All games in the NEWFA Challenge Cup with the exception of the Sychdyn versus Chirk AAA’s game went off without a hitch and in the main all ties went with form.
At the Ring, Llay Welfare had much of the early territory but failed to create sufficient chances and in the end visitors FC Cefn United ran out comfortable 3-0 winners with strikes from scorers were Nicky Williams who also missed a penalty, Ian Oliver Davies and a 40 yard screamer from Lee Jones.
It is top versus bottom and in the tie at Moreton Playing Fields, hapless Johnstown Youth flopped to a dismal 3-0 reversal against Rhydymwyn who chalked up their 10th consecutive victory. Just a Terry Pughe effort separated the sides at the interval but a second half double salvo from Dan Drazdauskas booked Rhyd a safe passage.
Newly formed Acton Village were far from out of their depth despite flopping out 5-2 at home against Hawarden Rangers. Making up the winners nap hand were Charlie MCdade, Gary O’Connel(2), Andy Holsten and Matt Skillthorne. Making an impact for Acton were Aron Aby and Matt Sutherland.
Gresford Athletic got punished for some inept defending against two early freekicks and were left chasing the game. The architect behind the dead ball opportunities was Simon Williams first picking out Danny Owen and then Andy Morris. Gresford conceded a third goal and following a handball incident, Ben Powell converted the resulting penalty. Ashley Ryan pegged a goal back but the result was in the bag when Williams fired the best goal of the day to send Gresford reeling, they did reduce the deficit late on through Luke Peate.
In the all Premier Division clash at The Crick, Brickfield Rangers took an early lead through Sean Skimmins but Brymbo were quick to level through Simon Richards following a move involving Mark Woods, Stuart Parry and Steve Jones. Woods then had a goal ruled out for an infringement but Richards sealed the points for Brymbo late on. To sour the win however, the winners had Craig Griffiths dismissed following the receipt of a second yellow card.
Castell Alun Colts failed to find the form which had made them so invincible against Saltney Town of late with the visitors on this occasion turning the tables. It had been an even opening half but right on the stroke of half time, Saltney’s Chris Woodward set up Mathew Wintle to break the deadlock. Ten minutes into the second half, The Colts levelled through a James Gibney penalty conceded by Jason Wright. Back came Saltney though when skipper Shaun Hughes restored his sides lead and as the visitors threw caution to the wind they were caught on the break and Chris Woodward put the tie to bed.
The top match in the Premier Divison between Corwen and Venture fell victim to the weather and it failed a morning pitch inspection.
Mold Alex were back to their brilliant best and they floored Coedpoeth United 4-2. They did not exactly have it their own way at times with John Griffiths and Nicky Cormack providing the visitors with a 2-1 lead at one stage.hey will be thinking about getting maximum points on the board. Simon Hulse had provided Mold with the lead and a goal each side of the interval from Luke Rees self corrected the score-line with Tom Evans netting late on to put the game out of reach.
Overton’s Alan Huxley showed no reaction to the neck strain sustained the previous week but the goal was insufficient as his side slipped up 2-1 at home against Penyffordd.
In Division One, a solitary goal from Rob Darlington earned Garden Village maximum points against Hawkesbury Villa.
Glynceiriog were thrashed 7-1 at home against New Brighton who had two hat-trick heroes in Lee Davies and Paul Worral with Steve Orsler cementing the win after Endaf Owen had pegged a goal back from the penalty spot.
Penley were beaten 3-0 at Mold Juniors who were on target through Luke Rush, Dwane Hall and Luke Delaney.
Chirk AAA’s Reserves dominate the Reserves Division and they polished off Borras Park Albion Reserves 4-1 in fine style, on target were Paul Mitchell, Joe Roberts, Leighton Edwards and Sean Morris. Hitting back for Albion was Matt Williams.
Bala Town were held to a 1-1 draw with Ruthin Town in their final game of 2011.
Cefn Druids will be disappointed to have gone down 1-0 in their own back yard against Castell Alun Colts who had Josh Price firing the winner with 10 minutes remaining.
Penycae were being held up by a youthful Gresford Athletic who eventually with the hosts winning 3-0 courtesy of strikes from Tom Smith, Pete Brown and Michael Gibson.
Rhos Aelwyd were on the winning trail again and Mike Williams, Lloyd Marsden and Eryl Roberts(2) led them to a 4-1 victory against Overton.
The days top match at this level involved Venture hosting Airbus UK and the Wingmakers triumphed 3-1 with Matt Woods reducing the arrears.
There was a seven goal thriller at New Broughton Rec where hosts Coedpoeth were eventually sunk 4-3 by Corwen, Tomos Williams added to a Dewi Edwards brace but the decisive goal came late in the game from Scott Evans. On target for the hosts with a hat-trick was Lee Griffiths.
Tommy Boyle(2) and Michael Gibson combined for Hawarden Rangers to defeat Llay Welfare 3-1.
In the Reserves and Colts section, Mold Alex Reserves go marching on, they defeated FC Cefn 4-2 who hit back through talented ex Chester City teenager Alex Williams who grabbed both the goals.
Brymbo fell to their first defeat in ages, they were beaten 3-2 by a Penyffordd side who really look as if they are going places. Gareth Lloyd(2) and Marcus Davies separated them from Brymbo who hit back through Aled Powell and Phil Hignett.
Argoed United sent Garden Village crashing 8-0, making a superb impression converting a first half hat-trick was Nathan Ecclestone with Craig Worthington(2), Matt Worthington, Tom Bonney and Matt Lewis completing the whitewash.
Borras Park Albion secured a very credible 2-1 victor over Saltney Town thanks to goals from Tom Duckett and Lucas Godfrey.
The New Brighton Villa clash at Brickfield Rangers fell victim to the weather and one of the days best results belonged to LEX Colts who won 1-0 at Ruthin Town with a solitary strike from Jack Dicken proving decisive.
At the Ring, Llay Welfare had much of the early territory but failed to create sufficient chances and in the end visitors FC Cefn United ran out comfortable 3-0 winners with strikes from scorers were Nicky Williams who also missed a penalty, Ian Oliver Davies and a 40 yard screamer from Lee Jones.
It is top versus bottom and in the tie at Moreton Playing Fields, hapless Johnstown Youth flopped to a dismal 3-0 reversal against Rhydymwyn who chalked up their 10th consecutive victory. Just a Terry Pughe effort separated the sides at the interval but a second half double salvo from Dan Drazdauskas booked Rhyd a safe passage.
Newly formed Acton Village were far from out of their depth despite flopping out 5-2 at home against Hawarden Rangers. Making up the winners nap hand were Charlie MCdade, Gary O’Connel(2), Andy Holsten and Matt Skillthorne. Making an impact for Acton were Aron Aby and Matt Sutherland.
Gresford Athletic got punished for some inept defending against two early freekicks and were left chasing the game. The architect behind the dead ball opportunities was Simon Williams first picking out Danny Owen and then Andy Morris. Gresford conceded a third goal and following a handball incident, Ben Powell converted the resulting penalty. Ashley Ryan pegged a goal back but the result was in the bag when Williams fired the best goal of the day to send Gresford reeling, they did reduce the deficit late on through Luke Peate.
In the all Premier Division clash at The Crick, Brickfield Rangers took an early lead through Sean Skimmins but Brymbo were quick to level through Simon Richards following a move involving Mark Woods, Stuart Parry and Steve Jones. Woods then had a goal ruled out for an infringement but Richards sealed the points for Brymbo late on. To sour the win however, the winners had Craig Griffiths dismissed following the receipt of a second yellow card.
Castell Alun Colts failed to find the form which had made them so invincible against Saltney Town of late with the visitors on this occasion turning the tables. It had been an even opening half but right on the stroke of half time, Saltney’s Chris Woodward set up Mathew Wintle to break the deadlock. Ten minutes into the second half, The Colts levelled through a James Gibney penalty conceded by Jason Wright. Back came Saltney though when skipper Shaun Hughes restored his sides lead and as the visitors threw caution to the wind they were caught on the break and Chris Woodward put the tie to bed.
The top match in the Premier Divison between Corwen and Venture fell victim to the weather and it failed a morning pitch inspection.
Mold Alex were back to their brilliant best and they floored Coedpoeth United 4-2. They did not exactly have it their own way at times with John Griffiths and Nicky Cormack providing the visitors with a 2-1 lead at one stage.hey will be thinking about getting maximum points on the board. Simon Hulse had provided Mold with the lead and a goal each side of the interval from Luke Rees self corrected the score-line with Tom Evans netting late on to put the game out of reach.
Overton’s Alan Huxley showed no reaction to the neck strain sustained the previous week but the goal was insufficient as his side slipped up 2-1 at home against Penyffordd.
In Division One, a solitary goal from Rob Darlington earned Garden Village maximum points against Hawkesbury Villa.
Glynceiriog were thrashed 7-1 at home against New Brighton who had two hat-trick heroes in Lee Davies and Paul Worral with Steve Orsler cementing the win after Endaf Owen had pegged a goal back from the penalty spot.
Penley were beaten 3-0 at Mold Juniors who were on target through Luke Rush, Dwane Hall and Luke Delaney.
Chirk AAA’s Reserves dominate the Reserves Division and they polished off Borras Park Albion Reserves 4-1 in fine style, on target were Paul Mitchell, Joe Roberts, Leighton Edwards and Sean Morris. Hitting back for Albion was Matt Williams.
Bala Town were held to a 1-1 draw with Ruthin Town in their final game of 2011.
Cefn Druids will be disappointed to have gone down 1-0 in their own back yard against Castell Alun Colts who had Josh Price firing the winner with 10 minutes remaining.
Penycae were being held up by a youthful Gresford Athletic who eventually with the hosts winning 3-0 courtesy of strikes from Tom Smith, Pete Brown and Michael Gibson.
Rhos Aelwyd were on the winning trail again and Mike Williams, Lloyd Marsden and Eryl Roberts(2) led them to a 4-1 victory against Overton.
The days top match at this level involved Venture hosting Airbus UK and the Wingmakers triumphed 3-1 with Matt Woods reducing the arrears.
There was a seven goal thriller at New Broughton Rec where hosts Coedpoeth were eventually sunk 4-3 by Corwen, Tomos Williams added to a Dewi Edwards brace but the decisive goal came late in the game from Scott Evans. On target for the hosts with a hat-trick was Lee Griffiths.
Tommy Boyle(2) and Michael Gibson combined for Hawarden Rangers to defeat Llay Welfare 3-1.
In the Reserves and Colts section, Mold Alex Reserves go marching on, they defeated FC Cefn 4-2 who hit back through talented ex Chester City teenager Alex Williams who grabbed both the goals.
Brymbo fell to their first defeat in ages, they were beaten 3-2 by a Penyffordd side who really look as if they are going places. Gareth Lloyd(2) and Marcus Davies separated them from Brymbo who hit back through Aled Powell and Phil Hignett.
Argoed United sent Garden Village crashing 8-0, making a superb impression converting a first half hat-trick was Nathan Ecclestone with Craig Worthington(2), Matt Worthington, Tom Bonney and Matt Lewis completing the whitewash.
Borras Park Albion secured a very credible 2-1 victor over Saltney Town thanks to goals from Tom Duckett and Lucas Godfrey.
The New Brighton Villa clash at Brickfield Rangers fell victim to the weather and one of the days best results belonged to LEX Colts who won 1-0 at Ruthin Town with a solitary strike from Jack Dicken proving decisive.