LLANGEFNI Town advanced to the Lock Stock Cookson Cup second round with a 1-0 win over Llanrwst United.

Chris Roberts’ side continued their unbeaten start to the season with a narrow success on home soil, against the much-improved Rwsters as they continued their pursuit of multiple honours despite making six changes for the clash.

Prolific striker Alan Mark Owen settled matters with a fine finish on 52 minutes, and although United saw a lot of the ball in the closing stages they were unable to find a crucial leveller.

Nantlle Vale came through their tricky tie at Prestatyn Sports with a hard-fought 2-0 success.

A tense encounter was turned on its head late on when Rhys Williams gave Vale the lead on 70 minutes, and Daniel Evans was on hand to fire a second after 87 to condemn Mark Hughes and John Hargreaves’ side to an early exit.

Bodedern Athletic also booked their place in the hat at Llanberis, and Llanrug United left in very late to secure a second-round berth with a 2-1 extra time victory at Llandyrnog United.

Player-manager David Noel Williams was the hero of the hour for the visitors, firing in a dramatic winner in the final minute of the additional 30.

Steve Jones helped himself to four goals and Meilir Williams hit a hat-trick for Penrhyndeudraeth in their thrilling 9-4 extra-time home win over Mynydd Llandegai, with Barmouth and Dyffryn United pulling out of the competition prior to their contest with Llandudno Junction.