CPDM Bangor 1876 manager Aron Griffith left disappointed after narrow Welsh Cup defeat

Catrin Hughes (left) of CPDM Bangor 1876 and Zoe Stopford of NFA are about to challenge for the ball

Report: CPDM Bangor 1876

NFA 2 (Benjamin 32, 41)
CPDM Bangor 1876 1 (Barnfield 30 pen)

Despite his team losing after putting up a great battle in Sunday’s Welsh Cup qualifying round clash at Rhyl, 1876 manager Aron Griffith felt the visitors deserved better for their efforts.

The all-reds took the lead after half-an-hour through a Danielle Barnfield penalty awarded for handball.

NFA soon equalised via a long range free kick from Sade Benjamin, and the same player put the hosts 2-1 up before half time with a similar effort.

1876 assistant-manager Lefty Wright gives out some touchline advice

Bangor 1876 had other good opportunities, Sophie Allsop firing over during a scramble in the box and Jenna Allsup running through on goal only to take one touch too many and be denied by a brilliant block.

Commenting on the result, 1876 chief Griffith said “It’s disheartening to lose a game like that but that’s football for you. The girls did extremely well today, giving heart to every challenge and creating the most chances in the game.

“We wish NFA all the best in the next round, as we quickly shift our focus back on the league now.”

NFA’s Caitlin Hadaway and 1876 player Sophie Allsop battle for the ball

Stella Windsor was named player of the match for the winning team.

NFA

Courtney Ingram
Caitlin Hadaway
Libby McClelland
Stella Windsor
Amy Webster
Molly Brown
Megan Pursell
Zoe Stopford
Jess Mills
Sade Benjamin
Grace Bamber
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Rebekah Hansen

Menna Evans (red – nearest ball) and Mia Roberts in action for 1876. Grace Bamber challenges for NFA.

CPDM Bangor 1876

Rebecca Elliott
Jenna Allsup
Catrin Hughes
Danielle Barnfield
Mia Roberts
Chelsea Williams
Cerys Parry
Elin Jones
Menna Evans
Awel Ellis
Sophie Allsop

SUBS
Ella Pickstock
Nia Roberts
Molly Barton
Ella New
Mari Lloyd Saunderson