The New Saints to play Aberystwyth in Nathaniel MG Cup final
Declan McManus netted twice for The New Saints in their semi-final
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Holders The New Saints will meet Aberystwyth Town in the final of this season's Nathaniel MG Cup.
Saints beat Barry Town 2-1 at Jenner Park on Sunday, just three days after narrowly losing 1-0 to Sweden’s Djurgarden in the Uefa Conference League.
They were two up at the break thanks to two opportunist goals from Declan McManus.
Barry pulled one back through skipper Kayne McLaggon, but could not force an equaliser.
Aberystwyth Town booked their place in the final on Saturday after a penalty shootout win over Cardiff City Under-21s.
Niall Flint struck from the penalty spot five minutes before the break to put the home side ahead at Park Avenue.
But just as the Seasiders appeared destined for victory, Will Spiers found Troy Perrett, who equalised in the final minute to send the tie to spot-kicks.
Jack Thorn, Harry Arnison, Jonathan Evans and Devon Torry all scored for Aber - who saw Dave Jones save two penalties - while Tom Davies was the only Bluebirds player to net from the spot.
The final will be hosted by Latham Park on Friday 28 February (KO 19:45 GMT).