SPAR MID WALES LEAGUE DIVISION 1

Radnor Valley extended their unbeaten run to eight in the Spar Mid Wales League first division with an excellent 2-2 draw at Llanrhaeadr. Joey Price announced his return from injury with a brace as Radnor twice came from a goal down to collect a well deserved point and maintain their place in the top six. Llanrhaeadr started well and Daniel Graham headed them in front from a corner. Elliot Morris was denied by a fine save from Llanraheadr’s Connor Lee but Radnor did level with Price netting from the penalty spot after being brought down. Khyam Wyton headed the home side back in front and they might well have nicked another goal before half-time. Radnor hit back again on the hour, this time Morris was brought down and Joey Price blasted home the resulting free-kick. Both sides had chances n the closing minutes but at the end of the say this was a great result for Radnor against a team who conceded very little at home.

Knighton Town are three points behind Radnor with a game in hand after falling to a 2-1 defeat at Aberaeron where the wind not suprisingly played a big part in proceedings. Player-manager, Adam Worton was without Connor Bird, Mark Jones, Adam Farmer, Robbie Steele and Matt James but Harry Worton, Liam Davies, Dan Farmer and Jack Brindley stepped up from the Reserves and did well against tough opposition. With the wind at their backs in the first half, Knighton twice went close through Sam Williams while Danny Ives might have, on another day, been awarded a penalty. Aberaeron broke the deadlock with Sion Clarke netting following a free-kick on 70 minutes. Joe Prosser then produced two excellent saves and the Robins must have thought they would be going home with a point when Gareth Masell equalised. The midfielder drilled the ball home after Ives headed a Laim Davies cross against a post but Aberaeron continued to press with the wind and Mattie Davies found himself space to fire a last minute winner.

Leaders, Welshpool Town saw their lead at the top trimmed as they conceded a 93rd minute goal in a 2-2 draw at home against Berriew on Friday night. And Welshpool had only themselves to blame after wasting a string of chances. Wil Thomas and Ricky Litchfiled twice gave Welshpool the lead but Berriew hit back through Richard Davies and Matt Mumford.

Carno maintained their recent form with a 5-1 home victory over Kerry. Jordan Jones led the way with a hat-trick while Scott Williams and Andy Evans were also on target. Luke Mumford scored for Kerry.

Llanidloes Town and Llanfair United also closed in on the leaders with 2-1 victories. Harri Clarke and Ryan Biggs netted for Llanidloes in their win against Machynlleth while Phil Hughes and Andrew Hughes were the Llanfair goalscorers as they beat Bow Street.

CENTRAL WALES CHALLENGE CUP

Hay St Marys eased their way into the 3rd Round of the Central Wales Challenge Cup with Matty Tong starring with a four goal haul in a 6-0 drubbing of Cambrian Tyres Aberystwyth & District League side, Llanilar. Chris Preece set the ball rolling with a headed effort and Tong struck two of his goals before half-time. Jack Biggs extended the Saints’ lead early in the second half before Tong netted twice more to complete a day to remember.

Also through are Builth Wells and Presteigne, Builth were handed a walkover when scheduled opponents, Dolgellau failed to make the trip to The Lant Field while Presteigne defeated local rivals, Newbridge 5-2 at Llanandras Park. It was a welcome return to winnig ways for Shaun Harris’ side who ended their recent goal drought with Matt Strangwodd helping himself to a four goal haul. T^om Crichton completed the nap hand for presteigne with Alfie Styonefield and Lyndon Jones scoring for Newbridge who hit the woodwork on a number of occasions.

It was the end of the road however for Talgarth Town and Penybont. Talgarth crashed to a 9-0 defeat at Montgomery Amatuer League high fliers, Four Crosses whose Gath Jones bagged no fewer than five of the goals, Jack Jones also recorded a hat-trick with Dylan Ellis the other marksman.

Alfie Roberts gained a consolation for Penybont in their 5-1 defeat at New Quay where Glen Baldwin (2), Charlie Dent. Cameron Jeff and Sam Tiffaney netted for the hosts.

There were a coule of interesting results in Montgomeryshire with Llansantffraid Village suffering a surprise 4-1 defeat at the hands of Montgomery Town while Dyffryn banw won 2-0 at Abermule.

WATSON FINANCIAL MID WALES LEAGUE (SOUTH)

Llandrindod Wells Reserves sprung a shock in the Watson Financial Mid Wales League (South) with a 4-2 home success over second placed Llanidloes Town Reserves on Friday night. Shaun Nicholls fired the Spa men ahead with a screamer but Conrad Galloway levelled with a route one goal at the other end.

The Daffs started the second half the brighter and Galloway put them in front but that was as good as it got as Matty Goldsmith, Luke Evans and Connal Frayne netted for Llandrindod.