2pm 27 July 2024
Welsh Cup, 1st Qualifying Round
Rhos United 0 Llanrwst United 4 (att 65)
This time last year I watched Rhos United cruise through the opening round of the Welsh Cup, scoring six goals away from home. This season the draw was less kind, giving them a tough tie against a team two levels higher.
Llanrwst play in the third tier of Welsh football, the Ardal Leagues. They had the perfect start against their North Wales Coast East League Division One hosts when they netted from a corner after just two minutes.
Rhos recovered well from the early blow, but Llanrwst looked the better side and doubled their lead after half-an-hour. Three minutes later a third away goal meant the cup tie was effectively over.
Llanrwst's fourth and final goal came early in the second half. The Rhos keeper made some decent saves to prevent further damage, and the home side were a little unfortunate not to get a consolation in the closing minutes.
This season Rhos United have moved inland from Rhos-on-Sea to Betws-yn-Rhos. It's a good set up in a scenic setting. Grass banking helps provide a decent view, there's a pavilion next to the pitch, and a pair of dugouts are placed on the near side, which was also roped off.
Rhos have a chance for revenge next week when, thanks to a quirk of the draws, Llanrwst visit again, next time for a Welsh Amateur Trophy tie.
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