Llanrhystud vs Machynlleth 1st Mar 2003

1st Mar 2003 Results:
Llanrhystud 0 vs 3 Machynlleth

Lanrhystud saw their dreams shattered for the title in the Cambrian Tyres League division one, as they were defeated 3-0 against Machynlleth.

Llanrhystud remain 15 points behind the leaders Tywyn/Bryncrug with a couple of games in hand and will have to defeat the Meirionnydd side when the two sides meet at Llanrhystud this weekend.

Llanrhystud could have taken the lead against Machynlleth but Alex Phillips failed to score in an early one-on-one situation with the keeper and was punished for it.

Machynlleth took the lead on the 25 minute when a right wing cross was guided back over the home goal by Wayne Jones into the far corner of the net, which gave them the lead in the first half.

Two more goals came in the second half by Stuart Roberts and Joe Taylor to give Machynlleth a great win in their fight to avoid relegation.

Llanrhystud manager Alan Foligno said: "I thought Machynlleth defended deep and well, and they made it hard for us to break through. I was disappointed in our lack of movement".
"We do not have enough depth in the squad to challenge for the league, but at the start of the season we were only aiming for a mid-table finish so we have had a successful season".
"If we can finish in the top five and win one of the cups then we will have done very well".