TROSTRE KEEP DREAMS ALIVE
THE semi-finalists in the West Wales Intermediate Cup are Trostre AFC, Hakin United, Rockspur and Seven Sisters Onllwyn.
It took 120 minutes of football, but Trostre AFC kept the flag flying for the Carmarthenshire League with a thrilling 3-2 extra-time win in their away tie against South Gower.
Striker Liam Jones scored two of the Trostre goals, including a late winner, and there was one for Jack James.
And there was an eye-catching performance from Pembrokeshire League side Hakin United, who sensationally knocked out runaway West Wales Premier League leaders Penlan Club 4-0.
Ashley Bevan netted twice for Hakin, who added more goals through Shane Walsh and Jack Britton.
Despite playing with 10 men for 70 minutes, Rockspur still proved too strong for visiting Plough Colts in winning 2-0.
A goal from Gareth Morrell, plus a penalty by Sam Keefe was enough to give Rockspur the edge.
And in the final quarter-final tie, Seven Sisters Onllwyn beat Pembrokeshire League side St Clears 3-1 thanks to goals from Steffan Jenkins (2) and Christian Elkins.
In the only game played in the Premier division of the Carmarthenshire League, Leon Bonifacio scored two as Seaside climbed into fifth place in the table following their 5-0 win at home to Killay. Also on target were Callum Thomas, Ben Honeybun and Ross Jones.
In division one, Kidwelly Town completed their league programme in the best possible way with a 4-1 win at home to Camford Sports.
It was a top-class performance from Kidwelly, who took control through a couple of well-taken strikes by Jordan Howells. There were goals too for Alex Kay and Max Martin. Jac Griffiths netted for Camford.
One point from the last league game away to Felinfoel on April 16 will guarantee Pwll Athletic runnersup spot after they won 2-1 at Johnstown on Saturday. Marcus James and Jude Howells were on target for Pwll.
Five points from the last three league games will guarantee Caerbryn the title in division two, and the champions-elect moved closer to glory with another stunning win, 8-1 away to Carmarthen United. Striker Lewis Rees got four of the goals, and it was 3-1 at half-time.
Kieran Jones struck twice for Caerbryn, and there was a goal each for Oliver Dymond and Rhys Morgan.
In reserve division three, FC Carmarthen Reserves beat Caerbryn Reserves 3-2. Dan Thomas (2) and Osian Thomas scored for the winners, with Matthew Waugh and David Roberts on target for Caerbryn.
There was action in the new-look Senior Cup, and first division Llangennech defied the odds with a stunning 5-3 win at home to Premier division Bwlch Rangers to launch their campaign in Group A.
And it was a thoroughly deserved three points, with Llangennech scoring four goals in the first half-hour.
Alex Davies in the 15th and 27th minutes, Mike O’Mara in the 23rd minute and Craig Frater in the 30th minute gave their team a dream start before Liam Fry wrapped up the victory with a fifth in the 89th minute.
Bwlch played their part in an entertaining game, and were rewarded with three well-taken goals from Callum Dawe, Kieran Dawe and Kellan
Jenkins.
Striker Mike Grimwade made his mark with two goals for Loughor Rovers, who beat visiting Burry Port 6-2, also in Group A.
And apart from being gifted an own goal, Loughor put daylight between themselves and their opponents thanks to Callum James, Sam Richards, and Will Picton-Jones.
Striker Liam McCann scored five goals in helping Pontlliw beat neighbours Penllergaer 10-0 at home in the only game in Group B.
Moving on to the Darch Cup, Felinfoel Reserves beat visiting Kidwelly Town Reserves 7-1 in the first and only game played in Group A.
Striker Callum James grabbed a
hat-trick.
Morgan Harries was also in the thick of the action with two goals, while Matthew Ellis and Kurtis Richards also netted.
Loughor Rovers made it a great day for the club, chalking up a 7-0 win away to Tumble United Reserves in Group C.
Luke Goddard starred with a hattrick. The other four goals for Loughor were shared between Joel Goddard, Lewis Sherman, Alex McCumesky and Ciaran Morgan.
In the other game in the group, Llangennech Reserves made ground advantage count in a 5-1 win against Dafen A. Leeroy Bakasa again caught the eye with two goals.