PICTURE by Wynne Evans.

ANOTHER weekend gone in 2018, another Saturday afternoon full of goals and footballing drama in North Wales.

Torrential put a stop to the Kon-X Anglesey League tie between Llandegfan and Mynydd Tigers and the Lucas Oil Cup match between Arriva Bangor and Bryngwran Bulls.

However, 15 goals were scored in the two fixtures that did take place. This is how they panned out …

MEGAN CUP

Bodorgan 4 v 4 Valley Athletic (AET, Bodorgan win 3-2 on pens) 

This was arguably the game of the season so far.

With both Bodorgan and Valley heading into this one unbeaten in their last six matches, it always looked like being a thriller.

The first chance on goal came when in-form Valley attacker Ryan hall launched a long throw in to the box to find Marc Wilson who controlled and volleyed his shot, only for it to be turned out for a corner.

However, it was Bodorgan who struck first. Some miscommunication in the Valley defence allowed Danny Connolly to go through on goal and finish. On the stroke of half time, Valley were level when Jordie Lees floated a high cross to the back post and Hall headed home his sixth goal in just three matches.

Valley came out fighting in the second half. Danny Roberts found Konnor Druce to make it 2-1 before the pair combined again and Druce’s shot from a tight angle was deflected in for 3-1.

The tie was far from over yet though as Bodorgan found a second goal through Callum Andrews with less than half an hour remaining.

Hall went through on goal for Valley with a chance to seal the game and had seemed to be fouled in the process, however, the referee blew and instead decided to book Hall for diving, much to the amazement of many spectators.

In the final few minutes Bodorgan equalised as Connolly squeezed in his second goal of the afternoon to take the game to extra time.

With very little action in the first half, the second certainly came to life. Ryan Hall was sent off for a second bookable offence, before a scuffle broke out after Valley were awarded a penalty.

The scrap saw Valley go down to nine men as Jordie Lees was sent off and Bodorgan also had one of their players dismissed for raising his hands to Konner Druce. After the commotion however, Mike Williams stepped up and converted from the spot to seemingly settle the tie.

However, Bodorgan once again had other plans and snatched a late equaliser once more. A high free kick launched into the box aw the ball was put into the net by a Valley defender to make it 4-4 and penalties loomed.

After a tense shoot-out, it was Bodorgan who came out as 3-2 winners in what will no doubt be a memorable win for them.

The game showed that Valley are beatable and that Bodorgan are certainly beginning to show signs of true team spirit.

 

BWLCH CAR BOOT TROPHY (GROUP B)

Llangoed & District Reserves 3-4 Caergybi

Caergybi survived a late Llangoed fightback to claim yet another win in what has been a great debut season from them so far.

It was a fast-paced start to the match played at Bangor City’s 3G pitch. Caergybi raced into a 3-0 lead in the opening 10 minutes thanks to goals from Glenn North, Gary Jo Owen and Jack Roberts.