Thirteenth year is lucky for Romans

By Mark Stillman

BATH CITY 2
MERTHYR TOWN 1
EARLY goals from Sol Wanjau-Smith and Elliott Frear paved the way for Bath City’s progress against a spirited Merthyr Town.
City were made to sweat late on when substitute Kobi Preston-Watkins netted soon after coming on with one of his first touches in senior football.
But the injury-hit Romans deservedly held on to progress to the 3rd Qualifying Round for a 13th successive year.
City took the lead on 11 minutes. An excellent flowing move saw Billy Phillips and Frear combine before Latrell Humphrey-Ewers’ low ball was cute...

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