Flashback – 10 years ago: Kenny hits hat-trick as Prestatyn Town go nap at Porthmadog

CYMRU ALLIANCE LEAGUE – DECEMBER 7, 2015

Porthmadog 2 (Hamilton 38, Davies pen 85)
Prestatyn Town 5 (Kenny 21, 56, 58; A Jones 31, J Davies 75)

Report: Gather Williams – http://www.porthmadogfc.com

Ten years ago this weekend two players who are still making their mark in the Cymru Premier League today were stars of a Prestatyn Town victory at Y Traeth in the Cymru Alliance.

Jack Kenny, now with Connah’s Quay Nomads, bagged a hat-trick for the Seasiders in a 5-2 triumph at Porthmadog on December 7, 2015, while current Colwyn Bay top-scorer Jordan Davies also featured on the scoresheet for the visitors.

These were worrying times in Tier 2 for Porthmadog as they slumped to a heavy home defeat, once more failing to defend against a Prestatyn side set up to hit with pace on the break.

Ironically Port created excellent early opportunities and could have been two up in the first ten minutes but they were given a lesson in clinical finishing by hat trick hero Kenny.

Into a strong wind and on wet surface Port started well and should have been ahead in the first minute when Eilir Edwards crossed from the left on to the head of Iwan Lewis who, with the goal gaping, nodded wide.

In the 5th minute Lewis crossed for Asa Hamilton, but again the final header was wayward.

Chances continued to come and it needed a good save from visitors’ keeper Mike Jones to deny Lewis. An excellent through ball from Ceri James found Stuart Rogers, whose shot went across goal and narrowly wide.

But after spurning these chances Port were hit on the break. A good ball into space down the Port left gave Kenny the chance to outflank Iolo Hughes and run on for a cool finish.

Ten minutes later, following another good Mike Jones save this time from Eilir Edwards, Port found themselves two behind with a similar move, as the ball was again played from the back for Alex Jones to run through the centre and score against an undermanned home defence.

After 38 minutes Port gave themselves a lifeline when Hamilton got on to the end of a low James free kick and netted from close in.

HALF-TIME: Porthmadog 1 Prestatyn Town 2

Early in the second half Port suffered a double whammy as Prestatyn scored two goals in two minutes to virtually settle the game.

Again Port were caught short at the back as Kenny broke free down the right, cutting inside past Iolo Hughes before finishing well from 12 yards.

Two minutes later and Kenny completed his treble, bursting through the middle with Hughes pulling up injured to score unopposed.

Chances still came Port’s way but Edwards headed straight at the keeper following a good Rogers cross.

In the 75th minute the victory was sealed as Jordan Davies finished from close range after good inter-play with Kenny.

With time running out Port did gain a consolation when sub Josh Davies was brought down in the box by keeper Jones. Davies himself converted the penalty to reduce the deficit. but despite some late efforts Port were now well beaten.

PORTHMADOG: Richard Harvey, Gruff Williams, Josh Banks, Ceri James (jack Davies 87), Iddon Price, Iolo Hughes (Josh Davies 60), Stuart Rogers, Iwan Lewis, Asa Hamilton (Julian Williams 73), Cai Jones, Eilir Edwards. Unused subs: Sion Parry, Luke Jones.

PRESTATYN: Mike Jones, Tom Kemp (Niall Hill 90), Noah Edwards, David Hayes, Connor Shackleton, Chris Davies, Michael Parker, Jordan Davies (Lee Beattie 84), Jack Kenny, James Stead, Alex Jones (Alec Williams 78). Unused subs: Ross Weaver, Jo Newell.

WHAT ELSE HAPPENED THIS SEASON?

• Prestatyn finished 8th in the Cymru Alliance, Porthmadog 10th. Caernarfon Town were champions

• Porthmadog also lost 4-3 to Prestatyn in the Huws Gray Alliance Cup. However, in the return league clash at Bastion Gardens towards the end of the season, Port won 2-1, Jamie McDaid and Cai Jones striking late after Jack Kenny edged Town in front.