Good wins for Carmarthen and Llanelli Reds
Three second-half goals in a 12-minute spell saw Carmarthen Town AFC overturn Port Talbot's first half lead to run out deserved winners at Richmond Park. Martin Rose had opened the scoring for the Steelmen just before the half hour mark following a good run from Daniel Thomas on the left.
Despite Town's commitment they needed that final finish up front. With sixteen minutes to go they were finally rewarded for their endevour when Tim Hicks leveled the score, heading home substitute Nathan Cotterrall's cross from the left.
Then having put his name on the score sheet for the fourth consecutive game Hicks turned provider. With Mark Pritchard heading the front man's ball on Danny Thomas, returning after illness, applied the final touch at the far post with six minutes remaining.
Two minutes later Nick Palmer sealed the points when he lobed Lee Kendall after the keeper had rushed out of his area in a race to the ball with Pritchard. Now five games undefeated the Richmond Park outfit move up to eleventh in the table.
Meanwhile, Llanelli moved three points nearer to leaders Rhyl with a four-goal blitz of dismal Druids. Two goals in each half, the first after just three minutes to settle the nerves, meant that it was a relaxing day for the home fans.
That opener came from Jason Bowen, who had only to sidefoot home after a Craig Moses cross eluded the visitors' defence. There were more chances for the home attack, but it took them until the 43rd minute to extend their lead, with a fine goal from Rhys Griffiths.
The striker found the net from just outside the box, with a screaming volley that flashed into the net. The third goal, coming on the hour mark, was a carbon copy of Bowen's first, but this time it was Craig Moses who had the simple task of tapping home from a few yards as the Druids' final hopes perished.
Finally, Antonio Corbiserio, who has been slow to find the net so far this year, opened his account with a fierce drive from outside the penalty area.
Despite Town's commitment they needed that final finish up front. With sixteen minutes to go they were finally rewarded for their endevour when Tim Hicks leveled the score, heading home substitute Nathan Cotterrall's cross from the left.
Then having put his name on the score sheet for the fourth consecutive game Hicks turned provider. With Mark Pritchard heading the front man's ball on Danny Thomas, returning after illness, applied the final touch at the far post with six minutes remaining.
Two minutes later Nick Palmer sealed the points when he lobed Lee Kendall after the keeper had rushed out of his area in a race to the ball with Pritchard. Now five games undefeated the Richmond Park outfit move up to eleventh in the table.
Meanwhile, Llanelli moved three points nearer to leaders Rhyl with a four-goal blitz of dismal Druids. Two goals in each half, the first after just three minutes to settle the nerves, meant that it was a relaxing day for the home fans.
That opener came from Jason Bowen, who had only to sidefoot home after a Craig Moses cross eluded the visitors' defence. There were more chances for the home attack, but it took them until the 43rd minute to extend their lead, with a fine goal from Rhys Griffiths.
The striker found the net from just outside the box, with a screaming volley that flashed into the net. The third goal, coming on the hour mark, was a carbon copy of Bowen's first, but this time it was Craig Moses who had the simple task of tapping home from a few yards as the Druids' final hopes perished.
Finally, Antonio Corbiserio, who has been slow to find the net so far this year, opened his account with a fierce drive from outside the penalty area.
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