NATHANIEL CARS

PONTYCLUN ................. 2 CAERAU ......................... 1

CAERAU deserved to get something out of this pre-

But a failure to do so left them mulling over a sixth league defeat of the season from 10 starts.

However, with games in hand, the Riverboat- ibly they remain in the J D Welsh Cup.

A famous 4-0 victory at Llandudno Junction set up a clash away to Welsh League Division Two side Pontypridd in the last-16 stage of the top cup competition in Wales.

Not quite as daunting is the Cornelly United task away to Alliance Premier Division side Caerphilly Athletic (formerly Dynamo Aber).

But the Meadow Street boys will nevertheless have to be at their best in order to keep their cup run going.

And the third Bridgend Borough club involved are Pencoed Athletic, who have been drawn at home in an all Premier Division ers should be able to keep their heads above water during their remaining 20 league fixtures.

Caerau were also disappointed that two penalty calls fell on deaf ears.

Back in October when Pontyclun visited the Riv- clash with Canton Liberal Club.

This will form a first meeting of the season, as the clubs have yet to lock horns in the league.

The cup holders are Cardiff Draconians, who travel to last season’s relegated Welsh League club Cwm Welfare.

Full draw reads: Blaenrhondda v Ynyshir Albion, Caerphilly Athletic v Cornelly United, Cwm Welfare v Cardiff Draconians, Grange Albion v St Albans, Llanrumney United v Clwb Cymric, Merthyr Saints v Brecon Corries, Pencoed Athletic v Canton Liberal Club, Penydarren Boys Club v Porthcawl Town. erboat, the Llynfi Valley side had former Arsenal and England international Paul Merson in their team.

Caerau were 3-2 up midway through the second half only for the floodlights to fail and the game was abandoned.

During Saturday’s rematch, the sun seemed to be shining on the Riverboaters when Ryan Jones shot them ahead in the 15th minute.

However, the lead only lasted five minutes with Joel Woodington taking the contest back to square one.

It was 1-1 at the break and what turned out to be the Pontyclun winner unfolded on the hour with Woodington once more the goal scorer.

Though both sides had chances during the last half an hour, it was the Ivor Park men who banked maximum points.

This Friday, Caerau are once more in league action, entertaining Newport City (7.15pm).