Caernarfon 15 Bethesda 15
The N W Cup second leg ended in a draw with Caernarfon going thru after their win in the first leg. Both sides showed changes from last week due to the game in Cardiff. Bethesda had the advantage of the slope in the first half but did not make use of the possession they had by missing ample scoring chances. Caernarfon took the lead with a penalty but was cancelled out with a penalty for the visitors. An entertaining first half with defences on top. Things did not look good for Bethesda in the second half defending the slope Caernarfon broke the deadlock with a try out wide that went unconverted Bethesda showed excellent spirit and determination and Captain Paul Thomas led by example carrying a lot of ball with his forwards following. Mathew Parry brought Bethesda level when he finished off a good movement. Full Back Llion Loyd was secure and coped well with waves of Caernarfon attacks. Bethesda took the lead with 5 minutes to go when Steven Eames went thru a gap in the Caernarfon defence to touch down close to the posts and Parry secured the conversion. Bethesda had belief that they could snatch victory even over the two legs But Caernarfon had enough in the tank for one final fling and Bethesda infringed the off side line a quick tap by the Caernarfon second row touched down under the post and the successful conversion begin the final kick of an enjoyable game. Next week sees a big game at Bethesda when Bettws from Gwent are the visitors in the SWALEC cup for a place in the quarter final K O at 2 o clock
