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Match Report

Thursday 25th April 2013

Pentwyn Leisure Centre

Under 15 Cup Semi Final

Pentwyn Dynamos 6 - 2 Ty Celyn

Mclaggon, Gibbins (2),

B. Pomeroy (2), Foulkes

This looked a tough game for us - we were depleted as Ryan and Matthew were cup tied, Matty missing and Chris only able to play the second half having come to the match straight from rugby! Not ideal going into a cup semi final missing 4 first team players but we have a stronger squad than ever before and I knew we could do it.

I told the boys that this was a game we needed to win in the first half - as the longer it was tight, the more chance we gave the opposition.

We started really well - scoring after just 2 minutes - Charlie playing a great ball in behind the right back for Dan, who whipped a ball in across the box and Jared was there to tap in at the back post.

We were soon 2 up - this time the ball dropped to Dan on the penalty spot and he slotted it for 2 nil.

We were looking good and creating lots of chances but we conceded next - against the run of play and extremely unlucky - a slip at the back enabled their striker to go clean through unchallenged and finish really well, chipping Brad to get Ty Celyn back in it.

We scored again soon after - Ben Pomeroy with a lovely shot from the edge of the box into the top right hand corner.

3-1 up at half time and we talked at half time about how crucial it was that we scored next. Ty Celyn came out a different team second half - they went for broke and put 2 up front and made the game more of a battle. tackles were flying in and they got their second goal - a well taken finish low into the bottom right hand corner.

Ty Celyn sensed a revival and came at us - but we were clever and started to catch them on the break and eventually the game became so stretched that it suited us - our quick players were getting at them and we created lots of chances. Sam was having a great game in the middle, breaking it up and working so hard, which was enabling Charlie to get forward more.
We went 4-2 up through Ben - scoring his second of the night from just inside the area - a well taken finish.

We were really at it now - Huw had a couple of headed chances that went close, Charlie shot just wide and you felt more goals were imminent.
Charlie soon made it five bursting into the box and smashing home as the keeper advanced.

Dan finished the night off with the goal of the match - the ball dropped to him on the edge of the box and he hit a volley with the outside of his right foot that dipped just under the bar for 6-2.

A good performance and our fourth straight victory to take us to our first cup final.

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Match Report

Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Pentwyn Leisure Centre

Cardiff and District Under 15 A Division

Pentwyn Dynamos 2 -1 Pentyrch
Taylor (2)

A second meeting with Pentyrch in 3 days - and this time both sides knew what to expect. This possibly caused the flat, lackluster first half performance from both sides. Little happened of note - the game being contested mainly in the middle of the park - with the ball spending more time in the air than on the deck.

We did create 2 good chances - Dan going through but slotted the ball narrowly wide. Ryan had a similar chance and the result was the same.

The second half  was much better from both sides - but we just shaded it.

We created lots of chances - Chaz hit a stinging shot just past the upright, Chris went wide from distance, Ryan had several shots saved following box scrambles - and Dan went closest hitting the post.

Pentyrch were counter attacking well now and looked dangerous on the break but the final ball was letting them down - either a tame shot or a cross that we cleared.

This was looking like a rare 0-0 draw until we took the lead after 60 mins - Dan hit a curling corner in that very nearly went in - the keeper flapped at it touching it into the path of Ryan Taylor, who nodded in.

We settled now but kept leaving gaps at the back and Pentyrch levelled with 5 mins remaining - a superb dipping shot that flew over Brads head into the net.

with 2 minutes left - just when we thought we had dropped 2 points - we got a throw in level with the 6 yard line on the left. Chris launched a throw in that was better than most corners, Ryan Taylor rose and directed a superb header into the top left hand corner to snatch victory with his 7th goal in the last 5 matches.

A strong finish to the season with 3 wins - just the small matter of the cup semi final on Thursday now...

Match Report

Saturday 20th April 2013

Parc y Dwrlyn

Cardiff and District Under 15 A Division

Pentyrch 0 - 2 Pentwyn Dynamos
                        Viney, Taylor

After several postponements we finally met Pentyrch - I knew little about them so couldnt pick the team to suit the opposition as I usually do, instead I just set us up to play football.

It worked - we had all the possession and the chances in the first half and if not for some good goalkeeping and resolute defending we might have scored more than the one goal we did register in the first half - Chris heading home after the keeper saved from Dan.

The second half was a different game - Pentyrch upped their game and came at us more, became more physical and asked more questions of our defence.

We stood up to them well but the game became end to end - Brad made a wonderful double save to keep our lead and that was a warning to us.

Pentyrch were playing well now and hit the bar with a great shot - a little bit of luck that we havent had recently.

We sealed the points with minutes left - Ryan Taylor racing on to a through ball and lifting it over the keeper.

Match Report

Thursday 18th April 2013

Pontprennau

Cardiff & District Under 15 A Division

Llanedeyrn Bluebirds 2 - 5 Pentwyn Dynamos

                                            Gibbins (3) Taylor (2)

A game played in a constant howling gale - and credit to both sides as they kept going and still made a game of it.

We made the most of the first half and probably won the game in that period. Ryan put us 1 up after a box scramble and he pounced.

Dan made it 2 with a looping effort into the far corner from just outside the box.

We were in control now and were playing all the football, Llanedeyrn resorting to launching long balls into the wind to try and disrupt our play. But we kept it on the deck and were soon 3 up - Dan this time pouncing on a mistake by the keeper to poke it home.

3 -0 up at half time and could have been more but I told the boys they had to be ruthless and try for more.

Matthew O'Reilly - immense since joining us was having a great game at the back against his old side - as was Ryan up top, running all the lines and a constant menace. Chaz was winning the midfield battle - aided by Sam - and Dan was pulling the strings on the ball.

The second half was more of a contest as Llanedeyrn launched balls over the top trying to get their strikers onto it.

We went 4 up with the goal of the game - Good work involving Ryan, Sam, Chaz and Matty linking up passing, moving and threading through to Dan - who rolled his man and slotted it as the keeper advanced to complete his hatrick.

Llanedeyrn then had a 10 min spell as they went for broke - and caused problems. We dithered on the ball on the edge of the box and Kieran - a former Dynamos player -  pounced on it and finished well low and into the bottom left hand corner.

Llanedeyrn scored a second through a dubious penalty - the ball bouncing up and hitting Huws hand - but he knew nothing about it and couldnt have moved it if he did, as it happened so quickly.

Brad gave their striker a  little talking to- to try and plant a seed of doubt. The penalty was well struck but Brad got down well and made a great save but we didnt react quickly enough and they converted the rebound to get themselves back in it at 2-4.

We went up a gear again now and Dan nearly got his fourth - a stinging left foot volley from 25 yards that Llanedeyrn keeper James saved up in his top right hand corner - a truly magnificent save.

Dan went close again but was foiled by another great save from James in the Llanedeyrn goal - James always has a good game against us!   

We made sure of the win when Ryan grabbed his second goal going through and finishing well as James came off his line to make it 5-2.

Good to get back to winning ways - and it was pleasing to show the resilience to see off a mini Llanederyn revival. 

Match Report

Saturday 13th April 2013

Pentwyn Leisure Centre

Cardiff & District Under 15 A Division

Pentwyn Dynamos 4 - 6 Fairwater

Gibbins, Swabey, Taylor (2)

A strange game that in all honesty we threw away. We started the better side but failed to convert our chances - Dan and Ryan both going close early on. we fell behind against the run of play, which gave Fairwater belief and they took charge. They scored again and I was left scratching my head at how the game had changed. 

Dan scored just before half time with a well placed left foot shot into the bottom right hand corner from the edge of the box giving us a lift - 2-1 down at half time and still in with a good chance of getting something.   

The second half was very eventful - They scored early on to make it 3-1 and we looked like losing.

All of a sudden we came alive - we scored 3 goals in the space of 10 mins - Ryan Taylor grabbing 2 poachers goals and Swabes with a nice finish catching the keeper napping at his near post.

4-3 up and we had them on the ropes.

We then pressed the self destruct button. We allowed the ball to go over our heads at the back way to often - and got caught following a misjudgment, leading to us conceded a penalty. They converted it to level.

They now were the better side again - coming at us in waves - and we let them panic us and made silly mistakes - the next goal came after we had an easy chance to clear wasnt taken and they took the lead.

The nail in the coffin was yet another mistake - playing a pass across our box straight to the feet of their player who fed in his team mate to make it 6-4.

We should have gone on to win after coming back from 3-1 down to 4-3 up - we should have controlled possession and dictated the pace of the game better. It may be the fact that I was forced to ref - and consequently couldnt coach or make relevant changes - that affected us most, but Fairwater played very well and took their chances when they came.