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The New Saints celebrate scoring in their league encounter at the Conygar Bridge Meadow
The New Saints 2 – Haverfordwest County 0
The New Saints completed their third win of the season over Haverfordwest County at Park Hall.
The league champions won 1-3 on the opening day of the season at the Conygar Bridge Meadow Stadium and they also knocked them out of the Word Cup quarter final only a few weeks ago played at Park Hall.
The Saints took the lead in this league clash in the 30th minute, Greg Draper got on the end of terrific ball by Matty Williams, the striker raced clear and slotted past Bluebirds custodian Scott James.
On the stroke of half time The New Saints added a second goal, again Draper profited from a chance inside the box.
The Bluebirds can take a lot of credit that they didn’t concede any further goals in the second period and played with a lot of spirit and passion, the next few weeks are crucial Haverfordwest County as they need to get points on the board in their next home matches against Newtown and Gap Connah’s Quay.
Haverfordwest County: Scott James; Ricky Watts; Spencer Williams; Sean Pemberton; Sam Rodon; Declan Carroll; Kieran Howard; Greg Walters; John Roberts; Steffan Williams; Jordan Follows. Substitutes: Ryan Batley; Luke Borrelli; Jack Christopher.
Two match touchline suspension for Wayne Jones
Haverfordwest County manager Wayne Jones will serve his touchline suspension in the Dafabet Welsh Premier League matches against Newtown and gap Connah's Quay, both at the Bridge Meadow Stadium.
Jones was charged by the FAW with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9 for the alleged use of offensive or insulting or abusive language, following the conclusion of the Welsh Premier League match v Carmarthen Town played on 16th October 2015.
Jones, a former Carmarthen Town player, had a frustrating evening upon his return to Richmond Park as he saw his side lose 4-1 to the Old Gold and defender Ricky Watts was sent-off, whilst striker Jack Christopher picked up a nasty facial injury all on the same evening.
Jones accepted a Reduced Penalty Offer and was also fined £100 by the Football Association of Wales.