Welsh Cup: Barry Ladies cruise past Met

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Barry Town United cruised into the second round of the Bute Energy Welsh Cup with a 5-0 victory over Cardiff Met.

Keira Harris scored a second half brace for Stevie McCarthy Campbell's side, who are unbeaten in their last five games in all competition.

Barry returned to a bright and breezy Cyncoed where they had demolished the Archers 5-1 in the Adran Premier earlier this month.

Both teams had their share of the early chances with visiting keeper Molly Arnesen denying India Shanahan for the hosts.

At the other end, Sienna Stone and Ingrid Aadland saw their efforts saved by Charlotte Smith as Barry ramped up the pressure.

Stone was forced off the pitch after less than half-an-hour due to injury, with Jasmine Turner taking place.

But on 31 minutes, Barry's persistence paid off when Aadland's crossed was turned in by Chloe Tilley to take the lead.

Carys Bufton pressed hard for a second before half time with a cross that was tipped onto the crossbar by Smith and a setpiece that went narrowly wide.

But midway through the second half, Barry went into cruise control as Harris struck twice in just three minutes.

The pick of the goals came on 77 minutes when sub Amy Long released Lucy Attwood, whose crossed was duly turned in by Ellie Gunney.

The Archers, who have yet to win in the league this season, offered no answer as Ellie Preece rounded off the rout on 83 minutes, finishing off another fine assist from Long.

Barry will learn their second round opponents when the draw is announced on Wednesday evening at 8pm on the FAW's RedWall Plus channel.

It's back to the Adran Premier next Sunday when Barry look to continue their winning streak against The New Saints.

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Elsewhere, Barry have learned their opponents in the last sixteen of the Adran Trophy.

Flint Town United will visit Jenner Park in the first knockout round of the competition, having secured maximum points in the group stages.

Penybont, who also clinched a 100% group record, face the daunting task of visiting Adran Premier leaders Briton Ferry Llansawel.

Trophy holders Cardiff City go north to face Connah's Quay Nomads while Cardiff Met will travel to Cascade.

Ties will be played on Sunday 10th November.

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