Reports: Dave Jones
Pictures: Richard Birch, Chris Howells, Dai Sinclair, Steve Lewis, Heath Roberts, Aled Jones, Wynne Evans
North Wales Coast Junior Cup
Valley Football Club were the toast of Anglesey after reaching the NWCFA Junior Cup semi-finals with a fantastic 3-2 victory at Gwynedd League high-flyers Bontnewydd last Saturday.
With Holyhead Town also advancing to the last four on a walkover after opponents Rhyl FC Youth were unable to raise a side, two Anglesey teams are into the penultimate stage with Gwalchmai also in contention to join them if they get past Llansannan.
Anglesey League leaders Valley produced the star performance of last weekend, their tie having been switched to Bontnewydd due to the weather making the islanders' pitch unplayable.
Valley opted to play with the wind in the first half and after creating numerous chances they found the back of the net when a Mike Williams shot rebounded off the keeper into the path of Jordie Lees, who fired home the opener.
Bontnewydd were gifted an equaliser when an attempted pass-back prompted a mistake from keeper Konner Druce and Aled Steel struck to level the score.
However, Valley soon made it 2-1 when a floated ball from Jack Peters was nodded in by Mike Williams to put the underdogs in front at half time.
Bont pressed early in the second half and managed to get back on terms when a free kick from the halfway line was volleyed in by Simon Kay.
Valley refused to be denied and pushed for that all-important winning third goal. And it came when Marc Wilson used his pace down the left wing to drill the ball across the box for top-scorer Justin Williams to smash home his 29th goal of the season.
Bontnewydd tried everything towards the end to land an equaliser, but a wonder save from keeper Druce kept Valley in front.
Valley: Konner Druce, Jack Peters (Sam Morris 87), Barry Roberts, Ashley Hughes, Luke Miles, Jordie Lees, Mark Hamblin, Nik Kontodious, Mike Williams, Marc Wilson, Justin Williams. Sub: Jamie Owen.
Other quarter-final result: Holyhead Town w/o Rhyl FC Youth. Quarter-finals still to be completed: Gwalchmai v Llansannan, Nefyn United v Rhuddlan Town.
Huws Gray Alliance
Porthmadog manager Craig Papirnyk could not have been more proud after his team produced a magnificent performance to win 3-1 at Guilsfield in the Huws Gray Alliance.
Sion Bradley struck twice for the visitors to make it five goals in two games following his midweek treble in a 4-2 victory against Holyhead Hotspur.
The Traeth outfit had to play the last half-hour with 10 men after midfielder Rob Evans received a second yellow card.
Papirnyk said: “I cannot commend my players enough after that performance in horrid conditions and down to 10 at one of the toughest places in the league.
"We showed great resilience and character."
Joe Chaplin struck a post and missed a great early chance for the travelling side before Guils took a 28th minute lead, Adam Jenkins beating Richard Harvey from a tight angle.
Seven minutes before the interval Julian Williams gave Port a deserved equaliser, racing towards the near post to meet Gareth Jones Evans’ corner to head past goalkeeper Lee Andrew.
After Evans' dismissal Port were really up against it, but defended magnificently as Guils attacked incessantly, Chris Cathrall firing one attempt against the upright.
A draw would have been a great result in the circumstances but Bradley had other ideas. Twice he spearheaded two excellent counter attacks to provide Port with the goals that gave them the three points.
With league leaders Caernarfon Town’s game at Holywell Town postponed, second-place Airbus UK Broughton missed the chance to close the gap to one point when they were held 1-1 at home by Denbigh Town.
The Wingmakers led through a Kristian Platt goal at half time, but Gareth Partridge equalised in the final minute.
Flint Town United saw off Holyhead Hotspur 3-0 at Cae-y-Castell, Shaun Beck and Mark Cadwallader netting in the first half and Richie Foulkes adding a penalty in the second.
Rhyl pipped Caersws 2-1 at Belle Vue, all the goals coming in the second half.
Phil Marsh put the Lilywhites ahead, Steve Blenkinsop levelled, but Jason Jeffries headed in a 77th minute decider.
Llyr Morris put Ruthin Town in front with an early penalty, but visitors Gresford Athletic hit back to win 2-1, Owen Roberts and Jack Chaloner their marksmen.
FC Queen's Park went down 3-1 at Penrhyncoch.
Tom Williams put the Wrexham side in front, but a superb 40-yard effort from Jon Evans made it 1-1.
The visitors were reduced to 10 men before the interval when Matthew Jones was sent off for a foul on Evans. The resultant penalty was put away by Evans to make it 2-1 at the break.
Steff Davies scored early in the second half to seal maximum points for the Roosters.
Welsh Alliance League
Division One
Llangefni Town can cut the gap on Division One leaders Conwy Borough to two points with a game in hand if Chris Roberts' side beat Trearddur Bay United at Lon Talwrn tomorrow night (Wednesday, 7.30pm).
Cefni sparked life into their title bid with two wins in four days - beating Mynydd Llandegai 4-0 at home last Wednesday before recording a 3-1 triumph at Penrhyndeudraeth on Saturday.
Penrhyn missed a penalty before Matthew Jones broke the deadlock on the half-hour when he headed in a fine cross from Harry Galeotti.
Three minutes into the second half the visitors went two-up, Callum Mcminimee chasing a loose ball before finishing well.
Matthew Jones then added a third with a great strike.
Conwy Borough remained five points clear after a 5-1 victory at Pwllheli last Saturday.
Gerwyn Jones (2), Leigh Craven, Tommy Creamer and Jamie Roberts struck for the Tangerines, Martin Smith replying.
Llandudno Albion whipped Mynydd Llandegai 5-1, Joel Lloyd (2), Dan Evans, Ricky Jones and Conor Davies sharing the goals, Alwyn Roberts responding.
Cai Parry put bottom side Nantlle Vale one-up against St Asaph City, but the visitors salvaged a draw through a late leveller.
Mawddach Cup
10-man Llandyrnog United triumphed 4-2 after extra time at Y Felinheli, Mark Roberts with a hat-trick and Matthew Pendleton a single for the visitors, Connor Japheth and Dylan Jones for the hosts.
Llanrwst United eliminated Greenfield 2-0, Gwyn Jones and Elliot Llewellyn on target.
Quarter-final draw: Llanrwst Utd v Barmouth & Dyffryn/Llanrug Utd; Llandudno Albion v St Asaph City; Prestatyn Sports v Llannefydd; Llandyrnog United v Trearddur Bay/Pentraeth.
Division Two
Blaenau Amateurs won an astonishing Division Two clash against Meliden 7-6, Iwan Jones (3), Sion Roberts and Bryn Humphreys two apiece for the Quarrymen, Liam Smith notching a treble, Matty Griffiths a double and Ashley New a single for the visitors.
Dylan Williams and Liam Morris bagged a brace apiece as Gaerwen edged past Aberffraw 4-3, Matty Reynolds, Connor Rees and Stephen Jenkins striking for the visitors, while Shaheen Ahmed's goal was enough to earn table-toppers Glan Conwy a 1-0 result against Llannefydd.
Unbeaten Prestatyn Sports swept aside Bodedern Athletic 4-1, Ian Griffiths with three and Diego Alvarado also on the mark, Aidan Clarke grabbing the away team's consolation.
Llanfairpwll and Amlwch Town drew two apiece. Phil McGrath and Sion Owen were the Llanfair goal-getters, Sam Carter and James Burgess for the visitors.
Welsh National League (Wrexham Area)
Cefn Albion closed the gap on Premier Division leaders Brickfield Rangers to two points with a 2-1 success at Corwen, Kien Morris and Paul Griffiths finding the net for the winners, Scott Evans responding.
Iolo Gwyn Jones grabbed a last-minute clincher as Llanuwchllyn defeated Chirk AAA 1-0, while Shaun Hughes, Lewis Burgess and Elliot Bond were Saltney Town's scorers in a 3-1 result at FC Nomads.
Danny Barlow scored four in New Brighton Villa's 5-1 Division One League Cup semi-final roasting of Maesgwyn.
Vale of Clwyd and Conwy League
Betws-y-Coed recorded their first win of the season in Division One in style with an 8-0 drubbing of Llanfairfechan Town Reserves.
Tom Williams (3), Llion Morris (2), Dafydd Beattie (2) and Connor Thomas were the home team hitmen, the victory lifting Betws off the bottom.
Llandudno Amateurs moved to within two points of leaders Llandudno Athletic with two games in hand after beating St Asaph City 3-2.
Joe Jones (2) and Ste Kirk were the home scorers, Aiden Bell (2) responding.
In the REM Jones Cup second round, Rhos United went down 2-1 at home to Llandyrnog United Reserves, Si Owen striking for the hosts after Jamie Jones and Luke Appleby put the travellers in command.
Denbigh Development eliminated Llysfaen 3-1, Alec Jones edging the visitors ahead before Dan Williams, Alex Thomas and Ash Andrews turned the tables.
Rhuddlan Town hammered Henllan 8-1, Corey Taylor with a treble, Jordan Bellham a pair, Andy Booker, Mathew Beach and Jay Whitehouse one apiece.
Llandudno Athletic v Llanrwst Reserves was postponed.
In the Premier Division, Llanfairfechan Town’s first team fared better than their reserves, winning 5-0 at Cerrigydrudion with Ellis Jones grabbing a hat-trick, Iwan Jones and Jamie Cory one each.
Carwyn Davies, Owain Vaughan and Tom Sheridan registered for Bro Cernyw in a 3-2 success at Abergele, John Henderson and Jared Jones hitting back.
Off: Machno United v Old Colwyn, Y Glannau v Rhyl Rovers.
Gwynedd League
Nefyn United defeated Beaumaris Town 3-0 in their latest Gwynedd Football League assignment.
Tristan Parry and Mark Dunn netted for the Penwaig in the first half, then Dylan Sion Jones added a late third.
Waunfawr were comfortable 5-0 winners at Llanllyfni.
Elis Povey (2), Jack Evans, Sion Ebenezer and a Carwyn Thompson own goal made up the away total.
Menai Bridge Tigers were left kicking their heels yet again when a waterlogged pitch caused their game at Talysarn Celts to be called off.
North East Wales League
Plas Madoc edged up to second with a hard-fought 4-3 win over Penyffordd.
Jamie Williams bagged a hat-trick and Jordan Powell a single for the hosts, Matty Holmes, Sam Richardson and Lee Acott hitting back for the visitors.
Richard Wright (3, 1 pen), Ryan Price and Seb Huber shared the goals in Bradley Park's 5-1 whipping of Aston Park Rangers, Mike Geddie for the travellers, while leaders Connah's Quay Nomads Under-18s saw off Caerwys 3-1.
Tom Dove handed the away side a half-time lead, but Nomads turned the tables in the second period through Max Moore (2) and Ryan Sharp.
In the Premier Cup round two, Flint Mountain edged it 2-1 at Mold Town United, David Jones and Sean Wilkes with the decisive goals, Stephen Wilson keeping the hosts in the hunt.
Jordan Hollingsworth and James Gibney earned Offa Athletic a 2-0 success over Acton, while Halkyn United were unable to field a team at Rhosllanerchrugog, who were awarded the tie automatically by a 3-0 margin.
Anglesey League
James Ryan netted twice as Bryngwran Bulls maintained their fine form in knockout competitions with a 3-0 win at Arriva in the Anglesey League Lucas Oil Cup first round.
Mathew Roberts was also on target for the visitors, who will aim to complete a fourth win of the campaign over Valley when they take on the Anglesey League leaders in the Lucas Oil Cup semi-finals this Saturday. Mynydd Tigers will host Bodorgan in the other semi.
Last Saturday's Anglesey League action saw Llangoed and District Reserves and Bodorgan share a 1-1 draw.
Mathew Cole struck for the home side, Danny Connolly levelling.
