ABERYSTWYTH University had an early exit in the Central Wales Senior Challenge Cup as they went down 3-2 in their second round tie at home against Borth United last weekend.

The overnight and morning rain made the Vicarage Field pitch heavy going, but Borth made a flying start as Ryan Edwards cut in from the left wing and curved a superb right-footed shot beyond University keeper Adam Walters for the first goal.

Minutes later Edwards again crossed from the left wing for Daniel Hopton to score the second goal with a deft header .

The University’s response was immediate, as Liam Powell scored with a low shot passed keeper Alex Pennock, and as they kept up the pressure Dylan Rhys Price got an equaliser with a low deflected drive.

Borth’s goal led a charmed life as the students pushed on, but they somehow failed to score through a melee of players, before the two sides went in 2-2 at half time.

As the pitch condition deteriorated, either side could have won it, but 10 minutes in Borth made the breakthrough.

Lee Jones passed the ball into the penalty box, and as the defenders hesitated the alert Ryan Davies ran through to score.

The students attacked in numbers to try and force extra time, but Borth held out.

New Quay meanwhile enjoyed their best win of the season as they defeated Mid Wales League (South) outfit Penybont 5-1.

Glenn Baldwin netted a brace and Sam Tiffany, Cameron Jeff and Charlie Dent also scored for the Costcutter Ceredigion division two side, with Alfie Roberts netted the consolation goal for the visitors.

Llandysul also enjoyed a smooth passage through as they defeated Costcutter Ceredigion League rivals Felinfach 5-1.

Mason-Evans was the star of the show as he scored three goals, and set up the other two for Nathan Jones and Scott Jones. Lee Forrester netted the reply for Felinfach.

Cambrian Tyres Aberystwyth League outfit Llanilar crashed out with a heavy 6-0 defeat at Hay St Marys, with Matty Tong leading the way with four goals.

Chris Preece and Jack Biggs also netted for the Spar Mid Wales division two side.

Gaz Jones scored five goals as Four Crosses eased to a 9-0 win over Talgarth.

Jack Jones also scored a hat-trick, including a superb 25 yard strike into the top corner, and Dylan Ellis netted a penalty.

Presteigne booked their place with a 5-2 win over Newbridge at Llanandras Park.

Matt Strangwood fired four goals with substitute Tom Crichton also scoring. Alfie Stonefield and Lyndon Jones replied.

Trewern United lost 5-3 to Waterloo Rovers, despite goals by Barry Haralambous, Shaun Roberts and Chris Lewis. Charlie Proctor scored a hat-trick for Rovers, with Ryan Ellis and Gareth Turner also scoring.

Montgomery Town marched on with a 4-1 win over Llansanfraid Village, courtesy of goals from Lee Jones, Tom Evans Sam Davies and Jack Williams, whilst Dyffryn Banw won 2-0 at Abermule, with goals from Rhodri Davies and Bryn Jones.