Nathaniel MG Cup Final Saturday 1st February 2020 Latham Park, Newtown, Wales
3-0 CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS
NOMADS END 24 YEAR WAIT FOR NATHANIEL MG CUP SUCCESS Connah’s Quay Nomads became Nathaniel MG Cup champions on Saturday evening with a 3-0 win over STM Sports at Newtown’s Latham Park.
STM SPORTS
A Michael Wilde double sent Nomads ahead in the first half, with a quickfire strike from Jamie Insall helping seal the cup for the club for the first time since 1996. • Nomads went up against JD Cymru South side STM Sports • A headed brace from Wilde made it 2-0 at half time • Insall made it three with impressive volley 20 seconds after restart • New signing Craig Curran makes Nomads debut The game marked Nomads’ first Nathaniel MG Cup final in 24 years, as their previous and only success in the competition came in 1996 with a 1-0 win over Ebbw Vale at Caersws’ Recreation Ground. Connah’s Quay were the hot favourites for the cup clash, as they came into the game 2nd in the JD Cymru Premier with only two losses, and had beaten Rhyl, Guilsfield, Flint Town and Bala to meet STM Sports in the final. Nana Baah’s outfit were the underdogs, but far from written off as they were enjoying a fine first season in the JD Cymru South, and were looking to add a third top flight scalp to the record having beaten Newtown AFC and Aberystwyth to meet with Nomads. Andy Morrison named a strong line up to start the game, with captain George Horan and Michael Wilde looking to add a Nathaniel MG Cup winners’ medal to their Nomads honours. Jamie Insall joined Wilde upfront, with Horan backed by Danny Harrison and Priestley Farquharson, whilst new signing Craig Curran started on the bench.
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