Porthmadog 1 Llanuwchllyn 0

Novira Cymru North

ALTHOUGH Porthmadog fully deserved this victory, the only difference between the two sides on paper in the end was a superb late goal from veteran striker Darren Thomas, which kept the home side in fourth place, writes Treflyn Jones.

Very little of note happened in the game until the quarter-hour mark, when Llanuwchllyn goalkeeper Rob Dascalu was forced to punch a dangerous free kick from Osian Ellis to safety.

Shortly afterwards, the visitors were handed a half-chance following a defensive misunderstanding in the Port back line.

Sam Thomas came close to scoring for Port with a powerful volley, while Rhys Alun was disappointed to see his clear header sail over the crossbar. Port held a slight edge, but the half ended goalless.

The second half was a much more entertaining affair, with both teams creating more chances.

Two long-range efforts from Port, one from Sion Williams and the other from Morgan Owen, went straight into the hands of Dascalu before Sam Reynolds missed a golden opportunity from a pass by Rhys Alun, his effort striking the post with the goalkeeper out of position.

However, Llan remained dangerous on the counter-attack and Robbie Williams had to stay alert to make an excellent save with his foot.

Port then came close again when Morgan Owen failed to convert after a superb cross from Dylan Summers-Jones.

At last, Port’s goal arrived after 84 minutes, and it was worth the wait. Darren Thomas collected an excellent pass from Ryan Williams before firing a bullet-like strike into the corner of the net, sending the crowd behind the goal into celebration. 1-0 and that’s how it finished!

Just a minute later, Port nearly doubled their lead when Osian Ellis fired straight at Dascalu, while the goalkeeper then made an outstanding save to deny Summers-Jones.

Moments later, Port supporters had their hearts in their mouths when a long-range Llanuwchllyn effort was tipped onto the crossbar by Robbie Williams.

Soon after, the final whistle sounded, and Port had secured a thoroughly deserved victory.

Sad news reached the Porthmadog contingent during the game when they learned that one of their most loyal supporters, Morris, had passed away earlier in the week Morris was a faithful supporter at both home and away matches and had also represented Port’s cricket team some years ago. He will be greatly missed.

Port has no game next Saturday as they are no longer involved in the Welsh Cup. Therefore, their next fixture will be away to Mold Alexandra on 21 November.

Fixtures, Friday, 13 November - Denbigh Town v Gresford Atheltic. Saturday, 14 November - CPD Llanuwchllyn v CPD Rhyl 1879 FC.