FAW Cup Round Two Review

Merthyr Saints caused the upset of the Welsh Cup second
round as Ian Cleary’s hat-trick inspired them to a shock 4-3 win at
Caerleon.

The hosts, fourth in Welsh League division two, were humbled by the
Saints, fifth in the second divisionof the South Wales Amateur League, for whom
Matt Facey also scored.TheSaints march on into round three where they could be
drawn against Wrexham, Newport County or one of the 12 Welsh Premier League
sides,all of which enter the competition in the last 32.Other teams in the hat
for the third round include Welsh League division one leaders



Cambrian and Clydach who eased past Llandrindod Wells with
goals from Jason Bertorelli and Robert Blatchford. West End, just behind
Cambrian in the league, won 2-1 at home against Cardiff Corries - Kieron Cullen
scored both goals -and Bridgend Town needed extra-time to see off Tata Steel
5-3 in a thriller on Friday night.A Josh Bell strike two minutes from the end
of extra-time gave Barry Town a dramatic 2-1 win at Haverfordwest County after
the visitors had levelled near the end of normal time.



Among the other southern section ties, AFC Porth beat Pontardawe
Town 3-0 with Adam Wright netting twice, and Bryntirion Athletic hit Goytre for
five with braces for Anthony Rawlings and IanTurner.Goytre United smashed eight
past Caerau Ely, goals from Daniel Bailey and Nicky Cadman gave Newport Civil
Service victory over Newbridge on Wye and Taffs Well had too much for Builth
Wells, running out 5-0 winners.



Rhyl sneaked past CPD Porthmadog at Y Traeth in the northern
section’s big clash. A Ryan Davies own goal and strikes from Mike Pritchard and
James Gambino ensured the away side went through 3-2.Cefn Druids had eight
different scorers in their demolition of Coedpoeth United and there were goals
aplenty in the match between Montgomery Town and FC Cefn, the visitors scoring
four times withoutreply in the second-half to win 7-3.Tim Bigland’s treble
helped Buckley Town to a 5-2 success over Holyhead Hotspurs and there were also
wins for Flint Town United, Llandudno Town, Caersws and GAP Connahs Quay.




by David Williams