Wales round-up: Bangor close on Barry
Tuesday, March 19, 2002
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Bangor City FC closed the gap on leaders Barry Town FC with a win on Tuesday night.
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Bangor City FC closed the gap on League of Wales leaders Barry Town FC with a win on Tuesday night.
Williams seals victory
Bangor came from behind to beat struggling Oswestry Town FC 2-1 to move to within seven points of Barry. After falling behind to Mick Collins' 24th minute goal, Huw Griffiths levelled five minutes after half-time and Lloyd Williams struck the winner three minutes later.
Honours even at Llansantffraid
TNS Llansantffraid FC remain in third place after being held to a 2-2 draw at home against Caernarfon Town FC. John Perry scored twice for Llansantffraid but goals from Tommy Mutton and Danny Barton earned fifth-placed Caernarfon a point.
Flexys triumph at Rhyl
Dave Cunnah's 67th-minute goal gave Flexys Cefn Druids AFC a surprise 2-1 win at Rhyl FC. Andy Moran gave the hosts the lead in the 27th minute only for Ross Jeffries to level within a minute. Cunnah struck midway through the second period to move the lowly visitors further away from the relegation zone.
Joy for Port Talbot
In Tuesday's other games, Vince Lewis's 84th-minute goal gave Port Talbot FC a 1-0 win at Carmarthen Town AFC while Newtown AFC and Aberystwyth Town FC fought out a 1-1 draw. Gavin Allen gave Aberystwyth the lead after 22 minutes but David Watkins hit the equaliser two minutes later.
Matches postponed
Due to inclement weather in Wales, Afan Lido FC's game against Caersws FC and Rhyader Town FC's match with Connah's Quay Nomads FC were both postponed.