Llanfair claim Welsh Cup success

United edge home by the odd goal in five

Llanfair United edged home in a five-goal Welsh Cup thriller at Holywell United.

The Welsh Cup action kicked off last weekendplaceholder image
The Welsh Cup action kicked off last weekend

Ryan McVeagh fired United into an early with Isaac Haimes quickly leveling for the hosts.

Gethin Stephens restored United's advantage before the break with Paul Griffiths making it 3-1 from the penalty spot in the 56th minute.

Joh Newton bagged an 89th minute spot-kick for Holywell, but United held on.

Dolgellau AA were also 3-2 winners, at home to CPD Nefyn United.

The claimed victory after trailing 2-0 at half-time.

Gerwyn Williams reduced the deficit before stoppage-time goals from Osain Morris and Tomos Jones clinched a dramatic win.

Berriew were beaten 1-0 at by Conwy Borough.

Welshpool Town held their nerve to edge past visitors Gwalchmai on penalties after their tie had ended 2-2.

Richard Litchfield and Zac McCourt scored in normal time for Town.

But Llansantffraid Village missed out on spot-kicks against Bethesda Athletic.

Youssef Elazhari and Elijah-King Richards scored for Llansantffraid as the tie finished 2-2, but Athletic then won 3-2 on penalties.

Rhayader Town went down 3-1 at home to Castell Alun Colts, while Carno suffered a 7-0 defeat at the hands of visiting CPD Pwllheli.

Llanrhaeadr and Connah's Quay Town were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Town then taking the honours from the spot, 3-2. Garmon Evans was on target for Llanrhaeadr.

Brecon Corries were edged out in a thrilling clash at home Rhydyfelin Non Pol.

The tie served up 11 goals but it was Rhydyfelin who edged through 6-5.

Mitchell Davies scored twice for Corries with Leo Davies, Paul Keddle and substitute Jamie Williams also finding the back of the net.

Tregaron Turfs were beaten 4-1 on the road at Vale United, while Llandiloes Town lost 5-2 at CPD Gaerwen. Caio Carruthers netted both goals for Town.

Montgomery Town also tasted defeat despite a strike from Thomas Halliday as Llanrwst United triumphed 2-1.

There was spot-kick disappointment for Kerry in their home clash with CPD Cerrigydrudion.

Kerry trailed twice but hit back through substitutes Luke Mumford and Jamie Huxley to take the tie to penalties. Cerrigydrudion then held their nerve to win 3-1.

But there was better luck for Lampeter Town as they battled past hosts Garw SBGC after their clash also went to penalties.

Rhodri Morgan had given Lampeter the lead just before half-time and they held on until the 97th minute when the hosts levelled.

But Owen Davies, Nathan Davies and Leon Holmes were on target in the shootout to seal a 3-1 triumph.

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