MOSSLEY 3
BALA TOWN 1
TWO late Mossley goals over the weekend meant that Bala Town’s unbeaten pre-season run came to an end.
In an even first half a superb lob from the left corner of the box by Chris Rowney gave the Seel Park side the lead after 20 minutes.
The second half saw Bala step up the pace and the visitors looked more formidable opponents for much of the half, fully deserving their equaliser in the 59th minute when Mike Thompson cut in from the right to beat Aaron Tyrer at his near post.
It looked to be heading for a draw, but Mossley regained the lead with three minutes left, Jordan Goodeve turning the ball home as Bala failed to clear their lines.
The win was secured in the final minute when Steve Moore weaved through the centre of the Bala defence to curl the ball beyond Craig Vernon’s despairing dive for a superb solo goal.
Three earlier Bala Town friendlies had ended with Colin Caton’s men winning them all.
They began with a 4-3 win versus a Wrexham Select XI, while Bala eased past hosts Llansantffraid 3-0 in their next outing.
This was followed by a 2-1 scoreline at Winsford United.