CATCH-UP: All reserve leagues action from the past week

NORTH WALES RESERVE LEAGUES REPORTS – FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 1

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

FAW RESERVE LEAGUE NORTH EAST

Buckley Town Reserves 0 Chirk AAA Reserves 3

Another excellent away performance by second-placed Chirk AAA Reserves, beating a Buckley side lying fifth.

It was a stalemate at the break but Chirk dominated the second period with goals from Phil Pearce, Asa Riley and Caleb Davies securing the points.

Another away game at the weekend with a trip to Alyn Park, Mold on Sunday.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

FAW RESERVE LEAGUE NORTH EAST

The New Saints Under-21 6 Rhos Aelwyd Reserves 0

Former first team star Greg Draper scored twice at Park Hall as unbeaten runaway leaders Saints stretched their winning run to 16 matches.
Luke Johnston also bagged a brace, with further goals from Joel Gardner and Joe Connolly helping their side record a 6-0 victory against next-bottom Rhos Aelwyd Reserves.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

NWCFA RESERVE LEAGUE

CPD Llanberis Reserves 1 CPD Pwllheli Reserves 2

Ifan Jones notched an injury-time winner which ensured Pwllheli moved up to second place.

Cai Tate edged Pwll in front on 24 minutes, but the game seemed destined to end in a draw after Aled Pritchard made it 1-1 in the 89th.

However, Jones delivered the killer blow in the 91st minute.

Llanfairfechan Town Reserves 3 Bontnewydd Reserves 3

All-square between the bottom two

Anthony Gustafson netted a pair for the home side, while Owain Parry and Mathew Roberts were among the away scorers.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

FAW RESERVE LEAGUE NORTH EAST

Cefn Albion 3 Brickfield Rangers 3

Goals from Jack Honey and Joise Fernandes put Brickfield two-up inside the first quarter-hour.

Wesley Parry pulled one back for Cefn on 28, but Honey struck again after 39 to make it 3-1 Rangers at half time.

Albion rallied in the second period, Joshua Foulkes and Sam Williams earning them a draw.

Gresford Athletic 3 Llay Welfare 1

James Collins, Zak Dobie (pen) and sub Bennett Williams all netted in this Gresford success, Alex Owen replying for Llay, who had Cameron Boyle red-carded late on.

Hawarden Rangers 3 Mold Alexandra 1

Richard Hughes struck first for Mold on 24 minutes, but a Daniel Jones double, one a penalty, in the closing stages of the first half made it 2-1 Rangers at the turnaround.

And Jones completed his hat-trick on 79 to cement the result.

Penycae 1 Chirk AAA 3

Harry Jones, Cam Roberts and Niall Freeman pocketed the crucial goals for Chirk.

The visitors also had Harry Jones sent off in the 54th minute.

Penycae had two players dismissed, Matty Tombs seeing a straight red on 78 minutes and Adam Peters going for two yellows after 84.

Cynan Jones scored a late consolation for the nine-men.

FAW RESERVE LEAGUE NORTH WEST

Denbigh Town 9 Llangollen Town 1

Oliver Hansen (3), Jacob Edwards (2), Morgan Thomas-Sadler, Luca Bennett, a Stephen Birch own goal and an N/A made up the home tally, Matthew Jones with Llangollen’s only reply.

Ruthin Town 3 Holywell Town Dev 0

Leaders Ruthin made it 11 wins out of 12, Robbie Williams (2, 1 pen) and Matthew Williams providing their goals.