GUILSFIELD 3
RUTHIN TOWN 0

THE woes continue for Ruthin Town.
 
Seven days after suffering a humiliating Welsh Cup exit at lower league Bethesda, Adie Jones’ side were well beaten by Cymru Alliance strugglers Guilsfield, who had won just once in the league ahead of Saturday.

Both sides took time to settle and it was Ruthin who went close to breaking the deadlock, only for Tommy Mutton’s goalbound shot to be cleared off the line by Jonathan Jones.

Guilsfield had been full of running and effort throughout the first-half, but they struggled to create any clear openings.

Too often the villagers contrived to complicate matters in midfield, rather than exploit the gaps which a creaking Ruthin defence continued to leave open.

However the Guils managed to get their noses in front just before half-time, with Will Thomas breaking inside from the left before squaring for Danny Barton, who intelligently laid the ball back for Ian Probert to net the opener.

Thomas could have added to the tally before the half was out, only to be denied by Ruthin goalkeeper Jamie Price.

However, the half ended controversially with Aberaeron referee Alan Jones booking Rob Cookson for time wasting, while failing to punish Mark Entwistle after the Ruthin midfielder blatantly tripped Thomas, who was breaking down the wing.

Kevin Garland fired over in a rare Ruthin opening after the break, before Barton opened his account with a tap-in after Price had parried his initial swivelled shot.
 
The goal gave Guilsfield the confidence to totally dominate, with Thomas denied by Price before Josh Evans blazed over from long-range.
 
Centre back Danny Jellicoe also denied Mark Davies with a goalmouth block, before the Guils settled the outcome on 72 minutes.

Substitute Gareth Jones’ low drive was spilled by the overworked Price, with Thomas following up for a deserved goal to complete the win.