" GENERO ADRAN PREMIERABERYSTWYTH TOWN WOMEN 5 (e. thomas 3', CHAMBERS 13', mathias 19', f. evans 40', a. jenkins 79')BARRY TOWN UNITED 1 (OLDEN 74')VENUE: PARK AVENUE13/11/2022 Aberystwyth Town Women struck a quintet of goals past Barry Town United to secure a decisive 5-1 victory. Goals from Emily Thomas, Shauna Chambers, Rebecca Mathias, Ffiona Evans and substitute Amy Jenkins sealed their second thumping home win in as many weeks - lifting them up to fifth in the Adran Premier table. "Scoring goals was something we weren't doing enough of - perhaps we've turned the corner now, " said a delighted captain Kelly Thomas.
Charley Edge then sent a super curling volley inches wide the far post. The tricky Robles crossed for the visitors and Williams headed wide, then a Jonathan Evans effort for Aber flew just over the bar. Jack Rimmer’s snap free kick landed on the roof of the net, and Flint’s low shot was saved with Aber pressing for a big cup win. Sub Alex Darlington had an overhead kick saved, then with the sun setting over Cardigan Bay a defensive clearance went straight to Rushton who guided the ball home from twelve yards, and Newtown enjoyed a lead which was harsh on the Black and Greens on the balance of play. Steff Davies came on up front for Aber as they went for it, but it was streetwise Newtown who grabbed the third when sub Aris broke away and slid the ball under Jenkins, before being sent off in the last minute of injury time for a second yellow card. Newtown saw the game out and in a very even game were just a bit more clinical, to earn themselves a place in the JD Welsh Cup last sixteen, while Anthony Williams’ men have to reflect on what might been.
"After changing our system, I think we're looking good in all departments. Defensively we look strong, we're winning the first balls and the second balls. What's been evident is our attacking process, we do look as if we're causing problems and about to score every time. "And although the Seasiders are focused on the cups this week, he thinks his team are well placed to make moves in the league as well. "We're still in the mix, " he said. "Our goal was to be in the top four and we have some crucial games coming up, with two of the big three coming to Aberystwyth [in January]. I've got full belief in our squad.
This will be the first time Pontypridd United have visited Ceredigion in the Cymru Premier, following their promotion to the top flight at the end of last season as Cymru South Runners-up. Following promotion, Anthony Stokes replaced Jonathan Jones as Manager, and the new man in charge has led his team to 4 wins from their first 13 JD Cymru Premier matches; two of these coming in their last 5 games including an impressive 3-1 victory over Caernarfon Town in early October.
Evans notched the fourth a couple of minutes before half-time, latching on to a long ball through and sliding it home. Mackenzie Olden got a consolation for Barry Town United 15 minutes from time before late substitute Amy Jenkins put the icing on the cake of victory with a thunderbolt of a free kick.
Nick Rushton grabbed a late goal seven minutes from time, and sub Nigel Aris gave the scoreline a harsh outlook with a 92nd minute third, before being sent off two minutes later. A decent crowd of 360 turned up, including a good contingent of Robins supporters who had made a day of it on the train. After an impeccably observed minute’s silence and Last Post, the game started in a slightly cautious manner. Harry Arnison had Aber’s first shot deflected for a corner, then Niall Flint had a left foot volley grabbed by Dave Jones in Newtown’s goal. Then Newtown took the lead unexpectedly as a left wing cross found Aaron Williams unmarked in the box, and he headed the Powys men ahead.
Last weekend, Pontypridd secured progress in the Welsh Cup with a 4-3 win at Ruthin Town, whilst Aber were defeated by mid-Wales rivals Newtown in a closely fought contest at Park Avenue. The two teams have met once already this season, with Pontypridd triumphing 2-1 at USW Sports Park back in September, despite a late rally from Aber and a goal from Alex Darlington. A win will take Aber Town into sixth place, for a few hours at least, before the team have a couple of weeks away from match action.
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Ismail volleyed over for Newtown at the back stick, and Bradford denied Robles with a great challenge, then Arnsion fired a shot wide, and Nick Rushton headed over a cross from Robles. Jenkins punched clear another corner from Ismail, and an even, and rather low key half ended logically, at 1-1. After the break Flint gambolled a full 60 yards before finding Arnison, and his ball in was side footed wide by Iwan Lewis.
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Stokes has assembled a squad with plenty of Cymru Premier experience with recognisable names such as former Penybont & Bala goalkeeper Ashley Morris, ex-Barry Town United pair Clayton Green and Luke Cummings, Joe Evans from Cardiff Met and former Carmarthen Town defender Dave Vincent all now at USW Sport Park. One player who will need no introduction to the Black & Green faithful is Owain Jones, who spent the last two seasons at Park Avenue before moving to Pontypridd in the summer. Owain made 41 league appearances in that time, bagging 7 league goals.
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