Honours even as league leaders clash
Vale of Glamorgan Football League round up
THE big game in the Premier Division saw Holton Road grab a last gasp equaliser to keep the title race very much alive away at table-topping Penarth Town.
Adam Nilsen gave Penarth an early lead but Ben Pearce emerged from the bench to bag the leveller in the last minute of the game. Penarth remain four points ahead of Holton Road but have played a game more.
AFC Rhoose jumped up to third place after a comfortable 4-1 victory over Barry Athletic. A brace from Bryan and one each from Webb and Bolton secured the three points.
Island Marine fought back from two goals down against Cadoxton Barry to earn a point in an enthralling encounter. Kavanagh and Powell putting Cadoxton Barry in control but a Davies double pulled Marine level. That’s seven league games unbeaten for Island Marine now but five games without a win for Cadoxton Barry.
The league’s in form side Cardiff Airport continued their impressive climb up the table as they saw off BV 5-2. Lee Stradling hit four in this impressive win. Airport are now unbeaten in seven, a run that contains five victories.
Tynewydd and Cogan Coronation played an entertaining 2-2 draw, Lewis Union putting Tynny in front early on and Tom Case converting from the spot 12 minutes from time to make sure the spoils were shared.
In Division One, Sully Sports’ run of eight consecutive wins is over as Holton Road B put them to the sword with a 4-1 victory. Goals from Harris, Thomas, Colston and an own goal saw Holton Road B close the gap on the top to five points.
Cwm Talwg took full advantage and now sit level on points with Sully, albeit having played a game more, as they comfortably beat St Athan C. Josh Kirke scored five goals and was the stand out player of the afternoon.
Vale United stay in fourth as they hammered Vale Madrid 7-2. Wilkinson and Tominey both grabbed two, with Caseley, Chan and Wisenden scoring one each.
Rhoose Social recorded back to back wins as they secured an impressive 3-0 win over Vale Athletic, Morgan and Jackson with the goals that keep them level on points with Vale Utd.
And finally, St Athan B picked up their first win in three as they thrashed Island Marine B 8-0. Williamson with a ha- trick, Talbot with a brace, and one each from George, Salisbury and Sammarco.
Hywel Dark
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