Robins just miss out on draw

In a nail-biting clash at Latham Park yesterday, Newtown faced off against Connah's Quay.

The match was a close one with the final score 2-3 to Connah's Quay.

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The game kicked off with an early lead for Newtown, as Jason Oswell found the back of the net in the 10th minute, setting the home crowd abuzz with excitement. However, Connah's Quay responded strongly, with Jordan Davies equalizing in the 27th minute. The first half concluded with a dramatic goal from Davies in injury time, giving the visitors a 2-1 lead as they headed into the break.

The second half continued to provide high-intensity action, with Jack Kenny extending Connahs Quay's lead with a goal in the 53rd minute. Despite Newtown's efforts, Jason Oswell managed to pull one back in the 59th minute, keeping the home team's hopes alive. However, Connah's Quay held on, securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

Newtown's performance was not without its challenges, as they accrued a total of 5 yellow cards during the match, reflecting the intense nature of the game.

With this result, Newtown finds itself in 5th place in the league standings, amassing a total of 33 points. Unfortunately, the team has faced setbacks in their recent outings, losing their last two matches in this half of the season.

As the season progresses, Newtown will be aiming to bounce back from this setback and climb the league table.