PENRHYNDEUDRAETH moved up to seventh in Lock Stock Welsh Alliance Division One with a 3-2 home win over Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateurs.
The in-form side managed to secure three points after a thrilling second half between the two sides, with the goal flurry beginning on the hour mark when Tom Hughes successfully converted a penalty.
The Quarrymen levelled proceedings in fortunate circumstances courtesy of an own goal on 77 minutes, but Pen fired back instantly with a Liam Watson strike immediately following the restart.
Hughes despatched his second of the afternoon to increase their lead on 85 minutes, and despite former Pen striker Meilir Williams netting against his former club with four remaining it was not enough to salvage a share of the spoils.
Llanberis missed out on a chance to climb the table as they fell to a shock 2-1 home reverse at the hands of Llandyrnog United.
Daniel Lewis gave the visitors a crucial breakthrough in first half stoppage time, but Gareth Edwards responded shortly after the break with a well-taken effort on 50 minutes.
Jimmy McInally’s side went ahead for a second time on 76 minutes through Mike Guest, and they managed to withstand heavy pressure in the closing stages to secure their first away triumph of the season.
Goals from Brett John and Sam Jones within the opening 16 minutes condemned Llanrug United to a 2-0 defeat at Greenfield, with Mynydd Llandegai sealing a point on their travels with a 2-2 draw at St Asaph City.
A brace from Osian Jones looked set to give the away side three points until Liam Grayson fired in a leveller for the Saints’ in stoppage time.
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