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Leader Live
27-04-2025
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Flying Airbus grab their second trophy of the campaign
The Wingmakers followed up their Cymru North Cup final triumph over Bangor 1876 to defeat Cymru South Cup winners Trefelin 3-2 and lift the national Cymru Cup. It's a case of job done for Airbus boss Mark Allen, who also has his sights set on another piece of silverware before the hectic closing spell to the season concludes. On Tuesday, the Wingmakers will take on Ardal League Corwen in the semi-finals of the North East Wales FA Challenge Cup. Ahead of Saturday's final, Allen told the Cymru Leagues website: 'Like I've said all season, we set ourselves certain targets at the start of the year and one of them was silverware. 'It's really important for us to finish on a high, we've got the regional one but the national one is significantly better so we're looking forward to the game on Saturday and we want to win.' Trefelin were let off the hook when George Peers prodded over from close range after Tyler McManus' hopeful effort rebounded off the crossbar. But Peers would put Airbus in the lead when he latched on to Danny Warren's chipped pass before drilling the ball past Alex Pennock. Airbus started the second half sharply and Jordan Evans struck a well-placed free-kick through a weak Trefelin wall and into the bottom corner. Lively Trefelin forward Roan Piper threw his side a lifeline, but a close-range finish from Nathan Williams restored Airbus' two-goal cushion. With seven minutes remaining, Trefelin defiantly tested Airbus's nerves after earning a penalty that Callum Saunders thumped into the bottom corner. However, Allen's men held firm to secure part two of what they hope will be a trophy treble. What a day it turned out to be for Ryan Reynolds! The co-chairman was at the Racecourse to see Wrexham secure a third successive promotion, while his namesake made sure Cardiff Met made it through in the Cymru Premier League play-offs. In the third minute of stoppage time, Reynolds grabbed the dramatic goal as Met defeated Bala Town 1-0. It was the Louis Lloyd show as Caernarfon Town recovered from an early deficit to beat Barry Town United. Eliot Richards had Barry in front after eight minutes, however Lloyd grabbed four goals as the Canaries turned things around to record a 5-2 win. Adam Davies netted the other for Caernarfon, as Kayne McLaggon grabbed a late United consolation.
Leader Live
26-04-2025
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- Leader Live
Airbus aiming to secure more silverware in all-Wales final
The Wingmakers are on a trophy trail at the end of the season and part one was successfully completed as they battled back to get the better of Bangor 1876 in the final of the Cymru North Cup. This has set up a trip to Aberystwyth's Park Avenue tomorrow to take on Cymru South Cup winners Trefelin BGC in the all-Wales final. It's something of a step into the unknown for the Cymru North runners-up Airbus, who are still involved in this season's North East Wales FA Cup, and boss Mark Allen told the club's YouTube channel: 'Don't know much about them, to be honest. 'But, you know, I think it'll be a great occasion for us. It's a national final and we'll go down there looking to stamp our authority on the game and get a win. 'That's what we'll do. We'll plan in the week and prep, make sure we're rested and right, and then we'll go again.' After just coming up short in their epic battle for the title with Colwyn Bay, the Wingmakers claimed a 2-1 victory in their Cymru North Cup final match-up with Bangor 1876. It was a major accomplishment for the club's pathway, with a number of players who started in the Airbus Academy picking up silverware. Allen stressed: 'You know, they've contributed throughout the whole season and I know we speak about it a lot, but we never get bored of doing that. 'It's a good Academy and, like I said last week, it's testament to Rich (Cusato) and his coaches to get them through and ready, and you look at George Peers, man of the match (in the final), who's contributed so much to the season, you know, and really a stalwart for the team this year. 'So, it's like a roller-coaster of players coming through, which is great for the club.' Trefelin's dangerman is likely to be 48-year-old Lee Trundle. The former Wrexham and Swansea striker was on target to help his side defeat Penrhiwceiber Rangers in the Cymru South Cup final. Writing on Instagram, Trundle said: 'What a night for @ so proud to play with these talented boys. These nights are why we play football. 3-1 win and a goal to top it off. 'Buzzing for everyone involved at the club for the hard work they do behind the scenes to make nights like this happen.' Meanwhile, for Danny Warren, he is looking to double-up once again. Warren, who made the move to Airbus last summer, was a part of the Mold Alex squad that beat Llandudno in last season's Cymru North Cup final, before following it up with a 4-2 triumph over Briton Ferry Llansawel in the all-Wales final. Airbus will meet Corwen in the semi-finals of the North East Wales FA Cup next Tuesday.
