JOE Ahearn cracked two goals as Rhuddlan Town extended their 100 per cent record with a 4-0 victory over Mochdre Sports in the first leg of the opening round of the Premier Cup.
Mike Roose and Darren Cassidy added second half goals to give the favourites Rhuddlan a comfortable cushion going into their return away leg.
Rhyl Athletic face a stiff test to progress after being held to a 2-2 draw in their home leg against bottom club Y Glannau while in the Premier Division St Asaph pulled off a 2-1 win at Prestatyn Rovers with goals from Adam Cassidy and Dewi Jones.
Jake Walker (2) and Mark Jones helped Abergele Dragons to a 3-2 win at Llansannan.
In the REM Jones Cup, Rhyl Hearts have a mountain to climb after losing the first leg 10-4 against Cerrigydrudion.
Prestatyn Town fell 5-3 at Llanrwst United in the Reserve Premier League, Brett Derbyshire, Nathan Smith and Ben Crawley all collecting second half goals.
Rhyl were floored by two second half goals by leaders Gap Connah's Quay while Kinmel Bay Sports were toppled 3-0 at Holywell Town.