Ton Pentre open up their lead at the top

Mar 9 2008 by Our Correspondent, Wales On Sunday

TON Pentre put on a championship display and opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Welsh League table as they went on the rampage to beat Croesyceiliog 6-1.

Andy Pearson and Alan Jones both grabbed a brace and there was a goal apiece for Ryan Sugar and Jonathan Kaft.

Bryntirion Athletic moved into second spot after beating title contenders Goytre United 3-2 thanks to an own goal and two from Ian Gearie.

Afan Lido lost ground as they could only manage a 1-1draw against mid table Cwmbran Town.

Ento Aberaman won 3-1 at Maesteg Park, while cup semi-finalists Newport YMCA completed an excellent week with a narrow 3-2 victory over Cambrian and Clydach.

Bridgend Town lost 1-0 at home to Dinas Powis and basement club Garw’s match with Taffs Well was called off.

Honours were even and the points shared in the Welsh League Second Division promotion battle between UWIC and Barry Town.

Second placed Bettws failed to take advantage and they too had to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Caerau (Ely). Jordon Cotterell put the Cardiff club ahead and Douglas Wilde scored a 70th minute equaliser.

Cardiff Corries boosted their hopes with a 2-1 victory at Troedyrhiw and they now share third spot with UWIC on 45 points.

A goal from Kevin Bounds lifted Treharris off the foot of the table as they won 1-0 at promotion hopefuls Garden Village.

In Division Three the top two teams did not play due to the weather and Newcastle Emlyn narrowed the gap to one point as they beat struggling Morriston 3-0 with goals from Matthew Price, Jimmy James and Kevin Morgan.