Machynlleth vs Llanrhystud 23th Jan 2005

23th Jan 2005 Results:
Machynlleth 2 vs 3 Llanrhystud

Goals by: Gareth Jones, Anthony Tedaldi, Craig Davies
From the near perfect conditions last week at Aberdyfi, the travelling Llanrhystud players were met with a soaked pitch at Machynlleth. The long grass which was the first sight which met the players was quickly turned into ankle deep mud, and made Llanrhystud�s passing game impossible. It was the home side which adapted quicker, playing the direct game towards their powerful old fashioned centre forward, and allowed them to race into a 2-0 half time lead. After the interval Llanrhystud seemed to be a different side, with Darren Davies involved in attack, and Aaron Boyes and Owain Jones breaking any attack by the home side. The home keeper gave Llanrhystud a life line when he allowed a harmless Anthony Tedaldi shot go between his legs and across the line. This gave Llanrhystud that extra �zing� in their play, and quickly equalised, when striker Gareth Jones poached after a defensive mix-up. Tempers flared mid way through the second half, starting when Machynlleth�s central midfielder made no attempt for the ball and took Dean Tinsley from behind on a counter attack, which leaded to a straight red card. Feeling aggrieved by the decision, several Home players found themselves in the referee�s book, and possibly momentarily lost concentration on the game, and gave Llanrhystud a free kick on the edge of the box. Andrew Humphreys drilled the ball past the keeper, but a tremendous goal � line clearance fell kindly to Craig Davies to calmly slot home. Llanrhystud held on, to record a third straight win, and open a clear gap between them and the bottom sides.
Report by: Dylan Jones