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NWCFA Intermediate Challenge Cup 24/25.  KBFC (1) v Penmaenmawr Phoenix FC (3). Report and action photographs by Barry Griffiths. The first defeat for Bay since losing to the Junction in March with Pen running a similar winning trend it was close fought match.  The first half saw fast action but no score with the 4 goals produced in the last 20 minutes of the second half. Pen’s Harley Crossfield in the 74th minute opened the score; 6 minutes later Dan Williams shot a penalty for Pen and 6 minutes later Alex Brownhill assisted by Kyle Cooper brought Phoenix to a 3:0 lead. Cameron Berry came on in the 90th minute to assist Connor Morris to score 4 minutes later.   

Fast competitive game and deserved draw for Kinmel Bay against the League leaders. Report and photos by Barry Griffiths (KBFC media officer). https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com Kinmel Bay FC (1) v Penmaenmawr Phoenix FC (1) at Y Morfa 16 March 2024. KBFC warmed up in Conwy Mind shirts reminding all the importance on mental health and sharing awareness. Pen was welcomed to Y Morfa with a team photo in cold but mainly dry and soft ground conditions well supported with food available. With Pen heading the table and KBFC at 7 this was a fast competitive game. A close call corner against the Bay in the first half left the teams equal at no score for the second half. Liam Griffiths assisted by Lee Stokes scored the goal for Pen in the 58th minute a lead quickly leveled by Paddy Hamid 4 minutes later.  Injured Olly Gray was replaced by Christopher Evans 5 minutes after the Bay goal and despite Pen’s Paddy Hold getting a blue card in the 83rd minute the score from this well matched fixture w...