Cefn Druids 0 Aberystwyth Town 3

FULL TIME

Aberystwyth were confident of getting back to winning ways at bottom of the table Cefn Druids tonight and they did so in fine style tonight.

After three narrow defeats on the bounce, Gavin Allen’s men roared back to life with a comfortable win at The Rock after scoring two late first half goals.

Skipper Marc Williams put the Seasiders ahead on 43 minutes with a cool finish after being put clear for a one-on-one with the keeper.

And they strengthened their grip on proceedings when Jamie Reed netted against his former club after running on to a delightful cross field ball by Williams.

Manager Gavin Allen put Steven Hewitt and Jonathan Evans back in the starting eleven in place of Jack Rimmer and Dan Cockerline with skipper Marc Williams returning in place of Harry Franklin.

Young defender Lee Jenkins headed an early effort wide for the hosts while the Druids registered their first shot on target on five minutes through Niall Flint before Naim Arsan fired over seconds later.

Jenkins saw another effort saved by keeper Michael Jones after good link-up play by Jamie Veale and Jamie Reed.

At the other end, Charley Edge fired wide for the hosts on 16 minutes and moments later Aber’s Jon Owen failed to connect properly with a shot and the ball went past the post.

Having scored those two late goals the visitors surged further ahead early in the second half when Reed bagged his second after picking himself up following an injury.

Reed nearly bagged his hat-trick on the hour when he ran on to a long ball by Hewitt, but good defending from former Seasider Steff Edwards stopped him from adding to his tally.

The striker was clearly in the mood and threatened again moments later when he cut in from the left but his 20-yarder was deflected over for a corner.

Josh Green and Arsan nearly pulled one back for the hosts before Owain Jones came on to replace Reed to be denied hit hat-trick opportunity.

The hosts were enjoying a sustained period of pressure but Aber’s back line defended excellently as they had all game.

Geoff Kellaway entered the fray on 83 minutes for his 350th appearance in the Cymru Premier after Roberts did well to keep out an effort by Green.

Rhys Davies replaced Louis Bradford late on following another outstanding performance from the young centre half as Aber ran out comfortable winners.

Aberystwyth: Connor Roberts, Louis Bradford, Lee Jenkins, Matty Jones, Jack Thorn, Jamie Veale, Steven Hewitt, Jonathan Evans, Marc Williams, Jamie Reed, Jon Owen. Subs: Alex Pennock, Owain Jones, Rhys Davies, Gwion Owen, Richie Ricketts, Joe Saunders, Geoff Kelloway