10-man Gaerwen knocked out of cup
LLANGEFNI Town boosted their Cymru North survival with a priceless 2-1 win at Llandudno.
The Anglesey side moved out of the bottom four thanks to a determined display at Maesdu Park, and they are now one point ahead of Buckley Town having played five more than their relegation rivals.
The home side began the game brightly and went close on five minutes when a long-range effort from Aron Hughes sailed inches over the bar.
Cefni managed to make the most of a set piece in blustery conditions on 10 minutes to break the deadlock, with Iwan Jones getting the final touch to give his side a priceless advantage.
This was met by a strong reaction from the hosts, who had good claims for a penalty waved away but were finding it tough to penetrate the fierce Town resistance in the final third.
A promising opportunity was spurned on 36 minutes when a neat spell of possession almost saw Cory
Williams turn in a chance at the near post. He was denied by visiting keeper Stephen Sinclair which proved to be crucial late in the first period as the away side doubled their lead when Steven
Jones pounced on 38 minutes to give a two-goal cushion at the break.
Llandudno finally managed to break through on 88 minutes through Jacob Farleigh, and though this set up a nervy final few minutes, they were unable to salvage a point in the dying stages.
Cefni will look to take this positive momentum into another massive fixture at Ruthin Town on Saturday.
WELSH Alliance Division Two side Gaerwen were edged out of the Mawddach Challenge Cup in extra-time by Division One side Denbigh Town.
A goal from Mark Roberts finally broke the resistance of the home side, who saw defender Paul Bryant sent off.
Aberffraw won 3-2 at Llannefydd to maintain their fine form in the cups, Gary Bolton, Nathan Moore and Matty Reynolds grabbing the visiting goals.
A Marc Evans penalty and Gareth Allman overhead kick ensured Gwalchmai beat Llanrug United 2-0 at Maes Meurig.
Mynydd Llandegai were thrashed 5-1 at home by Greenfield with Iwan Morris scoring for the hosts.
In the Welsh Alliance Division One, Penrhyndeudraeth won 2-0 at Bodedern Athletic, Bryn Humphreys and Tomos Hughes with the goals.
Caergybi were hammered 7-1 by Abergele in the NWCFA Junior Cup with Gary Jo Owen getting the Holyhead side’s consolation.
The only remaining Anglesey League survivors in the competition, Mountain Rangers lost an absolute thriller 6-4 to Talysarn Celts.
Declan Williams (2), Simon Kay and Terry Watkinson scored for Rangers.
Menai Bridge Tigers made the quarters on Friday with a 4-0 thrashing of Arriva Bangor through Callum Davidson, Ryan Owen, and own goal and Gareth Barker.
Tom Zalot scored four times as in-form Llangoed took the points in a 4-2 victory at Llanystumdwy in the Gwynedd League.
Waunfawr ran out 5-2 victors over Bethesda Athletic, Jac Evans leading the charge with a hattrick, Rhodri Owen and Adam Lloyd notching one apiece, while Dylan Price and Ally Issa responded for Athletic.
In the Anglesey League, Holyhead Town were edged out 2-1 at home to Cemaes Bay.
Rob Thomas was their scorer on 46 minutes but Cemaes clinched it through Ryan Folksman and Andy Williams.
Connor Rees scored for Bodorgan in a 1-0 win over Pentraeth Reserves.