{"id":10733,"date":"2025-04-20T15:17:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T14:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/?p=10733"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:50:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:50:18","slug":"pontypridd-united-promoted-to-genero-adran-premier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/news\/pontypridd-united-promoted-to-genero-adran-premier\/","title":{"rendered":"Pontypridd United promoted to Genero Adran Premier after stunning second half comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-AC_048-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pontypridd's Madison Williams lifts the trophy during the 2024\/2025 Genero Adran North &amp; South - Play-Off between Pontypridd United Women v Connahs Quay Nomads Women FC at Latham Park, Newtown, Wales\" class=\"wp-image-10736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-AC_048-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-AC_048-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-AC_048-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-AC_048.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pontypridd United 3-2 Connah&#8217;s Quay Nomads<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stunning comeback sees Pontypridd United promoted to top-flight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Nomads scored twice at the end of the first half <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But the Dragons turned the contest on its head after the break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pontypridd United completed an astonishing comeback to win 3-2 against Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads and seal promotion back to the <a href=\"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/adran-premier\/\">Genero Adran Premier<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was Pontypridd who came out with far more intensity than the Nomads at the beginning of the game, and as a result, they created plenty of chances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, whatever they threw at Molly France, the Nomads keeper was equal to. Lauren Payne couldn\u2019t find a way past her, neither could Leah Emanuel, but perhaps France&#8217;s best save came midway through the half to deny Faye Marshall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It did take a bit of time for the Genero Adran North champions to get used to the tempo of the game, but they eventually found their groove and began to test the Ponty defence. Hannah Slack\u2019s volley landed on the roof of the net, while Anna Marsh\u2019s free kick whistled over the crossbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most interesting battle of the day was between Polly Wild-McGregor and Amelia Forkings. The Nomads captain has been in scintillating form in front of goal this season, but Forkings was making a good attempt at making sure the skipper wouldn\u2019t add to her tally, as she made two fine saves to keep the scores level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-97-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Connah's Quay Nomads Poppy Kendrick-Jones scores and celebrates 0-2 during the 2024\/2025 Genero Adran North &amp; South - Play-Off between Pontypridd United Women v Connahs Quay Nomads Women FC at Latham Park, Newtown, Wales\" class=\"wp-image-10737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-97-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-97-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-97-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-97.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But the number seven wasn\u2019t going to be denied a third time, and with two minutes of the first half remaining she broke the deadlock thanks to a composed finish into the bottom corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jordan Parry\u2019s team were now in the ascendency and unbelievably found a second goal before the break. Spotting an opportunity, Poppy Kendrick-Jones saw Forkings slightly off her line, and the former TNS youngster proceeded to hit a delicious volley over her and into the net. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the end of the first period had been a dream for Connah\u2019s Quay, the start of the second was a nightmare, as Ponty scored two minutes into it. Madison Williams\u2019 corner found the head of substitute Shannon Hindmarsh who powered home to reduce the deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-113-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Own goal scored and Pontypridd celebrate 1-2 during the 2024\/2025 Genero Adran North &amp; South - Play-Off between Pontypridd United Women v Connahs Quay Nomads Women FC at Latham Park, Newtown, Wales\" class=\"wp-image-10738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-113-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-113-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-113-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-113.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If one team looked the more likely to go on and score another goal it was Claire O\u2019Sullivan\u2019s side. Payne skipped round France but couldn\u2019t squeeze the ball in from a tight angle, while Caitlin Seaborne couldn\u2019t keep her header down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the other end, Wild-McGregor did have the ball in the back of the net, but the offside flag quickly muted Nomads celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with 10 minutes remaining there was a team celebrating, and it was Pontypridd. Finding space in the box, Ponty\u2019s taliswoman Nicole Fenton turned quickly before dispatching into the bottom corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-124-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pontypridd's Quianna Wheeler scores scores 3-2 during the 2024\/2025 Genero Adran North &amp; South - Play-Off between Pontypridd United Women v Connahs Quay Nomads Women FC at Latham Park, Newtown, Wales\" class=\"wp-image-10739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-124-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-124-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-124-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-124.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a minute later, remarkably, the Dragons completed their turnaround. Emily Poole\u2019s cross into the box found Quianna Wheeler, who was allowed to turn and find the corner of the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a late push from Connah\u2019s Quay in the dying embers of the game, it wasn\u2019t enough, and it\u2019s Pontypridd United who return to the Genero Adran Premier at the first time of asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-faw-card card-with-image-bg\"><div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group is-style-faw-card\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-block-button__link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fawphotography.cymru\/galleries\/C0000mwXkks19Kjw\/G0000_J8TN8SqfAY\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-2024-25-Adran-North-South-Play-Off\">Buy here<\/a><div class=\"faw-cards__card__text p-4\"><h2 class=\"is-style-faw-h3 mb-4 faw-text--border\">Gallery: Pontypridd United 3-2 Connah&#8217;s Quay Nomads<\/h2><div class=\"btn-w-auto wp-block-button \"><div class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Buy here<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-faw-card-background_bg\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-150-scaled.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-faw-card card-with-image-bg\"><div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group is-style-faw-card\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-block-button__link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Od7c64svrgQ\">Watch here<\/a><div class=\"faw-cards__card__text p-4\"><h2 class=\"is-style-faw-h3 mb-4 faw-text--border\">Watch again: 2024\/25 Genero Adran Leagues Promotion Play-Off<\/h2><div class=\"btn-w-auto wp-block-button \"><div class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Watch here<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-faw-card-background_bg\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(https:\/\/dogirq7bi39sv.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-20-Pontypridd-United-Women-v-Connahs-Quay-Nomads-Women-JS-70-scaled.jpg);background-position:63% 21%\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pontypridd United completed an astonishing comeback to win 3-2 against Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads and seal promotion back to the Adran Premier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":263,"featured_media":10736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"ftr_img_focal":{"x":0.46,"y":0.33},"footnotes":""},"categories":[154,156],"class_list":["post-10733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adran-premier","category-adran-south"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/263"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10733"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10733\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10759,"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10733\/revisions\/10759"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}