Redmond capitalised on a slip by Antony Kay to set up the opportunity for McManus to fire home his 33rd goal of the season and give Saints a deserved lead. Redmond and McManus had efforts saved by Bala keeper Alex Ramsay before the two players combined to open the scoring. Josh Daniels missed a golden opportunity after 10 minutes when he headed Brobbel's cross wide from close range as Saints controlled the opening quarter. Having already qualified for the Uefa Champions League, Saints' win means that third-placed Penybont will play in next season's Europa Conference League qualifiers.īala, who had beaten Saints 2-1 at the same Nantporth venue in the 2017 final, will now have to win the end of season play-offs to qualify for Europe. Substitutes Jordan Williams and Adrian Cieślewicz and Brobbel's second secured the biggest Welsh Cup final win since 1931. Two goals in the opening 11 minutes of the second half from Danny Redmond and Ryan Brobbel extended their advantage.
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