Sam Snaith's 56th-minute strike earned Cardiff MET a hard-fought 1-0 win over Haverfordwest County AFC in the Cymru Premier on Tuesday evening. The result at Cyncoed Campus on matchday nine moves the Archers up to seventh place in the table with 18 points from 11 games.
Key moments
The match's decisive moment arrived just before the hour mark when Snaith found the net. The game had been a tight, tactical affair with both sides making changes. Haverfordwest's Ricky Watts was shown a yellow card in the 26th minute, and Cardiff MET's Tom Raison followed in the 38th. The hosts managed the game well after taking the lead, making three substitutions in the final half-hour while Haverfordwest pushed for an equaliser. A late yellow card for Alex Davies in stoppage time did not affect the outcome.
This win provides a welcome boost after a run of three draws and a loss in their previous four league outings. Their recent form reads WDLDD, with this victory snapping a four-game winless streak. The three points keep Cardiff MET firmly in contention for a top-six finish, though they remain 13 points behind leaders The New Saints.
Attention now turns to a significant home fixture against second-placed Penybont on October 31st.
Manager Christian Edwards confirmed the goal came from a rebound after Sam Jones' cross. "Sam Snaith showed great composure to follow up," Edwards said. The club also confirmed a first-half penalty for Haverfordwest was overturned following a VAR review. The win, which lifts Cardiff MET to seventh with 18 points, was their first in five league games. They next face second-placed Penybont on October 31.
