CATCH-UP: Reserve football reports February 10-15
All the news from the North Wales reserve divisions
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
FAW RESERVE LEAGUE NORTH EAST
Buckley Town Reserves 2 Cefn Albion Reserves 1
Two goals in as many minutes early in the second half set up a winning lead for Buckley on Wednesday night.
George Davies broke the deadlock on 54 minutes and Owen Jones converted a penalty after 56.
Charlie Gorham’s reply on 64 turned out to be just a consolation for Albion.
FAW RESERVE NW EAST CUP
Denbigh Town Reserves 4 Holywell Town Development 1
Andy Clarke, Harvey Bennett (2) and Jack James delivered the goals in a great Denbigh performance, Harrison Doleman with the Wellmen’s response.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
NWCFA RESERVE LEAGUE
Bontnewydd Reserves 0 Pwllheli Reserves 7
Connor Livingstone’s hat-trick was the highlight of a thumping win for Pwllheli at Cae Stanley.
Iwan Roberts-Jones added a double, while Ioan Glyn Roberts and Owen Williams notched one apiece.
Penmaenmawr Phoenix Reserves 0 CPD Llanberis Reserves 0
Champions Phoenix missed a chance to move four points clear at the summit when they were held at home by third-bottom Llanberis.
CPD Nefyn United Reserves 1 Llanrug United Reserves 1
One apiece at Caer Delyn, Iwan Pennant Williams giving Nefyn a 52nd minute lead only for James Bell to equalise a minute over the 90.
Bow Reserves 4 St Asaph Reserves 3
Tom Weir was a hat-trick hero in Bow’s victory over Saints.
Former Cymru Premier and Cymru North player Weir struck on 15, 73 and 80 minutes, with Cale Kemp also on the mark for the Prestatyn-based hosts.
Josh Brown (2) and Callum Murphy hit back for Saints.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
FAW RESERVE LEAGUE NORTH EAST
Brickfield Rangers Reserves 4 Buckley Town Reserves 1
Cameron Jones’ hat-trick ensured Brickfield recorded an emphatic home victory.
Substitute Dave Szabo added a fourth for Rangers.
Gresford Athletic Reserves 1 Airbus UK Broughton Reserves 2
Callum Wakefield put Gresford ahead on 53 minutes, Robbie Jones equalised for the Wingmakers after 54 and the visitors added the winner with 69 on the clock.
Mold Alexandra Reserves 1 Llay Welfare Reserves 1
Alex Owen gave Llay a 13th minute lead, but Richard Hughes’ equaliser ensured it ended honours even at Alyn Park.
FAW RESERVE LEAGUE NORTH WEST
Nantlle Vale Reserves 2 Holywell Town Development 1
Goals from Aaron Griffiths and sub Deion Hughes – who also missed a penalty – were enough to seal Nantlle the spoils, Ben Lewis on target for the Wellmen.
Llandudno Under-23s 10 Llangollen Town Reserves 3
Greg Hall was on the mark four times as Llandudno hit double figures against their outgunned visitors.
William Edwards added a home double, Isaac Carey, captain William Owen-Ford, Bobby Gaze and Kyle Kelly bagging one apiece.
Keeper Connor Murphy, 17, performed well on season’s debut for the side in what was his first competitive game in 11 months.
Harvey Finch and Ben Lovell-Rowlands were among the away scorers.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
FAW RESERVE LEAGUE NORTH EAST
Flint Town United Reserves 0 Chirk AAA Reserves 2
Chirk returned to winning ways with a solid 2-0 win at the Essity Stadium.
The Colliers had recently suffered back to back league defeats against TNS and Flint but responded well with a gutsy performance and were well worth the win with goals from captain Phil Pearce and Harry Jones