Cardiff Met Upsets The New Saints in JD Welsh Cup
Cardiff Met staged a remarkable comeback, scoring two late goals to eliminate defending champions The New Saints from the JD Welsh Cup in the third round.
Jack Bodenham opened the scoring for The Saints with a volley in the first half. However, with just four minutes left in regulation, Jasper Payne equalized for Cardiff Met.
In a thrilling finish, Matt Chubb netted a stoppage-time winner, securing victory for Met, who had recently defeated The Saints in league play.
In another upset, Cymru North side Llandudno shocked last year's finalists and 2024 champions Connah's Quay Nomads with a 2-1 victory. Former Nomad Ben Maher scored the opening goal for Llandudno in the 18th minute, followed by Ross Weaver, who extended their lead with a header in the 32nd minute.
Dan Roberts managed to pull one back for the Nomads with a curling shot from the edge of the area that found the top corner of the net.
In a dominant performance, six-time Welsh Cup winners Barry Town United triumphed 6-0 over fellow Cymru Premier side Llanelli, with goals from Eliot Richards, Keston Davies, Ieuan Owen, Daniel Barton, and a brace from Ollie Hulbert.
James Crole also made headlines by scoring a hat-trick for Penybont in their 3-1 victory against Cambrian United, where Liam Eason scored the lone goal for the hosts.
