Rhuddlan Town 2 Denbigh Town 0 - Clwyd Premier League - 25th August 2007 Denbigh Town Reserves suffered a 2-0 reverse against Rhuddlan Town yet for long periods were more than a match for their opponents, writes Peter Glynn at Pengwern College. Town had the worst possible start as the Collegemen forced an immediate corner , which was delivered to the far post. As quick as a flash it was hit home to give Rhuddlan a 49 second advantage. Rhuddlan were quick to close down Denbigh's eager youngsters , but Tom Sheridan almost headed an equaliser from a Jonny Bowen cross , and then Gaz John Williams was denied a shot on target by a last ditch tackle , having been played in by Adam Owen. Darren Cassidy was unlucky to see his chance blocked off and the follow up from the midfielder was inches off target. Tony Sheridan urged his men to carry on playing the passing game as the second half opened with Rhuddlan Town immediately at it , spurning two chances to increase their lead. Sheridan threw on the experienced Chris Brown and his physical presence created opportunities for Tom Sheridan and then Gaz John , the latter shooting over following a flick on. Another Gaz John effort was tipped round the post as Town upped the ante , then a Ryan Harden flag kick was dropped by the host's glovesman and Sheridan's shot was hacked off the line. Next a Jamie Clayton bullet header inched just over the bar. It was to be one of those days as in the final minute another Rhuddlan Town corner brought dividends when the ball was headed back across goal and ended up in the back of the net to seal the game
Rhuddlan Town 3 Brynford United 3 AET (Brynford United Won 5-3 on Penalties) Mike Prydderch (44) (55) Mike Berry (Pen 65) Underdogs Brynford United have knocked The President Cup holders out in the second round in what was a fantastic game of football which was full of tense moments and emotion a classic cup game in every sense with the sides having to be seperated by penalties after 120 minutes of play. Although Brynford probably had the majority of possesion and created more chances in the early stages Rhuddlan Town burst into a 2-0 lead early on with Brynford United pulling one back in the last minute of the first half when Man of the Match Mathew Loton in his first competitive appearance for Brynford United this season whipped in a neat cross from the right to be headed in by the smallest man on the pitch Mike Prydderch giving Brynford a timely boost going into the break. The sides returened after a short interval due to the fading light and Rhuddlan were quick off the mark stretching their lead to 3-1 but Brynfords response was the right one with Mike Prydderch netting his second header of the game on 55 minutes with Brynford continuing to press for the equalizer piled on the pressure and were awarded a penalty when Ashley Durham was chopped down in the box. Mike Berry blasted home the penalty to bring the sides level. Rhuddlan had plenty of chances and could have restored their lead but were denied by both the post and the crossbar but the result after 90 minutes was 3-3. Extra time prevailed and Brynford will feel hard done by having what seemed to be a perfectly legal goal dissallowed in extra time the teams remained deadlocked and the tie had to be decided by penalties. Brynford went first through Roger Dakin who slotted home then Rhuddlan equalized next to step up for Brynford was Gareth Williams who smashed his home Rhuddlan scored Mike Berry Blasted home and Rhuddlan scored again 3-3 David Williams stepped up next and finished his penalty with ease 4-3 to Brynford Rhuddlans fourth penalty was saved in style by goal keeper Danny Roberts leaving Ashly Durham a long walk from the centre circle to seal the game for Brynford he smashed it home and well the rest is history. Man of the Match: Mathew Loton
Betws yn Rhos v Rhuddlan Town Reserves The game started well enough for both sides until Gaz Jennings opened the scoring with a superb free kick from well outside the penalty area and into the top left hand corner of the Rhuddlan net. This seemed to spur Betws on with the home side scoring another five goals in the first half through, Mark Richards (21 & 45mins) Bobby Clayton (35 & 39mins) and Addean Ap-Garth (43mins) to make it 6-0 at half time. In the second half Rhuddlan were hoping to keep the score down and in the 55th minute Shane Hayes pulled one back for Rhuddlan. Betws were not finished and on the 75th minute Bobby Clayton scored for Betws to make the final score Betws yn Rhos 7 - Rhuddlan Town Reserves 1
Paul Dykes was the hat-trick hero for struggling Rhuddlan Town Reserves, as they pulled off a shock extra-time win at Halkyn United. Halkyn had lead through Mark Probert before Dykes scored two goals in a minute to turn the tie on its head late in the game. Dave Lyth equalised soon after to take the match into extra-time, Dykes completed his hat-trick on 92 minutes with Jamie Allan settling the game on 106 minutes.
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