New Saints beat Nomads to complete domestic Welsh treble
The New Saints came from behind to beat holders Connah's Quay Nomads 2-1 to win the JD Welsh Cup Final and complete the domestic treble for the first time in 10 years.Nomads started the final at Newport's Rodney Parade with only 10 players after an error in naming the team but were ahead inside seven minutes.Midfielder Declan Poole scored his first of the season following a great piece of skill from Everton academy product Rhys Hughes.But Saints responded and although Adam Wilson's goal was harshly overturned for a pull on the shirt of Nomads defender Kris Owen they were level on 17 minutes.
Nomads captain John Disney brought down Jordan Williams 25 yards from his goal, and Rory Holden curled a free-kick into the top corner.Eight minutes into the second-half a Jordan Williams header from Danny Redmond's cross gave the Cymru Premier champions the lead.Connah's Quay would create a flurry of half-chances for the remainder of the game but TNS would do enough to see the game out and win a tenth Welsh Cup, equalling Swansea City's tally, with only Cardiff City and Wrexham having more.Having already qualified for the Uefa Champions League by winning the league, TNS' win means that second-placed Penybont will play in next season's Europa Conference League qualifiers.
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