Colwyn Bay win with Moran penalty

A PENALTY by Andy Moran gave managerless Colwyn Bay their second win of the season with a 1-0 victory at Warrington on Tuesday (Sept 9).
With goalkeeping coach Mark Cartwright in temporary charge following the departure of Steve Pope at the weekend, the side apparently showed a lot more spirit than in Saturday's home defeat to Bamber Bridge, with skipper Robbie Williams leading by example with a committed performance in midfield.
Dean Canning also looked dangerous when he got the ball, but much of the play by both sides was scrappy, with neither keeper having much to do.
Matt Parry, however, pulled off a brilliant save to keep out a Phil Hadland volley, after a mistake by Scott Lycett, before Colwyn Bay took the lead on 35 minutes.
Williams was brought down as he made a strong run into the penalty area and Andy Moran calmly put away the spot kick.
Colwyn Bay were unlucky not to add a second midway through the second half when Rob Hopley beat two defenders before crashing a shot against the cross bar, and then Andy Moran missed a great chance by scooping his shot over the bar from eight yards when it looked easier to score.
Mark Cartwright commented: "It wasn't pretty and the pitch wasn't the best, but the players showed much more commitment and desire and sometimes that is all you can ask for.
"The players have raised the bar in terms of their commitment with this performance and it is important now they don't drop below it again."
Colwyn Bay: Parry, Roberts, Lycett (Hughes 58mins), Coverley, Brandreth, Aspinall, Williams, Brown (Wood 75mins), Hopley, Moran (Corden 88mins), Canning. Subs not used: O'Mahoney, Colulo.