Presteigne Reserves’ hopes of an extended run in this season’s J Emrys Morgan Trophy came to nothing as they were beaten 6-2 at home by Maesglas in their second-r0und tie at Llanandras Park.
Things started well enough as Stuart Skidmore’s side took a first-half lead through Merv Stephens, but the visitors first of all equalised, and then took the lead before the interval.
Clearly if Presteigne were to give themselves a chance of progressing, they needed a strong start to the second half, but the visitors were having none of it.
Maesglas rattled in four more goals after the break to open out a convincing 6-1 lead although Presteigne Reserves did have the final say when Tom Hooper netted a late penalty.
In truth, though, this was little more than a consolation goal and the early suggestions are that ‘Skiddy’s’ boys can have few complaints about the overall result.
I will be in touch with Stuart to ask him for his thoughts on proceedings with a view to putting a more detailed report on the Reserves page of the website.