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NWCFA Development League: Unbeaten Nefyn and Hotspur share honours, Glannau edge 5-4 thriller

Nefyn United (blue) versus Holyhead Hotspur finished 1-1. Pictures: ANTHONY WARD – with thanks

NWCFA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE REPORTS – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

WEST DIVISION

CPD Nefyn United – Tim Datblygu 1
Holyhead Hotspur Development 1

Both these unbeaten sides dropped their first points of the season in a great battle at Cae’r Delyn.

Arwel Huws edged Nefyn in front on 62 minutes before Shay Murphy levelled for the visitors after 80.

Hotspur manager Scott Hakesley takes us through the game.

“Today we took the long trip to Nefyn. Thanks to South Stack Lighthouse & Visitor Centre for the use of their minibus.

“As the game got going it was clear to see it was going to be close, with Nefyn battling well and very direct in their play which we seemed to deal with nicely.

“Several chances on another day go in but for the efforts of Nefyn’s keeper Gruffudd Roberts, who made some fantastic saves to take us in 0-0 at the break.

“Second half similar to the first with a direct ball from Nefyn and Arwel Huws collected and connected well to score.

“As a result we made a change in formation to get the extra attacking player on. This seemed to drive us on with wave after wave of pressure for Nefyn’s keeper who once again stopped us from enjoying ourselves. It was going to take something special to beat him and it came from Shay Murphy who from 35 yards blasted into the top right corner to make it 1-1.

“With 15 minutes left we were on the front foot with several shouts for a penalty waved off. On another day the ref may have thought differently but that’s football. Before today’s game the staff spoke and we all agreed we’d take a point and that’s what we got.

“It’s still so early with players building relationships and us finding out who suits us for all different scenarios. Today I felt we learned a lot and now look to go again next week. Today’s MOTM went to Huw Morris, who was fantastic in all aspects of his play and brought energy to our midfield. MoM for Nefyn was keeper Roberts for an outstanding display in net.

Next up home fixture vs Gaerwen – Sunday 2.30 pm.

Special mention to Award Photography who travelled with the squad.”

CPD Gaerwen Development 1 Bontnewydd Development 2

Noa Williams put Gaerwen ahead, but before half time Mathew Roberts and Jason Owen replied for Bontnewydd who maintained their lead until the end.

CPD Mynydd Llandegai Development 2 Trearddur Bay Development 2

All-square at Penrhiw, Lennon Owen netting twice for Trearddur Bay, while Leon Buckland and Shaun Morris were the Llandegai marksmen.

Three players were sent off after the 90-minute mark – Josh Jones for the hosts, Thomas Lennon and Harley Owen for the visitors.

CPD Pwllheli – Tim Datblygu 7 CPD Llanberis Development 0

Cai Tate was a hat-trick hero for Pwllheli whose other goals came via Elgan Jones, Harri Grant, Ethan Hunt and Samuel Bacigalupo, the latter pair having come on as subs.

EAST DIVISION

Kinmel Bay Development 3 CPD Henllan Development 1

Six straight wins for Kinmel Bay, Charlie Hill, Ben Preater and Ryan Fleming scoring one apiece, sub Oliver Young responding for the visitors.

CPD Y Glannau Tim Datblygol 5 Llandudno U19s Development 4

Close battle at Cae Y Glannau, Greg Parry and Michael Norval putting the hosts two up before a 16-minute hat-trick from Josh Duckenfield edged Llandudno in front.

Andrew George made it 3-3 before half time, but Duckenfield’s fourth on 62 minutes restored the away advantage.

However, sub Gerard O’Malley and Jack Blackwell hit back for Y Glannau to win the match.

Penmaenmawr Phoenix Development 10 St Asaph Development 1

Charlie McIlvogue was a five-goal star for Phoenix, Benn Lundstram adding a hat-trick, Harry Benjamin and Iestyn Williams with singles, sub Macauley Lewis with Saints’ only response.

Prestatyn Sports Development 9 CPD Blue Bridge Development 0

Steve Gilmour (red – 11) scores the opener for Sports. Picture: RAY HIBBS – many thanks

Nine without reply for dominant Sports, captain Steve Gilmour (2), David Zmiarowski (2), Kai Jones, Sam Jones, Ashley Castle, Connor Gore and Brian Nickson splitting the goals.

Prestatyn Wanderers Development 1 Mochdre Sports Development 6

Prestatyn Wanderers (stripes) and Mochdre Sports battle for the ball. Picture: ROY GUNTHER

Thomas Wardle (2), Kaiden Gorry, Soloman Moore, Deacan Leuty and Jac Thomas made up Mochdre’s half-dozen, Jack Gibbon the sole home marksman.

Two red cards were shown – Sports keeper Harry Lodge on 40 minutes and Wanderers; Gibbon after 75.

LEAGUE CUP

Conwy Borough Swifts Development 3 CPD Llanfairpwll Development 1

Joshua Lee netted a hat-trick, one a penalty, to see Conwy into the next round.

Oisin Mcareavey had brought Llanfairpwll level in the first half, but Lee struck twice in the second period to clinch the tie.

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