Ardal Northern: Porthmadog stay unbeaten, Rhyl up to second, improving Chirk triumph

ARDAL NORTHERN REPORTS AND TABLES UP TO SEPTEMBER 28

ARDAL NORTH WEST

CPD Rhyl 1879 2-1 Llanrwst United

As is always the case against Llanrwst, this was a hard task for Rhyl, but the Lilywhites emerged victorious to edge into second in Ardal North West.

The visitors controlled the opening stages as the ever-dangerous Conor Davies caused problems for the home team’s backline.

The game would turn on its head when visiting goalkeeper Cian Williams wrestled front man Jonny Bravo to the ground, referee Nathan Bowker pointing to the spot.

Up stepped club captain Reece Fairhurst who made no mistake with a left footed drive into the bottom right-hand corner – 1-0 with just 7 minutes played.

Despite conceding an early goal Llanrwst continued to threaten, with their pressure eventually paying off in the 28th minute when Joel Morgan Jones on the edge of the box struck a fierce effort through a crowded penalty area to make it 1-1.

In the 42nd minute recent recruit Dylan Proctor put Gareth Thomas’ men in front again with a left footed strike past keeper Williams.

The second half continued in a similar vein with both sides having spells of dominance. The hosts had numerous chances to increase their lead on the break as Llanrwst pushed for the equaliser, but there was no further scoring.

Connah’s Quay Town 0-1 Llannefydd

Town were beaten for the first time this season, Llion Morris grabbing the winner from a David Lawson-Cooke assist after 12 minutes.

Llannefydd had team manager Ally Stubbs dismissed from the bench for a second yellow card after just five minutes. Lewys Turner was shown a straight red for the visitors on 51, but the 10 men held on for a notable victory

Corwen 5-0 Conwy Borough

Sam Henry was a hat-trick hero for a Corwen side which recorded a league win for just the second time this season.

Henry struck on 49, 68 and 76 minutes for the hosts, who led 1-0 at half time courtesy of a Tom Mann goal with 28 on the clock. Tom Williams also found the target after 72 minutes.

Holyhead Hotspur 2-1 Menai Bridge

Hotspur edged a tight verdict against the pointless bottom side at the New Stadium.

Ifan Emlyn Jones broke the deadlock on 32 minutes and Tomi Llywelyn added a second after 47, Callum Graves replying for the visitors with 57 gone.

NFA FC 1-0 Pwllheli

Sub Rhys Lloyd’s 95th minute goal secured a fifth home league victory in as many starts for NFA.

Porthmadog 4-0 Nantlle Vale

Now the only unbeaten side in the league, leaders Porthmadog proved too powerful for struggling visitors Nantlle Vale.

After a goalless first half, Cai Jones, Danny Brookwell, Caio Evans and Ashley Owen all netted for the hosts after the break.

St Asaph City 1-1 Y Felinheli

Jake Walker handed Saints a 24th minute lead, but a Ben Hesketh own goal after 64 earned Felinheli a share of the spoils.

Trearddur Bay 1-2 Llangefni Town

Two late goals earned a dramatic win for Llangefni Town in a cracking Anglesey derby at Maes Cynlas.

Trearddur took a 13th minute lead, Harri Jones heading in from a Les Davies assist.

It stayed at 1-0 until the 89th minute, when Ifan Mansoor equalised.

And Town were not settling for a point, as a minute later Mo El-Arab grabbed the decider.

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Llansantffraid 1-2 Chirk AAA

The Colliers came out on top in the battle of the league’s bottom two sides at Treflan.

Brothers Niall Freeman and Tom Freeman led the Chirk line well in the first half. Niall notched Chirk’s first goal on 18 minutes after good work from Tom.

Llansantffraid almost equalised immediately when they hit the bar from close range. Chirk squandered numerous chances before Cameron Roberts hit their second on the stroke of half time to make it 2-0 at the interval.

Llansantffraid came out fighting in the second half and only a good near post save from Chirk keeper Jack Morgan kept them out. Chirk failed to repeat their first half performance and it was the home side in the ascendancy.

However, Chirk’s defence held firm with youngsters Dylan Northall and Ashton Valentine putting in a good shift in the full back positions.

Llansantffraid pulled a goal back on the hour direct from a corner.

The home side pushed for the equaliser but Chirk held on to claim all 3 points.

Bow Street 4-1 Cefn Albion

Rhys Hughes, Richie Ricketts, Steff Davies and Callum Page shared the goals which delivered the leaders a deserved victory, Tom Smith replying from the penalty spot for Albion.

Brickfield Rangers 1-2 Llangollen Town

Early season sparklers Llangollen became the first side to inflict a league defeat on Brickfield this season.

Ben Wilson gave the visitors a 28th minute lead, but Jay Richardson levelled before half time.

Wilson bagged the winner in the second half – his eighth goal of the campaign.

Builth Wells 4-8 Kerry

A goal-crazy affair at Lant Fields saw Kerry emerge victorious with a bizarre 8-4 scoreline.

Luke Mumford (3, 1 pen), Ben Hendlemen (2), Khyam Wyton (pen), Ethan Holloway and Craig Clayton split the away haul, Jamie Evans, Tommy Rowlands, Connor Bird and Aeron Powell replying for the hosts, who had Cormac O’Byrne red-carded and Joshua Joyce dismissed for two yellows.

Llanidloes Town 3-5 Dolgellau Athletic

Despite leading 2-0 and 3-2, Llanidloes ended up going down 5-3 to visitors Dolgellau.

Osian Morris, Gerwyn Williams, Paul Lewis, Wil Gruffydd and David Edwards pocketed one each for Dol, Joshua Jones (2) and Gareth Owen for the home side.

Llanuwchllyn 2-2 Penycae

Two high-flyers played out a hard-fought draw.

Meilir Williams edged Llan ahead on 18 minutes, Zac Davies levelled after 36, but Will Owen restored the home lead close to half time.

Davies nabbed his second for the Wrexham side just before the hour and 2-2 it how it stayed. Penycae had William Nevitt red-carded on 86 minutes.

Rhos Aelwyd 2-0 Llandrindod Wells

A Scott Reeves double on 27 and 90 minutes, the second a penalty, clinched another three points for improving Rhos.

SEPTEMBER 21

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Bow Street 7 Llanidloes Town 0

Seven of the best from Bow Street, Rhys Hughes leading the charge with a hat-trick.

Callum Page, Steff Davies, Sion Ewart and Richie Ricketts contribued singles.

Dolgellau AA 1 Llanfair United 2

Karl Seliaerts netted twice in a corking win on the road for Llanfair, Gerwyn Williams responding.

Kerry 1 CPD Rhos Aelwyd 2

Scott Reeves’ quickfire double banked a Rhos win, Mark Hughes hitting back for the hosts, who had Matthew Mumford red-carded late on.

Penycae 3 Llandrindod Wells 1

Zac Davies was a hat-trick star for Penycae, who kept their impressive run of results going at Afoneitha Road.

Zak Baker poached a consolation for the Spamen.

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Conwy Borough 2 CPD Pwllheli 5

Pwllheli were eventual convincing winners at Y Morfa, Carl Jones scoring twice, Jason Banks, Josua Jones and Dafydd Roberts one each, Charles Lloyd and William Edwards for Boro, who had keeper Mo Khalid red-carded on 65 minutes when the score was 2-1 to the travellers.

Nantlle Vale 1 CPD Y Felinheli 3

Eighteen-year-old fine prospect Elis Williams guided Felinheli to a first away win of the season with goals on 1, 21 and 43 minutes, making it a first-half hat-trick.

Kevin Lloyd replied for Vale in the second half, but that was as good as it got for the Penygroes hosts.