Cymru Premier opening weekend round-up

George Horan scores Connah's Quay's second goal against Cefn Druids

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Friday, 13 August

Cefn Druids 0-2 Connah's Quay Nomads: Champions Connah's Quay Nomads made a winning start to their title defence with victory at Cefn Druids in the opening game of the Cymru Premier season.

Nomads were ahead within two minutes when Jordan Davies headed home after a long throw caused problems for the home side's defence. Captain George Horan, who had a goal disallowed in the first half, doubled the visitors' lead after the break with a header from Kris Owens' throw in.

Horan came close to scoring a second with 11 minutes remaining when he fired across the face of goal, but his side had already done enough to start their title defence on a winning note.

New-look Druids, who finished bottom last season, will face another tough campaign but there were plenty of encouraging signs for new boss Niall McGuinness.

Saturday, 14 August

Aberystwyth Town 2-1 Barry Town United: Antonio Corbisiero marked his first league game in charge of Aberystwyth with a victory as the Seasiders came from behind to beat Barry. Marcus Day put Barry ahead from Clayton Green's cross but a minute before the break Sam Phillips netted from close range to bring Aber level. Matty Jones' last minute free-kick secured maximum points for the home side.

Bala Town 2-2 Penybont: Former Wales international David Edwards scored his first Cymru Premier goal as Bala were held at home by Penybont.

The visitors went ahead after 10 minutes thanks to Sam Snaith's glancing header but Will Evans brought Bala level on 27 minutes with Chris Sang and Lassana Mendes going close for the hosts before the break. Edwards opened his account for Bala early in the second half when he tapped home Kieran Smith's cross but Rhys Griffiths' side equalised with Kane Owen converting a penalty after Lewis Clutton had been fouled.

Bala were reduced to 10 men with four minutes remaining when their captain Chris Venables was red carded following an incident with Penybont defender Dan Jefferies.

Cardiff Met 1-5 Flint Town United: Michael Wilde scored twice as Flint who finished 11th in their first season back in the top-flight, made an impressive start to the season in the Welsh capital. Jack Kenny gave The Silkmen an eighth minute lead.

Callum Bratley scored a second on the hour before two goals from recent signing, last season's Cymru Premier player of the season Wilde, put them in control. Conor Harwood sealed their win with three minutes remaining before The Archers scored a stoppage time consolation through Tom Price's impressive strike.

Danny Gosset celebrates after scoring for Caernarfon

Caernarfon Town 2-0 Haverfordwest County; Danny Gosset scored on his league debut for Caernarfon as they secured victory in the evening game, therir first win in 17 games over Haverfordwest. Gosset, who joined from Bala Town, gave the home side the lead with a free-kick that found the bottom corner of the net with Cai Jones adding a second in stoppage time.

Gosset made a successful return to action last season after overcoming a type of blood cancer, which he had been diagnosed with two years ago.

Sunday, 15 August

Newtown 1-4 The New Saints: The New Saints bounced back following European heartbreak in midweek with victory at Newtown in their opening Cymru Premier game. Anthony Limbrick's side, who exited the Europa Conference League after they were beaten on penalties by Viktoria Plzen, went ahead through Ben Clark but Aaron Williams equalised for Newtown five minutes before the break. Declan McManus restored the visitors' lead early in the second half and further goals from Blaine Hudson and Jordan Williams.