Improving Saints still have lots in reserve
A second-half double extended The New Saints Ladies Reserves' run to two wins from two after overcoming Shropshire rivals Wellington Amateurs 3-1 at Park Hall Stadium.
Saints struck early with Toran Kelly's fine free-kick from just outside the penalty area breaking the deadlock.
Wellington looked to respond but were denied by Ffion Davies in the hosts' goal, but did find a way through to level matters before the break.
Saints came out in much more determined mood in second half, and created a number of good chances before a goal from Sara Bengtsson restored their lead with just over 20 minutes to play in the match.
The home side pushed to bag an import third and make the result safe and finally beat the visiting goalkeeper as Nisa Mendez slotted home in the final seconds of the game.
The victory leaves TNS in fourth place in the Staffs County League Division One.
The reserves take on league leaders Kidsgrove Athletic on Sunday at Prees Cricket Club (2pm), while the first team – without a game last weekend – face Lye Town in the West Midlands Women's Premier League at Park Hall Stadium (2pm).
In Division Two, second-bottom Newport sank to a 12-1 home defeat against high-flying league leaders Abbey Hulton United.
Shrewsbury Town and Shrewsbury Juniors were both without games last weekend but get their West Midland's Regional Division One campaign back underway on Sunday. Town welcome Atherstone and Juniors go to Bilbrook.
Two goals from Charlotte Budd saw TNS Ladies under-16s secure a fine 2-1 victory over Derby County, while Saints' under-18s finished 1-1 at Sporting Khalsa with Taylor Davies on target.
