ST ATHAN brought Cardiff Airport’s perfect start to the season to a screeching halt as they thumped them 5-1.
Ben Boyd and Chris Vinson put St Athan two up before Iestyn Raven pulled one back from the spot before half time. But St Athan pulled away at the end with Anton Williamson restoring the two-goal cushion and Vinson converting two penalties. The result sees St Athan leapfrog Airport into top spot.
FC Barry picked up their first win since returning to the Premier Division with a 2-1 win over AFC Rhoose at Ceri Road. Charlie Ruck and Kye Ingham gave FC Barry a half time lead before Robson Mallam pulled one back to set up a tense finish, but FC Barry picked up the points.
Island Marine got their season underway with a 3-2 victory over Vale United at Maslin Park. Vale United came into the game off the back of a fine 5-2 midweek win over Vale Athletic but found themselves two down thanks to goals from Jack Stokes and Ellis Howe but Cai James pulled one back right on half time. Sam Dyer hit what turned out to be the decisive goal for Island Marine’s third before James pulled one back late on for United from the spot.
In the Championship, Vale Madrid went top of the league after a 6-1 win over St Athan Thirds. David Evans put Madrid in front before Sam Webb levelled but Gareth Messier restored the lead before Evans added two more to complete his hat-trick before half time. Sam Robinson and Dylan Sawdon completed the scoring after the break and Vale Madrid sit top.
Cadoxton Imps and Barry Athletic Reserves played out a thrilling 4-4 draw at the Buttrills. Ashley Cottle put Imps ahead before Kyle Booker levelled for Athletic and Theo Savva put them ahead. Liam Jones then levelled for Imps before Cam Leach and Chris Rees put Imps into a 4-2 lead. However, Callum Hewitson pulled one back before Savva levelled four minutes from time to ensure the points were shared.
Henry Adams hit four goals for Peterston super Ely as they romped to 7-0 win over Porthkerry Panthers. Matt Howson, Gerard Mortimer and Lewis Evans added the others in a comprehensive win.
Cwm Talwg came back from two goals down to end Cogan Coronation’s perfect start to the season with a 3-2 win. Jon Matthews and Kellan Allison put Cogan into an early two-goal lead but Josh Batte came off the bench to pull one back after the break before an own goal levelled the game. Cole Roberts then rounded off the superb comeback with the winner for Cwm Talwg.
Tynewydd were in seventh heaven as they thrashed St Athan Reserves 7-0 at the Buttrills. Nathan Donnelly was the star of the show as he hit four goals, with Gareth Griffiths grabbing a brace and Lewis Slack also notching.
AFC Rhoose Development got their first win of the season with a 4-1 win over Cardiff Airport Vets in the Ceri Road derby. Adam Godwin put Rhoose ahead before Karl Steel equalised for Airport. Godwin quickly restored Rhoose’s lead and then completed his hat-trick before Kris Powell completed the scoring late on.
Rhoose Social picked up their first victory of the campaign with a 4-2 win over Island Marine Reserves. Social raced into a three-goal lead inside seven minutes, with Richard Davies scoring twice and then Chris Morgan adding the third. Jordan Owen then made it four before Island Marine pulled two back, but Social collected the points.
Hywel Dark
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