The Reds keep their place on top of the Genero Adran Premier after a heroic draw at Park Hall. Ferry had to play over 20 minutes in the second half with ten players after Courtney Young was sent off. With out a keeper on the bench Olivia Kett-White donned the gloves in her Adran Premier debut.
Alison Witts had given the Reds the lead after 33 minutes with her third of the season. TNS who have been impressive this season levelled on 41 minutes though Molly Harvard. On the hour the dynamic of the game changed when Reds keeper Young was sent off. Centre back Olivia Kett-White came on to fill in, in goals and kept a clean sheet as Ferry held on for a vital point away from home.
The Reds remain top of the table on goal difference from Swansea in second. Cardiff City drop into third after defeat to the Swans while TNS are fourth.
The Reds had an early chance when they won a corner. Lucy Powell delivered the ball to the head of Alison Witts who directed it just over the bar.
The first half was tightly contested and the Reds restricted TNS to long shots that were wide of the goal. Helen Evans of the Saints sending a 25 yard effort wide.
The Reds took the lead when Maia Owen was set free down the right. Owen worked her way onto the box and played the ball across the six yard box. At the far post was Alison Witts to turn in from close range.
Before the break the Saints were level as Grace Dunkerly sent the ball into the box finding Molly Havard. Havard hit the ball first time past Young.
Half Time: The New Saints 1-1 Briton Ferry Llansawel
Witts had a chance to get the Reds back ahead in the 53rd minute. Laura-May Walkley made a good run into the box and found Witts in space. Witts struck at goal but Rebecca Elliott did well to save.
Another chance came as Walkley played the ball in from the left and Witts again. After getting around two defenders Witts sent a shot into the side netting.
On the hour mark a long ball over the Ferry defence saw Chantelle Teare put though. Young came out of the box and fouled Teare. After taking time to consult the assistant the referee issued Young with a red card. Olivia Kett White came on to play in goals replacing Lucy Powell. The resulting free kick was sent over the bar by Havard.
Despite only having ten players Ferry were still able to craft chances. Walkley doing well to find Jess Denscombe's run down the right. Denscombe sending her effort into the side netting.
TNS were trying to break the leagues best defence and had from a corner Helen Evans headed at goal by Kett-White caught the ball with confidence.
With the Reds back line refusing to break TNS were left to try from distance. Chantelle Teare coming closest when her effort hit the bar.
Full Time: The New Saints 1-1 Briton Ferry Llansawel
Briton Ferry Llansawel: Courtney Young (G), Laura-May Walkley, Alice Broadley, Fleur Jenkins, Brooke Llewellyn, Lowri Ridings (C), Lucy Powell (Olivia Kett-White 60), Maia Owen, Tija Richardson, Alison Witts (Megan Kearle 75), Jess Denscombe.
Goals: Alison Witts 33.
Yellow Cards: Tija Richardson 18, Laura-May Walkley 82, Fleur Jenkins 86.
Red Cards: Courtney Young 60.
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