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13/09/2025 Ardal North West: Lleoliad / Venue:The Ring, Llay (k.o 2.30pm) LLAY WELFARE...........................1 Jonathan Collo 72' CPD PORTHMADOG..........................4 Gruff John 7' Shaun Cavanagh 16'(p) Dan Atkins 43'. Rhys Alun 56'. Porthmadog preserved their hundred percent start to the 2025 league campaign with a convincing victory on a challenging playing surface at Llay Miners` Welfare. The victory was merited but it was perhaps less comfortable than the scoreline would suggest as the hosts often gave as good as they got in both halves. Indeed, it was Llay who started the brighter from the off as a header from a corner after only two minutes went narrowly over the bar and Josh Cooke was called upon to make a save low down to his right a minute later. Port soon settled, however, and opened the scoring after 7 minutes when a corner to the far post by playmaker Shaun Cavanagh was superbly headed into the opposite corner of the goal by Gruff John. Llay were undaunted and, from a typically swift break, a shot from Scott Swords went narrowly over the bar. But, for all their enterprise, Port went further ahead after the fifteen minute mark when Dan Atkins was adjudged to have been brought down in the box. Shaun Cavanagh strode confidently towards the spot before dispatching a low, firm shot into the corner of the net after sending goalkeeper Aidan Johnson the wrong way. Much to their credit, the hosts continued to attack at every opportunity and came close to opening their own account on quite a few occasions. A dangerous free kick only just cleared the crossbar with Cooke seemingly struggling before a half volley inside the area clattered off the underside of Port`s crossbar before bouncing to safety. Then, Cooke did well to get his fingertips to a fine low drive by left winger John James King. Port also had their moments and a pinpoint pass by Cavanagh was met by a volley from Rhys Alun which cleared the crossbar. Port were defending well at this stage and continued to attack the Llay backline as they played down the slope. On 42 minutes (what a great time to score!!! )…Port did it again. A corner from the right this time by that man Cavanagh found Dan Atkins unmarked and he headed powerfully past Johnson to put Port 0-3 up at the break. How would I sum up that half? Well, one team took their chances and the other didn`t! Port started the second period determined to add to their generous tally and midfielder Ryan Williams came very close when his volley from ten yards went narrowly past the upright. Ten minutes later, however, Port put the game well and truly to bed courtesy of a woeful defensive muddle on the hosts` part. An ill-judged short pass by keeper Johnson was well read and intercepted by Cavanagh who very unselfishly rolled the ball to Rhys Alun who made no mistake as he slammed the ball past a defender low into the net to put Chris Jones` men into seventh heaven with a seemingly unassailable 0-4 lead. We can perhaps forgive Port for taking their foot off the gas somewhat after this juncture but one also felt that the hard-working Llay team deserved at the very least a consolation goal for all their endeavour and sometimes enterprising attacking play. Well, this they duly achieved after some 70 minutes. Port defenders needlessly got into an argument with the referee on the right flank when they felt that Caio Evans had been the victim of a careless challenge but Mr. Jed Machin waved play on and a cross into the box took an invitingly abnormal high bounce onto the head of Jonathan Collo who made no mistake as he nodded home past a stranded Josh Cooke. And there it was. A very commendable away win for the men from Y Traeth. Here`s a question for you……………What did all of Port`s goals have in common? That`s right, children …the Cofi playmaker Shaun Cavanagh had a hand in all four as he scored one from the spot and created the other three. Llongyfarchiadau, Sion! Next Saturday at Y Traeth, we will turn our attentions to the Welsh Cup when we welcome a very strong Denbigh Town from Tier Two for a first round clash. Can David put one over on Goliath? Of course he can! Kick-off is at 2:00p.m. Be there or be square. Daliwch ati, Port! Llay Welfare :- Aidan Johnson (gk), Adam Williams (Fre Zemichael Tewolde 80`), Liam Collo, Jack Williams (Joshua Philips 80`), Dean Bryan (capt.), Ellis Hickey, Scott Swords(Ben Hughes 80`), David Macintyre, Jonathan Collo, Cavan Daley, John James King (Daniel Clewley 80`) Unused subs :- Kalvin Williams, Rhys Hankey. Yellow cards :- Jonathan Collo (90+1`) Porthmadog :- Josh Cooke (gk), Jake Jones, Jack Rimmer, Gruff John, Gruff Ellis, Caio Evans (Math Wyn Jones 75`), Rhys Alun (Zac Pike 75`), Ryan Williams, Shaun Cavanagh ( Jonny Bravo 63`), Cai Jones (Sam Reynolds 63`), Dan Atkins (Jack Gibney 75`). Unused sub :- Meilir Ellis (gk) Yellow card :- Cai Jones (36`) Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Jed Machin Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- Martin Thomas, Kieran Thomas Davies Torf / Attendance :- about 80 ? Adroddiad / Report :- Treflyn Jones 29/08/2025 Cynghrair Ardal North West League: Lleoliad / Venue: Y Traeth, Porthmadog (k.o 7.45pm) Noddwyr y Gêm / Match Sponsors: GARY FALCONER Electrical Services Ltd Noddwyr y Bêl / Match Ball Sponsors: BLOCKFOIL MANCHESTER & BAAVET Porthmadog CPD PORTHMADOG.......................3 Dan Atkins 21' Gruff John 68'' Zac Pike 77' LLANRWST UTD...........................2 Callum Parry (p) 40' Math Thomas 44' Prior to tonight`s match, a minute`s silence was impeccably observed in memory of Delyth Owen, wife of our treasurer, Gerallt Owen, whose untimely death occurred just over a week ago. Mi fydd colled fawr ar dy ôl, Delyth annwyl. To be frank, Porthmadog got out of jail tonight as they edged a five goal-thriller against a fit, skillful and fleet-of-foot Llanrwst. The win was brought about by a `never say die` attitude, some clinical finishing and a slice of good fortune here and there. Most importantly, however, Port remain the only side in the division with a hundred percent record after five matches played. Well done indeed! Neither side set Y Traeth on fire during a cagey and tenacious opening 15 minutes but Port`s 20 yard strike by the hard-working Shaun Cavanagh sailed narrowly over the bar after a good lay-off from Sam Reynolds. At this stage, Llanrwst were content to defend and hit Port on the counter. However, it was Port who drew first blood shortly after the 20-minute mark when a pin-point cross by Shaun Cavanagh was met by a glorious effort from debutant striker Dan Atkins (on loan from Colwyn Bay) as his header from twelve yards sailed over Cian Williams` despairing dive into the corner of the net. Great goal! Llanrwst gradually settled into the game after this setback and thereafter were a constant thorn in Port`s rearguard as they attacked with pace and enthusiasm and came close to an equalizer when a good-looking volley from Conor Davies was safely gathered under his crossbar by Josh Cooke. Some six minutes before the interval, the eagle-eyed referee Paul David Scholes pointed to the spot when he noticed an infringement in the Port box during an intense moment of pin-ball. Up stepped former Traeth favourite Callum Parry to dispatch his firm shot past Josh Cooke`s left hand into the corner of the goal to make it 1-1 and game on. The Rwster`s tails were well and truly up now and Cooke had to smother a point-blank header on his line before the visitors took the lead with a very well-taken goal. A powerful first-time volley again from Conor Davies slammed against the crossbar and the rebound was expertly dispatched into the net by Math Thomas to send the away supporters into raptures. Llanrwst were the better side at this juncture and the half-time whistle came much to the relief of Port`s over-worked defence. Port opened the second period promisingly as a good 20 yard effort from Bravo went narrowly wide after a slick exchange of passes with Cavanagh. The game then turned into a frantic and tigerish mid-field battle and Port supporters had their hearts in their mouths on the hour mark when Callum Parry burst clean through only to send his firm drive over Cooke`s bar. A minute later, Cooke was forced to parry the ball against that bar to thwart an audacious chip by Conor Davies. All the while, Port had their moments too with some swift breaks and with 67 minutes on the clock a Shaun Cavanagh corner kick was met by the experienced head of Gruff John whose effort looped over the keeper into the net for a shock equalizer………2-2. For the final fifteen minutes, both sets of supporters had to endure some nerve-shredding moments but Port`s very own Zac Pike sent the home fans at the Town End into a state of delirium when a fine cross on the run by Caio Evans found Zac`s head as he made no mistake from six yards and Port had clinched a titanic struggle with three fine headers. Llanrwst were far from done, however, and Port were indebted to keeper Josh Cooke for keeping out another piledriver from Conor Davies as he saved with his legs. What a game! Port can put their feet up on the next matchday as this will be a blank Saturday for them (September 6th). Therefore, Port will next be in action at Llay Welfare on September 13th (k.o. :- 2:30). This will be a tough league encounter on a very challenging playing surface. Be there! Porthmadog :- Josh Cooke, Jake Jones, Jack Rimmer, Gruff John, Ryan Williams, Caio Evans, Jonny Bravo (Zac Pike 63`), Sam Reynolds (Math Jones 63`), Shaun Cavanagh (Arden Gisbourne 85`), Cai Jones, Dan Atkins. Unused subs :- Meilir Ellis (gk), Hari Lambe, Sam Carrier Yellow card :- Zac Pike (73`) Llanrwst United :- Cian Williams, Leon Doran (Jamie Turner 87`), Matthew Mullender (Macsen Rhys-Williams 87`), Joel Motgan Jones, Jamie Ryan Jones (Jonathan Richards 78`),Christopher Nicolson, Sam Thomas, Math Thomas, Cieran Williams( Cai Evans 80`), Conor Davies, Callum Parry. Yellow cards :- Jamie Ryan Jones (67`), L. Griffiths, manager (86`), Joel Morgan Jones (90+4`) Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Paul David Scholes Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- Gwilym Tudor Evans, Eoin Connor Fowler. Torf / Attendance :- 332 Adroddiad / Report :- Treflyn Jones 23/08/2025 Cwpan Cymru Rhag R2 / JD Welsh Cup Q R2: Lleoliad / Venue: Go Goodwins Stadium Llandudno (k.o 2.00pm) LLANDUDNO AMATEURS...................1 Aaron Rogers 81' CPD PORTHMADOG..........................4 Zac Pike, 10' Cai Jones 51', 59'. Arden Gisbourne 78' Porthmadog made their way into the first round proper of the JD Welsh Cup after securing a victory which was marginally less comfortable than the scoreline would suggest on the immaculate 4G pitch at the Go Goodwins Stadium in Llandudno. It was a good victory away from home when you consider that Llandudno Amateurs had thrashed Meliden 6-1 in the previous round. Llandudno launched a promising attack early on before Rhys Alun for Port blasted a close range shot just over the hosts` bar following good work by Zac Pike. A few minutes later, however, that man Pike put Port ahead with a thunderous shot from twelve yards after controlling an excellent deep cross from the right wing by Shaun Cavanagh. Port had the bit between their teeth after this and Tudno`s keeper Kyle King was forced into a good save from a deflected shot from Jonny Bravo and also had to be alert to tip over a strong header by Gruff John who was making a very welcome return to the Port team on loan from Welsh Prem aristocrats Caernarfon Town. If Port thought this would be a cakewalk, then the Amateurs most certainly had other ideas, and when a Port midfielder was dispossessed, the dangerous Jay Sutton broke clean through on a strong run and it took a splendid save low to his left by Port custodian Josh Cooke to prevent a certain equalizer. Indeed, Sutton proved to be a constant thorn in Port`s side for the remainder of the half but Port just managed to keep a clean sheet for the first period. Barely five minutes into the second half, it seemed as though Llandudno had to score. A great pass down the left flank was relayed into Port`s box and a shot which at last had the beating of Cooke was somehow smuggled off the goal-line by a defender. The Tudno players claimed that the ball had crossed the line but their protests were waved away by referee Aaron Ashley Dodwell. The above incident proved to be a very significant turning point in the tie as Port`s Cai Jones rose high to head home a beautifully flighted corner kick from Shaun Cavanagh and Port were suddenly two goals to the good. Port were now attacking with more confidence and Rhys Alun was frustrated to see his close range effort from Jonny Bravo`s assist fly well over the bar. However, on the hour mark, Cai Jones made the game safe for Chris Jones` men as he guided a clever lob well over keeper Kyle King who inexplicably found himself in no man`s land. 3-0 to Port now and this one also came from an assist by Jonny Bravo. Shortly before the 80 minute mark, it was pleasing indeed to see two young substitutes combining to put Port 0-4 ahead. Zak Pike released teenage Cofi signing Hari Lambe free on the left flank and his accurate low pass was confidently converted by Arden Gisbourne as he nipped in before the keeper to tap the ball into the corner of the net from a few yards out. The men from Llandudno never gave up and they secured a richly deserved consolation goal on 82 minutes when a Daniel Hughes free kick was expertly headed past Cooke by Aaron Rodgers. Tudno continued to attack thereafter and Cooke was forced into three further good saves in the closing five minutes. Next Friday night, Port will return to league duties as they welcome Llanrwst United to Y Traeth (k.o. :- 7:45 p.m.). Let`s hope for a big crowd. Da iawn, Port!! Llandudno Am. :- Kyle King (gk), Anthony Tidswell, Kyle Johnson, Daniel Hughes, Joseph Jones (Evan Hince 73`), Jay Sutton, Aaron Rodgers, Billy Bibby, Lee Savings, Jack Kearney (Scott Kearney 65`), Lee Thomas (Luke Nichols 73`) Unused sub :- Sean Sharp Yellow cards :- Kyle Johnson (2`), Jack Kearney (60`) Porthmadog :- Josh Cooke (gk), Jack Gibney (Jake Jones 65`), Jack Rimmer, Gruff John, Ryan Williams, Sam Reynolds, Jonny Bravo (Arden Gisbourne 71`), Shaun Cavanagh ( Caio Evans 60`), Rhys Alun (Hari Lambe 71`),Cai Jones, Zac Pike. Unused subs :- Math Jones, Meilir Elis (gk) Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Aaron Ashley Dodwell>br> Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- Cian Owen McKenna, Adam Prescott Torf / Attendance :- Not given (as usual) but a fair estimate would be 130. Adroddiad / Report :- Treflyn Jones 16/08/2025 Cynghrair Ardal North West League: Lleoliad / Venue: Parc Meurig, Bethesda (k.o 2.30pm) BETHESDA ATHLETIC...................0 CPD PORTHMADOG......................3 Rhys Alun 32', 40' Jonni Bravo 45'+5'. On a sweltering August afternoon, the picturesque Parc Meurig provided the backdrop to an absorbing league encounter between two of North Wales` football`s sleeping giants. The last time these protagonists met was at Y Traeth, Porthmadog in a first round Welsh Cup tie on October 1st, 2011 when Port ran out 3-1 winners. Port got off to a quick start as they dominated possession for the opening eight minutes without creating any clear chances. However, it was Bethesda who came close to scoring in the eleventh minute when visiting custodian Josh Cooke had to be quick-witted to block a close range effort with his foot. Thereafter Bethesda were to create several promising counter-attacking moves which were often prompted by the dangerous Joe Todd. Port also looked dangerous on the break and Sam Reynolds after 20 minutes came desperately close to opening the scoring when he cunningly stole a march on two defenders before seemingly rolling the ball into an empty net with keeper Gethin Hughes all at sea. However, one of Pesda`s defenders recovered well to produce a splendid goal-line clearance in the nick of time. Then, at the other end, the Port defenders had to employ the utmost urgency to clear the danger after a defensive header had ricocheted off a fellow defender`s back. On 32 minutes, Port at last opened the scoring when a defence-splitting pass from centre-back Gruff Ellis arrived at the feet of Rhys Alun who chipped the ball confidently over the keeper at the end of a strong run. 1-0 to Port. Eight minutes later, Port doubled their account when the same player netted again following a superb move involving Jonny Bravo and Sam Reynolds. Port now seemed to have a real strangle-hold on the match after weathering a few mini-storms and came very close to increasing their lead when a 25 yard piledriver from Cai Jones brought out the very best in goalkeeper Gethin Hughes. Port were determined to add to their tally and this they achieved four minutes into added time at the end of the first period. A terrific run by Sam Reynolds enabled himself to find Jonny Bravo in a modicum of space in the box and the busy striker rounded things off by calmly tapping the ball past the onrushing keeper to give Port a commanding 3-0 lead before trudging off to enjoy a well-earned Earl Grey. After the interval, the game seemed to settle into a rather dour midfield struggle although Port created slightly more chances than their opponents and Pesda`s defence had to be vigilant to block a shot by Jonny Bravo after good work by substitute Jack Gibney and Bethesda`s keeper pulled off a fingertip save to prevent Rhys Alun from scoring. Things got a bit tetchy and physical as the half wore on and as the players understandably tired in the heat and the referee brandished a straight red card at Pesda`s Tomos Hughes on seventy minutes for seemingly aiming an injudicious head-butt at Port`s Jonny Bravo. Port kept their composure and saw the game out although both John Littlemore and Rhys Alun came close to extending the lead still further. This was a very good win against a good team who will cause many problems to future visitors to Parc Meurig. Da iawn, Port. Four wins from four games…….a solid start to put it mildly! Next Saturday, Port will travel to Llandudno Amateurs for a Welsh Cup Second Qualifying Round tussle. Please check kick-off time on the web-site. Be there! Bethesda Athletic :- Gethin Hughes, Osian Price (Sion Bullock 79`), Steffan Davies (Cameron Robertson 45`), Osian Hughes (capt.), Caio Hywel, Cian Williams, Tomos Hughes, Joe Todd, Daniel Hughes (Corey Lundstram 79`), Noa Hughes ( Louie Turner 70`), Cai Evans (Shaun Lock 69`) Unused subs :- Kyle Hartler, Osian Pugh Red card :- Tomos Hughes (70`) Yellow cards :- Daniel Hughes (53`), Noa Hughes (63`), Mark Hughes (manager 69`), Shaun Lock (90`) Porthmadog :- Josh Cooke, Jake Jones, Math Jones (Jack Gibney 56`), Gruff Ellis, Steffan Alford (Jack Rimmer 20`), Caio Evans, Jonny Bravo (Shaun Cavanagh 76`), Ryan Williams, Rhys Alun, Cai Jones (John Littlemore 76`) Unused subs:- Sam Carrier, Hari Lambe, Zak Pike Yellow cards :- Gruff Ellis (39`), Jack Gibney (81`) Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Craig Griffiths Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- Aaron Ashley Dodwell, Callum Tideswell Torf / Attendance :- Not provided…..170 ? (amcangyfrif/ estimate) Adroddiad / Report :- Treflyn Jones 12/08/2025 Cynghrair Ardal North West League: Lleoliad / Venue: Y Traeth, Porthmadog (k.o 7.45pm) Noddwyr y Gêm / Match Sponsors: HARLECH TOYOTA Noddwyr y Bêl / Match Ball Sponsors: BLOCKFOIL MANCHESTER & PRITCHARD & GRIFFITHS Trefnwyr Angladdau / Funeral Directors CPD PORTHMADOG.......................2 Jack Rimmer 24' Rhys Alun 38' CPD Y FELINHELI...........................0 On a warm summer’s evening, a packed Traeth crowd (including members of the Criccieth Pathfinders Camp who entertained with their songs throughout!) were treated to another largely comfortable home victory to start this 2025/26 season. The opening 10 mins however was a very cagey affair, with both teams struggling to gain a foothold on the game & as a result, the ball was mostly to be seen in midfield. The only half chance falling to Johnny Bravo following some great work down the wing by Rhys Alun. It took 12 minutes for the first real opportunity to fall, when Shaun Cavanagh produced a delicious ball over the defence for Johnny Bravo to run onto – he beat the keeper to the ball, lifting it over him, but unfortunately for the Traeth faithful, it also cleared the bar. Around 10 minutes later, he was also to be denied by the Felinheli keeper in a one on one situation. From the resulting corner however, Jack Rimmer rose higher than anyone to bury his header in the back of the net & give Port a deserved lead. Felinheli did look threatening on the counter attack & were showing some good passing patterns, however they never really created any chances in the 1st half, thanks to some superb defending by Ryan Williams & Gruff Elis at the heart of the Port defence. Port were to double the lead in the final 10 minutes of the first half, after a great crossfield ball was taken down & controlled by Rhys Alun, his neat one-two with Cai Jones led to a clear path through on goal for him & finished expertly in the right hand corner of the net. It could’ve been 3 before HT, once again through good play by Cai Jones, placing the ball on a plate for Johnny Bravo, who had the goal at his mercy, but he lost his footing at the worst time & the chance was lost. HT: Port 2 – 0 Y Felinheli Much like the opening home game, the home side were looking to make a fast start & were given the opportunity to do so, when a free kick, central to the goal, about 20 yards out. Shaun Cavanagh stepped up, but his low effort was no issue for the wall, which did its job with no worry in all honesty. It took 51 minutes for the visitors to trouble the home goal, following a good driving run by full back, Rhodri Dafydd, the ball was played through & the attacker struck at goal, but it was never going to trouble Josh Cooke in the Port goal as it hit the side netting. Johnny Bravo showcased his great ability to hold up the ball, as all good centre forwards do, whilst also showing his abilities to beat his man several times as well – but, the final pass was often lacking in the 2nd half & when presented with another one on one against the keeper, he was to be foiled again! Only this time, the rebound would fall to Rhys Alun with the goal glaring in front of him….but his strike was to prove more of a danger to those fans who’d parked directly behind the goal in the car park! Following a raft of substitutions & injury stoppages, the final 20 minutes were to pass without too much excitement – until in stoppage time, the crowd were unlucky not to see a truly wonderful goal, as a great Port counter attack sparked a run forward by Jack Gibney, who’s cross was blocked at the first attempt, but his 2nd attempt found Caio Evans in the box & his volley looked for the back of the net, only to be denied by the crossbar. Port were deserved winners in the end, as the game finished 2 – 0. Next up for Port is an away trip to newly promoted Bethesda Atheltic & a first trip to Parc Meurig for a 2:30pm kick off on Saturday afternoon. Porthmadog: Josh Cooke, Jake Jones, Gruff Ellis, Ryan Williams, Jack Rimmer, Caio Evans, Sam Reynolds, Jonny Bravo (Zak Pike 78'), Cai Jones (Jack Gibney 67'), Rhys Alun (Sam Carrier 85'), Shaun Cavanagh (John Littlemore 67'). Unused subs: Meilyr Elis, Hari Lambe. Y Felinheli: Marc Wyn Jones, Rhodri Dafydd, Ryan Cain, Aled Hughes, Dylam Jones, Guto Elis77') (Dan Pyrs , Gruff Williams (Iwan Edwards 76'), Gruff John, Byron Davies (Aled Rice76'), Aled Griffith, Richard McDonald (Ifan Emyr 90'+3'}. Unused subs: Keirion Mansell, Jack Cain, Trystan Dafydd. Dyfarnwr / Referee: Aled Williams Cynorthwywyr / Assistants: J M Ervine, Osian Rees-Jones Torf / Attendance: 314 Adroddiad / Match Report: Rhydian Morgan 09/08/2025 Cynghrair Ardal North West League: Lleoliad / Venue: Roe Plas Meadows, St Asaph (k.o 2.30pm) ST ASAPH CITY.......................0 CPD PORTHMADOG......................3 Jonni Bravo 28', 43'. Cai Jones 63' Port secured 3 points on the road this afternoon with a comfortable win at Roe Plas Meadow, against managerless St Asaph City. Port started brightly and had plenty of possession, but St Asaph defended well in the early stages. It took about 14 minutes for our first attempt at goal with a Gruff Ellis header just wide of the goal after a cross from the right by Shaun Cavanagh. Jake Jones came close to putting Port in the lead with a fine effort after a Math Jones header accross the goalmouth, and then a Sam Reynolds strike followed, was well saved by Jacob Roberts. Port were now in total control and on 27' Cai Jones sent a wonderful through ball for Jonny Bravo to slot past Roberts to the delight of the away supporters. On 39' Jack Rimmer's effort from the left nearly caught Roberts out but was tipped over for a corner. Jake Jones nearly made it 2-0 but his shot rebounded off one of St Asaph's defenders to safety. Port were now hungry for more goals, and finally on 42' Jonny Bravo scored his 2nd goal after an excellent Sam Reynolds cross to give Port a 2-0 half time lead. St Asaph started the 2nd half in determined fashion on the attack, with Josh Cooke in the Port goal making 2 vital saves to keep the scoreline at 2-0. On 61' Ryan Williams effort from outside the box went sailing over the bar as Port started to take back control of the match, and within a minute great work by Cavanagh found Cai Jones whose strength got the better of the home defender to fire Port into a 3-0 lead. Port were now well in control and substitute John Littlemore's effort from a Jonny Bravo pass was gathered by Roberts. Then on 72' Math Jones found himself in space 30 yards out and fired a shot that was tipped over the bar by Roberts. As the match entered the last few minutes a free kick from Bravo was well saved and Littlemore's effort was palmed away by Roberts. Port were worthy winners by 3 goals to 0 to take 3 points and keep a clean sheet. Thanks once again to all the travelling support, much appreciated. Our next match is the Ardal N.West league game at home to Y Felinheli on Tuesday k.o.7.45pm St Asaph: Jacob Roberts, Ben Hesketh, Elliott Turner (Billy Hoult 79'), Liam Grayson, Matthew Morris, Lee Jones, Callum Roberts ( Shay Bailey 36'), Luke Mahoney, Joshua Roberts ( Kylan Ellis 53'), Dylan Evans, Lloyd Hayes. Subs not used: Brandon Luffman, Lucas Faircliffe. Porthmadog: Josh Cooke, Jake Jones, Jack Rimmer, Gruff Ellis, Math Jones, Ryan Williams,Jonni Bravo (Arden Gisbourne 76'), Sam Reynolds (Jack Gibney 72), Rhys Alun, Cai Jones (John Littlemore 65'), Shaun Cavanagh (Zak Pike 65'). Subs not used: Caio Evans Referee: Graham John Hannah Assistants Robert Eifion Jones, Adam Harvey. Torf / Attendance : 75 Adroddiad / Match Report: Dylan Rees 02/08/2025 Tlws Amatur Dragon Signs Rownd Ragbrofol 1af / Dragon Signs Trophy Qualifying Rd.: Lleoliad / Venue:Y Traeth, Porthmadog (k.o 2.00pm) Noddwyr y Gêm / Match Sponsors: MEIRION EVANS Terfynau Noddwyr y Bêl / Match Ball Sponsors: BLOCKFOIL MANCHESTER CPD PORTHMADOG.......................0 NEFYN UNITED.........................0 Nefyn go through on penalties.(5-6) For the second season in succession, Port crashed out of what was once fondly known as `The Amateur Cup` at the very first hurdle . From the hosts` point of view, this game had `banana skin` written all over it especially when you consider that Nefyn from Tier 4 dumped Tier 3 Mynydd Isa out of the Welsh Cup recently. It all looked promising for the hosts as Port managed to largely boss the possession stats especially in the second half but they found it very hard work indeed to carve out any real chances against a splendidly well-organised Nefyn defence. The first half was a tight affair and it wasn`t until the 20th minute that a genuine scoring chance materialized. It fell to Port`s Sam Reynolds at the far post from a corner kick but he missed the target completely. Port`s Zac Pike sent in a powerful shot from 25 yards but it went straight into Alex Ward Jones` grateful arms as did another long-distance effort by Jonny Bravo. Shortly before the break, Nefyn came close to taking the lead when a low point-blank shot by Ifan Gwilym was well blocked by Port keeper Josh Cooke and shortly thereafter Cooke pulled off an even better save as he tipped a thunderbolt by Rhys Williams over the bar and an absorbing first half ended goalless. Port dominated the second half from start to finish but weaving pretty patterns all over the pitch is ultimately useless unless you can get the ball in the net. (Apologies for such a ruthless comment but it`s the truth!) Port were mainly reduced to shots from distance which were either off target or straight into the keeper`s arms. One of the very best chances fell to Rhys Alun who brilliantly evaded three defenders but his shot was blocked by a defender before troubling Ward-Jones. Port continued to pile on the pressure but Nefyn were in no mood to concede. The game became physical at times during the final fifteen minutes and Port`s Cai Jones and Nefyn`s Llyr Pennant Williams were shown the red card after a scuffle broke out in midfield. After the final whistle, it was straight to penalties and, for absolute obsessives, here are the details:- Port`s Rhys Alun:- SCORES (corner of the net) Nefyn`s Iwan Moore :- SCORES (keeper sent the wrong way) Port`s Jonny Bravo :- SCORES Nefyn`s Rhys Williams :- HITS THE POST Port`s Sam Reynolds :- SCORES Nefyn`s Iwan Griffith :- SCORES Port`s Ryan Williams :- SCORES (keeper goes wrong way) Nefyn`s Jac Williams :- SCORES Port`s Gruff Ellis :- SAVED! Sudden death !! :- Port`s Jack Gibney :- MISSES TARGET Nefyn`s Gethin Trenholme :- SAVED Port`s Caio Williams :_ SCORES Nefyn`s Tomos Davies :- SCORES Port`s Josh Cooke :- SAVED by Alex Ward-Jones Nefyn`s Ifan Gwilym :- SCORES……….Nefyn are through! Llongyfarchiadau mawr i chi, Nefyn a phob lwc yn y rownd nesaf. Porthmadog :- Josh Cooke, Jake Jones, Jack Rimmer ( Jack Gibney 61`), Gruff Ellis, Math Jones (Ryan Williams 61`), Caio Evans, Jonny Bravo, Sam Reynolds, John Littlemore (Rhys Alun 45`). Shaun Cavanagh (Cai Jones 61`), Zac Pike (Danny Brookwell 45`) Red card :- Cai Jones (82`) Nefyn United :- Alex Ward-Jones, Gethin Trenholme, Tomos Huw Davies, Iwan Griffith, Llyr Pennant Williams, Lewis Connor Williams (capt.) (D. Jones 77`), Jac Williams, Meical Williams (I. Gwilym 77`), Tomi Jones Evans (I Moore 85`), Rhys Williams, Ifan Gwilym Jones (N. Griffith 77`) Unused sub :- Carwyn Griffiths Red card :- Llyr Pennant Williams (82`) Yellow cards :- Meical Williams (23`), Tomos Davies (90`), Alex Ward-Jones (90+5`) Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Adrian Wyn Williams Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- Gwifoddolwyr ! / Volunteers! Torf / Attendance :- 321 Adroddiad / Report :- Treflyn Jones 26/07/2025 Cynghrair Ardal North West League: Lleoliad / Venue: Y Traeth, Porthmadog (k.o 7.45pm) Noddwyr y Gêm / Match Sponsors: EDDIE BLACKBURN Noddwyr y Bêl / Match Ball Sponsors: BLOCKFOIL MANCHESTER & IJ PLASTERING PORTHMADOG CPD PORTHMADOG.......................7 Jonny Bravo 21' Rhys Alun 37' Danny Brookwell 43', 46' Sam Reynolds 59' Shaun Cavanagh 82' (Pen), 90+2' PENMAENMAWR PHOENIX..................1 Charlie Urquhart 16' A new season has dawned & with it comes great optimism of a successful season for any club. Imagine the joy of turning up at the ground on opening night to find out that your new goalkeeper is suspended & you have a centre back in goal…. nothing like a dose of realism to temper the optimism! In a quiet opening 10 minutes, a couple of crosses were sent in to test the keeper out, but Iddon dealt with them well in what was bound to boost his confidence a bit more. Disaster was to strike for Port soon after though after a corner was only half cleared & the recycled cross beat the offside trap & it was an easy finish at the back post for Penmaenmawr’s Charlie Urquhart to put the newly promoted side ahead. With 20 minutes on the clock, following a superb through ball by Gruff Ellis, Port’s new Portuguese striker beat the offside trap & was through on goal, however he failed to finish off a great move. However, a minute later, Caio Evans picked the ball up in the middle of the park & laid on a ball for Jake Jones to put in a peach of a cross that was controlled by Bravo in the 6 yard box & his finish was superb to score his first league goal for the club. It may have taken 20 minutes for them to kick start their season, but there was really one team in it afterwards, with Rhys Alun mere inches away from heading in a Brookwell cross, before he wasted a central free kick opportunity from 20 yards out & Brookwell also guilty of missing a good chance following great work between him & Cai Jones. Johnny Bravo was still causing havoc, beating defenders for fun & when he was taken out by a defender with 10 minutes left of an absorbing first half, the offending player was convinced it was dive?! I suspect this player would struggle to recognise diving were he to be watching Tom Daley at the Olympics in all honesty! Unfortunately, yet again, a free kick in a dangerous position was wasted. It then turned into the Danny Brookwell show though – as his beautiful, lofted ball from midfield, paired with a perfectly timed run from Rhys Alun put Port ahead! Just before the half time whistle, Port’s lead was extended as Danny Brookwell curled an absolute beauty of free kick over the keeper’s head & into the left hand corner of the goal. It was to be 3-1 Port at HT Before several members of the crowd were able to get even close to their seats for the 2nd half, Brookwell was at it again as he took his goal contributions to 3 for the night (2 goals, 1 assist) with a cool finish in the bottom left corner for 4 – 1. By now, Port were all over the newly promoted side & could have been further ahead, but for two saves by William Jones, the Phoenix keeper – one was a superb save from point blank when the ball fell to Jack Rimmer on the volley in the 6 yard box! Port were to score a 5th on the hour mark though as some crisp passing play saw Johnny Bravo in space in the 18 yard box, but his effort was kept out by the keeper, only for the ball to fall to Sam Reynolds, who finished well to net his first goal for his new club as well. Following a raft of substitutions, the game quietened down for a lot of the 2nd half – however this didn’t stop Shaun Cavanagh getting in on the action, as he netted two goals in the final 10 minutes. His first, a cheeky Panenka styled penalty after he was fouled in the box & his 2nd goal going in at the 2nd attempt, a cool finish having seen his first effort blocked after good work down the wing from fellow sub, John Littlemore. All in all, a successful opening night – 7 goals, 3 points & a relatively easy night for our stand in keeper! One of the younger Port supporters turned to me at one point during the game & said that the Penmaenmawr shirts reminded them of the ‘Squashies’ confectionary (for those not aware, they are a softer version of the old Drumstick lollies) – isn’t it apt how a night can go from sweet to sour for a team in no time? Our next match will be on Saturday afternoon (August 2) in the FAW Dragon Signs Amateur Trophy against Nefyn United, with a 2pm kick off. Porthmadog: Iddon Price (GK), Jake Jones, Jack Rimmer, Gruff Ellis, Ryan Williams, Caio Evans, Johnny Bravo (Shaun Cavanagh, 67’), Sam Reynolds (Arden Gisbourne, 74’), Rhys Alun Williams (Zac Pike, 64’), Cai Jones (Math Jones, 64’), Danny Brookwell (John Littlemore, 67’) Unused subs: Meilir Ellis & Sam Carrier Penmaenmwr Phoenix: William Jones (GK), Liam Jones (Cody Williams 72’), Jamie Jones, Alex Brownhill (Paddy Hold, 72’), Charlie Urquhart, Liam Griffiths, Harley Crossfield, Ben Jarvis (Darren Evans, 58’), Daniel Williams (Morgan Roberts, 72’), Daniel McIlvogue, Ethan Jones (James Hobson, 58’) Attendance: 285 Adroddiad / Report: Rhydian Ll. Morgan. 26/07/2025 Cwpan Cymru / JD Welsh Cup: Lleoliad / Venue:Y Traeth, Porthmadog (k.o 2.00pm) Noddwyr y Gêm / Match Sponsors: W FALCONER ELECTRICAL SERVICES Ltd Noddwyr y Bêl / Match Ball Sponsors: BLOCKFOIL MANCHESTER CPD PORTHMADOG.......................1 Zac Pike 28' BARMOUTH & DYFFRYN..................0 A new look Porthmadog kicked off their competitive season with a thoroughly deserved victory over Tier 4 opponents Barmouth and Dyffryn in the first preliminary round of the Welsh Cup. The hosts dominated the match in terms of possession and territory and perhaps should have won the match by a more convincing scoreline. Port played very tidily indeed during the opening twenty minutes and their composed passing was often very easy on the eye. After 10 minutes, debutant Sam Reynolds tapped the ball into the net at the end of a slick move but the `goal` was ruled out for off-side. This was a wake up call for the boys from Bermo and Port goalkeeper Josh Cooke (another debutant) was forced to make two strong saves in quick succession as the visitors made their first foray into the home penalty area. On 27 minutes local hero Zak Pike, on his return from Nantlle Vale, deservedly put Port ahead when he received a good pass from Jonny Bravo before swivelling and directing a very good-looking 25 yard daisy-cutter past the despairing dive of David Jones into the corner of the net. Port continued to pressurise the Barmouth goal but were at times wasteful with the final ball. On 40 minutes, Jonny Bravo had a firm shot charged down in the nick of time and Gruff Ellis was a tad unlucky to see his shot cleared off the line. The half ended 1-0 to Port. The second half was a largely dull affair as Port continued to press with patience and discipline but that final ball simply refused to work for them. To be fair, however, one must give credit to the Barmouth back-line for their determination which made this period a very frustrating one for the loyal home supporters. Jonny Bravo was presented with a good scoring opportunity but chose to try and beat one more defender instead of blasting the ball at the target and the chance was gone. Around the 80th minute mark, Port supporters had their hearts in their mouths when a header from a Barmouth corner went inches over the crossbar. Port forced a few more corners which all came to nothing but their win was thoroughly merited on the balance of play and are safely in the hat for the next round. Yes, there was a liberal sprinkling of new players on show today and all of them played well. They are :- Josh Cooke (goalkeeper), Steffan Alford, Sam Reynolds, Arden Gisbourne, Jonny Bravo, Math Jones and the warmly welcomed returnees Zac Pike and Gethin Thomas. All the best to them and the rest of the squad for the season. This coming Tuesday, we will face a sterner test in the shape of Tier 3 newcomers Penmaenmawr Phoenix in our opening league match with a 7:45 kick off at Y Traeth. Daliwch ati, Port! Porthmadog :- Josh Cooke (gk), Jack Rimmer (Sam Carrier 85`), Math Wyn Jones (Jake Jones 45`), Gruff Ellis, Steffan Alford (A. Gisbourne 67`), Caio Evans, Sam Reynolds, Ryan Williams, Jonny Bravo, Cai Jones (Gethin Thomas 84`), Zac Pike (Rhys Alun 67`) . Yellow card :- Jonny Bravo (43`) Barmouth / Dyffryn :- David Jones (gk), Osian Ephraim, Osian Owen (Capt.), Laurence Chwsworth, Ryan Jones, William David Jones, Sion Ifan Williams, Robert Griffith (Leo Green 83`), Joe Mark Soar, Ryan Stephen Williams, Joey Jones. Unused subs :- Ashley Parry, Ellis Hughes, Logan Brading, George Sutherns. Dyfarnwr / Referee :- Elwyn Rhys Parry Cynorthwywyr / Assistants :- David Griffiths / Osian Rees-Jones Torf / Attendance :- 239 Adroddiad / Report :- Treflyn Jones |
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