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AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON 1 (Williams 62)
RHYL 3 (N Roberts 28, Strong 58, Jones 86)
WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE - NOVEMBER 21, 2008
NOT a vintage performance from Rhyl but in such difficult windy conditions the important thing was they returned to winning ways.
The Lilywhites took a 28th minute lead when Jamie Reed did well to beat two men down the left and his cross found Neil Roberts in ample space to fire home from the penalty spot and claim his 11th goal this season.
Matty Williams should have made it two when he fired over from a Gareth Owen free-kick with the Airbus defence nowhere.
Lee Kendall was forced into his first save soon after the break, but then on 58 minutes an Owen free-kick was bundled home by Strong.
Airbus replied soon after with a good strike by Ashley Williams, but the visitors remained in command.
Four minutes from time Craig Jones cut in from the right and his shot seemed to take a deflection on its way over the keeper and into the net.
Rhyl: Kendall, Connolly (O'Neill), Stones, Horan, Strong, Wilson, G Owen (C Roberts 90), Jones, Reed, N Roberts (C Owen), M Williams. Att: 339.

RHYL FC RESULTS 2008/09
Aug 16, 2008 - Newtown (h-lge) 3-0 (Stones, N Roberts, Reed)
Aug 19, 2008 - Airbus UK Broughton (h-LC) 6-1 (C Owen 2, Jones 2, N Roberts, D Williams)
Aug 23, 2008 - Caernarfon Town (a-lge) 1-0 (Horan)
Aug 30, 2008 - Llanelli (h-lge) 5-1 (Strong, Reed, N Roberts 2, Johnson)
Sep 02, 2008 - Welshpool Town (h-LC) 1-2 (Jones)
Sep 05, 2008 - Porthmadog (a-lge) 3-0 (Reed, N Roberts, Jones)
Sep 13, 2008 - Haverfordwest County (h-lge) 2-0 (Reed 2)
Sep 21, 2008 - Neath Athletic (a-lge) 2-2 (Reed, Stones)
Sep 23, 2008 - Airbus UK Broughton (a-LC) 4-0 (C Owen 2, C Roberts, Johnson)
Sep 27, 2008 - Aberystwyth Town (h-lge) 0-0
Oct 04, 2008 - Castell Alun Colts (h-WC R2) 8-0 (Jones, Strong, Johnson, O'Neill, C Owen 2, M Williams 2)
Oct 07, 2008 - Welshpool Town (a-LC) 2-0 (C Roberts, C Owen)
Oct 10, 2008 - Connah's Quay Nomads (h-lge) 2-0 (Horan, O'Neill)
Oct 18, 2008 - Carmarthen Town (h-lge) 3-0 (G Owen, N Roberts 2)
Oct 28, 2008 - Bangor City (a-LC) 1-3 (aet) (Strong)
Nov 1, 2008 - Haverfordwest County (h-WC) 4-0 (Horan, M Williams, N Roberts 2)
Nov 8, 2008 - Caersws (h-lge) 3-1 (Wilson, Williams og, Johnson)
Nov 11, 2008 - Bangor City (a-lge) 2-0 (Reed, N Roberts)
Nov 15, 2008 - Port Talbot Town (h-lge) 2-3 (M Williams, G Owen)
Nov 21, 2008 - Airbus UK Broughton (a-lge) 3-1 (N Roberts, Strong, Jones)
GOALS (57): 11 - Neil Roberts; 7 - Carl Owen, Jamie Reed; 6 - Craig Jones; 4 - Matthew Williams, Josh Johnson, Greg Strong; 3 - George Horan; 2 - Gareth Owen, Greg Stones, Chris Roberts, Paul O'Neill, 1 - Danny Williams, Gareth Wilson, 1 own goal.

AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON v RHYL
WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
WELSH Premier leaders Rhyl will be anxious to obliterate memories of last weekend's surprise defeat at the hands of Port Talbot by claiming a crucial victory at The Airfield tonight.
Based on their League Cup clashes this season, the Lilywhites should comfortably see off the Wingmakers.
At Belle Vue, Rhyl won 6-1 and in the return at Broughton, the Lilies were very convincing 4-0 victors.
Striker Carl Owen scored two in each other those group games, but whether he will be involved this evening remains to be seen.
Senior coach Allan Bickerstaff has insisted there will not be wholesale changes at Airbus despite the lacklustre performances of several players against Port Talbot.
Rhyl have beaten the Planemakers in each of the last four league tussles between the clubs and have triumphed in six of eight WPL meetings in total.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
2004/05 - Rhyl 2 Airbus UK 0; Airbus UK 1 Rhyl 0.
2005/06 - Airbus UK 1 Rhyl 2; Rhyl 1 Airbus UK 1.
2006/07 - Rhyl 4 Airbus UK 0; Airbus UK 0 Rhyl 2.
2007/08 - Rhyl 2 Airbus UK 1, Airbus UK 0 Rhyl 2.
WINS: Rhyl 6 Airbus UK 1; DRAWS: 1.

ALTHOUGH Rhyl lost their unbeaten league record at the weekend, senior coach Allan Bickerstaff insists there is no panic at Belle Vue.
Despite Saturday's shock defeat at the hands of a Port Talbot side which had lost on all eight previous visits to Rhyl, the Lilywhites remain top of the Welsh Premier on goal difference.
"There is no panic at the club," said Bickerstaff. "I'd be panicking if we were in Caernarfon's position but certainly not in the position we're in."
After dominating the first half hour, the Lilies found themselves 2-0 down at half time and then conceded a third on 62 minutes, their normally watertight defence for once all at sea.
All seemed lost but two very late goals from Matthew Williams and Gareth Owen gave the leaders hope, then with the last kick of the game Josh Johnson so nearly equalised but saw his lob come back off the post.
"We hold our hands up - it was a bad day at the office," added Bickerstaff. "It was a below par display; the players admitted afterwards they didn't perform to their full potential.
"We'd have a major problem if the players had thought they performed quite well, but they were big enough to admit they didn't.
"We can't play to the high standard we have been in every game and it was inevitable we were going to lose sometime. Hopefully Saturday was a one-off and we'll look to put things right at Airbus this Friday (7.30pm). There certainly won't be wholesale changes.
"I can't fault Port Talbot; they set their stall out not to concede and took their chances on the break.
"The one positive is most of the other results went for us; we're still top of the league and that's a good position to be in."

BANGOR City can currently boast being the club with the highest average home attendance in Welsh Premier League games this season.
Following matches played on Saturday, November 15, City's average crowd over their first seven home league fixtures is 613.
That edges them ahead of Welsh Premier leaders Rhyl, whose average attendance is 584 from their first eight league fixtures.
Rhyl have topped the WPL average attendance table for the past five seasons.

Bangor City - league attendances so far 2008/09
959/468/440/427/502/790/702. Total = 4288; Average = 613.

Rhyl - 2008/09
586/937/522/572/569/489/479/516. Total = 4670; Average = 584.

RHYL 2 (M Williams 87, G Owen 90)
PORT TALBOT TOWN 3 (Fahiya 34, Rose 45 & 63)
WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE - NOV 15, 2008
WHAT a strange afternoon this turned out to be.
Rhyl lost their unbeaten league record against a side which had failed to pick up as much as a point at Belle Vue in eight previous visits.
It was no fluke result, though. Port Talbot were worthy winners even though a dramatic late rally from Rhyl almost earned them a fortunate draw with substitute Josh Johnson hitting the post with the last kick of the game.
The only consolation for the Lilywhites is they remain top of the table despite this shock setback.
Llanelli could only draw 3-3 at Porthmadog, so Rhyl stay at the summit on goal difference.
After the first half hour, it looked likely that the Lilies would go on to complete a routine victory with only the heroics of Port keeper Kristian Rogers keeping his side in the contest.
But then suddenly the miserly Rhyl defence which had conceded just four goals in 11 league starts began to play like strangers.
Neil Roberts saw an early shot blocked before the home side had a scare when Drew Fahiya latched on to a poor header from Greg Strong, nipped in ahead of keeper Lee Kendall, but his chip drifted off target.
On 12 minutes Danny Williams' lofted ball put Matthew Williams in the clear but his well-struck low shot was superbly stopped one-handed by Rogers.
Rhyl were guilty of a glaring miss on 17 minutes when Jamie Reed's byeline cross was only parried by Rogers into the path of Neil Roberts who scooped over a gaping goal.
Only a great interception by Leigh De Vulgt denied Matthew Williams a sure strike at goal from a Craig Jones cross, then Greg Stones volleyed straight at Rogers after a Gareth Owen free-kick was cleared to him.
Port served notice of their capabilities in the 28th minute when James Burgin's cross from the left was met by a powerful downward header from Martin Rose but Kendall saved impressively.
In the 32nd minute an Owen free-kick was blocked by the Talbot wall but the ball came to George Horan who let fly from 15 yards only for Rogers to produce a fantastic tip-over.
Then on 34 minutes, against the run of play, a Rose headed flick found Fahiya in far too much space, and the tricky wide man coolly rounded Kendall before slotting in the opener.
Rhyl looked certain to equalise when Mark Connolly's cross flew invitingly into the six-yard box, but neither Reed nor Strong could get a touch.
On the stroke of half time Belle Vue was stunned into silence when from a Mathew Thompson free-kick Rose jumped in ahead of the flapping Kendall and headed home. Half-time: 0-2.
The start of the second half saw Port grow in stature and they began to look the more quality outfit as Rhyl struggled to retain possession.
Burgin hit a firm drive straight at Kendall before on 63 minutes the third visiting goal arrived.
Man of the match Fahiya made a monkey out of Stones down the right. scooped the ball to the back post and Rose headed in off the bar with the Rhyl defence again a shambles. The same defence which squeezed the life out of Bangor four days earlier were being made to look second rate.
Rhyl launched non-stop attacks in the last 20 minutes, but initially struggled to create clear-cut openings as they tried too hard to force the action with the passing far too inaccurate.
Matthew Williams miskicked from a Paul O'Neill cross, then Strong's off-target shot hit Williams and could have gone anywhere but found Rogers' arms.
Josh Johnson's effort was blocked by Lee Surman and there was a suspicion of handball, then Neil Roberts' flick from a Johnson cross went agonisingly wide.
It was starting to look like Rhyl wouldn't score if they played till next week.
Then on 87 minutes came a lifeline. Danny Williams crossed to the back post, Craig Jones headed across the six-yard box and Matthew Williams volleyed home.
Moments later Rogers produced an heroic block at Williams' feet as all of a sudden a Port team which blew a 3-0 and 4-1 lead against Llanelli the previous weekend began panicking.
They could have made it 4-1, though, when Rose broke clear from halfway but missed out on a hat-trick by steering wide.
Five minutes of injury time were issued and in the fifth minute Matthew Williams' cross was drilled home by Gareth Owen - 3-2 and time for one more attack? Yes.
Port tried to head out for a corner but Johnson stopped the ball from crossing the line, chipped to the back stick, hit the woodwork, and Mathew Walsh produced a desperate clearance. Seconds later the final whistle blew and Port celebrated a landmark victory.
Too little, too late from Rhyl? Ultimately yes, and credit must go to the visitors for breaking the trend of travelling teams coming to BV to defend.
The Steelmen took their chances when they came, boast one of the league's best strikers in Rose, and returned home worthy victors.

RHYL: Kendall, Connolly (O'Neill 68), Stones, Horan, Strong, D Williams, G Owen, Reed (Johnson 56), N Roberts, M Williams, Jones. Unused sub: Wilson.

MATCH FACTS
GOALS - Rhyl 2 Port Talbot 3
ATTEMPTS - Rhyl 16 Port Talbot 9
ON TARGET - Rhyl 9 Port Talbot 5
CORNERS - Rhyl 5 Port Talbot 1
YELLOW CARDS - Rhyl 2 Port Talbot 1
RED CARDS - Rhyl 0 Port Talbot 0
ATTENDANCE - 516
LILYWHITES ONLINE MAN OF THE MATCH
Drew Fahiya (Port Talbot)
One of the best attacking players seen at Belle Vue in some time. Received a good ovation from the home fans when he went off injured.

RHYL FC RESULTS 2008/09
Aug 16, 2008 - Newtown (h-lge) 3-0 (Stones, N Roberts, Reed)
Aug 19, 2008 - Airbus UK Broughton (h-LC) 6-1 (C Owen 2, Jones 2, N Roberts, D Williams)
Aug 23, 2008 - Caernarfon Town (a-lge) 1-0 (Horan)
Aug 30, 2008 - Llanelli (h-lge) 5-1 (Strong, Reed, N Roberts 2, Johnson)
Sep 02, 2008 - Welshpool Town (h-LC) 1-2 (Jones)
Sep 05, 2008 - Porthmadog (a-lge) 3-0 (Reed, N Roberts, Jones)
Sep 13, 2008 - Haverfordwest County (h-lge) 2-0 (Reed 2)
Sep 21, 2008 - Neath Athletic (a-lge) 2-2 (Reed, Stones)
Sep 23, 2008 - Airbus UK Broughton (a-LC) 4-0 (C Owen 2, C Roberts, Johnson)
Sep 27, 2008 - Aberystwyth Town (h-lge) 0-0
Oct 04, 2008 - Castell Alun Colts (h-WC R2) 8-0 (Jones, Strong, Johnson, O'Neill, C Owen 2, M Williams 2)
Oct 07, 2008 - Welshpool Town (a-LC) 2-0 (C Roberts, C Owen)
Oct 10, 2008 - Connah's Quay Nomads (h-lge) 2-0 (Horan, O'Neill)
Oct 18, 2008 - Carmarthen Town (h-lge) 3-0 (G Owen, N Roberts 2)
Oct 28, 2008 - Bangor City (a-LC) 1-3 (aet) (Strong)
Nov 1, 2008 - Haverfordwest County (h-WC) 4-0 (Horan, M Williams, N Roberts 2)
Nov 8, 2008 - Caersws (h-lge) 3-1 (Wilson, Williams og, Johnson)
Nov 11, 2008 - Bangor City (a-lge) 2-0 (Reed, N Roberts)
Nov 15, 2008 - Port Talbot Town (h-lge) 2-3 (M Williams, G Owen)
GOALS (54): 10 - Neil Roberts; 7 - Carl Owen, Jamie Reed; 5 - Craig Jones; 4 - Matthew Williams, Josh Johnson; 3 - Greg Strong, George Horan; 2 - Gareth Owen, Greg Stones, Chris Roberts, Paul O'Neill, 1 - Danny Williams, Gareth Wilson, 1 own goal.

LLANRUG UNITED 4 (D N Williams 26 pen & 46, A Williams 48, G E Jones 64)
RHYL RESERVES 3 (Owen 10, Roose 20 & 32)
WELSH ALLIANCE LEAGUE - NOVEMBER 15, 2008
ALTHOUGH they journeyed to Eithin Duon with the bare 11 players and had eight regulars missing, manager Jon Stazicker refused to make excuses for Rhyl's poor showing which saw them blow a 3-1 half time lead and end up losers on their travels again.
"We switched off completely in the second half and to concede three goals so quickly as we did was nothing short of a disgrace," said Stazicker. "Yet again our away form let us down and things must improve."
The visitors started well and James Hay missed with a free header from a Jack Roberts corner before the Lilywhites took a 10th minute lead.
Carl Owen played a great one-two with Jack Roberts before firing into the bottom corner to break the deadlock.
It became 2-0 after 20 minutes when Hay rounded keeper Luke Hughes and although the ball was heading for the net Mike Roose made sure and got the final touch.
Rhyl were unlucky not to win a penalty when Gareth Eifion Jones appeared to have handled inside the box, but a free-kick was given instead which Owen blasted just wide.
Then on 26 minutes Sam Brewerton needlessly pulled down David Noel Williams in the area and a spot-kick was awarded which Williams himself despatched.
Jon Stazicker's men were on top, though, and on 32 minutes Owen set up Roose to head home his second and 13th of the season from close range. Roose went close with two other efforts before the break.
A sloppy start to the second period cost Rhyl dear. The visitors failed to clear their lines and David Noel Williams fired the loose ball into the bottom right-hand corner.
And two minutes later it was 3-3 when Andrew Williams cut in from the left and lashed a great effort into the top corner.
Shellshocked Rhyl rallied, a Jack Roberts free-kick well saved by Hughes before Brewerton had a header cleared off the line.
But on 64 minutes a long Llanrug throw came to Gareth Eifion Jones who neatly chested the ball down and his shot on the turn beat Paul Pritchard to make it 4-3.
That was the end of the road for Rhyl who were unable to respond and were left to reflect on a disappointing third league defeat of the season which leaves them five points clear at the top of the Welsh Alliance, but second placed Bethesda now have six games in hand.
RHYL: Paul Pritchard, Sam Brewerton, Tom Roberts, Sean Morgan, Sam Heenan, Tom Patel, Jack Roberts, James Hay, Keiron Evans, Mike Roose, Carl Owen. Subs: none.

RHYL RESERVES RESULTS 2008/09
Aug 16, 2008 - Barmouth and Dyffryn (a-lge) 2-2 (Evans, Ahern)
Aug 20, 2008 - Glan Conwy (a-lge) 0-1
Aug 23, 2008 - Nefyn United (h-lge) 3-0 (Patel 2, Roose)
Aug 26, 2008 - Halkyn United (a-lge) 4-1 (Brewerton, Millington, Roose 2)
Aug 30, 2008 - Nefyn United (a-lge) 1-1 (Hay)
Sep 5, 2008 - Halkyn United (h-lge) 3-0 (Hughes, Roose 2)
Sep 9, 2008 - Llanrug United (h-lge) 4-2 (Hay 2, Roose, Griffiths)
Sep 13, 2008 - Rhydymwyn (a-lge) 2-1 (Heenan, Hughes)
Sep 16, 2008 - Nantlle Vale (h-lge) 5-2 (J Roberts 2, Roose, Millington, Hughes)
Sep 20, 2008 - Amlwch Town (h-lge) 8-0 (Hay, C Roberts, Millington, Williams, J Roberts, Roose 2, Griffiths)
Oct 14, 2008 - Llandudno Junction (h-lge) 7-3 (M Williams 3, Strong, Ahern, N Roberts, Roose)
Oct 18, 2008 - Conwy United (a-lge) 4-1 (M Williams 4)
Oct 21, 2008 - Llanllyfni (h-lge) 2-1 (Ahern, Brewerton)
Oct 25, 2008 - Rhydymwyn (a-Cookson Cup) 1-2 (Roose)
Nov 1, 2008 - Llanberis (a-lge) 0-1
Nov 4, 2008 - Glan Conwy (h-lge) 1-0 (Patel)
Nov 15, 2008 - Llanrug United (a-lge) 3-4 (Owen, Roose 2)
GOALS (50): 13 - Mike Roose; 8 - Matthew Williams; 4 - James Hay; 3 - Tom Patel, Gareth Hughes, Scott Millington, Jack Roberts, Joe Ahern; 2 - Craig Griffiths; 1 - Chris Roberts, Keiron Evans, Sam Brewerton, Sam Heenan, Neil Roberts, Greg Strong, Sam Brewerton, Carl Owen.

RHYL v PORT TALBOT TOWN
WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE
SATURDAY 2.30pm
IN eight visits to Belle Vue since they joined the Welsh Premier League in 2000/01, Port Talbot have not managed to acrue a single point.
And Rhyl will be very much hoping that by 4.15pm today their home league record against the Steelmen will read: played 9 won 9.
Three points will keep the Lilywhites in the top spot they reached after Tuesday night's 2-0 victory at Bangor City.
After the hostility which led to such unsavoury scenes at Farrar Road, the atmosphere is likely to be much friendlier at BV this afternoon.
Port Talbot achieved their best ever WPL finish of fourth place last term, but the current campaign is not shaping as well. Nicky Tucker's side are down in 13th position and have shown only snatches of their best form.
Last weekend they were involved in an astonishing game at home to Llanelli. Port led the champions 3-0 and then 4-1 at half time, yet finished up 6-4 losers.
So, while scoring goals doesn't seem a problem to the South Wales outfit, defending certainly does.
However, in Martin Rose they boast one of the best strikers in the league and a player capable of causing Rhyl problems.
Rhyl should have a full squad to choose from with new-look striking duo Neil Roberts and Matthew Williams set to retain their places up front after two very impressive performances together against Caersws and Bangor.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
2007/08 - Rhyl 5 (Sharp 2, Lloyd Williams 2, Garside) Port Talbot 0; Port Talbot 1 (Rose pen) Rhyl 2 (Jones, Connolly).
2006/07 - Rhyl 2 (Cameron, Hay) Port Talbot 0; Port Talbot 3 (Stephens og, Johnson, Pierce) Rhyl 2 (Cameron 2).
2005/06 - Port Talbot 1 (Griffiths pen) Rhyl 0; Rhyl 3 (G Powell, Adamson, Sharp) Port Talbot 0.
2004/05 - Port Talbot 1 (John) Rhyl 3 (Smith, Adamson, G Powell); Rhyl 1 (Atherton) Port Talbot 0.
2003/04 - Rhyl 2 (Moran pen, Wilson) Port Talbot 1 (Dodds); Port Talbot 1 (Hughes) Rhyl 2 (Moran, Hunt).
2002/03 - Rhyl 3 (McGinn, Moody, Moran pen) Port Talbot 0; Port Talbot 0 Rhyl 3 (Moran 2, Jackson)
2001/02 - Port Talbot 2 (Bartley, Fleming) Rhyl 3 (Stannard 2, Moran); Rhyl 3 (Cross, Stannard, Durnin) Port Talbot 1 (Ryan).
2000/01 - Rhyl 4 (M Jones pen, Brewerton, Stannard, Graves) Port Talbot 3 (Bartley 3); Port Talbot 1 (Wiseman) Rhyl 6 (Trundle 3, Barton, Holmes og, McCosh).
PLAYED: 16
RHYL WON: 14
PORT TALBOT WON: 2
GOALS:
RHYL 44
PORT TALBOT 15

THE kick-off time for the Welsh Cup fourth round tie between Bangor City and Rhyl at Farrar Road on January 31, 2009, has been put back to 12.15pm.
The earlier start has been agreed by both clubs in a bid to avoid a potential repetition of the crowd violence that marred Tuesday night's derby.
It has also been decided there will be segregation between opposing sets of supporters at the Welsh Cup match - a move many believe would have averted the trouble had it been in operation on Tuesday.
Rhyl FC secretary Joe Furnival and Bangor City counterpart Alun Griffiths are due to meet with Welsh Premier League secretary John Deakin to discuss security arrangements for the January tie.
The FAW is investigating Tuesday night's incidents, which were captured on film by S4C.

RHYL Football Club have issued an official statement following last night's game at Farrar Road which was marred by crowd trouble.
Club secretary Joe Furnival said: "Rhyl FC is very disappointed that crowd trouble disrupted an excellent game at Farrar Road last night.
"We are satisfied that Bangor City undertook a risk assessment prior to the game and did consult with local police.
"Bangor City employed a private security company to provide stewarding at the game and Rhyl FC were informed of the security arrangements prior to the match.
"Rhyl FC takes the safety of its fans extremely seriously and will liaise with all parties, including the police, prior to future fixtures."
The FAW revealed this morning it is launching an investigation into last night's incidents.

BANGOR CITY 0
RHYL 2 (Reed 24, N Roberts 28)
WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE - NOVEMBER 11, 2008
TWO goals in four first half minutes were enough to secure Rhyl a comfortable victory at Farrar Road which sent them back to the top of the Welsh Premier.
However, on a night where the football should have taken centre stage, it was yet again the intense rivalry between the fans of the two clubs that spilled over and led to violent scenes that have no place in the sporting arena. And on Armistice Day too, shameful.
The unbeaten Lilies were out for revenge after their 3-1 League Cup defeat at Farrar Road two weeks earlier, but were facing a Bangor side which had not lost in the WPL since the opening day of the season.
Unlike in that League Cup classic, though, it was Rhyl who made the better start.
Twice in the first four minutes the impressive Matthew Williams signalled his intentions by hitting long range shots just over.
Neil Roberts' header from a Mark Connolly cross looked goalbound but hit team-mate Williams, then City had a couple of close calls courtesy of Rhyl mistakes.
First, keeper Lee Kendall raced out to meet a long ball from Les Davies but only succeeded in heading straight to the returning Chris Seargeant.
There may have been scope for a first time shot from the midfielder with Kendall out of his goal, but he ran forward unopposed and hit a 20-yard rocket which just cleared the bar.
Shortly after Connolly was caught in possession by Chris Sharp who fed the ball inside to Davies and his fierce shot from an acute angle went pretty close.
On 24 minutes, though, Rhyl took the lead. Michael Johnston fouled Matthew Williams on the right and Gareth Owen's quick free-kick caught Bangor napping, enabling Jamie Reed to fire home from six yards.
City's defence slept again as Owen chipped a free-kick from a central position into the box and Neil Roberts' free header went agonisingly close.
But in the 28th minute it became 2-0 when Matthew Williams played the ball back to Connolly who fed a low delivery into the area, Neil Roberts turning sharply before his stunning shot went in off the post.
It could have been three when from a corner the ball fell to Matthew Williams who let fly with an absolute rocket but Paul Smith produced a stupendous save.
Rhyl had enjoyed an armchair ride in the first half, but the second 45 minutes saw City emerge much more competitive.
On 53 minutes Marc Limbert's quick free-kick found Sion Edwards who drilled just wide.
Clear chances were at a premium, though, Matthew Williams going closest at the other end when he worked the ball on to his left foot 20 yards out but narrowly missed the target.
Bangor's passing was awry and Rhyl's experienced defence coped with everything thrown at them, Kendall not having to make a single serious save in the 90 minutes.
The home side sent on Kevin Lloyd, the super sub and two-goal hero from the League Cup tie, midway through the half and City went three up front, but this time he made no impact, although his header straight at Kendall proved to be the hosts' only on target effort.
Rhyl were a constant danger on the break in the closing stages but their final ball always let them down.
All in all a fair result with the Lilywhites' quality up front a decisive factor, but City are still a force in the Welsh Premier and will have many better nights than this.
TEAMS:
RHYL: Kendall, Connolly, Stones, Horan, Strong, D Williams (Wilson 80), G Owen, Reed, N Roberts, M Williams, Jones. Unused subs: Johnson, O'Neill.
BANGOR: Smith, Swanick, Beattie (Lloyd 68), Johnston, Hoy, Seargeant (Corrigan 82), Limbert (Killackey 61), Walsh, Davies, Sharp, Edwards.
MATCH FACTS
GOALS - Bangor 0 Rhyl 2
ATTEMPTS - Bangor 5 Rhyl 17
ON TARGET - Bangor 1 Rhyl 6
CORNERS - Bangor 4 Rhyl 7
YELLOW CARDS - Bangor 1 Rhyl 1
RED CARDS - Bangor 0 Rhyl 0
ATTENDANCE - 790
MAN OF THE MATCH:
RHYL - Matthew Williams
BANGOR - Sion Edwards

RHYL FC RESULTS 2008/09
Aug 16, 2008 - Newtown (h-lge) 3-0 (Stones, N Roberts, Reed)
Aug 19, 2008 - Airbus UK Broughton (h-LC) 6-1 (C Owen 2, Jones 2, N Roberts, D Williams)
Aug 23, 2008 - Caernarfon Town (a-lge) 1-0 (Horan)
Aug 30, 2008 - Llanelli (h-lge) 5-1 (Strong, Reed, N Roberts 2, Johnson)
Sep 02, 2008 - Welshpool Town (h-LC) 1-2 (Jones)
Sep 05, 2008 - Porthmadog (a-lge) 3-0 (Reed, N Roberts, Jones)
Sep 13, 2008 - Haverfordwest County (h-lge) 2-0 (Reed 2)
Sep 21, 2008 - Neath Athletic (a-lge) 2-2 (Reed, Stones)
Sep 23, 2008 - Airbus UK Broughton (a-LC) 4-0 (C Owen 2, C Roberts, Johnson)
Sep 27, 2008 - Aberystwyth Town (h-lge) 0-0
Oct 04, 2008 - Castell Alun Colts (h-WC R2) 8-0 (Jones, Strong, Johnson, O'Neill, C Owen 2, M Williams 2)
Oct 07, 2008 - Welshpool Town (a-LC) 2-0 (C Roberts, C Owen)
Oct 10, 2008 - Connah's Quay Nomads (h-lge) 2-0 (Horan, O'Neill)
Oct 18, 2008 - Carmarthen Town (h-lge) 3-0 (G Owen, N Roberts 2)
Oct 28, 2008 - Bangor City (a-LC) 1-3 (aet) (Strong)
Nov 1, 2008 - Haverfordwest County (h-WC) 4-0 (Horan, M Williams, N Roberts 2)
Nov 8, 2008 - Caersws (h-lge) 3-1 (Wilson, Williams og, Johnson)
Nov 11, 2008 - Bangor City (a-lge) 2-0 (Reed, N Roberts)
GOALS (52): 10 - Neil Roberts; 7 - Carl Owen, Jamie Reed; 5 - Craig Jones; 4 - Josh Johnson; 3 - Matthew Williams, Greg Strong, George Horan; 2 - Greg Stones, Chris Roberts, Paul O'Neill, 1 - Danny Williams, Gareth Owen, Gareth Wilson, 1 own goal.