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Cup clash proves good preparation for Llangefni ahead of Adran Trophy tests

Catrin Roberts (blue) opens the scoring for Llangefni against Y Felinheli. All pictures: DAI SINCLAIR – fantastic as ever, diolch Dai

MATCH REPORT

NWCFA CHALLENGE CUP

Llangefni Town 1 (C Roberts)
CPDM Y Felinheli 3 (L Edwards, A Jones, R Davies)

Llangefni Town’s opponents in the NWCFA Challenge Cup last weekend gave them good practice for some of the what would have been unexpected tough challenges ahead this season.

After CPD Y Rhyl 1879’s withdrawal from the Tier 2 Adran North, Cefni turned down an offer of promotion in their place, but did accept an invitation to compete in the Genero Ardan Trophy competition for T 1 and 2 clubs.

Llangefni join a group also including CPDM Bangor, Flint Town United and Llanfair United. The Ynys Môn side kick off this Sunday with a trip to Bangor.

So for Dan Gregg’s Tier 3 islanders, last Sunday’s cup meeting with T2 Y Felinheli was ideal preparation for the Trophy hurdles to come.

Felinheli keeper Catrin Beech saves from Ellie Coulson

And Town put up a good show, taking the lead against Felin before eventually going down 3-1 at Cae Bob Parry.

With several new faces in the squad, Cefni were ready for the test of a higher-ranked opponent.

The home side began the game strongly, with their efforts quickly paying off. Just a few minutes into the match, a corner from Marissa George found Llinos Hughes’s head in the box. The ball ricocheted to the feet of captain Catrin Roberts, who slotted it into the back of the net to score the team’s first goal of the season.

Felinheli manager Aaron Jones-Evans talks tactics with players Kelly Jones, Anna Jones and Jody Cain

Llangefni continued to press, creating several opportunities, but the score remained 1-0 as both teams battled until the half time whistle.

In the second half, Llangefni’s defence held strong, successfully fending off Felinheli’s attacks for a good spell. However, the visitors eventually found their rhythm, equalising through Llywela Edwards and then scoring a second goal in quick succession through new signing Anna Jones.

By the 70th minute, they had extended their lead to 3-1, Rubie Davies on target.

Felinheli’s Jody Cain (left) who sadly suffered a serious injury later in the game challenges Milly-Jessica Lowe

Despite the deficit, Llangefni refused to give up, with the team creating several more chances in an attempt to claw back the scoreline.

The game concluded with a final score of 3-1 to Felinheli, who will now progress to the semi-finals.

Everyone at Llangefni Town Ladies FC would like to wish Felinheli midfielder Jody Cain a speedy recovery and quick return to the field following an injury sustained during the match.

Llangefni’s next fixture is on Sunday, 7th of September, as they take on CPDM Bangor at Bangor City Stadium in the Adran Trophy.

Katie Midwinter of Felinheli (yellow shirt) challenges for the ball with Milly-Jessica Lowe

LLANGEFNI TOWN
Katie Spruce, Marissa George, Mared Roberts, Catrin Roberts (c), Lowri Thomas, Nia Ginnelly, Ellie Coulson, Cara Aston, Ffion Owen, Amber Brown, Llinos Hughes.
Subs used: Milly-Jessica Lowe, Elin Roberts, Jordan Roberts, Carys Lock, Sub: Lara Cain.

CPDM Y FELINHELI
Catrin Beech, Shannon Jade Jones, Kelly Jones (c), Anna Jones, Jordanne Greenough, Katie Midwinter, Jenna Allsup, Rubie Davies, Alaw Huws, Ellie Jones, Jody Cain.
Subs used: Llywela Edwards, Fflur Williams, Sara Baines. Subs: Elsi Williams, Nel Huws.