by Martin Townley, Impetus’ Cymru Correspondent (24/10/23).
Above: Swansea City celebrate a goal in their 2-1 win at The New Saints. Photo: F28 Online.
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Barry Town United 4-2 Cardiff Met
A first win for Barry despite going behind after just three minutes to Amy Long’s strike. Barry were level straight after the opener as Aimee Deacon fired home. The hosts then went into the lead in the 16th minute after good work from Tate Trivett on the left allowed her to put the ball across goal, where India Shanahan was able to fire home. Barry added a third before halftime through Holly Jenkins and could have had a fourth when Lucy Atwood’s free-kick hit the bar.
Cardiff Met’s task became harder in the 51st minute as Grace Batsford was given a second yellow card for a cynical foul. The ten did get a goal back when former Barry player Faith Mulenga scored. The hosts clearly wanted the win and Met struggled to make any inroads against the yellow wall of Barry players. Tate Trivett, who had been outstanding all game sealed the win in the 86th minute with a stunning solo goal.
The New Saints 1-2 Swansea City
A tight game between the Saints and the Swans saw a goalless first half. Just after an hour, Stacy John-Davies broke the deadlock firing in from close range after a fine ball from Nieve Jenkins.
With six minutes to play TNS were level thanks to Ella Hartley’s stunning top corner strike from outside the box.
The Saints were denied a point in added time. Alicia Powe sent a long ball into the box where Robyn Pinder brought the ball down off her chest and coolly slotted past the keeper to seal the win for Swansea.
Pontypridd United 1-5 Cardiff City
The Bluebirds went three points clear with a big over at USW Sports Park. Eliza Collie got City’s first after 16 minutes. Siobhan Walsh and Molly Kehoe both struck before the break giving the champions a 3-0 lead.
Seren Watkins added number four in the 52nd minute before Mikayla Cook added the fifth. Shannon Greenway got a goal for Ponty, but it was only a consolation.
After the game Pontypridd manager James Fishlock stepped down from his role at the club. In a statement, Fishlock said: “I feel I’ve just not been good enough for the players or the club this season.”
Aberystwyth Town 1-2 Wrexham
Two unfortunate goals conceded ended Aberystwyth Town Women’s unbeaten start to the season at the hands of Wrexham at Park Avenue on Sunday.
In front of a sizeable crowd – as well as the TV cameras for the documentary Welcome to Wrexham, captain Amy Jenkins put the hosts ahead within the opening six minutes.
But defensive slip-ups cost the Seasiders, with Rosie Hughes and Rebecca Pritchard capitalising and leaving Wrexham in front at the break – a lead they maintained throughout the second half.
Manager Gavin Allen was disappointed but not disheartened. “We’ve got a young side, and they’ll learn,” he said afterwards. “What’s important now is how we respond. We’ve had a great start to the season, and we will now look to bounce straight back.”
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Just two matches went ahead in the North with Airbus UK Broughton picking up their first win of the season. Lucie White’s goal just after the hour mark enough for the win over NFA which moved Airbus into fourth spot.
Llandudno jumped ahead of Connah’s Quay Nomads in the table on goal difference after a 5-0 win away at CPDM Bangor. A strong first half saw Llandudno score four with Rebecca Jarvis-Evans, Ffion Owen, Stacy Tradewell, and Stevie Donougher getting the goals. Jasmin Dutton added a fifth in the second half.
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With leaders Briton Ferry’s game against Llanelli postponed due to a waterlogged pitch Cascade and Swansea University had the chance to regain some ground. Swansea University missed the chance to go top as they were held to a goalless draw at Caldicot Town.
Pontardawe got their first win as they beat Coed Duon 5-0 thanks to goals from Catryn Cook, Keira Harris, Sara Llewelyn, and two from Renee Day.
Cascade moved into second place after they beat Cwmbran Celtic. Molly Champman gave Cascade the lead, but Fiona Anthony levelled early in the second half. Chapman got the winner for Cascade in the 78th minute.
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