Kinmel Bay emerged victorious over Brickfield Rangers in the Welsh Cup first round at Y Morfa on September 21.

Both teams, which have had an excellent start to the season, were unbeaten with a single draw each.

The home team was quick off the mark, consistently pressing Brickfield across the field, not giving them any moment to get comfortable.

Bay's Danni McIlvogue stole the ball from a Brickfield midfielder and sent a remarkable pass to an advancing Connor Morris on the right.

Morris finished the move with a thunderous shot at goal, taking Bay to 1-0 within seven minutes.

The Brickfield squad was shaken, unable to settle as Bay continued to pressure them, preventing them from constructing any form of play.

Over the half, each team hunted another goal, Bay missing closely a few times.

Nyal Hughes's shot just veered wide and a brilliant save by Brickfield's goalkeeper stopped Mason Richards and a last-minute defensive performance from Brickfield thwarted a great run by Sean Sheridan.

Brickfield couldn't effectively respond, with Bay's defence collecting most over-the-top balls.

The home team got their well-earned second goal when Hughes whipped in a corner for Sheridan to convert with a powerful header at the back post at minute 41.

Kinmel Bay 3-1 Brickfield Rangers  (Image: Barry Griffiths)

In the second half, Brickfield made a valiant attempt to bounce back, continually situating Bay under considerable pressure.

Their number 19, Jay Richardson, kept launching dangerous balls across goal, one of them reaching a Brickfield attacker who unfortunately, but to Bay's relief, hit the post.

Brickfield's Benjamin Dawson, fresh on the pitch for just seven minutes, made the score 2-1 in favour of Bay, but the local side began to feel the pressure.

However, five minutes later, Bay's Liam Jones saw an opportunity and delivered a 40-metre pass to Sheridan, who deftly deceived the goalie to score, making it 3-1 at the 57-minute mark.

Despite enjoying a comfortable lead, Bay continued their attack.

They controlled the game with fresh legs, dominating possession, and closing down space threateningly.