NWCFA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: Hotspur, Mochdre and Phoenix reach semis, Kinmel Bay dominate East

NORTH WALES COAST DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE – MARCH 8

LEAGUE CUP QUARTER-FINALS

Holyhead Hotspur Development 4 CPD Pwllheli – Tim Datblygu 2

Holyhead secured a hard-fought win over Pwllheli to set up a semi-final meeting with strong East Division opponents Mochdre Sports.
Casey Gregg (2), Jordan Rowlands and Lucas Garmey found the net for victorious Hotspur, Ethan Hunt with both for Pwllheli.
Hotspur Development manager Scott Hakesley runs us through the game….
“Today we turned our attention to the League Cup, welcoming CPD Pwllheli FC to the New Stadium.
“A very well-contested first half from both teams trying to play football the right way. It was Pwllheli who got on the scoresheet first, which in all honesty we probably needed to wake us up. A free kick from Ryan Woodruff found Jordan Rowlands to equalise, only for Pwllheli to regain the lead on the half-time whistle.
“We had a plan today and no panic was necesssary, however a change of shape and asking the lads to show character was all what was needed because the second half saw us play some lovely football through 16 year old MoTM Reece Thomas with the result Casey Gregg found himself on the end of a 10-minute brace to put us 3-2 up.
“Some excellent football in the second half played in front of a good crowd today was rounded off by a solo effort from Lucas Garmey to make it 4-2 and put us into the semi final vs favourites Mochdre Sports,
“I’d like to thank Chris and his players – always a very competitive game and a joy to be involved in.
“Next week we return the favour and travel to Pwllheli in the league where I’m sure will be another tough test.”

Mochdre Sports Development 7 CPD Llanberis Development 2

A magnificent seven from Mochdre, Thomas Wardle and Kai Griffiths netting two apiece, Jac Thomas, Soloman Moore and sub Louis Davies one each.
Peter Mansoor replied with a double for the Darans.

Penmaenmawr Phoenix Development 3 CPD Nefyn United – Tim Datblygu 1

Pen needed extra time to see off the Penwaig, Harry Birchall scoring in normal time for the hosts before Noa Griffith equalised.
Goals in the added half hour from Ben Hughes and Charlie McIlvogue won it for Phoenix.

EAST DIVISION

Glan Conwy Development 3 St Asaph Development 2

Jacob Mylchreest (2) and Cyril Carey shared the goals as Glan Conwy picked up three points against St Asaph, for whom Logan Bailey struck twice.

CPD Henllan Development 2 Kinmel Bay Development 6

Christian Akoha hit a hat-trick for Kinmel Bay, who moved five points cleat at the East Division summit.
Charlie Hill, Ashley Wood and Cam Berry were also on target for the visitors, Oliver Young with a pair for Henllan.

WEST DIVISION

Llanrug United Development 3 Trearddur Bay Development 0

Subs Sion Jones and Robin Thomas provided the late goals which clinched a home success for Llanrug.
Josh Evans had earlier handed the hosts a half-time lead.

CPD Mynydd Llandegai Development 2 CPD Llanfairpwll Development 6

Just a second win of the season for Llanfairpwll – and what a victory it was!
Six goals on their travels for the Anglesey side, whose only previous success came at home to Pentraeth last October.
Seven straight defeats were brought to an end at Penrhiw, Toby Hockin (2), Jack Evans, Jordan Maines, Cain Edwards (pen) and sub Llion Jones with the goals, Liam Williams and Shaun Morris (pen) for the hosts, whose captain Llyr Williams was sent off for two yellows.

CPD Pentraeth Development 3 Nantlle Vale Development 1

Charlie Dales (pen), Hogr Toqify and Keenan Boggan delivered the goals which proved vital for Pentraeth, Jac Lewis with the Vale response.