Cymru Premier: Bala keep survival hopes alive
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Friday, 3 April
Championship Conference
Colwyn Bay 0-2 Caernarfon Town: Caernarfon warmed up for the Welsh Cup final with an away win thanks to a Ryan Astles own goal approaching the hour and then Zack Clarke's effort with 20 minutes to go. The Bay drop to fourth in the table.
Penybont 0-2 Barry Town United: Ieuan Owen put the visitors in front with a calm finish from Owen Cuddihy's through ball and Ollie Hulbert doubled the lead just before the break. Barry will finish third if they end the season by beating champions The New Saints at Jenner Park Stadium.
The New Saints 2-1 Connah's Quay Nomads: The champions extended their lead to 20 points by beating the second-placed Nomads. It was goalless at the break, but quickfire strikes by Jordan Williams and Ryan Brobbel put Saints on their way to victory, although Abdi Sharif's goal ensured there were some late nerves for the hosts.
Play-off Conference
Briton Ferry Llansawel 3-1 Cardiff Met: Briton Ferry led 3-0 at the break thanks to goals by Alex Gammond, Thomas Walters and Kian Jenkins. Adam Roscrow made it 3-1 in the 51st minute, but the hosts held on and can still finish seventh.
Flint Town United 0-1 Haverfordwest County: Welsh Cup finalists Flint could have secured their survival with victory, but now have work to do at Cardiff Met on 18 April, where only three points will guarantee safety. Ben Ahmun's goal just before the break proved to be the difference for County, who need a point to guarantee top spot in the Play-off Conference.
Llanelli Town 0-5 Bala Town: Bala kept alive their survival hopes thanks to victory and Flint's slip-up. The Lakesiders are now two points back and must win their home game with Briton Ferry Llansawel on 18 April. They will be safe if they do that and Flint fail to win. Bala had no margin for error and enjoyed a strong first half at Stebonheath Park to lead 2-0 thanks to Cameron Ferguson's opener and Ross White's header in the 25th minute. The job was done soon after the restart thanks to Jacob Tarasenko's smart finish and a superb strike from the edge of the box by Sam Billington. Tarasenko added a late fifth against relegated Llanelli while attention was on Flint's scoreline.