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Cardi woes for Amman

11:08am Wednesday 30th April 2008

Amman United 13 Cardigan 31 Asda National League Division 3 West Amman Utd are still not mathematically safe from relegation after Cardigan duly completed the double at a sun-soaked Cwmamman Park.

Amman conceded a try in the opening minutes and were soon 10-0 down.

Cardigan proved one of the most organised outfits to have been watched at Cwmamman Park this season, and it is surprising they are not higher in the table.

Wing Dean Williams had a promising early run, while outside half Gavin Lewis was bright.

The front row of Thomas Davies, Steve Morris and Rob James worked hard throughout, while Morris was busy around the park.

Williams' surge from broken-play forced a penalty inside 20 minutes, which scrum-half Joel Foster slotted for Amman's first points.

Concerted forward-pressure from Cardigan soon unravelled the home defence but Foster's excellent long-range injury-time penalty reduced the arrears to make it 17-6 at half time.

Gary Lewis made a fine run down the wing and his slip pass put in Joel Foster who appeared on his shoulder to gather and run in unopposed. Foster added a fine conversion.

Matchball sponsors were Mike Irons (Garnant Chemists), D.M.D. Engineering, and Pam & Dave (Friends of Amman United).

Amman United complete their league-programme with their final league match tonight (Wednesday) against neighbours Cwmgors at Cwmamman Park (kick off 7.15pm)

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