LLANRHAEADR 1

NANTGLYN 2

PROLIFIC frontman Geraint Jones ensured Nantglyn started the 2019 campaign courtesy of a three-point haul.

Jones struck twice to see Nantglyn through to a 2-1 triumph in a hard fought encounter at Llanrhaeadr.

Last season's Shield winners benefited from Rhys Rowlands' goal, but they weren't able to pick up anything from their efforts.

Llanrhaeadr manager Martin Baldry said: "It was a very close, hard fought game between two well matched teams."

David "Garf" Wilkins enjoyed a good debut at the heart of the Llanrhaeadr defence, while Arfon Davies did well at left back.