Penybont 0-2 Connah’s Quay Nomads: Edwards and Horan headers secure Cymru Premier title

Connah’s Quay retained their Cymru Premier title after a 2-0 victory over Penybont at the SDM Glass Stadium.

Captain reliable George Horan’s header at the back post in the opening five minutes gave Andy Morrison’s side the perfect start as settled early nerves.

Fellow veteran Aeron Edwards then ensured the title would remain on Deeside with a header in the final quarter of the match.

In the first meaningful chance of the match, Connah’s Quay seized the initiative to break the deadlock through their captain. Penybont failed to clear from a corner-kick and Edwards delivered a delicious cross to Horan who rose highest to header home past Morris.

The side in pole position held the one-goal advantage at the break and commanded the first-half having made the most of the opportunities with Oliver Byrne not tested.

There was a feeling of nervousness in the air in Bridgend as Penybont began to grow into the match with the away defence having their backs to the wall.

The home side had claims for a penalty as Declan Poole grappled with Daniel Jefferies in the box however no official deemed it a spot-kick.

There was thick tension awaiting a cue for a match-changing moment and it was the Nomads who took centre stage of the Cymru Premier dramafest.

Speedster Danny Davies delivered an exquisite cross into Edwards who headed down at goal and past Morris to secure an insurance goal.

Motivated by their second goal, Nomads took control of the match and were creating more opportunities. Callum Morris forced namesake Ashley into a save with an offside Insall waiting on the rebound.

The Nomads finished the match strongly and went through the last quarter unchallenged to claim a second consecutive title.

Penybont: Ashley Morris, Liam Walsh (Rhys Griffiths, 59), Kane Owen (C), Dan Jefferies, Kostya Georgievsky (Rhys Stevens, 26), Lewis Harling (Ashley Evans, 59), Billy Borge, Mason Thomas-Jones, Connor Davies, Ioan Emanuel, Ismail Yakubu.

Yellow Cards: Rhys Stevens 45+1

Connah’s Quay Nomads: Oliver Byrne, John Disney, George Horan (C), Daniel Harrison (Jay Owen, 82), Callum Morris, Jamie Insall, Declan Poole, Kris Owens, Aron Williams (Craig Curran, 70), Danny Davies (Neil Danns, 80), Aeron Edwards.

Goals: George Horan 4, Aeron Edwards 75′

Yellow Cards: Danny Harrison 36, Jamie Insall 39’

(Featured Image: John Smith)