THE Jockeys are riding high in the Ardal South Cup as well as sitting second in the league, after winning a semi-final penalty shoot out 3-1 at Llanelli FC's Stebonheath ground against hosts Evans & Williams.

Chepstow players celebrate making the final
Chepstow players celebrate making the final (Jason Dale)

It was all-square 0-0 after 90 minutes before Chepstow nailed it from the spot through two great saves from keeper Matt Swann and successful penalties from Nathan Rose, Ash Palmer and Christian O'Donnell with the winner.

Victory sets up a final against either Swansea University or Cardiff Corinthians.

The Jockeys drew 0-0 in normal time before going through on penalties
The Jockeys drew 0-0 in normal time before going through on penalties (Jason Dale)

The Jockeys have become shootout experts on their way, winning three of their four ties from the spot, starting with a 5-4 penalty win over Abergavenny after a 2-2 home draw.

That was followed by a 3-2 regulation win at Pontyclun before a 5-3 penalty win at AFC Llwydcoed following a 1-1 draw, and then Saturday's semi-final heroics.

But it’s back to league action this Saturday for a mouthwatering home table-top clash with league leaders Treowen Stars, kick-off 2.30pm,

Meanwhile Chepstow’s 2nds fell 3-1 at derby rivals Undy in the South East Reserves League though, Bailey Hobbs’ fifth-minute opener just a consolation.

But an Owen Badham penalty a minute before half-time saw town neighbours Thornwell R&W win 1-0 at Pontypool Town in Gwent Premier 2 to leapfrog them to fifth.

Rockfield Rovers also secured a 1-0 penalty win at home to Tintern Abbey, Max Goodridge converting after 20 minutes to strengthen their grip on second in East Gwent 2.

Elsewhere, goals from Cam Davies and Joe Stephens fired Redbrook Rovers into the semis of the George Sandoe North Gloucestershire Cup 2-0 at Sling.

And the 2nds also won 2-1 at home to Soudley 2nds to climb out of the NG2 dropzone thanks to marksmen Cameron Barklam and Alex Riddell.

Gwent Central 2 leaders Glascoed continued their season-long winning run with a 6-1 victory at Prescoed to leave them needing just five points to guarantee the title.

A Dawson Stubbs brace, an own goal and strikes from Nathan Thomas, Jordan Taylor and Jack Taylor put them 16 points clear at the top.

Other fixtures this Saturday (March 22) include – Risca 2nds v Chepstow 2nds, Trinant v Thornwell R&W, Usk Town v Pontypool Town, Clydach Wasps 2nds v Usk Town 2nds, Pontnewynydd 2nds v Glascoed, Thornwell R&W 2nds v Caldicot Castle, Severn Tunnel v Tintern Abbey, Sudbrook CC 2nds v Caldicot Castle 2nds, Underwood v Portskewett & Sudbrook, , Woolaston 2nds v Redbrook Rovers, Harrow Hill A v Redbrook Rovers 2nds.