07/03/2026

Cynghrair Lock Stock / Ardal North West League

Lleoliad / Venue: Bastion Gardens

k.o 2.30pm

Five weeks is a long time for any club to be unable to kick a ball in anger. Thus was Port`s fate lately. In fact, due to a prolonged spell of inclement weather, Port did not play a single match during the month of February, so it was a great relief for players and supporters alike to get some action today as Porthmadog battled out a goalless draw, albeit on a very poor playing surface at Bastion Gardens.

The game was a dour affair in which both teams understandably had to resort to much Route One stuff as it was so difficult to play attractive, constructive football in such conditions. Long clearances from defence on the volley were often the order of the day so as not to risk bad bounces that could lead to defensive slip-ups. Port thought they had got their noses in front on the fifteen minute mark when a strong left foot drive by Danny Brookwell was parried by keeper Adam Reid into the path of Rhys Alun who netted from close range. However, the ‘goal’ was ruled out for off-side…. A surprising decision as it took longer than the usual split-second for Rhys to reach the rebound .But, hey, we would say that wouldn`t we?!

There was little else of note to report from the first half as both teams defended well but Port keeper Josh Cooke was forced to make a fine one-handed save to thwart a curling left foot shot from a Prestatyn attacker. At the break, 0-0 it remained.

The second period was a somewhat brighter affair as both teams threw at least some caution to the wind in search of that elusive goal and Town`s Adam Reid gradually found himself the busier of the two custodians. Early on in the half, Reid did well to smother a Sam Reynolds header from a Brookwell free kick and a fine weaving run by Osian Evans culminated in a shot which flashed past the far post with Reid stranded.

Towns Jake Walker became a constant threat as the half wore on and Port supporters had their hearts in their mouths when he skilfully deceived three defenders in the Port box before shooting too tamely into Cookes grateful arms.

Mid way through the half Port turned up the heat and and earned several corners as they increased the pressure on the Town goal. Then, during a swift counter, Gruff John found Osian Evans in space but his powerful shot was very well saved by Reid.

The game drifted into injury time when Osian Evans floated a very inviting high cross onto the head of Jonny Bravo but his close range header was disappointingly headed past Adam Reids upright. It ended goalless. Port had the lions share of chances but in terms of possession it was pretty even-stevens. It was great to see Math Jones back in the fold after a long injury lay-off

(Croeso mawr yn ol, Math) and nice to see the name of 17 year old Hari Clishem-Price on the substitute list.

Next Saturday, we welcome St. Asaph City to Y Traeth in a league encounter with a 2:30 kick-off. See you there.

Prestatyn Town :- Adam Reid, Ryan Roberts, Dom McHugh (Kian Owen 76), James Jones, Aaron Simpson, Joe Holt, Alex Jones, Jake Walker (Rob Hughes 76), Callum Hardy (Sam Henry 86), Paul Fleming, Harris Evan Thomas (Robert Parry 13)
Yellow cards :- Ryan Roberts (24), James Jones (59), Alex Jones (90+3`)
Unused sub :- Casey Neal Faulkner

Porthmadog :- Josh Cooke, Math Wyn Jones (Josh Banks 87), Cai Griffith, Gruff John, Ryan Williams, Caio Evans, Rhys Alun (Jonny Bravo 77), Sam Reynolds (Liam Morris 64), Osian Evans, Cai Jones, Danny Brookwell
Umused subs :- Dan Clark (gk), Hari Michael Price-Clishelm, Meilir Ellis Yellow card :- Osian Evans (71)

Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Jonathan Paul Griffiths
Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- Christopher Max Wilkinson / Adam Harvey
Goruchwyliwr / Referee Observer :- Michael Andrew Mackenzie Jones
Torf/Attendance :- 187

Adroddiad / Report :- Treflyn Jones