Celtic Shoot Down Bulldogs Thanks To Bull’s Double

Former Merthyr Town striker Josh Bull scored twice in Cwmbran Celtic’s Nathaniel Cars League Cup win against Ton Pentre,

Celtic won 4-3 after extra time at Ynys Park and their goals were scored by Bull (2), Chris Ham and Callum Wakeham,

Despite the defeat, Rhondda Bulldogs manager Kevin Richards was pleased with the team’s efforts and is beginning to see results of the hard work his squad are putting into training.

Josh Toomey and Charlie Loss, with a cracking shot from just outside the penalty area, scored for equalisers for Ton Pentre after they had slipped 1-0 and then 2-1 behind.

During extra time Ton looked likely winners, but Cwmbran were clinical with their finishing and took a 4-2 lead.

Tom Randall pulled one back, but Cwmbran held on to secure a place in the fourth round,

Next up for the Bulldogs is another cup encounter, this time in the JD Welsh Cup. The round two match against Panteg at Ynys Park will kick-off at 2-30pm on Saturday (November 4).

Richards remains upbeat about his Bulldogs team and says: “I will always give 110 per cent. If you cut me in half I’m Ton Pentre through and through.

“I am completely focussed on the task ahead and am determined to bring success back to Ton Pentre.”

The next test for Cwmbran Celtic is against Llanelli Town at home in the JD Welsh Cup this Saturday (2pm).

AFC Llwydcoed won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw against Cwmamman United.

Third round results: AFC Llwydcoed 2, Cwmamman United 2; Ammanford 0, Trefelin BGC 2; Briton Ferry Llansawel 3, Bridgend Street 2; Chepstow Town 2, STM Sports 3; Pontypridd Town 5, Risca United 2; Ton Pentre 3, Cwmbran Celtic 3; West End 4, Aberbargoed Buds 5; Afan Lido 0, Llanelli Town 3.

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