Mattie to the rescue

BOTH sides could be happy with a point, as Carmarthen put themselves in line for a European return, while Nomads celebrated Welsh Premier safety.

Connah's Quay were soon in front when a slip by Kevin Aherne-Evans let in Phil Molyneaux who rounded keeper Andrew Delve to score.

Paul Smith did well to keep out a Wayne Jones free-kick as Carmarthen tried to hit back and several more chances went begging for the hosts.

Tommy Mutton almost put Nomads further in front as Quay looked comfortable until Alan Morgan got his marching orders for an elbow.

It turned the tide as the Old Gold pressed and sub Mattie Davies sent his chip over Smith after being put in by fellow sub Steffan Hughes.

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