Calamity. Bangor were stifled, smothered and eventually put to the sword by a well organised Glantraeth side whose players - by and large - live within a mile or two of Farrar Road.

Those City followers hoping for a goal feast were given an early warning when giant left winger Les Davies ran in past Peter Hoy & Eifion Jones twice in the opening moments to force three corners in as many minutes; it might have been worse but for Rae Ingram's timely interception.

Kenny Burgess had City's first chance with a volley from Peter Hoy's right wing cross, then Lee Hunt headed off target as Bangor - back in blue for the occasion - seemed to be getting on top. But Mark Thomas again upset the predictions with a superb crossfield ball which invited Mark Owens cross but Richard Owen headed wide.

It was 32 mins before Bangor could force a corner but even this culminated in Peter Hoy being forced to defend gamely as last man on the half way line. Moments later Lee Hunt raced in behind the impressive pairing of Warren Gibbs and the pacey Ryan Davies but blasted high into the Farrar End. As pressure began to mount midfield maestro Ricky Evans sent a glancing header narrowly wide. Striker Ross Jefferies enjoyed his best moment of the match on the stroke of half time with a 20 yarder which Pritchard did well to save.City opened the second half with something to prove and duly forced four corners inside ten minutes but the nearest these came to any real reward was a 22 yard dipping volley from Ricky Evans which sped over the bar.

Mark Thomas, who generally impressed, was fortunate to escape a yellow card after booting the ball out of the ground in a petulant display of timeswasting. The enormous 18 year Les Davies then inspired the visitors once again with a powerful run which resulted in two corners. With 64 mins gone Clayton Blackmore replaced winger Gary Roberts, seconds later Owain Jones sent a 30 yard curler narrowly wide of the right post following another intelligent pass from Ricky Evans.

The hard working Ryan Davies was then replaced by Carl Thomas which might have offered City a glimmer of daylight, and so it seemed on 75 mins when referee Gerald Davies made a dreadful decision. Lee Hunt sped on goal with Gareth Owen at his heels, the resulting pull ended his advance and should surely have seen the fullback head for an early shower, but the card was yellow despite his last man position.

With 86 mins gone Paul Gedman replaced Ross Jefferies and as injury time seeped away Eifion Jones was rightly red carded for a trip on the edge of the Bangor box. Into the first period of stoppage time and Kenny Burgess made way for Paul Friel after 8 mins, Paul Gedman saw his shot pushed over, then City won their 8th & 9th corners of the match the second of which saw Lee Hunt head over. More corners for Bangor who held sway but failed to hit the target often enough.

The second period saw Paul Gedman race into the box but pull his shot narrowly wide, then a final chance at the hardworking Ricky Evans saw his 20 yarder pushed away bu Pritchard at the foot of the post. Ironically young Les davies then saw red after a daft kick on Alan Goodall, City forced corners 14 & 15, but nothing ensued.

The penalty shoot out was astonishing, with the first six on each side (12 in all) converted convincingly. It was the unfortunate Rae Ingram who missed, Glantraeth celebrated their victory - the ref then realised the visitors had to actually score to win - which after a bit of confusion they duly did.

Bangor City: Phil Priestley, Peter Hoy, Alan Goodall, Eifion Jones, Gary Roberts, Rae Ingram,Kenny Burgess, Owain Jones, Lee Hunt, Ricky Evans, Ross Jefferies,
Subs: Paul Gedman, Paul Friel, Clayton Blackmore

Glanrtraeth: P.Pritchard, G.Owen, D.Jones, W.Gibbs, R.Davies, N.Roberts, M.Owens, M.Thomas, R.Williams, R.Owen, L.Davies
Subs: K.Roberts, P.Whelan, C.Thomas

Report by: Mike Smith