REPORTS: CPD Y Glannau and Abergele will meet in REM Jones Cup Final

NORTH WALES COAST EAST DIV ONE – REM JONES CUP SEMI-FINALS

CPD Y Glannau 2 (H Bellis 30, McQuillen 72)
NFA 0

One of the greatest days in Y Glannau’s history saw them reach the REM Jones Cup final at the expense of an NFA side they had lost to at home in the league just a fortnight earlier.

The St Asaph side’s management got their tactics absolutely spot on, starting off on the front foot and never letting up.

The Rhyl-based visitors did miss a huge chance after 20 minutes, Niall McGuinness played in but his shot went well over.

Y Glannau thought they had gone one-up after Harrison Bellis got in behind and finished well, but his effort was ruled out for offside.

Chris McQuillen then had a shot superbly saved by Stephen Robinson and put the rebound wide.

The home side went 1-0 up after 30 minutes.

A quick throw was taken, Tawse Cox crossed and Harrison Bellis controlled brilliantly before finishing well for his 43rd goal of the season.

NFA came out for the second half determinedly and after a great move McGuinness narrowly missed the target.

Alec Williams then threatened for Y Glannau with a fine strike from distance which Robinson kept out tremendously.

Brad Wright in the home goal then produced two cracking saves.

After 72 minutes the hosts made it 2-0. Williams’ throw was flicked on by Harrison Bellis and the ball fell to McQuillen, who then smashed home.

NFA pressed hard late on, but Wright made another fine stop and a shot from the visitors was blocked on the line by their own player.

TEAMS

Y Glannau: Bradley Wright, Zak Hughes (Osian Williams 64), Michael Bellis, Chris Bower, Kyle Hedge, Tawse Cox (Tomos Williams 83), Chris McQuillen, Richard Peskett (Aaron Dodwell 45), Harrison Bellis, Joey Fontana, Alec Williams.

NFA: Stephen Robinson, Luke Bowers, Liam Bowers, Ryan Williams, Dale Lee (Dylan Cunnah 56), David McHugh, Stephen Falvey (Owen Jones 78), Matthew Robinson, Jordan Taylor, Ryan Brady, Niall McGuinness.

Abergele 3 (Hilditch pen 28, Ashton 62 & 88)

Llandudno Amateurs 1 (J Jones pen 40)

Division One leaders Abergele advanced to the final of the REM Jones Cup after a hard-fought victory against a tough Llandudno Amateurs side.

Gele started the game well and took the lead courtesy of a Greg Hilditch penalty.

In an even contest with both teams battling for possession, Amateurs found themselves back on level terms from a penalty of their own scored by Joe Jones.

The teams were all-square at the interval with everything to play for in the second half.

With both teams having chances it was Abergele who took theirs. Jack Hoult with some clever play fed the ball to Sam Ashton who fired into the top corner to make it 2-1 Gele just after the hour mark.

With the final whistle approaching Ricci Thomas hit a crossfield ball to the back post that was met by Ashton to seal the victory for the home side.

TEAMS

Abergele: Cain Folly, Greg Hilditch, Ben Pamment (Chris Davies 25), Lewis Waggett, Ryan Pamment Kieran Holland 45), Lewis Moroney, Sam Ashton, James Hay, Jack Hoult, Liam Roberts, Dominic Holland (Ricci Thomas 55).

Llandudno Amateurs: Kyle King, Ben Hayward, Kyle Johnson, Joe Jones, Azz Rogers, Geraint Thomas, Sam Maddock, Danny Talbot, Anthony Tidswell, Lewis Appleton, Mckenzie Slaven. SUBS: Gaz Sharp, Luke Nichols, David Williams, Lloyd McElroy, Morgan Davies.