Football: Aaron’s cup clincher

May 1 2008 by Our Correspondent, Merthyr Express

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Sekisui Alveo Ltd Senior Cup Final

Bluebird 1
Pentrebach Labour 0

BLUEBIRD lifted their second trophy of the season with this narrow win over Labour. The Labour side had the edge in the first half but could not score. The second half saw both ’keepers make great saves but Aaron Williams got the winner in the 89th minute.

Ryan’s Newsagents Challenge Cup semi-final

Bluebird 4
Pantyscallog VJ 2

THIS was a great advert for local league football. After a scoreless first half the sides found themselves locked together at one apiece after 90 minutes. The Blues scored three times in extra time to win. The winning goals were scored by Steve Jones (2), Aaron Williams and Philip Davies. Dean Warner and Craig Morris replied.

Premier Division

Pentrebach Labour 2
FC Martyrs 0

MARTYRS’ lingering hopes of the title were dashed after this defeat. Scoring the home goals were Ben Mabitt and Aaron Baker.

Quar Park Rangers 4
Gordon Lennox 1

THIS was a scrappy game throughout and will be remembered for all the wrong reasons as nine cautions were issued and Steve Green of the hosts and Philip Morris for the visitors received their marching orders. Scoring the home goals were Liam Jones (3) and Ross Turner. Andrew Minett replied.

Division One

Penydarren BC 3
Gurnos SC 2

PENYDARREN held a 3-0 lead late into this game through Craig Reddy, Craig Dudley and Danny Sullivan. The Social then scored two quick goals and could even have snatched something from the game but were denied by Rhys Williams. Their scorers were Mark Harris and Jeff Holton.

Georgetown BC 1
Anchor 2

ANCHOR clinched the title with this hard fought win. Their scorers were Matthew Rogers and Scott Pike. Richard Williams scored the home goal.

Penydarren BC 1
Gellideg Foundation 1

JAMES Walters gave the hosts the lead but at the final whistle honours were even as Jamie Devonshire netted for the visitors.

Gurnos SC 1
Georgetown BC 0

AN excellent headed goal by birthday boy Neil Barlow won this exciting encounter.

Morlais Tavern 4
Bedlinog 1

MORLAIS clinched runners-up spot with this win. They were helped on their way by a double from David Williams and a goal apiece from Jonathan Drew and Donovan Day.

Under-16

Penydarren BC B 2
Pantyscallog VJ 0

LUKE Jones and Daniel Casey got the goals that sent the Villagers home empty handed.

Treharris Western 0
Penydarren BC A 2

TWO second half goals earned Penydarren three valuable points. Targetmen were Rhys Edwards and Scott O’Brien.

Penydarren BC A 4
Georgetown BC B 0

PENYDARREN were crowned champions as a result of this home victory. Sharing the goals were Jarred Jenkins, Jonathan Baber, Rhys Williams and Scott O’Brien.

Under-14
Merthyr Saints A 10
Merthyr Saints B 3

THE younger B side battled throughout but could not contain their fellow clubmen. Scoring the winning goals were James Beale (3), Jordan Hughes (2), Aaron Sullivan (2), Joe Dunne, Nathan Nobell and Nathan Davies. Saints scorers were Ben Davies (2) and Thomas Bowen.

Taff Rhymer Under-14 Cup Final
Tir-y-berth Dynamos 2
Troedyrhiw BC 2 (Dynamos win on penalties)

TIR-Y-BERTH had a dream start as they scored through Scott Ganderton in the fifth minute. Rhiw equalised when a long clearance from Daniel Jones deceived keeper Simon Daniels. Jones then gave his side the lead with a 40-yard rocket. Early in the second half Berth scored their second, Ganderton again the provider, his shot slipping through Sam Davies’s hands. Davies then made amends with a great save and substitute keeper Dale Vokes did likewise for Berth. These saves meant extra time had to be played. This period proved scoreless and Tir-y-berth won the penalty shoot out.

Under-12
Galon Uchaf and Gurnos 5
Merthyr Saints 2

THE Meredith boys, Ashton, Ryan and Curtis all found the target for the home team. Craig Davies also added a brace and these five goals gave them the points. The Saints also had their moments of glory as Daniel Williams and Jordan Morris scored.

Georgetown BC 5
Penydarren BC 3

A treble from Connor Keating and a brace for Daniel Watkins edged the Town home. Lloyd Fear, Callum Williams and Joe Bowcott replied.

Georgetown BC 2
Treharris Western 0

JOSH Hughes was the Town hero with a brace.