Connah's Quay keep cup defence alive as TNS eye domestic treble

Rhys Hughes (left) celebrates after giving Connah's Quay the lead against Caerau ElyImage source, FAW
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Rhys Hughes (left) celebrates after giving Connah's Quay the lead against Caerau Ely

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Saturday, 15 February

Cambrian United 3-1 Carmarthen Town: Cambrian United came out on top in this all Cymru South tie. After a goalless first half, Tim Parker found the next twice in seven minutes before Calum Batemen made it 3-0. The visitors scored a late consolation through Sam Parsons.

Denbigh Town 0-1 Llanelli Town: The woodwork saw plenty of action in this all second-tier encounter, but it took until the final minute of injury time for the deadlock to be broken. Llanelli Town, who won the cup back in 2011, were playing with 10-men after Sean Cronin's second-half red card, but Alex Giardelli struck in the 96th minute to send them into the last four.

The New Saints 5-0 Airbus UK Broughton: Last season's beaten finalists Saints enjoyed a goal fest against the Cymru North side who have only lost once in the league this season. Ben Clark, Leo Smith, Sion Bradley and Zack Clarke were all on target, with Airbus defender Kieran Evans heading past his own goalkeeper. Saints' victory keeps their bid for a domestic treble alive.

Sunday, 16 February

Caerau Ely 0-2 Connah's Quay Nomads: Caerau Ely's heroic cup run came to an end at the hands of Connah's Quay. The Cymru South side had beaten top flight sides Barry Town and Bala Town on their way to making the last eight of the competition for the first time, but holders Connah's Quay proved a step too far. Rhys Hughes' superb strike from outside the box fired the visitors in front, before Noah Edwards' close-range effort made sure of the result in the second half.