Cymru Premier round-up
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JD Cymru Premier
Friday, 17 December
Caernarfon Town 3-3 Aberystwyth Town: Caernarfon threw away a two-goal lead and then had to fight back to claim a point from an entertaining game against Aberystwyth. Former Wales defender Steven Evans, 42, put the hosts ahead at a corner before Iwan Cartwright doubled their advantage. Harry Franklin burst forward from halfway to pull one back for Aberystwyth before half-time. The visitors went ahead thanks to two Matty Jones penalties inside three minutes in the second period but Daniel Gossett's volley levelled the scores at 3-3.
Cardiff Met P-P Barry Town United: Cardiff Met's meeting with Barry Town United was called off on Friday afternoon because of a Covid-19 case in the visitors' squad which left them unable to field a recognised goalkeeper.
Cefn Druids 3-5 Bala Town: Former Wales international Dave Edwards was on target in an entertaining contest which saw Bala Town win for only the second time in six games against nine-man Cefn Druids. Bottom-club Druids went ahead through Joe Faux's fine individual goal but Bala scored two goals in two minutes, through Will Evans and Chris Venables, to go in 2-1 up at the break. Oliver Shannon made it 3-1 before Cefn Druids had both Charley Edge and Yalany Baio sent off after a heavy tackle sparked a melee. Edwards struck to make it 4-1 before Liam Buckley pulled one back. Edwards looked to have scored his second late on although replays suggested Danny Walker-Rice's cross had gone all the way in with no touch, before Mitchell Williams reduced the arrears in stoppage time.
Saturday, 18 December
Connah's Quay Nomads 1-0 Haverfordwest County: Connah's Quay Nomads' sharp upturn in form continued as Paulo Mendes fired home early in the second half to secure victory over managerless Haverfordwest, who are now without a win in six games. Connah's Quay, by contrast, stretch their unbeaten to eight league matches.
Newtown 2-0 Flint Town United: Newtown claimed a third successive victory to leapfrog Flint Town United in the table and climb to second. Flint were 4-1 winners when the sides met at Cae-y-Castell in September, but Newtown exacted revenge as Aaron Williams put them in front from the penalty spot before half-time after Callum Roberts was fouled. Jake Walker's sweet strike on 64 minutes sealed the points for the home side after Flint's Michael Wilde was sent off.
The New Saints 3-2 Penybont: Leaders The New Saints had Declan McManus to thank for securing victory over Penybont, who had won their previous four games. McManus put the hosts ahead and after Nathan Wood levelled, Jordan Williams put Saints back in front. Sam Snaith underlined Penybont's battling attitude as he equalised, but McManus scored the winner midway through the second period.