AFAN Lido, down to 10 men after the
first-half dismissal of goalkeeper Rory McCreesh, staged a stunning late
rally to grab a 3-3 draw with Briton Ferry Llansawel at Old Road in a
thrilling Nathaniel Car Sales Welsh League Division One game.
They were 1-0 down when McCreesh was given his marching orders for a shove on an oncoming Ferry player, but a second goal of the game — a superb header — by captain Simon Cox and an injury-time strike from Darren Mills secured a point for Lido, who were relegated from the Welsh Premier League last season.
Earlier Steve Davey had given Ferry the lead after nine minutes from the penalty spot following a foul by Ryan Griffiths, and that was the only goal of the opening half.
Gareth Jones lobbed replacement keeper Gareth Crouch four minutes into the second period to make it 2-0 before Cox pulled one back for the Lido. Then Jones struck again to make it 3-1 before the dramatic finale which saw Cox and Mills rescue the visitors.
Despite the disappointment of dropping two points in this exciting tussle, Ferry showed signs of progress and will want to build on this performance when they entertain Aberdare tomorrow night (7.30), especially after Aberdare's 8-1 home drubbing by defending champions Monmouth on Saturday. Dan McDonald and Elliott Ford each bagged hat-tricks.
Haverfordwest, who are hoping to regain their place in the Welsh Premier League, went clear at the top when they beat Taffs Well 2-1 at New Bridge Meadow courtesy of a brace by prolific striker Jordan Follows. Sam Small had given Taffs Well the advantage a minute before the break.
The Pembrokeshire side forged ahead of unbeaten Penybont, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Ton Pentre at Ynys Park. Jack Delve gave the Bridgend side the lead on 28 minutes and Andre Griffiths levelled matters for the Rhondda outfit midway through the second half.
Penybont and Cardiff Met are the only two unbeaten sides in the top flight of the league.
Promoted Garden Village celebrated their first victory of the campaign, beating AFC Porth 3-0 at Stafford Common through second-half goals by Sam Brown, Christian Allen and Callum Silcox.
Village were delighted to open their account. "This is the result we were looking for and now we can push on from here,"said club official Nick Elias.
"It has been frustrating to lose a couple of games with the last kick but this win gives us a great platform to build on. I have every confidence we can go from strength to strength. We have recruited well during the summer and the new boys are now fitting in well," added Elias.
Goytre United maintained their promising start to the season when they came from behind to beat their namesakes, the other Goytre, 2-1 on their visit to Gwent.
It was the hosts who took the lead a minute before half-time through Craig Moses, but in the second period Richard Ryan equalised and Jordan Edwards netted a last-gasp winner for the Port Talbot villagers.
It looks as though Pontardawe, who lost several players during the summer, face a long and difficult season as they crashed to their fifth straight defeat, 3-1 at home to Caerau Ely.
Rameer Outlaw bagged a brace for the Cardiff side and Andrew Smith also netted, while Dayle Selvage got a consolation goal for the Swansea Valley outfit, who are still looking for their first point.
Llanelli continued their splendid early-season form by moving into the first round proper of the Welsh Cup with a 2-0 Stebonheath Park victory over Caldicot Town achieved courtesy of second-half goals by Lee Bevan and Liam Samuel.
For the second time Ammanford made Welsh Cup progress in extra time — last month they toppled Trostre that way and on Saturday they overcame local rivals Cwmamman United.
Cwmamman took the lead in the 25th minute through Liam Soroka and Ammanford left it until the last minute of regulation time to equalise through Ben Soal.
Young Brett Enoch, in his first year playing at this level, fired the ball home in extra time to make it 2-1.
Tonight, at a special meeting of the Welsh League in Aberavon, Ammanford will learn in which division they are going to play this season after a series of appeals.
Swansea side West End crashed out of the Welsh Cup, beaten 5-3 in extra time by visitors AFC Llwydcoed after it was 3-3 at the end of 90 minutes.
Ricky Carter blasted home four of the Llwydcoed goals, with Jonathan Mason getting the other. John Eames converted two penalties for West End and Drew Smitham was also on target.
Tata Steel were much too strong for hapless Caerau and romped to a 3-0 home victory. Lee Lewis scored two of their goals, one in each half, and captain Lee MacLachlan was also on target.
Neath League side Ystradgynlais battled bravely against Barry Town United at Jenner Park but had to play second fiddle to their Welsh League hosts, going down 5-2.
James Dixon led the way for Barry with a brace while Lewis Coslett, Dale Howarth and Paul Morgan also netted. Andrew Miller scored both the Ystradgynlais goals.
Trefelin BGC's home match against Rhoose was abandoned after 20 minutes following a knee and ankle injury suffered by the visitors' centre-back Oliver Dalton, who was taken to hospital in Bridgend. The game was scoreless at the time.
It is hoped that this match will now be played in Port Talbot in midweek.
Cornelly United, who play in the South Wales Senior League and the Port Talbot and District League, produced an excellent performance to overcome Welsh League newcomers Cwm Welfare 2-1.
It was a thoroughly deserved success for the underdogs.
Dale Smith swooped for one of Cornelly's goals and they were also credited with an own goal following a goalmouth melee during which Cwm were attempting to clear the ball off the line.
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They were 1-0 down when McCreesh was given his marching orders for a shove on an oncoming Ferry player, but a second goal of the game — a superb header — by captain Simon Cox and an injury-time strike from Darren Mills secured a point for Lido, who were relegated from the Welsh Premier League last season.
Earlier Steve Davey had given Ferry the lead after nine minutes from the penalty spot following a foul by Ryan Griffiths, and that was the only goal of the opening half.
Gareth Jones lobbed replacement keeper Gareth Crouch four minutes into the second period to make it 2-0 before Cox pulled one back for the Lido. Then Jones struck again to make it 3-1 before the dramatic finale which saw Cox and Mills rescue the visitors.
Despite the disappointment of dropping two points in this exciting tussle, Ferry showed signs of progress and will want to build on this performance when they entertain Aberdare tomorrow night (7.30), especially after Aberdare's 8-1 home drubbing by defending champions Monmouth on Saturday. Dan McDonald and Elliott Ford each bagged hat-tricks.
Haverfordwest, who are hoping to regain their place in the Welsh Premier League, went clear at the top when they beat Taffs Well 2-1 at New Bridge Meadow courtesy of a brace by prolific striker Jordan Follows. Sam Small had given Taffs Well the advantage a minute before the break.
The Pembrokeshire side forged ahead of unbeaten Penybont, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Ton Pentre at Ynys Park. Jack Delve gave the Bridgend side the lead on 28 minutes and Andre Griffiths levelled matters for the Rhondda outfit midway through the second half.
Penybont and Cardiff Met are the only two unbeaten sides in the top flight of the league.
Promoted Garden Village celebrated their first victory of the campaign, beating AFC Porth 3-0 at Stafford Common through second-half goals by Sam Brown, Christian Allen and Callum Silcox.
Village were delighted to open their account. "This is the result we were looking for and now we can push on from here,"said club official Nick Elias.
"It has been frustrating to lose a couple of games with the last kick but this win gives us a great platform to build on. I have every confidence we can go from strength to strength. We have recruited well during the summer and the new boys are now fitting in well," added Elias.
Goytre United maintained their promising start to the season when they came from behind to beat their namesakes, the other Goytre, 2-1 on their visit to Gwent.
It was the hosts who took the lead a minute before half-time through Craig Moses, but in the second period Richard Ryan equalised and Jordan Edwards netted a last-gasp winner for the Port Talbot villagers.
It looks as though Pontardawe, who lost several players during the summer, face a long and difficult season as they crashed to their fifth straight defeat, 3-1 at home to Caerau Ely.
Rameer Outlaw bagged a brace for the Cardiff side and Andrew Smith also netted, while Dayle Selvage got a consolation goal for the Swansea Valley outfit, who are still looking for their first point.
Llanelli continued their splendid early-season form by moving into the first round proper of the Welsh Cup with a 2-0 Stebonheath Park victory over Caldicot Town achieved courtesy of second-half goals by Lee Bevan and Liam Samuel.
For the second time Ammanford made Welsh Cup progress in extra time — last month they toppled Trostre that way and on Saturday they overcame local rivals Cwmamman United.
Cwmamman took the lead in the 25th minute through Liam Soroka and Ammanford left it until the last minute of regulation time to equalise through Ben Soal.
Young Brett Enoch, in his first year playing at this level, fired the ball home in extra time to make it 2-1.
Tonight, at a special meeting of the Welsh League in Aberavon, Ammanford will learn in which division they are going to play this season after a series of appeals.
Swansea side West End crashed out of the Welsh Cup, beaten 5-3 in extra time by visitors AFC Llwydcoed after it was 3-3 at the end of 90 minutes.
Ricky Carter blasted home four of the Llwydcoed goals, with Jonathan Mason getting the other. John Eames converted two penalties for West End and Drew Smitham was also on target.
Tata Steel were much too strong for hapless Caerau and romped to a 3-0 home victory. Lee Lewis scored two of their goals, one in each half, and captain Lee MacLachlan was also on target.
Neath League side Ystradgynlais battled bravely against Barry Town United at Jenner Park but had to play second fiddle to their Welsh League hosts, going down 5-2.
James Dixon led the way for Barry with a brace while Lewis Coslett, Dale Howarth and Paul Morgan also netted. Andrew Miller scored both the Ystradgynlais goals.
Trefelin BGC's home match against Rhoose was abandoned after 20 minutes following a knee and ankle injury suffered by the visitors' centre-back Oliver Dalton, who was taken to hospital in Bridgend. The game was scoreless at the time.
It is hoped that this match will now be played in Port Talbot in midweek.
Cornelly United, who play in the South Wales Senior League and the Port Talbot and District League, produced an excellent performance to overcome Welsh League newcomers Cwm Welfare 2-1.
It was a thoroughly deserved success for the underdogs.
Dale Smith swooped for one of Cornelly's goals and they were also credited with an own goal following a goalmouth melee during which Cwm were attempting to clear the ball off the line.
Read more at http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Ferry-stunned-man-Lido-s-late-goal-blast/story-22925980-detail/story.html#O4whUYORyA5Y9ZKK.99
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