Cardiff & District Under 14 A Division

 

Saturday February 25th 2012

 

Waun Fach

 

Pentwyn Dynamos 3 -1 Llanedeyrn Bluebirds

Gibbins, Patten, Donnelly

 

A close game that could have gone either way - but we probably just shaded it having created more chances. We didnt play particularly well - largely down to how well Llanedeyrn closed us down and stopped us playing.

 

We started well and went a goal up inside teh first 10 mins, Ben Pomeroy doing well to get down the left hand side crossing low for Danny to slot it past the keeper. We kept the pressure on and Matty was getting down the right hand side at every opportunity and I felt it was looking good for us. We soon were 2 up - Danny received the ball inside their box, with his back to goal and was fouled as he turned - Penalty! Callum stepped up and made no mistake - a deserved goal and his first for a while!

 

We nearly made it 3 when Charlie forced a great save from their keeper - a 25 yard free kick that was just tipped over, then Kieran went clean through but his touch was too heavy and their keeper came out to smother the ball.

 

This seemed to stir Llanedeyrn into action and they had the better of the remainder of the first half. They reduced the deficit with a penalty of their own - our keeper Bradley bringing down their dangerous striker Ryan for a stick on Penalty. Ryan picked himself up and converted it well.

 

Half time and it was 2-1 and we knew the second half was going to be tough.

Llanedeyrn picked up where they left off and had the better of the first 20 mins of the second half, but we reduced them to long shots as our defence held up well.

 

Cian came on with 20 mins to go and got instantly involved and this seemed to give us new lease of life. Getting on the ball and at them down the right.

 

Danny got into a good position, curled a shot low to the right but their keeper made a good save tucking it round the post. He was at it again miutes later as he swivled and unleashed a great shot that cannoned off the bar.

 

It was kind of 'third time lucky' as he chipped the keeper, hit the bar again but the follwing clearance was met by Cian making it 3-1 and we had made the 3 points safe.

Saturday 18th February 2012

Cardiff & District Under 14 A Division

Hailey Park, Llandaff North

Whitchurch 4 - 4 Pentwyn Dynamos

                                   Williams (2), Yeung, Gibbins

Its always difficult to play Whitchurch - they are big, strong and have a lot of quick players. The ball spends alot of time in the air as they play to their strengths and hit long balls up for Mikey to chase. This hasnt suited us the past few times we have met and we have lost. Today though we looked as though we had come to terms with the physical side of the game more and deserved at least a draw - we maybe even shaded it and might have done enough to win.

We were the better side for the first 25 mins and Whitchurch hasd their keeper to thanks for keeping them in the game - Lloyd made saves from Kieran, Danny, Chris and Cian (twice) and on another day we might have been a few goals to the good. We did  take the lead after good work from Ellis at the back - picking out Chris who slipped in Kieran and he made no mistake taking it past the keeper and firing home. Cian had to go off with an injury so Sam came on and got into the game quickly and worked hard. Whitchurch found their feet after this and quickly scoed with their first shot on goal - a well taken chip into the top corner.

We were visibly shaken by this and went awol for 10 mins - in which Whitchurch scored a dubious 2nd (a clear handball) and an excellent 3rd - after an amazing acrobatic attempt from Mikey had hit the bar they scored with a sweet volley into the corner. Half time and we found ourselves 3-1 down having bossed most of the half yet Whitchurch had taken 4 shots and scored 3 goals!

We went out for the 2nd half and did the same as the first - culminating in a goal that got us back into the game. Danny burst down the right flank, and Whitchurch didnt play to the whistle - they thought the ball had gone out of play but Danny kept going and had his shot saved. Matty pounced on the rebound with a well struck finish.

We were buzzing now and Kieran had another effort that went narrowly wide after rounding the keeper, Chris saw his great curling effort sail just past the post. We were stepping it up now and Charlie was dominating the middle of the park with tackle after tackle. Swabes was a willing worker as usual - up and down the wing - and was playing some lovely balls down the flank for Kieran.
Our back four of Callum, Ellis, Josh and Matty were looking strong and we didnt look like conceding.

We equalised with a great goal from Kieran - he received the ball with his back to goal on the corner of the box, turned and unleashed a thubderbolt past Lloyd in the Whitchurch goal.

Whitchurch always looked dangerous on the counter attack and they continued to send balls up for Mikey to chase - but good work from our defence kept it level.

We conceded a really unlucky 4th goal - a teasing freekick in to our box was deflected past Bradley by Ryan Pomeroy - who was extremely unfortunate - as he had come on for Josh and done so well. Ben Pomeroy had come on for Swabes to have well earned rest and Ryan Fry gave Matty a break also, So the whole squad was playing its part well.

We didnt let that goal get us down and kept going at them - and got a deserved equaliser. Chris got hold of the ball on the far left got to the byline and sent a cross in, Danny deflected it, Lloyd got a touch on it and the ball looped over him - Ellis and Danny both tried to make sure but the wind ended up doing it for them and it was 4-4!

A real 'ding - dong' of  a match and I was so proud of the boys for the whole performance.

I know we can be loud on the touchline, but we only support the boys - we are never abusive or disrespectful.I though the ref did pretty well, I only asked for free kicks if I believed we were due them and if he claims he didnt see the handball - I believe him. I think he must have thought otherwise though - A handshake would have been nice...I apologise if we were overly critical.    

Pontprennau Mini Pitches this morning - Not surprisingly called off!

Our game this morning is OFF - Phil of Rhiwbina White kindly did an early pitch inspection and not surprisingly found the pitch frozen solid 

The parks are OFF this weekend - Feb 4th & 5th......

Latest League Table (click on image to enlarge)

FEBRUARY FIXTURES....

Saturday February 4th

UNDER 14 A DIVISION

AFC WHITCHURCH RED V RHIWBINA FC WHITE at HAILEY PARK

CANTON RANGERS V TY CELYN BLACK at TRELAI
LLANEDEYRN BLUEBIRDS V MAINDY CORRIES at PONTCANNA
MARLBORO SPORTS BLACK V PENTWYN DYNAMOS at SPLOTT PARK
FAIRWATER JUNIORS V RHIWBINA FC BLACK at PONTCANNA

UNDER 14 TESCO CUP

LLANTWIT MAJOR V ST ALBANS LLANTWIT MAJOR

Saturday February 11th

UNDER 14 A DIVISION

CANTON RANGERS FC V FAIRWATER JUNIORS at TRELAI
LLANEDEYN BLUEBIRDS V AFC WHITCHURCH RED at HEATH PARK
MAINDY CORRIES V MARLBORO SPORTS BLACK at TONGWYNLAIS
RHIWBINA FC WHITE V PENTWYN DYNAMOS at MAESYCOED ROAD (BOTTOM PITCH)

Saturday February 18th

UNDER 14 A DIVISION

AFC WHITCHURCH RED V PENTWYN DYNAMOS at HAILEY PARK
FAIRWATER JUNIORS V CANTON RANGERS at PONTCANNA Ref: B. WILLIAMSON
LLANEDEYRN BLUEBIRDS V RHIWBINA BLACK at HEATH PARK
ST ALBANS V MARLBORO SPORTS BLACK at TREMORFA PARK Ref: B.STITFALL

Saturday February 25th

UNDER 14 A DIVISION

AFC WHITCHURCH RED V CANTON RANGERS at HAILEY PARK
MARLBORO SPORTS BLACK V RHIWBINA BLACK at SPLOTT PARK Ref: J.DELVE
PENTWYN DYNAMOS V LLANEDEYRN BLUEBIRDS at PENTWYN LEISURE CENTRE
ST ALBANS V RHIWBINA WHITE at TREMORFA PARK
TY CELYN BLACK V MAINDY CORRIES at MAESYCOED ROAD (BOTTOM PITCH)