Pontypridd FC reserves fell to a sixth defeat of the season but it wasn’t for a lack of trying as they squandered enough chances to win several games in a narrow loss to Nelson Cavaliers Reserves.
Ponty played with purpose and confidence for most of the 90 minutes, carving open the visiting defence time after time. A combination of very poor finishing, a lack of composure in front of goal and some good saves from the visiting custodian denied the hosts a first ever win.
Nelson, to their credit, dug in after they took a surprise first-half lead and took home the three points with a classic smash and grab.
FULL-TIME | Pontypridd FC Reserves 0-1 Nelson Cavaliers Reserves
Pontypridd FC: Lewis Watkins [gk], Josh Jones, Rhydian Fitter (Cameron Curry 55), Dan Outing, Gareth Kear, Karwan Jawad, Liam Griffiths, Rafael Gomes, Hassaan Tariq, Connor Walker (Ben Heathcote 46), Jack Watkins
Man of the Match: K. Jawad
Referee: (Stand-in, no official appointment)
