23rd October 2007
Llanelli cruise through Friday night warm-up
Rhys Griffiths scored two goal within the opening eight minutes of this match to kick start a very comfortable victory for Llanelli in this Loosemores Solicitors Challenge Cup match. Both sides made a number of changes to their starting line-up’s with the two sides meeting each other at Llanelli in the Welsh Premier League a few days later. Manager Tony Pennock named himself in goal while Matthew Rees and Martin Rose joined the suspended Lee Surman and Liam McCreesh in sitting out the match. Llanelli started the far better of the two sides and Griffiths opened the scoring within six minutes before adding a second two minutes later. Llanelli then went three goals ahead when Paul Wanless scored on ten minutes to leave Port Talbot stunned. The home side started to organise despite having already lost the match and Chad Bond reduced the advantage on 24 minutes with a well taken strike. Llanelli continued to dominate the possession in the opening half but it was Port Talbot who would grabe the next goal as Chad Bond rounded the advancing keeper and scored his second in style to make it 3-2. With a comeback on the cards and a new found belief Port Talbot pushed forward but bad decisions at the back allowed Wanless to score his second for Llanelli from close range. The game was made safe on 74 minutes when former Afan Lido midfielder Craig Jones found himself in space and scored his sides fifth goal. Youth team player Rory Healey made his 1st team debut when he replaced Matthew Thompson in the middle of midfield and the tough tackling midfielder made himself known to the visitors as he broke up their passing play. With a complete change across the Port Talbot defence the side struggled to compete against the attacking play of Llanelli and will be looking for a more organised performance in the return league match.

Port Talbot Town

1. Tony Pennock
2. David Burrows
3. Craig Hanford
4. Gareth Phillips
5. Scott Barrow
6. Matthew Thompson
7. Daniel Lancey
8. Dylan Blain
9. Kerry Morgan
10. Chad Bond
11. Lee John

12. Rory Healey
(rep Thompson - 75)
14. Kristian Rogers
(Unused)

Goals

Chad Bond (24)
Chad Bond (48)

Yellow Cards

Matthew Thompson (38)
Lee John (52)

Red Cards

None

Llanelli

1. Ryan Harrison
2. Nicky Holland
3. Gary Lloyd
4. Andrew Mumford
5. Andy Legg
6. Sam Small
7. Paul Wanless
8. Antonio Corbisiero
9. Rhys Griffiths
10. Mark Pritchard
11. Craig Williams

12. Wyn Thomas
(Unused)
14. Chris Holloway
(rep Mumford - 59)
15. Craig Jones
(rep Griffiths - 46)
16. Mark Jones
(rep Pritchard - 54)
17. Luke Chappel
(Unused)

Goals

Rhys Griffiths (6)
Rhys Griffiths (8)
Paul Wanless (10)
Paul Wanless (53)
Craig Jones (74)

Yellow Cards

None

Red Cards

None

Referee

Mr Paul Thomas

Attendance

156

24th October 2007 - Western Mail
Reds into last eight
Llanelli stormed into the quarter-finals of the Welsh Premier League Cup following a 5-2 victory at Port Talbot last night. Rhys Griffiths and Paul Wanless each bagged a brace for the Reds, while Craig Jones netted the other. Both Port Talbot goals came in the first half – they were behind 3-2 at the break – former Swansea City striker Chad Bond on target.

24th October 2007 - www.welshpremier.com
Griff sends Reds on their way to knock-outs
Llanelli were confirmed as Group Winners by cruising to a 5-2 win against Port Talbot Town at the Re/max Stadium. The Reds went 3-0 up inside ten minutes with a Rhys Griffiths double in six and eight minutes, before Paul Wanless made it three just two minutes later. Steelmen striker Chad Bond scored a goal in both half's to give the hosts hope, but Wanless grabbed his second on 53 minutes before youngster Craig Jones sealed the win on 74 minutes to send the full-timers through to the last eight.