First team progress in the Trophy, but Reserves beaten

Presteigne St Andrews FCPresteigne St Andrews are through to the next round of the FAW Trophy, but they needed two very late goals so see off Bont 5-3 in their match in Ceredigion.

Tom Evans netted twice in a first half to seemingly have Adriano Girolami’s side firmly in control, but Bont hit back with a goal immediately after the break.

Adam Boots then restored Presteigne’s two-goal advantage as he made it 3-1, but Bont proved they are far better on their own ground than they are on their travels as hit back to score twice more to level the game at 3-3.

The rules of the FAW Trophy say the linesmen don’t give offside decisions – this is solely down to the referee, and there was a strong feeling the third Bont goal was clearly offside, but it was allowed to stand.

The game was still all square as the teams headed into the final minute when Adam Boots burst into the penalty area, only to be brought down from behind.

Joe Mayglothling kept his nerve and put Presteigne 4-3 up and on their way through to the next round, but Ieuan Crowe was to have the final say as he netted the fifth Presteigne goal deep into added time.

Anyone who looked at Bont’s results beforehand and thought this was going to be a relatively easy ride was in for a rude awakening as the home side made Presteigne work very hard for their win.

Meanwhile, back at Llanandras Park, the Reserves went down 3-1 in their Mid Wales League (South) match against Bronllys.

Spencer Napolitano was on target for the Reserves who had Alan Stocker sent off for two yellow cards – more information on this game as and when I get it.