Ryan Broadbent saved the day with a late equaliser as Llanrhaeadr hit back for a point in a 2-2 draw at home to Cefn Albion in the Ardal North East League on Saturday.

Albion led with goals from Callum Mannion and Mike Latham before both saw red with the Wrexham side reduced to nine men while Glenn Evans was dismissed for the hosts.

Broadbent reduced the arrears with 15 minutes remaining before netting a last gasp leveller for the hosts.

Meanwhile a Dale Davies double and Louis Middlehurst strike earned Chirk AAA a 3-0 win at Mochdre Sports in the first round of the JD Welsh Cup.

Border Counties Advertizer: Action from Llanrhaeadr's draw with Cefn Albion. Picture: Llanrhaeadr FC.

Action from Llanrhaeadr's draw with Cefn Albion. Picture: Llanrhaeadr FC.

Matty Williams inspired Llansantffraid to a 7-2 derby win at home to Four Crosses in the MMP Central Wales League North on Friday night.

Williams completed a hat-trick while a Chris Aitken double and strikes from Adam Biggs and Khyam Wytton ensured the spoils while Crosses hit back with consolations from Jacob Edwards and Rhys Owen.

Meanwhile Llanfyllin Town booked their place in the second round of the Emrys Morgan Cup with a 6-2 at home to Corris United on Saturday.

Sam Jones starred with a hat-trick while Stephen Stokes, Sam Sefton and Liam Davies ensured the Magpies their victory with Harry Vince-Hot and Alex Davies replying for the Quarrymen.

Border Counties Advertizer: Action from Llanrhaeadr's draw with Cefn Albion. Picture: Llanrhaeadr FC.

Action from Llanrhaeadr's draw with Cefn Albion. Picture: Llanrhaeadr FC.

Meanwhile Waterloo Rovers Reserves shared a 1-1 draw at home to Llangedwyn in the Bernie Jones Memorial Trophy group opener with Liam Hughes netting for the visitors to cancel a strike from Will Berrecloth.

Elsewhere Llanfechain prevailed 4-1 winners at home to Llanfyllin Town Reserves.

Captain Lloyd Meredith starred with a hat-trick while Kye Smart netted twice and Rob Edwards sealed glory with the visitors replying through Craig Scott.