A CROWD of more than 200 witnessed a young Wrexham Reserves side edge their way to a narrow 2-0 victory at NEWI Cefn Druids.

The Dragons blooded several players with first-team experience, the most notable of whom was Matty Crowell, who started his first game in several months after a lengthy lay-off, and manager Joey Jones must have been quite impressed with his contribution.

There was little to choose between the sides in a fast and furious first half but the best chance fell to Tom Matischok who might have done better with a half chance.

It was a double substitution which changed the shape of this game and Mark Stewart broke the deadlock with a fierce drive from 25 yards on the hour mark and, with minutes left, George Stewart, son of ex-Queens Park Rangers and Northern Ireland international Ian Stewart killed the game off.

The hosts did have their moments though, Leighton Edwards went close and skipper Timmy Edwards thundered a fine header over the crossbar.

In his after-match summary Joey Jones said: "Whilst overall I was pleased with the effort from everyone today, we still have room for improvement. I thought we were really strong at the back. "

Wrexham: Vinny Whelan, Wes Baynes, Kia Edwards, Chris Marriott, Johnny Hunt (Rob Pearson 46), Matty Crowell (Mark Stewart 46), Tom Matischok (Luke Carding 46), Matty Hurdman (George Stewart  46), Josh Johnson (Mark Head 46), Jamie Reed (Obi Anouro 46), Robin Kacaniklic.