ARDAL NORTH EAST: Park and Penycae continue to lead way after fine wins
LOCK STOCK ARDAL NORTH EAST – REPORTS NOVEMBER 7
FC Queens Park 4-1 Llanrhaeadr
Leaders Queens Park remain top after a cracking win over a Llanrhaeadr side they had beaten 2-0 away in the FAW Amateur Trophy seven days earlier.
The Wrexham hosts got off to a flyer with Matthew Worrall netting twice in the first 10 minutes to reach nine goals for the season, Mikey Latham and Mike Pritchard with the assists.
Pritchard himself made it 3-0 after 35 minutes with his 10th of the campaign.
No further goals in the second half until William Roberts-Morris pulled one back for the visitors on 78.
The Park had the last word, however, when Nicky Williams put away his 10th goal this term (he has also hit seven for the Vets side).
A Queens Park statement said after Saturday’s game: “The lads came flying out of the blocks and produced a brilliant first-half performance, playing some excellent football, creating chances and showing real quality throughout.
“A fantastic team effort from start to finish, with everyone putting in a shift and working hard for each other.
“A huge thank you to all our supporters for continuing to get behind the lads week in, week out. Your support means everything!”
Knighton Town 0-3 Penycae
Fantastic away win for Penycae keeps them level on points with table-topping Queens Park whom they only trail on goal difference.
After a competitive opening, the Cae broke the deadlock in the 14th minute when Dominic Deacon finished off a great move involving Luca Beck and Jordan Ellis.
The visitors then settled into the game and in the 29th minute Isaac Dawson produced a fantastic volleyed pass into the path of Deacon, who made no mistake, scoring his second of the afternoon.
The hosts finished the first half strongly, creating two good opportunities, but goalkeeper Jack Ellis stood firm to keep them out.
The second half remained a battle, with the game becoming more open. In the 78th minute Tom Edwards saw his effort come back off the post, but Josh Mazzarella was on hand to slot home the rebound from close range and make it 3-0, securing all three points
A superb team effort from all 16 Penycae players involved with everyone playing their part in an excellent away performance.
Bow Street 3-1 Corwen
An eighth straight league defeat for Corwen, but they put up a good battle at Cae Piod, taking a 38th minute lead through a Tom Williams penalty.
Unfortunately for the visitors, they conceded deep into first half stoppage time, Josh Crowl with the equaliser.
Crowl struck again on 64 before Jamie Whitney clinched the points with an 88th minute third for Bow Street.
Builth Wells 3-0 Cefn Albion
Bad result for Cefn at Lant Fields, where Lyndon Jones (2) and Alex Hicks delivered the home goals.
Builth had Jamie Evans sent off for a straight red offence on 68, before Kien Morris received his marching orders for Albion following a second yellow after 74.
Carno 0-4 Radnor Valley
Radnor came out on top at Ty Brith Field, Charlie Beaumont, Matthew Crosse, Jack Clarke (penalty) and Jack Price sharing the goals.
Llanfair United 4-1 Kerry
Llanfair made it five unbeaten in the league, Karl Seliaerts (2), Harvey Morris and Owen Bishop splitting the home goals, Jamie Breese replying with his 25th of the season in all competitions.