Shropshire Star

TNS through to second round

The New Saints sealed their place in the second round of the Word Cup after overcoming plucky Cymru Alliance side Porthmadog 2-0 at the Traeth.

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A long-range effort from Alex Darlington on 38 minutes separated the sides at half-time, before the Saints doubled their lead 10 minutes into the second period through Steve Evans.

Port's Gwydion Ifan was sent off two minutes later, but they battled hard with Josh Banks going close.

Caersws lost 5-3 to Llandudno after leading through Mike Collister. Marc Evans' hat-trick proved decisive.

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