Word up for TNS as they target a treble

Lower-league Denbigh had shocked three Welsh Premier sides en route to the final, but rarely suggested they could pull off another upset despite a battling display.

In front of a healthy crowd of 1,158, Matty Williams' header separated the sides at the interval before Mike Wilde doubled the lead after the break with another headed effort.

Boss Craig Harrison was happy to clinch a first trophy of the season, despite his side struggling to maintain their first-half impetus after the break.

He said: "In the first-half we were excellent, controlled the half from start to finish, but were not so good in the second.

"We became a bit sloppy and gave some balls away, perhaps some complacency crept in, but I can't complain at winning another trophy.

"It's always nice to get that first trophy out of the way, and we can now move on and try to add the league and Welsh Cup."

TNS goalscorer Williams praised his hometown club, who attracted a big following in the final.

He said: "It's fantastic for us to lift the trophy again as this club is all about winning silverware, but you can see by the crowd that it was also Denbigh's day as well.

"It was quite emotional for me playing against my hometown club, and against some players I know well."

TNS bossed possession and territory in the first-half, despite a less assured display after the break.

They would have been happy enough with their overall efforts, as they lifted the trophy for a seventh time in their history.

The pattern of the game was evident in the opening exchanges, with the holders on the ball and their Huws Gray Cymru Alliance opponents looking to frustrate.

Having dominated the early stages, the Saints made a crucial breakthrough on 25 minutes when Williams found the net.

The goal arrived courtesy of a swift break down the left as Chris Marriott burst into the box before crossing for Williams to head in at the near post.

For the most part, clear-cut chances were in short supply, with Williams having a shot saved by goalkeeper Elliott Power, while Chris Seargeant's deflected shot was comfortably clutched by the goalkeeper.

The Saints had strong claims for a penalty turned down when Seargeant's cross appeared to be handled by defender Tony Davies.

The second-half became a scrappy affair in the wind and rain, but TNS gave themselves a two-goal cushion on 56 minutes.

Another break down the left saw Marriott link with Adrian Cieslewicz, whose inviting cross was met by a glancing header from Wilde.

Moments later, the striker just failed to latch onto a flick-on from Aeron Edwards who himself crashed a fierce effort straight at Power.

With the Saints becoming increasingly sloppy in possession, Denbigh started to get a foothold and pushed forward in search of a reply.

They carved a couple of promising set-pieces in the latter stages, but were met by some solid Saints defence.

Williams did fire an angled free-kick just wide ,while substitute Paul Hart spurned his side's best chance when chipping just over.

TNS, however, never looked likely to relinquish their grip on the final, with captain Paul Harrison receiving the cup from Wales boss Chris Coleman.