Report by: Ray Pearce Photos by: Beth Kelly Photography A pleasant afternoon greeted two sides still looking for their first league win. Changes to Aber's starting line up saw a debut for defender Ashton Francis-Carrington in a re-jigged back line with Sam Weaver also joining him along with Liam Miles and Cameran Sage. There was also a welcome return by Aaron Rowling after missing the last couple of games. Aber were soon attacking towards the Town end and on 10 minutes Leon Jacka hit the Merthyr post with Sage latching on to the rebound and finding Luke Boyle who turned and scored with a low effort. The quarter-hour saw Sage with deft footwork but his attempt went wide of the far post. 20 minutes saw Jacka down the left and setting up Boyle for a controlled finish and 2-0. Within another 3 minutes Jay Smith put in a fine ball from the right for Boyle to net his hat-trick.
Published: Saturday 28 September 2024
Aberdare Town 7 Merthyr Saints 1
The away side threatened on 25 minutes with a free-kick from former Aberdare defender Lee Hartshorn well saved by Dylan Pearce at his right post. Aber were soon on the front foot as Player of the Match Boyle lobbed just over before Connor Berry sent him in for a fourth on 40 minutes. Just before the break the visitors pulled one back despite the home protestations for offside No complacency was needed in the second 45 and within 2 minutes Smith had a good run down the right and crossed for Berry to net from close range. Jacka then sent Smith in for an effort which went over before home substitutes saw continued attacks. A Jacka free-kick on 70 minutes was well saved by the Merthyr No.1 before a Jacka right side corner saw Logan Thomas net with the help of a deflection. The guests mounted some attacking attempts which were dealt with by Pearce and his defence before a Jacka perfect through ball saw Smith race through to strike home for 7-1 after 76 minutes. So that was how it ended with a welcome 3 points before two tough away fixtures over the next 2 Saturdays.
Match Report
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Team: Dylan Pearce, Liam Miles (Jordan Jones), Cameran Sage (Alex Adshead), Ashton Francis- Carrington, Sam Weaver, Aaron Rowling, Leon Jacka, Josh Davies (Kellan Webb), Connor Berry (Cameron Dean), Luke Boyle (Logan Thomas), Jay Smith Sub not used: - Player of the Match: Luke Boyle
MATCH DATA Goals: ATFC: Boyle ‘10, ‘22, ‘23, ‘42, Berry ‘48, Thomas ‘76, Smith ‘87 Merthyr: Bailey ‘44 Yellow cards: ATFC: Francis-Carrington Merthyr: McGovern, Bailey Red cards: ATFC: - Merthyr: Gould Referee: Mark Boucher Venue: Easy Panel Stadium, Aberaman Park, Aberdare
Report by: Ray Pearce Photos by: Beth Kelly Photography A pleasant afternoon greeted two sides still looking for their first league win. Changes to Aber's starting line up saw a debut for defender Ashton Francis-Carrington in a re-jigged back line with Sam Weaver also joining him along with Liam Miles and Cameran Sage. There was also a welcome return by Aaron Rowling after missing the last couple of games. Aber were soon attacking towards the Town end and on 10 minutes Leon Jacka hit the Merthyr post with Sage latching on to the rebound and finding Luke Boyle who turned and scored with a low effort. The quarter-hour saw Sage with deft footwork but his attempt went wide of the far post. 20 minutes saw Jacka down the left and setting up Boyle for a controlled finish and 2-0. Within another 3 minutes Jay Smith put in a fine ball from the right for Boyle to net his hat-trick.
Published: Saturday 28 September 2024
Aberdare Town 7 Merthyr Saints 1
The away side threatened on 25 minutes with a free-kick from former Aberdare defender Lee Hartshorn well saved by Dylan Pearce at his right post. Aber were soon on the front foot as Player of the Match Boyle lobbed just over before Connor Berry sent him in for a fourth on 40 minutes. Just before the break the visitors pulled one back despite the home protestations for offside No complacency was needed in the second 45 and within 2 minutes Smith had a good run down the right and crossed for Berry to net from close range. Jacka then sent Smith in for an effort which went over before home substitutes saw continued attacks. A Jacka free-kick on 70 minutes was well saved by the Merthyr No.1 before a Jacka right side corner saw Logan Thomas net with the help of a deflection. The guests mounted some attacking attempts which were dealt with by Pearce and his defence before a Jacka perfect through ball saw Smith race through to strike home for 7-1 after 76 minutes. So that was how it ended with a welcome 3 points before two tough away fixtures over the next 2 Saturdays.
Match Report
Proud to serve ABERCWMBOI, ABERAMAN & ABERDARE
in association with
1892
“Where toil the Cymry deep in sunless pits and emptying all their hills to warm the world”
W.H.Davies
ABERDARE TOWN Football Club
© Copyright 2025 - The official website of Aberdare Town FC Limited. All rights reserved.
by Beth Kelly >>
Team: Dylan Pearce, Liam Miles (Jordan Jones), Cameran Sage (Alex Adshead), Ashton Francis-Carrington, Sam Weaver, Aaron Rowling, Leon Jacka, Josh Davies (Kellan Webb), Connor Berry (Cameron Dean), Luke Boyle (Logan Thomas), Jay Smith Sub not used: - Player of the Match: Luke Boyle
MATCH DATA Goals: ATFC: Boyle ‘10, ‘22, ‘23, ‘42, Berry ‘48, Thomas ‘76, Smith ‘87 Merthyr: Bailey ‘44 Yellow cards: ATFC: Francis-Carrington Merthyr: McGovern, Bailey Red cards: ATFC: - Merthyr: Gould Referee: Mark Boucher Venue: Easy Panel Stadium, Aberaman Park, Aberdare