THE New Saints' bid to reach the final of the FAW Youth Cup was ruined by Swansea outfit West End at Aberystwyth's Park Avenue.
TNS got off to the worst possible start as they conceded a goal scored by Tom Harris after just 50 seconds.
Jack Midwinter, Tom Harris and Sam Keefe goals heaped on the woe as West End took a four-goal lead.
Marcus Giglio pulled a goal back on the hour, but hopes of a revival were dealt a blow when striker Charlie Proctor was sent off with 14 minutes remaining.
Scott Quigley did add another four minutes from time but West End restored their three-goal cushion within a minute through Rhys Mooney.