CEFN DRUIDS produced a performance reminiscent of last year as they eased to a 2-0 success at Aberystwyth Town.

Druids shocked the top-flight by securing Europa League football via a play-off final victory over Cardiff Met last term.

And after goals from James Davies and Jordan Evans secured a league double over Aberystwyth, Griffiths was reminded of 12 months ago.

"We showed intensity and desire, and it reminded me of last season," reflected Griffiths. "It was the most comfortable we've been in a game this season, and that includes the 4-0 win against Carmarthen.

"We dominated and I'm a little bit disappointed it wasn't four, five or six because we've missed some chances.

"James could have had four goals, including a first-half hat-trick. They are chances he should score."

Griffiths revealed that a tactical alteration, which saw Ryan Kershaw move into central midfield with Alec Mudimu placed out on the left, was key to victory.

"Paolo Mendes was breaking everything up for them, so I decided to swap things around and it worked," said Griffiths. "It changed the balance of the game."

Aberystwyth boss Nev Powell gave visiting Druids credit for knocking his side out of their usual rhythm.

Powell said: “It was disappointing, especially in the second-half after what I thought was a pretty even first-half.

“We gave them a goal start and tried to get back in it, but once we conceded the second goal we found it very difficult.

“Credit to Cefn Druids, they bossed the game and we didn’t create much at all in the second-half which is unlike us.

“The second-half was our most disappointing 45 minutes for a few weeks and I thought we missed Declan (Walker).

“We’ve huffed and puffed, which is unlike us because we usually have a go at teams.

“You give Cefn Druids credit, they came here and did a good job. They were strong, physical and kept the ball well.”

The New Saints prepared for their double-header with Druids by cruising to a 4-0 success over rock-bottom Llandudno.

Kane Lewis and Kurtis Byrne scored in the first-half for Saints, who doubled their tally in the second period through Ryan Brobbel and Greg Draper.

Newtown lost pace with the leading teams as they were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Carmarthen, who took the lead through Liam Thomas’ penalty.

Nick Rushton hit back to earn Chris Hughes’ Robins a share of the spoils.