Llanrhystud vs Dolgellau 25th Feb 2003

25th Feb 2003 Results:
Llanrhystud 3 vs 2 Dolgellau (Cup Game)

Llanrhystud defeated Dolgellau in a close semi-final at Cae Baker, Penrhyncoch last Tuesday thanks to a stunning golden goal by Carl Gittens.

Llanrhystud started well and almost had an early lead when Alex Phillips headed just wide of the near post. Phillips again was unfortunate to miss shortly after with a deflected shot hitting the post.

Andy Carree was a constant threat to Dolgellau, and after 20 minutes could have scored only to hit the post and later in the game he lifted an effort to hit the bar.

Dolgellau found it difficult to counter the threat posed by Gittens and Carree, but did threaten the Llanrhystud goal with their set pieces, coming from Lee Riches free kicks and corners, and Keith Morris' long throws.

Llanrhystud had the best of the game, and it came as no surprise when Dylan Davies headed in a Darren Thomas free kick to put his side into the lead.

However Dollgellau equalised not long afterwards from a long throw by Morris that created havoc in the box with a goal coming from Mark Roberts.

This gave Dollgellau a new leas of life with an appeal for a penalty being turned down when Alan Jones went down in the box.

Riches then had a great free kick saved by Llanrhystud's keeper George Nicholls when it looked like it was heading for the top corner as Dollgellau pushed forward.

Llanrhystud sore the space left by the more adventurous Dolgellau and took advantage with their fast counter attacks. One of these lead to Anthony Tedaldi being brought down in the box leading to a penalty which Carl Gittens happily put away.

Dolgellau manager Dylan Jones brought himself on with immediate effect, heading home a goal with little more than injury time remaining.

Extra time, and the golden goal loomed, Llanrhystud's Carl Gittens struck an unstoppable shot from 25 yards to seal a well-deserved victory.

Llanrhystud will play the winner of Tywyn/Bryncrug and the holders Penrhyncoch Reserves in the final.