Bala Town 0 – 0 Neath

Sunday 27^th Nov 2011

After last weeks goal bonanza at home to Newtown, O'Learys men failed to hit the jackpot and had to settle for a point at Maes Tegid.

The game that was over shadowed by the tragic death of Wales manager Gary Speed, which was announced before kick off, with a minutes silence observed.

Caretaker boss O'Leary will feel that his side should have made it six points from two matches in charge after dominating the first half.

The lakesiders almost scored inside the first five minutes when Eagles keeper Chris Doran spilled Stephen Brown's shot, but recovered before anyone could profit.

Neath went close shortly afterwards when Lee Trundle played in Craig Hughes, whose smashed his shot against the crossbar.

Bala's bar was rattled a second time after 20mins from a Chris Jones free-kick.

The home side looked more lively in the second half but were unable to find a way through the Neath defebce despite their efforts.

Second half substitute Steff Edwards and Stephen Brown hit the post and bar while Brown was unable to capiyalise on a couple of other chances.

O'Leary introduced Luke Bowen into the neath side early in the second half following a long absence through injury but will probably need more game time to return to his peak

Neath will be frustrated they didnt capitalise on their early domination and take the 3 points but they remain in contention, placing fourth and just six points adrift of joint leaders Llanelli and TNS.

Neath FC: Chris Doran, Ian Hillier, Jack Lewis (Sam Gwynne 81), Matthew Rees, Luke Cummings, Kai Edwards, Chris Jones, Paul Fowler, Craig Hughes, Lee Trundle (Toby Jones, 88), Kerry Morgan (Luke Bowen 47)

Subs Not Used: Kristian O’Leary, Kerry Nicholas, Garyn Preen, Matt Whatley.

Goal Scorers:

Yellow Cards: Toby Jones (90)

Red Cards: None

Bala Town: Terry McCornick, Stuart Jones, Rhys Darlington, Danny Williams, Michael Byron, Conall Murtagh, Mark Connolly, Mark Jones, Ross Jefferies, Stephen Brown (Chris Mason 86), Peter Doran (Steff Edwards 47)

Subs Not Used: Liam Loughlin, Steve Morrison, Mark Pullman

Goal Scorers: None

Yellow Cards: Peter Doran (07), Danny Williams (33), Ross Jefferies (61)

Red Cards: None

Attendance: 304

Referee: Wayne Stephens

Photo courtesy Evan L Dobson.