The 2011 Welsh Cup final was the final of the 125th season of the main domestic football cup competition in Wales, the Welsh Cup. The final was played at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli on 8 May 2011 and marked the third time the final has been staged at the stadium. The match was contested by Bangor City, who beat Gap Connah's Quay 1–0 in their semi-final, and Llanelli who beat The New Saints 1–0 in their semi-final.
Welsh Premier League side Llanelli were looking for their first Welsh Cup win having contested in two previous finals, appearing previously in 2008 losing 1–0 to this year's opponents. While it is Bangor City's 15th appearance in the final, who were looking to make history as the first North Wales club to win four consecutive Welsh Cups.
Route to the final
Bangor City
Llanelli
Pre-match
Officials Deganwy-based referee Mark Petch was named as the referee for the 2011 Welsh Cup Final on 12 April 2011. Petch had previously officiated in two Under-19 Internationals and to Welsh Cup semi finals.
His assistants for the 2011 final were Gareth Ayres of Port Talbot, Phil Thomas of Porth, with Bryn Markham-Jones of Wrexham as the fourth official.
Kits Both teams wore their home kits.
Match
Details
BANGOR CITY: GK 1 Paul SmithDF 2 Peter Hoy DF 3 Chris Roberts DF 4 Dave Morley DF 5 Darren Moss (c)MF 6 Clive Williams FW 7 Nicky WardMF 11 Chris Jones FW 16 Les DaviesS 17 Alan Bull DF 8 Michael JohnstonSubstitutes:MF 12 Mark Smyth MF 15 Eddie Jebb MF 9 Sion Edwards FW Michael JukesGK Chris OldfieldManager: Neville PowellLLANELLI: GK 1 Ashley MorrisDF 2 Kris ThomasDF 3 Chris VenablesDF 4 Stuart JonesDF 5 Wyn ThomasMF 6 Jason Bowen MF 7 Antonio CorbisieroFW 9 Rhys GriffithsMF 16 Chris HollowayS 17 Craig MosesDF 8 Ashley EvansSubstitutes:MF 12 Jordan Follows MF 15 Andy LeggGK 13 Craig RichardsFW Adam OrmeDF Martyn GilesManager: Andy Legg MATCH OFFICIALS Assistant referees: Gareth Ayres (Port Talbot) Phil Thomas (Porth) Fourth official: Bryn Markham-Jones (Wrexham)MATCH RULES 90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level. Five named substitutes. Maximum of three substitutions.
See also 2010–11 Welsh Cup 2011 Welsh League Cup Final
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