The cup dreams of our two leading local sides who were flying our flag in the Welsh Trophy had their dreams of reaching the last eight well and completely shattered. Venture Community in fact were given a lesson in finishing and they bowed out 5-2 at Pwllheli. The majority of the damage was inflicted in the opening half with Venture on the canvass and trailing 3-0 to goals from Elliot Llewelyn and Aaron Jones(2). Neil Evans and Dale Hill spared their blushes but further efforts from Kane Williams and Rhys Davies had already put this tie to bed.
Brymbo can count themselves unlucky and they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at Pwllheli. The only goal came around the hour mark from Danny Rylance but late in the game they had a stone wall penalty claim turned down.
Premier Division pacesetters Rhydymwyn had their clash with FC Cefn called off due to a frozen pitch so taking over at the top are Mold Alex after clinching a narrow 5-4 victory over fellow title challengers Chirk AAA’s. It really was a nip and tuc game encounter and spare a thought for Chirk’s Darren Hignett who came on as a second half sub, bagged a treble which included a fantastic overhead kick and a stunning free-kick but he still finished on the losing side. As for the game it really did ebb and flow with Mold taking a 3-1 lead through Simon Hulse(pen), Jack Abrahams and Luke Reece all after Stuart Vernon had given the visitors an early lead on his debut. Hulse then converted a second penalty prior to the Hignett treble but by then a second effort from Abrahams proved decisive.
If it is entertainment and goals you are after, the place to be this season is Tower Fields where Llangollen appear to be scoring for fun and this weekend they spanked Brickfield Rangers 8-1. Writing the weekend headlines will be Sam Mars who added to his first half hat-trick with a second half double salvo to net 5 of Llangollen’s goals. Ben Powell netted a second half penalty and sealing the win with two late efforts was substitute Matt Bride. Hitting back with an injury time consolation goal was Geraint Davies.
Hawarden Rangers are building up a nice head of steam and they defeated Coedpoeth United 4-1. Man of the match Dean Hardstaff converted a treble for Rangers with Gary McConnell completing the spree.
Overton flopped to a 2-0 reversal against Llay Welfare.
We have new leaders in Division One but it was hardly vintage Borras Park Albion who huffed and puffed their way to victory over Acrefair Youth who had taken an early lead. Neil Pearce squared the match with a looping header and in the dying seconds, Barry Torrence notched a winner from the penalty spot.
Castell Alun Colts flopped to a 9-1 reversal against Saltney Town. A foul on skipper Shaun Hughes enabled Jake Gibbons to calmly convert the resulting penalty. Saltney doubled their lead with only 17 minutes played; a rash challenge from the home number one on Gibbons presented Saltney with a free kick 20-yards from goal. A pumped up Marc Gunther took the set piece, delightfully curling the dead ball into the top right corner, beyond the outstretched ‘keeper. On 29 minutes Tom Price whipped in a trademark delivery which was only half cleared. Matty Howard put the ball back in to the box, before Mathew Wintle placed it right in the path of marksman Gibbons, who took full advantage and increased the lead to three.Now in full flow, the countless attacks pinned in the home defence and when Gunther found Gibbons just before the break there was no doubt that Saltney would be turning round four goals to the good. The first goal of the second half was always going to be vital, and it was the travellers who would be celebrating once more. A mere two minutes in the Casty ‘keeper parried a Jake Gibbons’ shot to the feet of Chris Woodward, who stroked the ball in to the bottom corner. At that stage, James Gibney did manage to ensure a whitewash wasn’t on the cards and he pegged a goal back. On 65 minutes Jason Wright displayed a combination of first-class vision and passing ability to find Marc Gunther who scored with a venomous shot from way out and was on target again almost from the restart. Ricky Wright put the icing on the cake with a debut goal with minutes left.
LEX XI managed to earn a 1-1 draw at New Brighton who were on target through Paul Worral.
Centre stage in the Reserves Division was in the League Cup and Ruthin Town were eventually out-shaded 4-3 after extra time by Airbus UK. Netiing the hosts goals to no avail were Sam Roberts and Alan Davies(2).
Penycae secured a comfortable 5-1 passage at Llay Welfare, for the second week in a row, Tom Smith converted a hat-trick and making up their map hand were Kevin Edwards and Nathan Evans.
Coedpoeth United struggled one more and they were floored 4-0 by Rhos Aelwyd who had a hat-trick hero in Mike Williams who added to a Lloyd Marsden early effort.
In the Reserves and Colts League, FC Cefn defeated Borras Park Albion by a double figure margin but this weekend cup encounter did not exactly go to plan as Cefn were being held at 2-2 after 90 minutes and 3-3 after extra time before winning the penalty shoot out 4-3. Strikes from Mark Richards, player-manager Neil valentine and inspirational man of the match Nial Broe with a late equaliser. Jamie Walton missed a Cefn penalty so it was down inform youngster Alex Williams to slot home the winning spot-kick. Giving Albion hope right till the bitter end were Tom Duckett(2) and Josh Whitehead.
In a shortened league programme, Argoed struggled somewhat to see of LEX XI who took a 2-0 lead through Danny Jones and Richard Wright. Turning the game on its head for the hosts were Matt Worthington, Matt Lewis and Nathan Ecclestone netted two goals apiece with Matt Robinson and talented teenager Jordan Sweeney completing the haul after Jones had gone on to complete his hat-trick for LEX.
Ruthin Town peppered Garden Village and making up their nap hand were John Evans, Jack Williams with a treble and Jack Newall for the hosts to prosper 5-0.
A goal in each half for Lee Cousins earned New Brighton Village a narrow 2-1 win at Saltney Town.
Brymbo can count themselves unlucky and they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at Pwllheli. The only goal came around the hour mark from Danny Rylance but late in the game they had a stone wall penalty claim turned down.
Premier Division pacesetters Rhydymwyn had their clash with FC Cefn called off due to a frozen pitch so taking over at the top are Mold Alex after clinching a narrow 5-4 victory over fellow title challengers Chirk AAA’s. It really was a nip and tuc game encounter and spare a thought for Chirk’s Darren Hignett who came on as a second half sub, bagged a treble which included a fantastic overhead kick and a stunning free-kick but he still finished on the losing side. As for the game it really did ebb and flow with Mold taking a 3-1 lead through Simon Hulse(pen), Jack Abrahams and Luke Reece all after Stuart Vernon had given the visitors an early lead on his debut. Hulse then converted a second penalty prior to the Hignett treble but by then a second effort from Abrahams proved decisive.
If it is entertainment and goals you are after, the place to be this season is Tower Fields where Llangollen appear to be scoring for fun and this weekend they spanked Brickfield Rangers 8-1. Writing the weekend headlines will be Sam Mars who added to his first half hat-trick with a second half double salvo to net 5 of Llangollen’s goals. Ben Powell netted a second half penalty and sealing the win with two late efforts was substitute Matt Bride. Hitting back with an injury time consolation goal was Geraint Davies.
Hawarden Rangers are building up a nice head of steam and they defeated Coedpoeth United 4-1. Man of the match Dean Hardstaff converted a treble for Rangers with Gary McConnell completing the spree.
Overton flopped to a 2-0 reversal against Llay Welfare.
We have new leaders in Division One but it was hardly vintage Borras Park Albion who huffed and puffed their way to victory over Acrefair Youth who had taken an early lead. Neil Pearce squared the match with a looping header and in the dying seconds, Barry Torrence notched a winner from the penalty spot.
Castell Alun Colts flopped to a 9-1 reversal against Saltney Town. A foul on skipper Shaun Hughes enabled Jake Gibbons to calmly convert the resulting penalty. Saltney doubled their lead with only 17 minutes played; a rash challenge from the home number one on Gibbons presented Saltney with a free kick 20-yards from goal. A pumped up Marc Gunther took the set piece, delightfully curling the dead ball into the top right corner, beyond the outstretched ‘keeper. On 29 minutes Tom Price whipped in a trademark delivery which was only half cleared. Matty Howard put the ball back in to the box, before Mathew Wintle placed it right in the path of marksman Gibbons, who took full advantage and increased the lead to three.Now in full flow, the countless attacks pinned in the home defence and when Gunther found Gibbons just before the break there was no doubt that Saltney would be turning round four goals to the good. The first goal of the second half was always going to be vital, and it was the travellers who would be celebrating once more. A mere two minutes in the Casty ‘keeper parried a Jake Gibbons’ shot to the feet of Chris Woodward, who stroked the ball in to the bottom corner. At that stage, James Gibney did manage to ensure a whitewash wasn’t on the cards and he pegged a goal back. On 65 minutes Jason Wright displayed a combination of first-class vision and passing ability to find Marc Gunther who scored with a venomous shot from way out and was on target again almost from the restart. Ricky Wright put the icing on the cake with a debut goal with minutes left.
LEX XI managed to earn a 1-1 draw at New Brighton who were on target through Paul Worral.
Centre stage in the Reserves Division was in the League Cup and Ruthin Town were eventually out-shaded 4-3 after extra time by Airbus UK. Netiing the hosts goals to no avail were Sam Roberts and Alan Davies(2).
Penycae secured a comfortable 5-1 passage at Llay Welfare, for the second week in a row, Tom Smith converted a hat-trick and making up their map hand were Kevin Edwards and Nathan Evans.
Coedpoeth United struggled one more and they were floored 4-0 by Rhos Aelwyd who had a hat-trick hero in Mike Williams who added to a Lloyd Marsden early effort.
In the Reserves and Colts League, FC Cefn defeated Borras Park Albion by a double figure margin but this weekend cup encounter did not exactly go to plan as Cefn were being held at 2-2 after 90 minutes and 3-3 after extra time before winning the penalty shoot out 4-3. Strikes from Mark Richards, player-manager Neil valentine and inspirational man of the match Nial Broe with a late equaliser. Jamie Walton missed a Cefn penalty so it was down inform youngster Alex Williams to slot home the winning spot-kick. Giving Albion hope right till the bitter end were Tom Duckett(2) and Josh Whitehead.
In a shortened league programme, Argoed struggled somewhat to see of LEX XI who took a 2-0 lead through Danny Jones and Richard Wright. Turning the game on its head for the hosts were Matt Worthington, Matt Lewis and Nathan Ecclestone netted two goals apiece with Matt Robinson and talented teenager Jordan Sweeney completing the haul after Jones had gone on to complete his hat-trick for LEX.
Ruthin Town peppered Garden Village and making up their nap hand were John Evans, Jack Williams with a treble and Jack Newall for the hosts to prosper 5-0.
A goal in each half for Lee Cousins earned New Brighton Village a narrow 2-1 win at Saltney Town.