Nathaniel MG Cup

 

10-man Nomads snatch victory from jaws of defeat




Bala Town FC

2 - 3


Connah's Quay Nomads

Bala Town FC vs Connah's Quay Nomads
Nathaniel MG Cup
Tuesday 27th October 2009 | 7:30pm
Maes Tegid, Bala | Attendance: 182




TEN-man Connah's Quay produced a sensational finish at Maes Tegid to end Bala's hopes of a last four spot.

An 87th-minute goal from Mark Griffiths looked to have booked the Lakesiders' ticket, but two goals in stoppage time put Nomads into the semis for the first time in 16 years.

Town took the lead on the quarter-hour when Ross Jefferies headed past keeper Terry McCormick at the far post, but a speculative shot from defender Allan Glover levelled the tie when his 30-yarder caught Leon Bimpson off his line.

The game looked over for Nomads when defender Ben Alston was red-carded and Griffiths headed Bala back in front.

But, when Bimpson could only parry Sam McNutt's long range shot, sub Mike Hayes was on hand to convert the rebound.

And, in the 93rd-minute, McNutt caught the home defence flat-footed to fire the winner.

Report and stats courtesy of welsh-premier.com







MATCH INFORMATION


Starting XI
Terry McCormick
Tommy Baker
Alan Glover Alan Glover scored 1 goals
Mark McGregor
Ben Alston Ben Alston was sent off
Craig Jones Craig Jones was booked
Stuart Cook Stuart Cook was subbed off
Danny Forde
Chris Herbert Chris Herbert was subbed off
Andy Olsen Andy Olsen was subbed off
Sam McNutt Sam McNutt scored 1 goals

Subs
Alan Hooley Alan Hooley was subbed on
Jamie Petrie Jamie Petrie was subbed on
Mike Hayes Mike Hayes scored 1 goals Mike Hayes was subbed on


The Nomads' Goalscorers
Alan Glover
Sam McNutt
Mike Hayes


Bala Town's Scorers
Ross Jefferies
Marc Griffiths