Liam Ormson’s stunning free-kick was the difference as Pontypridd overcame Graig Reserves in the preliminary round of the Greyhound Cup at Trehafod Park.
The Black Sheep’s victory was soured, however, by a serious injury to Rhys Mumford. The wing-back sustained a double leg fracture and will face a long period on the sidelines.
After defeat in the league opener last Saturday, Ponty started well and it was Mumford who broke the deadlock with an early strike – his first goal for the club – after latching on to Tom Frowen’s pass. Huw Morgan doubled the lead before half-time with a composed finish.
Graig Reserves reduced the deficit early in the second-half before Ormson’s long-range strike restored the Black Sheep’s two-goal advantage. The Graig team did get another goal to force a tense finish but the visitors got through it to progress to the next round.
FULL-TIME
GRAIG FC RESERVES 2 M. Jones (51), L. Newman (80) L. Staples sent (90)
PONTYPRIDD AFC 3 R. Mumford (8), H. Morgan (30), L. Ormson (60)
Pontypridd AFC: Dylan Greedy [gk], Rhys Mumford (Jack Foxley 25), Liam Barter, Liam Ormson, Tomas John, Tom Frowen (Connor Bickford 90), Huw Morgan, Ruben Owen (Ashley Moyle 90), Lewis Roberts, Aled Evans, Dan May (Evan Sienczyk 90)
Referee: R. Hillman
