Defeat at Airfield for 1876

After kick-off was delayed due to an accident on the A55, hosts Airbus were first to threaten following a quickly taken corner. However, Carl Jones did well to save a powerful low shot from close range.

In the eleventh minute, it was the turn of Bangor's number eleven Mason Blackwell-Jones to have an effort on goal. A neat pass by Joe Sullivan found him inside the box but home goalkeeper Mitchell Jones came out to save well. Moments later a cross from Cai Powell-Roberts just eluded the onrushing Corrig McGonigle.

Midway through the opening period, McGonigle turned provider with a cross from the right but Sam Jones's glancing header went just past the post.

In the third minute of first half injury time, the hosts had a chance from a free-kick just outside the penalty. However, George Peers’s shot was comfortably saved by Carl Jones and the sides remained level at the break.

HALF-TIME: AIRBUS 0-0 BANGOR 1876

In the second period, both sides sought to create openings as the play went from one end to the other.

Shortly before the hour mark, it was the hosts who took the lead. A cross was swung in from the left by Oliver Lanceley and some indecision at the back post allowed Jordan Evans to poke the ball over the line from close range.

Seven minutes after opening the scoring, the hosts doubled their advantage. Following a corner kick, the ball was worked across to the edge of the penalty area where Daniel Collins scored with a low shot.

Midway through the second half, Bangor came close to reducing the deficit. Cai Powell-Roberts played the ball across the face of goal where Corrig McGonigle's shot seemed goalbound before Mitchell Jones saved on the line.

Bangor continued to press and forced a series of corners after a shot by Mason Blackwell-Jones was deflected into the side netting.

With fifteen minutes left, Corrig McGonigle again had an attempt, but his free-kick went just over the bar. Not long afterwards, the hosts extended their advantage when Craig Lindfield cut in from the left and unleashed a powerful shot.

With five minutes left, a cross to the back post was side-footed into the path of Bradley Knight who added a fourth with a calm finish. A minute later, it took a sharp save from Carl Jones to prevent the hosts from further extending their lead.

Bangor continued to press as the clock ticked down but were unable to find a goal to reward the army of visiting fans who once again provided the team with vocal support.

FULL TIME: AIRBUS 4-0 BANGOR 1876

We are back in action on Saturday 13 January when we welcome Chirk AAA to Nantporth for a league game that begins at 2pm.