Rangers miss chance to slay Dragons
Randall crossed in the second minute for Lee Gilson to plant a high shot into the Rhys Fisher occupied net.
And they could start the car once a weak Fisher clearance in the 43 rd minute resulted in Jordan Evans making it 2-0 at the break.
In between those goals, a static Llan defence looked vulnerable to balls over the top that the strike partnership of Evans and Gilson thrived on. recall a better start to the season. And at iconic Ynysangharad Park – that has strong links with Glamorgan CCC – the Blandy boys hit Graig for a cricket score. It’s left them a staggering 12 points clear of closest challengers Aberfan.
Third-placed Cefn Cribwr whose home game with Cardiff Hibernian was called off, continue to hold third place.
The only time Llan worked goalkeeper Luke Probert came when Jack Thomas gave hungry Lloyd Ham food for thought.
But the former Bryntirion star could only aim a low shot straight into the grateful arms of goalkeeper Probert.
Llan had to score next to sow the seeds of doubt, but barring a few flurries from recent signings Dan Chapman (Caerau) and Kieran Miller (Port Talbot
Lewis James led the Blandy goal fest on the back of a four-goal contribution with Ryan Hughes striking twice.
And the other goals for Ryan Blanche’s crack troops came from Jason James, Rhys Thomas, Kristian Evans and Harry Davies.
But Garw have a change of plan on Saturday at Division Two rivals Llanrumney Utd in the W J Town), Baglan were comfortable.
And they were on the way to all three points in the 63 rd minute after getting another well-crafted goal. Mark Lowrie-Jones glided past defenders, and planted the ball on the far post for recent Trefelin import Chris Parfitt to tap in. Soon after Llan captain Lloyd Howells brought down star man Evans in the box and referee Alan Gitsham (North Cornelly),
who displayed empa- Owen Open Cup.
Up for grabs are places in the League Cup quarter-finals with Garw hoping to go in the hat along with Cardiff Draconians,
Cornelly Utd, Ton & Gelli Boys Club and Ynyshir Albion. The other outstanding ties involve Brecon Corries v Penydarren, Llantwit Fardre v Tynte Rovers and Trebanog v FC Cwmaman. thy throughout, pointed to the spot. Evans found the left corner of the net, but Howells then atoned in getting a second goal this term to reduce arrears to 4-1. But on a day when the Dragons breathed fire most of the time, they completed the scoring in the 77 th minute via another Parfitt strike.
Llan Rangers bid for a double over guests Canton Liberal on Saturday, having won 3-0 in the capital last November.
In the Celtic Tyres Bridgend & District League Division Two, Garw Reserves were held to a shock 1-1 home draw by their Llanharan counterparts. Pontycymer prize potter Ryan Day, who also potters with golf at Coedy- Mwstwr, got the Garw goal while speed merchant Jimmy Morris was a driving force.
Garw host Bryncae in the league on Saturday.