LLANSANTFFRAID staged a thrilling second-half comeback to snatch the spoils in a 3-2 win at Forden United in MMP Central Wales League North on Saturday.
Goals from Rob Evans and Harvey Brooks established the home side's interval lead only for the Saints to hit back and level after the break with goals from Oscar Herd and Elijah Richards, with substitute Alfie Briggs completing the comeback at the death.
Chirk bowed out of the NEWFA Challenge Cup despite a spirited performance in a 3-1 defeat against Tier Two high-flyers Mold Alexandra.
Mold were reduced to 10 men after just 12 minutes when on-loan Colwyn Bay striker Max McGoona was sent off, but the hosts were soon in command.
Former Airbus striker Danny Warren, last season’s leading scorer in the Cymru North, struck twice to put Mold 2-0 ahead after only 20 minutes.
Chirk refused to fold and cut the deficit after 35 minutes when Ed Rogers found the net from a free-kick.
The Colliers continued to press and created chances to draw level before the break but were unable to find an equaliser.
There was little between the sides after the interval, with Chirk continuing to compete strongly against their higher-tier opponents.
The visitors remained in contention until injury time, when substitute Luca Hogan scored Mold’s third to finally settle the tie and end Chirk’s cup challenge.
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Carey Breeze scored Weston Rhyn's consolation in a 4-1 defeat at Mostyn in division three of the North Wales League.
Morgan Evans, Jake Lewis, Dylan Radcliffe and Harley Braddock netted for the hosts.
Welshpool Reserves also collected three points with an impressive 3-0 victory over Llansantffraid Development under the lights in the Constructiv Clothing Montgomeryshire League.
Henry Ryder opened the scoring following a goalmouth melee after 11 minutes before in-form Ollie Jansen doubled Welshpool’s advantage 15 minutes later.
Theo Roberts struck in first-half stoppage time to put the result beyond doubt.
Dyffryn Banw handed winless Llanfechain a 6-0 defeat, with Kyffin Morgan leading the scoring with a hat-trick.
Gerallt Evans, Caio Jones and Owain Jones were also on target, while Llanfechain’s Lewis Evans was sent off after 76 minutes.
Trefonen secured their first home win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle.
Curt Pickford gave Newcastle the lead after 27 minutes, but 16-year-old Joe Cole levelled just two minutes later.
Liam Davies struck in the 83rd minute to secure all three points for Trefonen.
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