COLWYN BAY produced their best pre-season performance so far to win 3-1 against a youthful Tranmere Rovers side that was bolstered by four senior squad players, including recent signing Luke Waterfall from Barnsley.
Much of the play in the first half was played between the two penalty boxes with neither keeper tested, but Colwyn Bay took the lead a minute before half-time when Dean Canning sent a looping header over keeper Joe Collister from a Matty Wood cross.
The Seagulls then added two more goals in the space of five minutes early in the second half.
Canning's through ball put Rob Hopley clear to volley over the advancing keeper on 58 minutes and when Robbie Williams was brought down on the edge of the area, Steve Aspinall rifled the free kick through the defensive wall and into the corner of the net.
Despite making eight changes, Colwyn Bay continued to create all the chances with Matt Hoult, Dave Hughes, Aspinall and Luke O'Mahoney all going close before Tranmere got a late consolation goal through Tom Baker eight minutes from the end.
The Bay also defended well to keep out a free kick six yards from goal in the last minute after substitute keepr Farai Jackson was forced to handle a wayward backpass that was dropping over his head.
Colwyn Bay played some good football at pace and outplayed their full-time opponents for much of the second half.
The perfommnce should ensure a good crowd for Saturday's home game against Wrexham (2pm).
The disappointing news, however, is unconfirmed reports that central defender John Davies, who has impressed in the previous games, is returning to Airbus UK after being offered more money.
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