Matthew Viney's analysis of Conwy 0 AFC Telford 3

But AFC Telford found two goals almost as easy on the eye on their way to a third pre-season victory in as many games on Saturday.

Defender Matty McGinn had already opened the scoring three minutes into the second half when Alan Moogan produced a 30-yard thunderbolt of the highest quality to double their advantage.

And the Bucks wrapped up a routine win three minutes from time when Simon Grand exquisitely back-heeled past Conwy goalkeeper Louie Mackin from Mike Phenix's well-placed cutback.

All three goals were part of an entertaining second half which came as a pleasant surprise after a mundane opening 45 minutes.

Having come through a severe traffic jam on the A55 which delayed kick off for more than 15 minutes, the dozens of Bucks fans who made the journey would have been hoping for an action-packed opening.

But neither side produced much of note, although Nathan Rooney's impressive 35-yard volley almost provided a spectacular opening goal five minutes before half-time.

The former Wolves reserve looked to have picked the perfect spot as his long-range drive dipped towards goal, only to end up swerving into the side netting.

McGinn also went close with a fierce effort which was cleared up over the bar from very close to the goal midway through the first half, from a move started by trialist Amos Kabeya.

And Robbie Booth also had a dangerous-looking cross scooped off the goal line in the opening 12 minutes. There were also some neat touches to admire from the likes of James O'Neill and Russell Benjamin.

And trialist Luke Bottomer, who has played for Tamworth and Stafford Rangers among others, drew a solid enough save from Mackin with a decent effort from distance.

But there were also a number of wayward efforts and several sloppy passages of play from both sides, albeit in scorching and humid conditions.

Bucks goalkeeper Andy Pryce was a virtual spectator for much of the game, although he showed good handling and throwing on the few occasions a header or cross was fired his way.

But as the temperature dropped slightly after the break, the Bucks found an extra gear. There was an element of luck about McGinn's opener as his long-range effort was heavily deflected, giving Mackin no chance.

But there was nothing fortunate about either of Telford's other goals and they could well have had a couple more.

Watson made six changes during the second half and the introduction of winger Mike Phenix and striker Adam Farrell in particular gave the Bucks a greater attacking edge.

Phenix's pace and invention on the right in particular caused Conwy problems in the final 30 minutes and he put in two excellent low crosses, which probably should have been converted.

Booth and Martyn Jackson – two of six trialists who were given run-outs – also combined well to create another excellent chance midway through the second-half.

Booth, who was impressive throughout at right-back, whipped a low cross back to the edge of the box and Jackson's powerful drive was excellently saved by Mackin.

Again, neither player did their chances of earning a deal any harm with their latest displays, which were both tidy and industrious. Neither did Rooney, who showed some graft and creativity.

If they can reproduce such form against Conference Premier heavyweights Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow, it will give manager Liam Watson food for thought.

The Bucks' back line also looked more solid than it had against Market Drayton Town in midweek.

As a warm-up it certainly served its purpose, giving several players valuable game time, and another win can only be good for morale.

But while Moogan's thumping finish in particular – his second goal in pre-season – will linger in the memory, Saturday's result will be long forgotten once the Conference North season gets under way.

By Matthew Viney