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Three out of three and Rhyl head for Europe



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RHYL guaranteed their place in Europe over Easter, taking nine points from three games in seven days.
Victories over Newtown, Caersws and Porthmadog cemented third place in the Welsh Premier and a spot in the Inter Toto Cup and with TNS twitching above them in second, a place in the UEFA Cup is not yet out of reach.

RHYL 1 PORTHMADOG 0
A LATE goal from New Zealand under 20 international Michael White gave Rhyl the three points that assured them of third spot in a lacklustre game on Easter Monday.
In a poor game the first shot on goal that threatened to break t
he dour stalemate came as late as the 73rd minute when Mark Connolly volleyed over.
Rhyl looked completely devoid of ideas until the last 10 minutes and with Porthmadog failing to contribute anything of note the game looked to be drifting to a bore draw before White's strike.
Picking up the ball 40 yards out White raced forward and unleashed a low drive from outside the penalty area which Port keeper Richard Harvey couldn't prevent from squeezing under his body.
There was just enough time for sub Marc Lloyd Williams to hit a post following a surging run before the referee's whistle brought an end to a disappointing game.
Rhyl: Kendall, Ruffer Roberts, Connolly, Horan, O'Neill, Jones, Stones, Hunt (Wilson), Sharp (Lloyd Williams), White (Holt).

RHYL 2 CAERSWS 1
DESPITE wasting a hatful of chances Rhyl came out deserved winners against lowly Caersws in a lacklustre game spoiled by the blustery wind.
The game had no moments of note until wingers Craig Jones and Michael White swapped to their natural positions just before the half hour and the switch immediately brought a goal.
Jones swept down the right and fired in a teasing cross into the six yard box.
Lee Hunt did enough without actually getting a touch and the ball flew into the Caersws net off defender Jonathan Jones.
After the break it was White who was the provider following a surging run down the left.
His low cross was turned inform close range by Chris Sharp with Caersws keeper Andy Mulliner helpless.
The game looked to be all over but a dreadful howler by Chris Roberts let the visitors in. Instead of heeding the scream of Lee Kendall for a pass back, Roberts attempted a wild clearance which found Caersws substitute Sion Meredith who fired home into the empty net.
It was lifeline Caersws didn't deserve and the final whistle spared Rhyl's blushes.
RHYL: Kendall, Holt, Graves (Roberts 77), Connolly, Horan, O'Neill, Jones (Wilson 70), Stones, Hunt (Lloyd Williams 75), Sharp, White.

NEWTOWN 0 RHYL 2
SECOND half goals from Marc Lloyd Williams and Lee Hunt gave Rhyl the deserved three points At Latham Park last Tuesday.
Despite dominating the match, goal chances were few and far between in atrocious conditions with Stuart Graves going nearest before Lloyd Williams pounced onto a loose ball to blast home on 70 minutes.
Ten minutes later Hunt headed home to make the game safe but Newtown failed to trouble Rhyl keeper Lee Kendall throughout.
RHYL: Kendall, Wilson (White 69), Graves, Connolly (Holt 86), Horan, O'Neill, Jones, Stones, Hunt (Sharp 82), Lloyd Williams, Roberts.



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  • Last Updated: 26 March 2008 12:35 PM
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