Hay St Marys win thriller in front of TV cameras

Hay St Marys claimed a dramatic victory in front of the Sgorio cameras on Saturday afternoon as two late goals saw the hosts come from behind to beat Tregaron Turfs.

The Breconshire club won 3-1 at Forest Road after two late goals from the MMP with Norman Lloyd Central Wales League (South)’s leading scorer, Matty Tong,

The hosts looked to make the most of their moment in the spotlight as Rob Snedden struck a fourth minute free-kick into the Turfs’ defensive wall before Jack Biggs tried his luck from nearly 30 yards out just a couple of minutes later.

Home supporters would be left to rue the opportunities created when Tregaron Turfs broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. Ifan Jones drilled a low 25-yard shot into the bottom corner of Tom Lewis’ goal after being set-up by Liam Jones.

The Breconshire club were back on level terms within five minutes of falling behind when Jack Biggs rose at the far post to head Liam Mcanally’s deep cross into the net when he beat Edwards to the ball.

The second-half was set-up for a titanic battle between these two title hopefuls as they both looked to carve out the vital opportunity to take the lead and take the initiative in proceedings.

Tong, who had been well marshalled by the Turfs’ defence in the opening 45 minutes, clipped the outside of the near post from a tight angle eight minutes after the break before Liam Jones drove his effort wide of the target from a narrow angle in the Turfs’ next attack.

The Ceredigion men looked dangerous on the break as they looked to take advantage of the host’s attacks breaking down.

Rhodri Jones drilled a low shot wide of the far post after being picked out in space on the right after 59 minutes. Tong looked dangerous was he was presented with a sight of goal seven minutes later but was denied by a brave save from Edwards.

Just as it appeared the two sides would have to settle for a share of the points, Tong was given the opportunity to run though on goal in the 83rd minute from a Snedden through ball, before clinically finishing past the advantage Edwards.

Home supporters had only recovered from celebrating going ahead, when the Saints netted again within two minutes of the restart, with Tong being set free on goal by Cripps to slide the ball Edwards and ensure Hay St Marys remained at the top of the table ahead of welcoming closest rivals Radnor Valley to Forest Road on Friday evening.