After 142 days without victory at Maes Tegid and a run of six matches without success, Bala produced a determined display to edge out Haverfordwest County 1-0 last weekend and keep their fight to avoid the drop alive.
“Over the past three or four games we have put in good performances without getting our just rewards. I asked them to play with no fear and that’s what they did,” said Fisher.
“There was a lot of relief. People had written us off and I’m super proud of the players because they worked their socks off.”
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The decisive moment came just before the interval when Cam Ferguson converted from close range after being picked out by Jacob Tarasenko, a goal that ultimately proved enough to secure a crucial three points.
It was a result that not only halted Bala’s worrying slide but also kept them within touching distance—five points—of both Flint Town United and Cardiff Metropolitan University with three fixtures remaining.
Fisher’s side now face a pivotal clash away to Cardiff Met this weekend, a match that could define whether their late push for survival gathers real momentum.
While Bala celebrated, it was a damaging weekend for Haverfordwest, whose defeat saw them surrender top spot in the Play-Off Conference to Briton Ferry Llansawel.
Haverfordwest manager Tony Pennock conceded his team fell short on the night.
“We look tired and we looked like a team that only had three weeks off last year. I think that’s catching up with us,” he said.
“We only had one shot on target all night, and that hit the post, and we didn’t deserve to win. Bala were far more aggressive and on the front foot.
“We didn’t ask enough questions of them and their keep didn’t need to make a save. Bala broke forward in numbers and caused us problems.
“If you don’t show quality on the pitch and do the basics well then it is hard to compete. We just look a tired team that has had a long season.”
Elsewhere, Cardiff Met boosted their own survival bid by claiming a long-awaited win, defeating already relegated Llanelli Town 2-1—their first victory since early December.
In the Championship Conference, Colwyn Bay strengthened their push for a third-place finish with an impressive 2-0 success away at champions The New Saints, a result that left TNS boss Craig Harrison frustrated.
“The first goal was clearly offside and the sending off was a really poor one. There was no contact at all and let’s hope common sense prevails and it gets overturned,” said Harrison.
Colwyn Bay manager Michael Wilde, however, praised his players’ execution.
“It was a great achievement, a disciplined performance and the players ensured the game plan worked. It was a good evening.”
There was also movement in the race for European places as Barry Town United climbed into fourth with a 2-0 win over Caernarfon Town, while Connah's Quay Nomads snatched a dramatic late victory against Penybont.
But the weekend belonged to Bala and their manager.
After months of frustration, Fisher’s side have given themselves a fighting chance—and, just as importantly, belief that what once looked unlikely may still be possible.
