Dolgellau vs Llanrhystud 22nd Mar 2003

22nd Mar 2003 Results:
Dolgellau 0 vs 2 Llanrhystud

Llanrhystud stayed on track for runners up in the Cambrian Tyres League division one, they recorded a deserved victory over Dolgellau. It was a totally committed performance from Llanrhystud, Dollgellau on the other hand battled hard, but they appeared to have one eye on an impending semi final clash with Aberaeron in the Cambrian Tyres Cup.

Andrew Carree of Penrhyncoch again played in a guest role for Llanrhystud, however even he was finding difficulty in controlling the ball on a difficult surface. In the first half Dolgellau managed two promising moves. The first came by Keith Morris, who sent Mark Roberts clear down the left hand side only for the hard low cross to escape him. The second came when Lee Riches sent Darren Jones clear, but his effort went agonisingly wide of the post. The only other threats Dolgellau posed were from Morris long throw and Riches' set pieces.

For Llanrhystud Alex Phillips came close with a near post flick and Carree sent in some great corners, however the goal was not threatened even though Llanrhystud could clam the majority of possession. The second half followed a similar pattern as Gittins Constantly broke up Dolgellau's play. Dollgellau had the majority of early play, although not posing a threat.

It was Llanrhystud who had the first opportunity of the second half as Phillips took advantage of an ineffective off side trap, hitting the side netting. Soon after Riches set up Darren Jones at the other end, his header from close in was off target. With only 15 minutes remaining Llanrhystud looked the more likely to break the deadlock, a Carree corner was headed home unopposed by Phillips.

Dolgellau player manager Dylan Jones brought himself on, and the set pieces became more of a threat to Llanrhystud. But from a set piece the ball was cleared forward to Phillips to chase, Dollgellau defender Roberts was first to the ball but unable to control it, allowing the Phillips a free run on goal who scored to the near post.