| Robins chirping after Druids' success |
| Friday 22 January 2010 |
 NEWTOWN gained three much-needed points in their bid for a top 10 finish with a 2-0 success at Elements Cefn Druids. In the worst possible start for the Robins, midfielder Richie Harris was stretchered-off just six minutes into his debut after signing from Welshpool and taken to hospital with a knee injury. Sub Jamie Russell and Adam Worton both hit the woodwork in the first-half as Darren Ryan's men failed to turn their domination into goals, but the pressure finally told on 52 minutes when Dan Barnett fouled Neil Mitchell and Ross Stephens netted from the penalty spot. Mitchell then added the second 12 minutes later after Stephens had robbed Ancients' keeper Chris Mullock. Third-placed Aberystwyth saw their recent good run of form ended in a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Carmarthen Town. Former Seasider Tim Hicks opened the Old Gold's account after six minutes and, although Bari Morgan levelled for the hosts, Kris Thomas scored what proved to be the winner with a superbly-taken 30-yard free-kick 11 minutes before the break. Prestatyn returned to form with a bang, going nap away to Technogroup Welshpool. Gareth Wilson opened the visitors' account against the club where he spent time on loan last season, before Andy Moran grabbed a brace and midfielder Mike Parker put the gloss on the victory with two late goals to equal Prestatyn's best-ever winning margin in the Welsh Premier. Photo: Newtown's Ross Stephens gets the better of Chris Mullock to set-up the second goal. |