Pentwyn Dynamos Under 16s 2013/14

Saturday 26 Sept 2009

Parc Coed-y-Nant

Pentwyn Dynamos 5 - 3 AFC Whitchurch Red
Azu
Swabey
Willis
Gibbins (2)



Following our memorable victory against Rhiwbina, we couldn't wait to play again - so we should have guessed that our fixture (Sat Sept 19th) against Thornhill would be called off and the following Tuesday's training would be cancelled due to rain!
 
So, having not kicked a ball in anger in 10 days we took the field against a Whitchurch side that had been through a tough start to the season, losing heavily several times.
 
Following a tentative start we found ourselves ahead inside 10 mins when - following Whitchurch's failure to clear from a corner - the ball dropped to Sam Azu, who volleyed into the roof of the net from the edge of the 6 yard box - 1 Nil!
 
Everyone thought that the floodgates were about to open - This was not the case. We failed to play our passing game, lacked concentration and weren't contesting enough in the middle of the park, and within 10 mins Whitchurch equalised with a well taken goal. Whitchurch now started to find their way into the game and just before halftime made it 2-1. 
 
Following an earbashing at half time, we went straight at them and equalised 3 mins into the 2nd half - a trademark Daniel Swabey finish. Whitchurch came back at us though and restored their lead almost straight away with a long range effort that left 'keeper Bradley Preece with no chance. It was time to look for a few leaders to step up as we stared an unlikely defeat in the face! Callum Patten moved from left back into midfield and started to get our passing game going linking up well with Charlie Foulkes, ending with a box scramble and the ball dropping to Sam Willis - who smashed the ball into the net - 3-3!
 
Time for some changes - An injury to right back Owen Evans saw Ellis Dunsford take his place and Bradley Preece was replaced in goal by Tom Hearn, Ben Price replaced Christopher Viney to make his debut.
Finally we seemed to have worn Whitchurch down and following a free kick, the Whitchurch 'keeper could only parry to Daniel Gibbins who pounced to head home making it 4-3. Time for another change and Sam Azu went off to allow Ryan Butler to make his debut. With only 2 mins remaining Daniel Gibbins picked up the ball on the edge of the box and went at the last defender, skipped past him and slotted the ball into the corner as the 'keeper advanced. Final score 5-3.
 
We made hard work of this and will have to learn how to keep playing our passing game, even when the opposition try to stop us playing football.