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22nd April
Pontyclun 5, Newport 3
Pontyclun advance to the semi-finals of the o65s cup after a fine win over Newport in a high-scoring match at Ocean Park Arena. Howells scored early for Newport but Pontyclun jumped into a 4-1 lead through a Fitzgibbon brace and further goals from Bassett and White. Herrin also scored a brace for Newport either side of Bassett’s second and Pontyclun’s fifth goal, which saw them move, comfortably into the semi-final where they will face Barry Town on 6th May. Merthyr take on Penybont in the other semi-final on the 13th May.

21st April
Swansea 0, Barry Town 1
League champions, Barry Town, advanced to the semi-finals after a hard-fought win against a determined Swansea side with inspirational keeper, Meacham in sparkling form. The visitors dominated much of the first-half and should have taken the lead, but profligacy in front of goal and a fine series of saves by Meacham, kept the scores level. Swansea also had a great opportunity to take the lead themselves but Hope skewed a great chance wide.

The second half mirrored the first with the visitors dominating but the hosts still offering a threat on the break, with Barletta putting in a great shift, albeit Thomas was consummate in the heart of the defence for Barry and ‘stand-in keeper, Rutherford was never troubled. With 10 minutes remaining, Meacham was again called into action, this time making a superb save at the foot of the post from a fierce shot by Huish. Although his defensive partners, including Edwards, Griffiths and O’Connor proved a defiant rear-guard for the Swans, a fine shot by the League’s top-scorer, Miles, looped over the Swansea glove-man with 4 minutes remaining and his team, deservedly progressed to the semi-final on 6th May. They will face the winners of Pontyclun or Newport, which will be played on the 22nd April.