Yesterday saw Llanfyllin continue their unbeaten run by beating local rivals Llanfechin, extending it too four games meaning an unbeaten month.

The game started with Llanfyllin looking a bit sluggish in possession giving the visiting Llanfechin a bit too much of the ball. Despite the slow start it was Llanfyllin who took the lead around 15 minutes in. A good ball behind the back four saw Matthew Digwood break into the defending teams box only to be brought down by a crude challenge, giving the hosts a blatant penalty. The penalty was calmly nestled into the side netting by Zakh Ward to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.

After the goal the game was a bit more evenly battled with both teams having a few half chances, and Llanfechin creating a few very good opportunities only to be denied by an in form Gareth Jones, who was back in the team ahead of an equally in form Darren Whittall. From about 25 minutes – 40 minutes the game was very much against Llanfyllin with Llanfechin putting in a truly determined performance and being unlikely not to draw level. However, more good work from Gareth Jones and the Magpies defence kept the score at 1-0.

At about the 40th minute mark Llanfyllin doubled their lead completely against the run of play. Mostin won the ball only the left side against former Magpies forward Craig Scott, before knocking a 40 yard ball over the Llanfechin defence straight into the path of Lee Morris. Morris brought the ball down with a great touch before calmly rolling the ball underneath the out rushing keeper, to give the hosts a 2-0 lead going into the break.

After the break it was more of the same, with the game becoming a bit of battle and Llanfechin winning the majority of the battles. Llanfyllin were struggling to keep hold of the ball and string a series of passing together. Despite keeping the ball poorly the home side were defending admirably. However, it couldn’t keep the determined Llanfechin out as they managed to drag one back. After some sloppy play by Llanfyllin the ball found its way to the right winger who attempted a cross only to see it loop over Gareth Jones and drop into the far corner.

The goal did shift the momentum slightly with Llanfyllin beginning to move through the gears and begin to create some half chances with both Ward and Morris having some shooting opportunities only to see them saved, blocked or cleared away. A good chance for The Magpies to retake a 2 goal lead fell Lee Morris who saw a superb volley be denied by pure luck, with the ball striking the Llanfechin defender in the face on its way goal wards. The best chance however, fell to winger Paul Morris who nipped in between goal keeper and centre back to loft the ball hopefully towards the goal only to see it be denied by the woodwork.

The third goal did eventually come, and from Morris. A good ball over the top by Ward found Morris on the edge of the area who took two attempts but did manage to drive the ball home for a 3-1 advantage with 15 minutes left.

The 2 goal lead was cut back again though 5 minutes later, by none other than former Magpies forward Craig Scott. A ball from the right dropped to Scott 5 yards out who just managed to squeeze the ball under a diving Gareth Jones.

The game did finish 3-2 with Llanfyllin earning a vital 3 points after a very well battled defensive performance. The man of the match award again went to the goal keeper this week, with Gareth Jones pulling of a string of great saves and keeping the lead in tact.

LLANFYLLIN TOWN F C

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