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CPD Rhyl 1879 (a) |
Radnor Valley (a) |
Connahs Quay Town (a)|
12/04/2025 Lock Stock Ardal North West League: Lleoliad / Venue:Y Traeth, Porthmadog (k.o 2.30pm) Noddwyr y Gêm / Match Sponsors: RACHAEL BIGGS: Travel Counsellor / Musclemorph Gym Noddwyr y Bêl / Match Ball Sponsors: Cariad Care Homes CPD PORTHMADOG.......................2 Leon Bennett 3' (og) Tom Hilditch 39' CONNAH'S QUAY TN.....................3 Leon Bennett 6' Ryan Hewitt 21' Kyle Harte 90'+ 4' A goal in the 94th minute by Kyle Harte gave Connah`s Quay Town a frankly undeserved victory over Porthmadog at Y Traeth as the visitors brought the curtain down on their season. Port bossed large parts of the game, particularly the lion`s share of the second half but ended up with nothing to the huge disappointment of their loyal supporters. However, Port could hardly believe their luck when, after only three minutes a fine pass by Rhys Alun to Danny Brookwell on the wing encouraged the striker to evade his marker and his low cross was netted by home defender Leon Bennett in his attempt to clear the danger. 1-0 to Port. Three minutes later, Bennett more than atoned for his error as he brought the Town level. A hard-driven corner kick from the right was not dealt with and Bennett stole in at the near post to make it one apiece. On the 15 minute mark, Port came close to taking the lead but Caio Evans completely missed his kick with the goal at his mercy from a deep cross. On 20 minutes, a split-second of hesitation by Port keeper Oliver Farebrother caused the custodian to slip on the turf and, as he was outside his area, was unable to retrieve the situation with his hands, so Ryan Hewitt gratefully tapped home into an empty net from 20 yards. Port largely dominated the remainder of the half and there was a moment of controversy on 25 minutes when Port attackers were convinced that Town keeper Elliott Jones had parried away an inswinging corner by Danny Brookwell from behind the line. There followed howls of protest but all to no avail. Five minutes before the break, Port got their just desserts as Tom Hilditch got his head to a fine cross from Brookwell to draw level. Port continued to press and, on the stroke of half time. there were strong appeals again for a goal as players claimed that a close range header had been cleared from the wrong side of the line. Nothing doing!... and the half ended 2-2. For much of the second half, it was largely a case of Port attacking whilst the visitors defended very effectively. Port forced many a corner and several goal-worthy shots were charged down. Rhys Alun, Danny Brookwell, Sion Williams and Caio Evans looked particularly threatening but that winning goal just would not come. In the 90th minute, Port were relieved to gain a monumental let-off as it appeared that Town must score but an almighty scramble was eventually cleared. Town had clearly left their defensive shell by now as neither side had much to lose and the cruel sucker punch duly arrived on 94 minutes. Port failed to clear their lines from a deep corner kick and in the ensuing pin-ball session, Kyle Harte poked the ball home from close range. Heartiest congratulations go to Rhyl this afternoon as they were at last crowned League Champions following a one-nil victory over Llannefydd at Belle Vue. Meanwhile, Holyhead Hotspur clinched a play-off spot after a goal-less draw against Llanrwst. Port are for the moment in third place but that situation may yet change with teams below them having games in hand. Our final league game will be played at Y Traeth next Saturday when we entertain Holyhead (k.0 :- 2:30). Let`s hope Lady Luck will smile on us in that one! Porthmadog :- Ollie Farebrother (gk), Jake Jones , Cai Griffith, Gruff Ellis, Ryan Williams (John Littlemore 77`), Caio Evans, Rhys Alun ( Jamie Jones 73`), Sion Williams, Tom Hilditch, Cai Jones ( Shaun Cavanagh 67`), Danny Brookwell. Unused subs :- Jack Rimmer , Nathan Williams Yellow cards :- Jake Jones, (78`), Gruff Ellis (52`), Caio Evans (90+5`), Tom Hilditch (90+5`) Connah`s Quay Town :- Elliott Jones (gk), Lee Butterworth, Jack Roberts (Lewis Williams 50`), Freddie Watts, John Leonard, Leon Bennett, Ryan Hewitt, Raynor Gray ( Pascal Gomez), Harris Evan Thomas ( Kyle Harte 72`), Lee Reynolds, Kyle Reid (Joel Griffiths 72`) Yellow card :- Leon Bennett (41`) Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Tomos Huw Jones Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- David Griffiths, Osian Rees-Jones Goruchwyliwr / Referee Observer :- Paul Morgan Torf/ Attendance :- 224 Adroddiad/ Report :- Treflyn Jones 12/04/2025 Lock Stock Ardal Northern League Cup Semi-Final: Lleoliad / Venue:Y Traeth, Porthmadog (k.o 2.30pm) Noddwyr y Gêm / Match Sponsors: CEFNOGWYR PORT Noddwyr y Bêl / Match Ball Sponsors: CHILDREN'S FARM PARK, / SLATE CAVERNS, LLANFAIR CPD PORTMADOG .......................7 Rhys Alun 5',30' Danny Brookwell 12', Jake Jones 20' Tom Hilditch 33' Cai Jones 54' Jamie Jones 63' RADNOR VALLEY FC .....................1 Ieuan Price 8' Prior to today`s match, a minute`s applause was impeccably observed by both sets of supporters in memory of Geraint `Siops` Jones who represented the club with pride during our first and inaugural season of what was then known as the Konica League of Wales. What a player he was and a gentleman on and off the pitch. Cwsg yn dawel, Geraint. Bu`n bleser dy weld yn chwarae dros Port a bu`n fraint dy adnabod. If ever Port needed a confidence-building victory then this was certainly it as the hosts rather unexpectedly outclassed their mid-Wales opponents and dominated the match from start to finish to clinch a place in the final round of the Ardal League Cup (North) against Brickfield Rangers of Wrexham. Port were immediately on to the front foot and took the lead after only five minutes when a neat diagonal pass by Hilditch arrived at the feet of Rhys Alun who evaded his marker before firing low past Otto Jones in the Radnor goal into the corner of the net. Disappointingly for the hosts, however, Radnor drew level very soon after, thanks to a rare defensive error by Ryan Williams who was dispossessed close to the goal by Ieuan Price before he joyfully tapped home past Ollie Farebrother to make it one-apiece. Porthmadog fans did not need to worry though as the Traeth men regained the lead just a few minutes later. It all started from a great run and cross by full-back Jake Jones from the right flank. The cross seemed to evade everyone but Danny Brookwell picked up the pieces before hammering a left footer to Otto Jones` left into the corner of the net again. 2-1 to Port. On the twentieth minute mark, Port gave themselves something of a cushion when Danny Brookwell swung in a deep cross which was headed onto the post by the busy Jake Jones before the ball cannoned into the goal off the back of the luckless Radnor custodian. 3-1 and the Quarry Enders were beginning to enjoy themselves. A minute later, as Port hunted for more goals, Rhys Alun worked himself into a promising position after an excellent interception and run by Cai Griffith but the blond striker blazed his shot over the bar. On the half hour mark, however, Rhys Alun put Port well and truly in the driving seat. Another great run down the right flank by Brookwell was followed by an accurate cross. Caio Jones` thumping shot was then well blocked by Otto Jones but Rhys Alun was on hand to blast over the diving keeper into the roof of the net. 4-1….would you believe it?! Still, Port piled on the pressure and it took a fine diving stop by Jones to prevent Sion Williams` well-placed header from finding the net. Port achieved a nap-hand on 33 minutes when a glorious pass by Brookwell found Tom Hilditch free in the box and Port`s top-scorer made no mistake as he tapped the ball under the onrushing keeper to make the half- time score a very comfortable 5-1. Early in the second half, Radnor managed to forge a rare goal-scoring chance when a Port defender was dispossessed but Joseph Price`s shot was wide if the mark. Then, barely two minutes later, Port made it 6-1 with the assist made yet again by the determined Danny Brookwell. His left foot cross from the right wing found Cai Jones unmarked as he headed beautifully past Jones who had elected to stay on his line. On 65 minutes Jamie, one of five Port substitutes made it 7-1 following a bad fumble by Otto Jones. Jamie then gathered an unselfish assist by Shaun Cavanagh before firing into the roof of the net and Port were in seventh heaven. It is very much to Port`s credit that they never took the foot off the accelerator throughout the entire match but on 80 minutes Ollie Farebrother was called upon to make his only real save of the 90 minutes as he dived low to keep out a good effort by Callum Matthews. Thereafter it was all Port with Littlemore shooting narrowly wide before keeper Jones pulled off a brilliant save to parry a goal-bound shot over the bar. And that was it. Commiserations to Radnor Valley after such a long and fruitless journey but heartiest congratulations go to Porthmadog for such a clinical display which merited such a thumping victory. Best of luck to Port in what should be a cracking final. Next week, Port will be back in league action when we welcome Connah`s Quay Town to Y Traeth in our penultimate league fixture with a 2:20 kick-off. Be there or be square! Porthmadog :- Oliver Farebrother, Jake Jones (Jack Rimmer 66`), Cai Griffith, Gruff Ellis, Ryan Williams (Nathan Williams 66`), Caio Evans, Rhys Alun Williams ( Shaun Cavanagh 60`), Sion Williams, Tom Hilditch (John Littlemore 60`), Cai Jones (capt.), Danny Brookwell ( Jamie Jones 60`) Yellow cards :-Sion Williams 63', Shaun Cavaagh 83' Radnor Valley:- Otto Jones (gk), Joshua Taylor Hall, James Lewis, Richard Spencer, Matthew Croose (capt. ), Tim Office, Ieuan Price (Liam James Tomkins 75`), Callum Matthews, Sam Sainsbury, Joseph Price, Jack Clarke. Dyfarnwr / Referee :- William Gareth Parry Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- David Griffiths, Matthew Williams Torf/ Attendance :- 242 Adroddiad/ Report :- Treflyn Jones 05/04/2025 Lock Stock Ardal North West: Lleoliad / Venue: Hops and Barley Community Stadium, Belle Vue, Rhyl (k.o 2.30pm) CPD RHYL 1879 .......................3 Jason Foulkes 20' Dylan Proctor 38', 59' CPD PORTHMADOG .....................1 John Littlemore 23' The impeccable Hops and Barley Community Stadium, once fondly known as Belle Vue, witnessed a deserved victory for the hosts over fellow high-fliers Porthmadog who have recently fallen on hard times and will almost certainly have to settle for another season in Tier Three. Rhyl, on the other hand, are now within touching distance of the championship trophy while promotion contenders Holyhead Hotspur are favourites for a play-off place following a thumping victory over Connah`s Quay Town. It is worth noting that Porthmadog were missing several stalwarts due to various reasons. Amongst these were top-scorer Tom Hilditch, recent signings Tom Taylor and Cai Griffith and long-serving Iddon Price and midfielder Sion Williams. Their absence was rather significant but musn’t be taken as an excuse for the defeat. After a cagey and rather dull opening fifteen minutes, Rhyl 1879 brought the game to life on the twentieth minute mark when Jason Foulkes latched on to a pin-point through ball by Reece Fairhurst before lobbing the ball calmly over the stranded Farebrother in the Port goal to open the scoring. This proved to be a real wake-up call for Port as they drew level barely three minutes later. The tireless Danny Brookwell evaded three defenders before releasing a strong shot which was blocked by Adam Reid in goal. The rebound was well controlled by Cai Jones who relayed the ball for John Littlemore to lob the ball into the far corner of the net well beyond Reid`s reach. 1-1 and game on! On the half hour mark, Port`s custodian Ollie Farebrother was forced into a fine point-blank save at the feet of Paul Fleming and shortly after, the keeper was fortunate to see a close range volley come straight at him as a high bounce made it too difficult for the Rhyl attacker to get enough purchase on the ball. With half time looming, Port conceded another goal in very disappointing circumstances. A poorly weighted pass by a Port defender forced another player to foul a Rhyl attacker. On the edge of the box, 1879`s top-scorer Dylan Proctor bent his low freekick round the defensive wall into the corner of the net past Farebrother`s despairing dive and the half ended 2-1 in the hosts` favour. At the start of the second half, Rhyl seemed determined to put the game out of Port`s reach and this they did on the hour mark when the impressive Dylan Proctor dispossessed a Port defender before letting fly with a confident shot which bounced over the outstretched hands of Farebrother before nestling in the corner of the net to make it 3-1 Port should have reduced the deficit five minutes later when a gloriously angled through ball put the talented Jamie Jones clean through on goal. However, the young striker was suddenly struck by that most virulent of CPD Porthmadog diseases, namely dither-itis, and a very good chance had vanished. The visitors tried hard to get back into the game and forced several corner kicks. But, this was Rhyl`s day, and, spurred on by their vocal supporters, they closed the game out with patient possession and largely accurate passing. As sure as night becomes day, they will go on to win this league and good for them! Port will probably be relieved to be in cup action next week….the semi-final of the Ardal League Cup to be precise when we welcome Radnor Valley to Y Traeth for the first time. The Mid-Walians currently occupy tenth position in Ardal North East League. Kick-off will be at 2:30. C`mon Port. How Port would love some silverware to give them a happy ending to an ultimately disappointing season. Rhyl 1879 :- Adam Reid, Christopher Bennett (Calum Proctor 83`), William Holmes, Tom Kemp, Reece Fairhurst, Jason Foulkes, Joshua Lawrenson, Sam Reynolds, Dylan Proctor (James Hay 90 +2`), Paul Fleming, Jonathan Miguel Bravo-Pinto ( Lewis Hodson 71`)Unused subs:- James Stevens, Jordan Worthington. Yellow cards :- Sam Reynolds (50`), Jason Foulkes (82`) Porthmadog :- Oliver Farebrother, Jack Rimmer, Gruff Ellis, Ryan Williams, Caio Evans, Jake Jones, Rhys Alun (Sam Carrier 68`), John Littlemore, Cai Jones (Shaun Cavanagh 68`), Danny Brookwell, Elis Puw ( Jake Jones 45`)Unused subs :- Meilir Ellis (gk), Aron Jones Yellow cards :- John Littlemore (22`), Caio Evans (48`) Dyfarnwr / Referee :- John Jones Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- Nathan John Wheatley, Paul Stuart Ellis Torf/ Attendance :- 463 Adroddiad/ Report :- Treflyn Jones 22/03/2025 Lock Stock Ardal North West: Lleoliad / Venue: Parc Gwydir, Llanrwst(k.o 2.30pm) LLANRWST UTD .......................1 Callum Parry 59' CPD PORTHMADOG .....................1 Danny Brookwell 55' At the end of a tense and eventful tussle at a windswept Parc Gwydir, Port just failed to gain the result they needed to keep their play-off hopes truly alive. Mathematically, they are still in the hunt but it seems a tall order now. Had Port put away two clear cut chances in the second half, it would have been a different story. After a quiet and untidy opening fifteen minutes, John Littlemore saw his shot sail over the bar at the end of a patient build-up, before Llanrwst striker Callum Parry had a close range shot charged down. A minute later, Ollie Farebrother in the Port goal pulled off a good save to thwart danger-man Connor Davies after a crazy bounce had the beating of the classy Tom Taylor at the heart of Port`s defence. A minute later, Port produced a great move on the counter at the end of which Llan`s keeper Cian Williams did well to hang on to a low shot by Port`s Danny Brookwell. Mid-way through the half, Port`s backline seemed to be living a somewhat charmed life as Farebrother had to dive at the feet of Connor Davies to prevent a certain goal and a spectacular overhead kick by Callum Parry which delighted the home crowd went a yard wide of the upright. Port were giving as good as they got though and a great run and cross by Jake Jones went a-begging in the Rwsters` box and a Rhys Alun corner kick was almost headed into his own net by a Llanrwst defender. All square at the break. (0-0) Both sides started the second period on the front foot. With barely two minutes gone, that man Connor Davies for Llanrwst produced a lob which beat Farebrother but it bounced a couple of feet wide of the upright. And then …..Port scored! The tireless Brookwell played a glorious one-two with Rhys Alun on the edge of the Rwsters` box and although the Anglesey man lost possession momentarily, he profited from a lucky ricochet before slamming the ball home with his unfavoured right foot. Soon after, Llanrwst equalised when the Port defence failed to deal with a deep cross. Christopher Nicolson was completely unmarked at the far post and had all the time in the world to head the ball back into the danger zone for Callum Parry to slam the ball past Farebrother. 1-1 and all to play for. This was the spur that Port needed and from then on, their overall play improved markedly. In one of several raids, Hilditch was sent clean through on goal, his shot had keeper Williams well beaten but the ball drifted agonizingly wide of the far post. Then, around the hour mark, Rhys Alun of all people (he had such a good game again!) missed the king of all sitters as he skewed a shot wide of the target from a yard out with the goal completely at his mercy. Oh, dear! The same player then put a very difficult chance over the bar with a header from a Brookwell cross and Hilditch also missed with a far post header. It just wasn`t our day. We scarcely wanted a draw today but it wasn`t all doom and gloom as both new signings Tom Taylor (from Trearddur) and Cai Griffith (from Llangefni) shaped up very well indeed. Come what may from now to the end of the season, let`s hope they`ll stay with us. Next Saturday we travel to Rhyl for yet another must-win fixture. Can we win it? Of course we can! By the way, Trearddur beat them 2-1 at the Belle Vue this afternoon. Funny ol` game. Kick-off time for this one will be 2:30. Be there or be square! Diolch yn fawr i chi, bobol dda Llanrwst, am eich croeso cynnes pnawn `ma. Llanrwst :- Cian Williams, Joel Morgan Jones (Leighton Griffiths 77`), Cai Evans ( Alexander Paloka 82`), Christopher Nicolson, Gruffudd Evans, William Owen-Ford, Math Thomas, Cian Hughes, Connor Davies, Callum Parry. Unused subs :- Luke Roberts, Dafi Evans Yellow cards :- Connor Davies (50`), Callum Parry (73`) Porthmadog :- Oliver Farebrother, Jake Jones (Sion Williams 45`), Cai Griffith, Gruff Ellis, Iddon Price (Jack Rimmer 67`), Caio Evans , Rhys Alun (Jamie Jones 67`), Ryan Williams, John Littlemore ( Tom Hilditch 46`), Danny Brookwell, Tom Taylor. Unused sub :- Nathan Williams Yellow cards :- Tom Taylor, Tom Hilditch (times not specified on the app) Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Ian Tuck Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- Phil Neal William Jaycock / N/A Torf/ Attendance :- 147 Adroddiad/ Report :- Treflyn Jones |
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