Steelmen Crush Port for Premier Cup Progression

FAW Premier Cup First Round Results.

Haverfordwest County 3 - 1 Airbus UK Broughton

Port Talbot Town cruised into the second round of the FAW Premier Cup at Y Traeth last night following a 7-2 demolition of Clayton Blackmore's struggling Porthmadog.

The Steelmen, beaten semi-finalists last year, were 3-0 up at the break through Liam McCreesh and two Martin Rose headers but the second half belonged to young Swansea City starlet Kerry Morgan.

The diminutive striker totally mesmerised the home defence with a dazzling exhibition of footwork and finishing, banging home a 15-minute hat-trick. Chad Bond was also on target for Tony Pennock's side, while Carl Owen and Paul Roberts hit two late Porth consolation goals.

Bangor City advanced to the next stage, guaranteeing themselves a minimum prize of £7,500, as they defeated Aberystwyth Town 3-0 at Farrar Road.

Sion Edwards cut in from the right in the 16th minute to beat visitor's keeper Dave Jones with a decisive finish and in the second period, Edwards turned provider, Ashley Stott finishing with a firm header. The red-carding of Bangor's Mike Walsh had little effect as Les Davies completed the scoring with a characteristic thunderbolt.

At the Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest County beat competition debutants Airbus UK Broughton 3-1 although the visitors missed a late penalty, which was brilliantly saved by the impressive teenager Lee Idzi. Nicky Woodrow netted twice for Haverfordwest and Jack Christopher grabbed the other, while Danny Desormeaux replied with a late consolation goal for the Wingmakers.

In a Deeside College thriller, Carmarthen Town won 3-2 on penalties after their tie with hosts Connah's Quay Nomads ended all square 1-1, at full and extra-time. Earlier, Nicky Palmer had given the visitors a 58thminute advantage, but Stewart White levelled eleven minutes later. Neil Thomas was the hero for the Old Gold, saving three times from the spot.