Ladies move into third

Welshpool Ladies Hockey Club picked up three crucial points on Saturday to move into third spot as the North Wales League enters its Christmas break.

The pre-weekend storm left The Flash unplayable so their match with Ruthin was switched to Newtown and due to availability problems both sides started with 10 players.

After an end-to-end opening, it was the visitors who took the lead but Welshpool struck back when Nia Jones found Rhian Davies who finished well to make it 1-1.

Welshpool pushed for the win and a second goal came through Sarah Thomas. Ruthin tried hard for an equaliser but Welshpool’s defence held firm to secure the vital win.