Brimfield returns to haunt old colleagues.

Danny Brimfield returned to Ninian Park and snatched the Welsh Youth Cup from Cardiff City's grasp last night.

The Bluebirds were hot favourites to retain the trophy on their own pitch, but former City junior Brimfield and his Newport team had other ideas.

Newport captain Brimfield, from Newbridge, scored both of his team's goals in a 2-2 draw after extra time and the visitors then won the penalty shootout 4-2.

In a tough, physical match, referee Dean John flourished his yellow card nine times and sent off Newport's Neil Passmore during extra time.

Cardiff had Kyle Bassett taken to hospital with knee ligament damage after an eighth-minute challenge, while Jamal Easter also damaged a knee during the first half and had to go off.

Curtis McDonald and the impressive Anthony Taylor, on 88 minutes, scored Cardiff's goals with Brimfield replying twice to make it 2-2 after 90 minutes.

John Phillips, Sam O'Sullivan, Dale Evans and Matthew Hearne then tucked away their penalties to earn Newport victory, Cardiff missing three times with Sean Cronin and Jamie Rewbury the only successes.