Llandudno Amateurs pull off huge Welsh Cup giant

May 19, 2023

A day of surprises in second qualifying round

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Llandudno Amateurs of the Vale of Clwyd and Conwy Premier Division pulled off a sensational giant-killing as they thrashed strong favourites Greenfield 5-2 in the Welsh Cup second qualifying round.

Martin Hughes (2), Aidan Bell, Steve Kirk and Joe Jones shared the goals for the underdogs who stunned opponents operating two levels above in the Welsh Alliance Division One.

Cefn Albion recovered from two down to pip FC Queen's Park 3-2 in an all-Welsh National League Premier Division cracker.

Corey Smart and Richie Jones put Queen's in apparent command before Dion Gibbins, Alex Williams and Conner Kendrick turned the tables.

Ten-man Holyhead Town edged out Llanberis 4-3 in another thriller. Jordie Lees, Ry Lees, Gary Jo Owen and Luke Roberts with a goal apiece for the Harbourmen, Ifan Mansoor, Cal McDonald and David Jones running the Darans close.

Mark Jones (2) Jake Jones and Gareth Jones-Evans shared the goals as Pwllheli took the honours 4-3 at Prestatyn Sports in extra time, Ben Cawley, Darren Cassidy and an own goal making up the home total.

Coedpoeth United of Welsh National League Division One produced one of the results of the round as they triumphed 4-1 at Penrhyndeudraeth, Curt Griffiths and Nathan Jones netting two apiece for the visitors.

The upsets continued as Rhydymwyn of WNL Division One won 3-2 on penalties after earning a 2-2 draw at WAL Division One outfit Llandyrnog United.

Hero Sam Thomas saved three out of five spot-kicks in the shoot-out, while Jamie Wynne struck twice for Rhyd, including a 35-yard free kick rocket, Sam Lewis and Les Brophy (pen) the Dyrny marksmen.

Rhostyllen squeezed through 4-3 on penalties at Aberffraw following a 0-0 conclusion, New Brighton Villa won 4-2 on spot-kicks at Penmaenmawr after a 3-3 split, Dan Hughes and Benn Lundstram (2) for the hosts, while NBV's hitmen were Steven Orsler, Jack Leonard-Gill and Paul Rambaldi, with a 120th minute leveller, and Nantlle Vale narrowly beat Mynydd Llandegai 5-4 on pens after a 2-2 draw, Daniel Evans with both for the winners.

Sam Henry bagged all of Corwen's goals in a 4-0 result at Lex, Luke Fountain, Dan Evans and Dave Maddock guided Llandudno Albion to a 3-1 win against Llanrug United, Matthew Jones (2), Alan Mark Owen and Kevin Lloyd ensured Llangefni Town whipped Saltney Town 4-0 and Brickfield Rangers dominated 5-0 at Llanrwst United, Liam Sklenar, Alan Bull (2), Joe Garner and Lee McBurney splitting the away goals.

Jack Edwards, Matthew Worrall and Dan Richardson sealed Llay Welfare's passage in a 3-0 beating of FC Nomads, goals from Henry Carver and Lee Jones booked Mold Alex a 2-0 extra time victory over Chirk AAA, and Jacques Stewart (2), Jamie Cumming and Billy New were Brymbo's net-finders in a 4-3 verdict away to Rhos Aelwyd.

Carl Murray's double and a Jonathan Terry single enabled St Asaph City to eliminate Barmouth 3-1.