RADNOR Valley claimed local bragging rights after beating rivals Knighton Town in the Central Wales League (South).

Hosts Knighton had enjoyed their fair share of possession in the opening quarter of the match but without really testing Will Fowden in the Goats' goal.

Fowden was forced to make a smart save nine minutes later to deny Declan Beddoes' 25-yard drive as the hosts looked to make the crucial breakthrough before the interval.

Knighton came close to opening the scoring in the 52nd minute breaking quickly from their own half before Beddoes was set free on goal but denied by a key save from Fowden.

The deadlock was finally broken three minutes later, when former Robin, Taylor Wozencraft, converted from the penalty spot when referee Steve Bradford spotted a push in the penalty area.

Knighton Town appeared to be surprised by that goal but the Goats doubled their advantage within two minutes of the restart.

Veteran forward Geraint Lloyd smashed a loose ball past goalkeeper Jamie Griffiths and into the roof of the net after the home defence was unable to clear their penalty area.

The visitors were now in the driving seat and it was always going to be tough for Knighton Town to respond without talisman Kieran Dovey in their ranks.

The Robins continued to strive for a consolation goal, as Harry Hurst was denied by Fowden from a 25 yard free-kick deep into stoppage time, but it was their visitors who went home happy as they closed the gap on leaders Hay St Mary's to a single point.