Flint Mountain secured a vital 2-1 victory against Mold Alex in a significant derby match, lifting themselves out of the relegation zone in the Cymru North league. The match, held in Llandudno, featured all three goals in the first half, showcasing a tense and competitive atmosphere.
Owen Cassidy opened the scoring for Flint Mountain just seven minutes into the game. Mold Alex responded with a goal from Matthew Lewis in the 15th minute, equalizing the match. However, Cassidy struck again in the 32nd minute, netting his second goal and ultimately sealing the win for Flint Mountain. Both teams faced disciplinary issues, as Dominic Maher of Flint Mountain received a red card, followed shortly by the dismissal of Mold substitute Emmanuel Lawal.
In the aftermath of the game, Mold Alex is actively seeking to enhance their squad. Former Rhyl 1879 and Prestatyn Town manager Gareth Thomas has joined the management team under Barry Owen. Additionally, Rhys Nash has returned to Mold on loan from Colwyn Bay until the end of the season. Nash previously had a successful stint at Mold Alex, leading the team to win the Cymru North Cup and the all-Wales Cymru Cup. His experience comes after a championship-winning season with Colwyn Bay, although he has had limited opportunities in the Cymru Premier League this year.
In another match, Brickfield Rangers lost a 2-1 home game against Denbigh Town after initially taking the lead. Danny Jones scored for the Rangers shortly after the second half began. However, Denbigh equalized with a goal from Nathan Brown, who later assisted Matthew Worrall for the winning goal in the 75th minute.
The December awards for the Cymru North league highlighted the achievements of Penrhyncoch. Gari Lewis was named Manager of the Month, and Dan Owen received the Player of the Month award. Despite a challenging season near the bottom of the league table, Penrhyncoch managed to gather five points from three matches in December, including a notable 1-0 victory over in-form Guilsfield, along with two 1-1 draws against Newtown and Ruthin Town.
These results indicate a competitive landscape in the Cymru North, with teams striving to secure their positions as the season progresses.
