CHIRK AAA could not derail the Colwyn Bay juggernaut as the Colliers slipped to a 2-0 defeat at the JD Cymru North leaders on Saturday.
Sam Hart broke the deadlock after 18 minutes with Kristian Platt doubling the Seagulls' advantage to ensure the visitors remained in the relegation dogfight.
Llanrhaeadr's Ardal North East League revival continued after completing a 2-1 comeback win at Rhos Aelwyd.
Ian Hughes fired the hosts into a 15th minute lead but the dismissal of Declan Molyneux 10 minutes later was eventually capitalised on by the visitors as Dale Evans levelled from the spot before James Burgess struck the winner late on.
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Greg Pryce scored the only goal of the game as Abermule battled to a 1-0 win at home to Four Crosses in MMP Central Wales League North.
Llansantffraid strolled to a 3-0 win at Dyffryn Banw with an own goal from Sion Williams followed by strikes from Jack Harris and Adam Biggs before Saints' joint-manager Dan Graham saw red late on.
Bishop's Castle claimed the spoils following a 4-1 win at a much-improved Llanfyllin Town.
Goals from Martyn Ziemann, Mark Griffiths, Josh Collins and Marcus Ashley cancelled a reply from Kai Davies.
James Owen scored the only goal of the match as Trefonen prevailed 1-0 winners at home to Abermule Reserves in the Llansantffraid Village Cup on Saturday.
Four Crosses Reserves and Llanfechain scrapped out a 1-1 draw with Ashley Watkins netting for the hosts before a late own goal restored parity.
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