THE double dream remains alive after TNS won a semi-final victory over Colwyn Bay in Rhyl this afternoon.
Bay was virtually rewarded with a home game after their shock victory over Connah’s Quay Nomads in the previous round and their fans have massively more than those of the JD Cymru Premier Champions.
However, Bay has rarely threatened a repeat of their quarterfinal heroes with the Oswestry side dictating the game from start to finish.
TNS took the lead 15 minutes in, as Andy Coughlin broke through on the left and put the 1 – 0 shot just beyond the reach of the outstretched keeper.
The Saints took the lead a minute later with Chris Marriott’s inswinging left corner that fouled everything in a packed Goalmouth, except for Danny Davies, who was not marked to score from close range.
Moments later, Declan McManus rounded off Coughlin only to drill into the side netting from a difficult angle.
TNS led now, but their best efforts to convert his possession into further goals were thwarted by poor finishing as Keston Davies and Jordan Williams headed in before the Saints survived a worry as Kristan Platt inches over the bar. other end capped.
It would be a rare chance for the Seagulls to prove themselves, with the Saints completing the top half as Leo Smith volleyed wide from the edge of the area.
It was a similar story after the break with the Saints dominating, but struggling to cut clear openings while the hard-working Seagulls were forced to feed scrap.
Brobbel shone for hours before Williams saw an effort that was ruled offside.
Bay threatened sporadically but gave the Saints a reminder of their threat in the 66th minute with James Kirby testing goalkeeper Connor Roberts.
The game started in the last 20 minutes with Declan McManus blasting from the edge of the area before Roberts was once again called upon to move Sam Jones after good work by ex-Newtown midfielder Ryan Edwards.
Former TNS assistant manager Steve Evans, now manager at Bay, threw himself into the mix in a late effort to steal the way back to the tie.
However, it was too late to relieve the Saints, who were determined to secure a final date against Penybont as the Oswestry Club’s return to dominance continued after two years of trophy drought.
COLWYN BAY: Coughlin, Williams, Edwards, Owen, Jones, McCready, Carrington, Lindfield, Platt, Edwards, Kirby. Subs: Neild, Woods, K Evans, Parry-Jones, S Evans
TNS: Roberts, Marriott, Astles, K Davies, D Davies, Clark, Redmond, Smith, Williams, McManus, Brobbel. Subs: Harrison, Cieslewicz, Denny, Robles, Baker
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