymbo are to be congratulated for keeping their amazing run going, netting in their 2-1 win at Ruthin Town Colts were Aled Powell and Kevin John Jones who bagged the winner after Dan Porter had reduced the arrears.
Despite Tom Greavson being on target for Argoed United they still slipped up 2-1 at home against Saltney Town.
Alex Williams and Jake Kelsall(2) combined for FC Cefn to clinch a 3-0 victory over Garden Village.
Llangollen Town were back on the winning trail and their marksmen in a 4-2 success against Brickfield Rangers were Jack Ellis, Ben Lloyd and Matty Bride.
LEX XI showed up well at New Brighton Villa who shaded this encounter through a solitary goal from Liam Hett.
Chirk AAA’s are strongly tipped to get amongst the silverware and they progressed 3-1 against Mold Alex. Helping them book a safe passage were Paul Edwards with the opener and a brace from new signing Jamie Foulkes.
In the local derby at Tanyfron, Brymbo boss Steve Jones was delighted to be able to claim the scalp of his old side Coedpoeth and it was his namesake Steve Jones who bagged both of the Brymbo goals in a narrow 2-1 victory. He opened their tally following a four man move involving Dan Hannaby, Mike Griffiths and Dion Jones. A clever lob from Nicky McCormack levelled the match but Dion Jones conjured up a fine opening for Steve Jones to bag the winner from 12 yards out.
In the Premier Division, Rhydymwyn are flying and they hit poor old basement side Johnstown for six quite literally in fact 6-0. Dan Drazdauskas kept his rich scoring run going opening Rhyd’s account after getting on the end of a Brett Jones free-kick. Chris Guy weighed in with a double salvo as the visitors were protecting a three goal cushion at the break. Darren Pritchard netted his first goal of the season prior man of the match Guy sealing his treble and with a last throw of the dice, Terry Pughe grabbed a 6th goal for Rhyd.
Venture avenged their recent league cup defeat against Brickfield in fine style and whitewashed their Court Road hosts 8-0. Doing the vast majority of the damage was inform striker Dale Hill who scored a first half hat-trick and added a 4th goal in the second half. Inflicting further damage was Levi Roberts from the penalty spot and two goal Richard Jones.
Gresford Athletic bounced back to winning ways to secure a 2-0 victory over Corwen, inform striker Owen Roberts broke the deadlock after Mike Gronnow and Gaz Williams carved out the opening and Luke Peate doubled their tally with a close range header in the 38th minute and that is the way it stayed.
Penyffordd were back to their rampant best and they floored Llay Welfare 6-4 in a nail biting encounter. It looked as if it was going to be game set and match at half time when Sam Richardson(2) and Matty Holmes had the hosts sitting pretty. Back came plucky Welfare through Tom Morris-Jones, Dan Parry(2) and Ian Thomas but by then Chris Lavery and 2 goals from Nathan Lavender had sealed the points and making a particular impact for Penyffordd was Mike Shaw.
It is league cup time in Division One LEX XI took a surprise exit going down 4-3 after extra time Borras Park Albion. The reason of course for it being a surprise was the fact LEX were protecting a 3-0 cushion at the break and soon after Mike Hencher had a red card and goalkeeper Scott Williams got injured and did not appear for the second half. Matt Rowlands(2) and skipper Richard Evans made the tie all square and in extra time Stuart Williams conjured up a last gasp winner.
Garden Village were sharing a 1-1 score-line after 90 minutes but finished with a flourish to sink visitors Acrefair Youth 4-1 after extra time. Their marksmen were Brad Jones(2), the impressive Dan Ferrie and Rob Peagram.
In Division One, Hawkesbury Villa netted through Max Quinn and Dan Ditchburn but were overpowered 8-2 by Penley and Llanuwchllyn showed up well to beat New Brighton 3-2.
Mold Juniors and Castell Alun Colts shared two goals and the points, Danny Jones gave Mold the lead but the Colts snatched a deserved equaliser through James Gibney.
In the odd Reserves Division League Cup encounter, Coedpoeth United were also rans and they got punished 5-1 by Ruthin Town. Making up their nap hand were Alan Davies with a hat-trick, Sam Crompton and Rob Lewis with Luke Roberts firing a lone consolation goal.
The Reserves Division clash between at the Ring between Llay Welfare and Chirk AAA’s was postponed due to a referee no show.
Second place Penycae dropped two points and were held to a 3-3 draw by neighbours Cefn Druids. On target for the hosts was Sean Pemberton and Steven Brookes who weighed in with a double salvo.
In gale force conditions, Airbus UK were pegged back in their own half in a barren first half against LEX XI but it all came good in the end with the Planemakers winning 3-0 with strikes from Tom Littler, Nick Corshaw and talented teenager Connor Boyle.
Bala Town came good at last and beat their hosts Borras Park Albion 3-1.
Castell Alun scalped Gresford Athletic 3-1 and in target were Lewis Clamp. and Josh Price who bagged himself a brace of goals.
Corwen had a dismal time of things, they spurned a 2-1 lead carved and had David Roberts and Richard Crimp dismissed enabling Ryan Jenkins and Eryl Roberts to salvage a point for visitors Rhos Aelwyd.
Hawarden Rangers secured a hard earned 2-0 victory at Venture and the win was secured with goals from Gareth Hayes and Steve Messhum.
In the Reserves and Colts league, Mold Alex were involved in a nine goal thriller against Penyffordd with Mold just about shading things 5-4. Making up the Mold nap hand were Tom Cookson, Darren Parry, Andy Probert and Graham Long(2) with the yound guns from Penyfford hitting back through Nick Owen and hat-trick hero Gareth Lloyd.
Second placed Brymbo are to be congratulated for keeping their amazing run going, netting in their 2-1 win at Ruthin Town Colts were Aled Powell and Kevin John Jones who bagged the winner after Dan Porter had reduced the arrears.
Despite Tom Greavson being on target for Argoed United they still slipped up 2-1 at home against Saltney Town.
Alex Williams and Jake Kelsall(2) combined for FC Cefn to clinch a 3-0 victory over Garden Village.
Llangollen Town were back on the winning trail and their marksmen in a 4-2 success against Brickfield Rangers were Jack Ellis, Ben Lloyd and Matty Bride.
LEX XI showed up well at New Brighton Villa who shaded this encounter through a solitary goal from Liam Hett.