Cradley Sports had their first defeat of the season following a well matched and entertaining game.

Cradley started the match lively with some lovely play and a few chances well saved by the Newtown keeper. However it was Newtown who capitalised from their efforts efforts and scored two quick goals to leave Cradley 2-0 down at half time.

The second half saw Cradley lift their game and following some good attacking play they were awarded a penalty. Ben Finch stepped up with an excellent shot which unfortunately fired just over the bar.

Cradley continued to battle and following some good team play Josh Davies was released to fire home a cracking long range shot from a tight angle.

Newtown played will with some good chances towards the end which were well saved by Kurt Poppleton in the Cradley goal.

The game could have finished a draw with Cradley having further chances denied in the closing minutes