North East Wales under-14 cricketers fell short in their bid to win the Welsh Regional Festival final.
Set 161 to win, they scored 107 for seven in their 45 overs against Cardiff.
An early flurry of wickets slowed down the NE Wales boys in their run chase.
The final began well for North East Wales, with Gresford paceman Paddy Richards trapping Cardiff and the Vale's opening batsman lbw in his first over.
A tight bowling performance helped North East Wales to restrict Cardiff and the Vale to 160 all out.
Spinner Mark Worrall, hero of Thursday's thrilling semi-final win, again caught the eye, taking 2 for 27 off nine overs.Cardiff's Dewi Preece, batting at 3, scored 83.
Earlier in the day a thrilling victory by North East Wales saw them through to the final.
Having set a modest total.of 126, it seemed that Wednesday's opponents Mid Glamorgan would cruise to victory. They were well set at 82 for 2 but a sensational spell of 5 for 5 from Northop Hall spinner Mark Worrall turned the match.
North East Wales took the last eight wickets for just 16 runs to claim a memorable win.
Earlier, skipper James Claybrook, of Brymbo Cricket Club, scored a measured half century against disciplined bowling.