Match Report

Saturday 16th November

Cardiff & District Under 16 A Division

Butetown Park

Butetown 1 - 0 Pentwyn Dynamos 

Always a tough one and Today was no different. Butetown were good last year and have improved even more this season. They play much more football now and it was a strange one as they had more of the ball than us which we are not that used to. The first half was largely contested in midfield and we stood up well to their physical threat and counter attacked when we could. There were few clear cut chances for either side. for us - Huw hit over from close range, Dan hit over from the edge of the box and so did Ryan. They had a few shots from the edge of the box and several corners that threatened but we dealt with them well enough.
Ryan was taken down with a bad challenge that some refs would have shown a red card for but this time it was only a yellow.

AJ was looking really good for Butetown - always a handful down the right and Mike Bellew had to be at his best all game to track him. They shaded the first half but it was 0-0 at half time and the match could go either way.
I noticed that it was getting close to half time and shouted to the ref asking how long was left - he thought we were playing 45 mins each way - I corrected him that it should be 40 mins but he insisted on playing 45, instead of blowing up and accounting for the extra as injury time. I commented that I wouldnt be happy if we lost in the last minute when we would have played 10 mins too long!

We were better in the second half and saw more of the ball and the game became more stretched and both teams were trying to win it. 
They went through twice but hit shots wide - it was still on a knife edge.
Jared went through and was taken down in the box but the ref refused a decent penalty claim for us.
Chaz hit one from 25 yards that had the keeper stranded but it cannoned off the bar and they managed to clear.

Then in the 90th minute we conceded a penalty - no arguments from me, a clear penalty.
We then had a man sent off for swearing at the ref when protesting - no arguments there either , obvious straight red.
They scored the pen - in off the post.
My argument was that all this happened during 10 minutes additional time that shouldnt have been played - and we should have been in the car on the way home with a well deserved point from the hardest place to go in the A Division.
                   

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Saturday 12th October

Cardiff & District Under 16 A Division

Trelai

Caerau Ely 1 - 4 Pentwyn Dynamos 

                           Taylor (2), Gibbins, McLaggon

We started well - passing the ball around really well and generally bossing it. We scored early - Dan crossing in for Ryan to head home.

We continued to play and soon our second came - this was one of the best team goals we have ever scored.

The ball started at the back - passing between Matthew, Huw and Josh, then into Jake the midfield, out to Ryan wide right and back into Jake. Jake played the ball forward to Chaz who weighted a beautiful pass into the path of a great run from Dan who made no mistake - into the corner off the left post as the keeper advanced. A 7 or 8 pass move that culminated in a wonderful goal.

And then we stopped playing - we allowed Careau to get back into the game and they took charge for the final 15 mins of the half - scoring a very good goal themselves and it was 1-2 at half time.

Caerau had lost all of their games so far this season but looked a decent side to me - a nice mix of passing and battling spirit had us hanging on a bit. They forced us back but most of their shots were from distance and either wide or over - but the game was close.

Jared and Corey came on and made a real difference - their energy and will to get forward gave us back the control of the game. Jared scored a great goal from distance into the top right hand corner - and Ryan finished them off with a nicely taken chip as he went through in what looked an offside position but he played to the whistle on finished well.

1-4 flattered us but we deserved the win. Caerau were good and the next time we meet it will be closer for sure.

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Saturday 5th October 2013

 

Cardiff & District Under 16 A Division

 

Pontprennau

 

 

Pentwyn Dynamos 1 - 1 Whitchurch

Pain

 

 

The morning started badly when the ref cried off at the last minute, leaving me to pick up the whistle - and the boys with no coaching from the touchline.

 

We started off well enough though and it was a closely contested first 20 mins. We created several good moves but couldn't find that extra spark. 

 

We had an opportunity to take the lead through a penalty but missed it. The match took shape and it looked like Whitchurch were going to be tough.

 

We took the lead through a great goal - Corey received the ball on the edge of the box, went past his man and drilled a bullet of a shot low into the bottom corner.

 

1-0 up at half time, not playing great but decent enough.

 

The second half was a different matter - Whitchurch bossed it, forced us back and gradually took control of the match. We created very little and by the last 15 minutes we were hanging on.

They equalised - deservedly so - through a cruel deflection  - leaving Bradley rooted to the spot as he watched the ball fly past him.

 

A poor second half performance that Whitchurch will say they should have won - and I wouldn't argue to be honest.

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Saturday 21st September 2013

Cardiff and District Under 16 A Division

Pentwyn Leisure Centre

Pentwyn Dynamos 4 -0 Grangetown

Emmott, Taylor (2), Foulkes

Injuries and absence still a running theme as we were missing Matthew, Matty and Corey this week!
We bossed it from the start and never looked in trouble. We created so many chances - Dan and Ryan working the goalkeeper and he made several excellent saves - and we wasted several good chances too!

We finally broke the deadlock with a superb goal from Jake - who was superb all match - the ball was half cleared and came at him in the air - he controlled it on his chest and executed a perfect lob into the top right hand corner. What a way to get his first goal for us!

Despite creating chance after chance it remained 1-0 at half time.

The second half we were more clinical and made sure of the points with 2 goals from Ryan - the first a well drilled shot from the edge of the box into the bottom left hand corner - and the second a well placed header from a great free kick from Dan. We finished off with a great goal from Charlie - finishing off a nice move down the right with a good finish.

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Cardiff & District Under 16 A Division

Saturday 14th September 2013

Poplar Park

Fairwater 4 - 1 Pentwyn Dynamos

                        Gibbins

A game in which we never got going and Fairwater deserved to win. It was always going to be tough as we were missing Matty and Jake - 2 big players for us but that is no excuse. The scoreline flattered them as they scored a dubious penalty and the fourth goal was gifted to them from at keystone cops moment at the back leaving their striker with the easiest goal he will ever score.

We were poor from the start and conceded after 10 mins - with a great goal from a Fairwater point of view, their player performing a 360 degree spin to get into the box and finishing well.

Fairwater scored again - Bradley making a great save but no one reacted as he parried and their striker pounced.

Dan gave us a lifeline pulling one back with a nice effort from outside the box - and we had a spell then in which Chaz had a couple of good chances but that was it for us in the first half. The dubious penalty follwed that and it was 3-1 at half time.

The second half was better from us and the only goal conceded was towards the end when we were pushing forward - ball over the top, keeper and 2 centre halves lacked communication and the ball ended up with their striker and it was 4-1.

A poor first half and lack of communication cost us - the better team on the day won.

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Saturday 7th September 2013

 

Cardiff & District Under 16 A Division

 

Pontprennau

 

Pentwyn Dynamos 3 - 3 Rhiwbina FC

Taylor, Gibbins (2)

 

The opening day and already one of the toughest matches of the season.

We are stronger this season having added several quality players to the squad, but as it was the first match - and Rhiwbina - I wasn't sure what to expect from us. So I told the boys to concentrate on playing our passing game, stay disciplined and try to control the game.

 

We were great - we ran the first half and limited Rhiwbina to a 5 minute spell and only a couple of counter attacks. We took the lead on 8 mins through Ryan - latching onto a through ball and passing the ball into the bottom right hand corner.

 

We continued to press - and looked really threatening, our passing was quick and you could see the new faces were making a difference. We went further ahead on 20 mins through Dan - a sweet left footed volley in off the bar.

 

We then went 3-0 up through a penalty - for handball in the box. Dan stepped up and dispatched it well. With around 10 mins left until half time I thought if we could keep a clean sheet until the break we were looking good for the win.

 

Just before half time Rhiwbina were awarded a free kick just outside the box - and Jacob hit an unstoppable shot into the corner - leaving Brad with no chance. Matty then had to come off with an injury which was a shame as he had been excellent.

 

The second half was a different game - Rhiwbina became a lot more physical and cynical - winding our players up and throwing us off our game. It became an intense, bad tempered match that the ref lost control of. We took the bait and some of our players started diving in too - and from here on it was one bad challenge after another from both teams.

Rhiwbina do it so well when they look like they are beaten - they continually launched long balls and turned the game in their favour.

 

Rhiwbina soon got a second goal and we started to look like we were hanging on a little - but

I changed our shape and we regained our composure and steadied the ship.

Just when I felt we could close the game out we made that one error - possibly our only real mistake of the entire game - that cost us. A mix up between goalkeeper and centre back saw the ball bounce to a striker, who made it 3-3.

 

Late on a Rhiwbina player fell awkwardly and it looked likely that he had broken his wrist. This signalled the end of the match as we were all more concerned with the well being of the player. I hope he recovers quickly and is soon back playing football.

 

In summary - An excellent first half, we played all the football but didn't adapt quickly enough to long ball tactics. A draw was propbably fair as Rhiwbina bossed the second half. Not many sides will get anything off Rhiwbina so a draw is a solid start - and we will only get better as the team gels.

 

 

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. 

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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.

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Wednesday 10th April 2013

Rumney Rec

Under 15 Cup Quarter Final

FC Dragons 1 - 2 Pentwyn Dynamos  

                             Foulkes, Willis            

On paper this looked a good draw but I knew better than that, FC Dragons had already won the C Division, were unbeaten all season and had already knocked out A Division opposition in the cup this season. This was going to be tight, tough and no different to an A Division league match. We were missing Matty again plus Ryan and Matthew were unable to play as they were 'cup tied' having turned out for Llanedeyrn earlier in the season.

I was right and to be honest I was still surprised by how good FC Dragons were - and I think the boys were too as they bossed the early stages and we looked a little shell shocked.

We settled after a nervy first 10 mins and the game took shape. They were playing lots of long balls out from the back, but playing good football down the flanks and in the final third. They took a deserved lead with a wonderful goal from Connor (formerly of St Albans and clearly still still good enough to be with them).

Connor received the ball down the right went past a man and unleashed a bullet shot from 25 yards that flew past Brad before he could even see it!

I worried as to how the boys would react to going a goal down but it seemed to revive us. We started to get on the ball more and Chris was worrying them running down the right flank.

We got our equalizer from a corner - great delivery from Dan and a bullet header from Chaz. Game on!

1-1 at half time and they had shaded it in all honesty.

Chris had to come off at half time with a back injury - and I wondered if our depleted line up could cope with Dragons for another half like the first. I moved a few people around - Callum into midfield to link up with Dan and Ben to left back with licence to bomb forward. Swabes coming on the injured Chris.

The positional changes worked well - Callum got on the ball and along with Dan started to cause them more problems than they did us. We marked Connor better and limited his impact and forced them back.We looked more likely to win now and Dan nearly gave us the lead - his lob was tipped onto the bar by their keeper, who had a great game.

Dan's dead ball delivery was causing them problems as they conceded more free kicks as we pushed them back and his 30 yard free kick seemed destined for the top right hand corner but their keeper again made a wonderful save to keep them in it.

They were defending well and  looked dangerous on the counter attack - and nearly re-took the lead with a nice low drive - only to see it come back off the post.  

Our winner came from the aftermath of another corner - they failed to clear it and it dropped to Sam who hit a brilliant low drive into the bottom right hand corner - with his swinger! - to win us the match.

A great game that either side could have won but we just about did enough based on our second half performance to deserve the victory - and well earned place in the semi-finals.

FC Dragons are as good as most sides we have played in the league and would do well in the A Division. I predict them following in Butetown's footsteps and winning the B Division next season.  

     

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Monday 8th April 2013

Hailey Park

Cardiff & District Under 15 A Division

Whitchurch 2-1 Pentwyn Dynamos

                                        B. Pomeroy

Always a battle against Whitchurch and there is never much between the teams - and it was the same again.

We were again missing Chris - as were they Mikey - both playing Rugby for Cardiff Schools. Matty was missing with illness also so Josh came in at right back.

We started really well and for the first 10 mins it was all us - Ryan hit the post and so nearly latched onto the rebound.

Whitchurch got going and won a series of corners that got their tails up. They had 3 good chances from these corners from which Brad made 2 great saves. 

It was the 3rd chance that they scored from - a great finish smashed into the roof of the net leaving Brad with no chance. 

We were playing well though - Dan was getting on the ball and making us tick, Chaz was winning the midfield battle, aided by Sam - and Ryan was running all the lines tirelessly. Whitchurch were their usual physical, well organised hard working selves and looked dangerous on the break.

We went back at them and Ryan hit the post again - so unlucky as he was looking a real threat every time we attacked.

Dan tweaked had groin and had to come off after 30 mins - so Swabes came on and we went 2 up front. 

1 - 0 down at half time but still well in it - probably shaded the first half despite being a goal down.

The second half was a different match - we attacked in wave after wave and Whitchurch defended in numbers, hitting us with counter attacks through long balls over the top.

We eventually got our deserved equalizer - Ben Pomeroy with a lovely finish from the edge of the box into the top corner.

We were looking good now - Ryan went through time after time but they managed to get a last ditch tackle in or forced him too wide to get a shot away.

Matthew came on and impressed - winning countless balls in the air and playing some nice stuff on the deck also.

We got caught pushing forward for a winner - typical Whitchurch - long ball over the top with a suspicion of offside -  but a superb finish from the corner of the area into the far corner of the net, a really well taken goal.

We threw the kitchen sink at Whitchurch for the last 15 mins - I went 3 at the back and pushed Huw up front, had a penalty shout as Ryan was hauled down but nothing given.

The two Whitchurch centre backs were immense and protected their lead for them so well - and although we lost to their only shot on target all second half, the quality of the goal deserved to win the match. 

On another day we may well have won this but we lost to great defending and 2 extremely good goals.

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Saturday 30th March 2013

Pontprennau

Cardiff & District Under 15 A Division

Pentwyn Dynamos 0 - 6 St Albans

We battled so well for the first 25 mins and created a couple of chances - Ryan looking dangerous up front going close twice - but we shot ourselves in the foot by conceding a calamitous own goal. Lack of communication at the back lead to confusion between defender and keeper and the ball ended up in the back of net.

We continued to contain and press well but they scored again just before half time.

2 -0 at half time against the Leagues best side wasnt too bad and I wasnt too disappointed. We were missing  Chris and Huw so I felt satisfied with our first half display.

We went out and continued stuck to our game plan and Ryan again went close - forcing a great save from Elliot in The Buns goal. The scored their 3rd early on and our heads went down a little from there.

We tired late on and Brad made some good saves but - as is so often the case against The Buns - they smelt blood and banged in 3 more to kill any faint hopes of a comeback. 

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Saturday 9th March 2013

Pentwyn Leisure Centre

UNDER 15 A DIVISION

Pentwyn Dynamos 2 - 2 Llanedeyrn Bluebirds

Viney, Foulkes

Another strange performance from us - we never got anywhere near our form of most of the season, yet still scored twice and could have had a few more but for a man of the match display from James in goal for Llanedeyrn.

They started the stronger and we struggled to get going and there were a few scary moments but we eventually played our way into the game and took control of it.

Dan went down the left and sent a ball across the goal that was only half cleared - Chris pounced and it was 1-0.

We went further ahead when Chris went down the left again and sent over a perfect left footed shot and Charlie volleyed it low and hard into the net to make it 2-0.

2-0 up at half time and I told the boys the next goal was big - get out there and score first.

Llanedeyrn came out quicker and we dropped deeper and deeper - eventually conceding a really well taken goal - a great ball over the top and their striker finished well into the top corner. They were really making a game of it now - giving us no time or space and looking dangerous when they went forward.

We actually started to play now and created several chances - Jared struck a powerful, dipping shot that James somehow got fingers to and tipped onto the bar.

Jared again struck another beauty that James flew across and pushed wide at full stretch.

We were pouring forward trying to kill them off and got caught napping at the back and got themselves level.

The last 15 minutes were end to end and either team could have nicked it - we created a box scramble but somehow they cleared.

A draw was a fair outcome given Llanederns comeback - it was hard to believe they are bottom of the league. If they play like that every week they could well get out of trouble.

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Saturday 2nd March 2013

Pentwyn Leisure Centre

UNDER 15 A DIVISION

Pentwyn Dynamos 0 - 3 Rhiwbina Black

We havent beaten Rhiwbina since under 12s - and we would never have a better chance than Today as they were missing a couple of their best players and werent at their best - unfortunately we didnt take the opportunity.

We never got going, allowed Rhiwbina to dictate the play and couldnt find our form of recent months.
The first goal didnt do our confidence any good as it was yards offside but the referee ignored our appeals.
Dan hit the bar shortly after going a goal down - and maybe if it had hit the back of the net we may have got a foothold, but it wasnt to be.

1-0 down at half time and I told the boys we were still in a good position if we started to play like we have been in most matches this season - but it just wouldnt click.

Rhiwbina went 2 up after 15 mins and coasted it - catching us on the break late on, when we finally started to cause them a problem or two, to score a 3rd to give a final score of 3-0.

Rhiwbina deserved the 3 points but werent at their best - and had we played like we have been this season we could well have won this one.

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Saturday 23rd February 2013

Cardiff and District Under 15 A Division

Heath Park

Marlboro Sports Black 1 - 1 Pentwyn Dynamos

                                              Swabey

This looked to close to call - and in the end it was, though we so nearly won it!

Both teams are good footballing sides and were disappointed to have to play on Heath Parks worst pitch - see below!! 

Nevertheless both sides attempted to play their passing game - and succeeded in playing their part in a well contested match that could have gone either way - and in  the end a draw was a fair outcome. 

We bossed the first half yet created few chances, the first shot on goal from either team coming on 30 mins - a well struck shot from Daniel Swabey forcing Harrisson down to his left to make a great save. Charlie was excellent in the middle of the park, powerful in the tackle and bursting forward at every opportunity. Dan Gibbins was getting on the ball and pulling all the strings for us. Marlboro had a couple of chances that Brad dealt with well, we had had the better of it though and it was 0-0 at half time.

Marlboro came out strong in the second half - though it was us that took the lead with a well taken goal from Daniel Swabey - hooking a shot into the corner from a difficult angle.

Marlboro really went for us after that and we defended well and counter attacked with pace - Dan Gibbins was having a great game and was causing them real problems on the break and Huw, Ryan, Matty and Callum were defending ever so well at the back. 

With only minutes left Dan went on a run down the left and made his way into the box and smashed his shot against the bar - the rebound was then smashed over in a box scramble from 3 yards! So nearly sealed the points but Marlboro grabbed a deserved draw capitalizing on our poor marking from a corner to make it 1-1 with only minutes to go. 

A fair result in the end as we bossed the first half and Marlboro the second. Credit to both teams for managing to play football on such a terrible surface.

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Saturday 9th February 2013

Pentwyn Leisure Centre

UNDER 15 A DIVISION

Pentwyn Dynamos 3 - 0 Butetown

Foulkes, McLaggon, Gibbins

This looked a really difficult one as Brad, our keeper, was away and we have no reserve keeper. Dan volunteered to go in goal for the first half - not ideal as he is top goalscorer! Huw stepped forward to do the second half - again not my choice as he is our main presence at the back. A big thank you to both of you guys!

The match was a  real battle from start to finish as expected - Butetown were their usual physical, intimidating selves but we knew what to expect this time having had the experience of a visit to their place earlier in the season. They came at us like a train for the first 10 mins and we did well to contain them, defending well and playing ourselves into the game.

We had a plan and set ourselves up to contain them and counter attack using our pace - and it worked.

I cant remember them having a shot on goal in the first half and we had several chances.

Ben went through but the ball took a nasty bobble just as he struck it and it went wide.

Chris burst through but their defender made a perfectly timed tackle just as he was about to pull the trigger.

Jared had a shot well saved - Sams effort from the edge of the box was well blocked also.

0-0 at half time and we had had more chances but we were pleased against such tough opposition.

Huw had a great first half at centre back and replaced Dan in goal for the second half - who came outfiled to his usual position behind our main striker Chris.

The second half began the same as the first - Butetown fired up and coming at us 100 miles per hour - but we kept calm, defended well and soaked it up. We again, came into it after 10 mins and proceeded to move forward.

Butetown did have a couple of real chances in the second half - Huw making an excellent save down to his right - and punching clear following a scramble in the area.

Our first goal came as Ben burst down the left and played in Jared - whose shot was parried but Charlie was following in to finish well.

We took the initiative now, knowing that 1 goal may not be enough and kept playing our football.

Our second goal came from the right hand side as Dan lifted the ball into the path of Jared, who controlled well and passed the ball past the stranded keeper.

We finished the game strongly and Dan latched onto a cross field ball from Chris to slot home under the keeper with the last real kick of the game. 

A great win marred by ugly scenes at the final whistle as once again my players were threatened, chased and had to dodge punches and kicks instead of the more traditional hand shake.  

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Saturday 12th january 2013

 

Ironbridge Rd, Tongwynlais

 

Under 15 A Division

 

Maindy Corries 0 - 4 Pentwyn Dynamos

                                   Viney (2), Gibbins (2)

 

Although Maindy are having a tough season they still have good players and we knew that we would have to be at our best to ensure we left with 3 points - and we were for the most part.

 

We bossed the game from start to finish, leaving Maindy to only a few counter attacks and it should have been a far bigger scoreline had we not missed so many chances!

 

I told the boys to start fast and they did - Chris scoring after only a few minutes hooking a lovely volley into the top corner following a corner.

 

We kept at them and Chris went through one-on-one with the keeper several times but he pulled off a few great stops.

 

It was soon 2-0 as Chris sent over a lovely ball for Dan and he made no mistake volleying the ball past the keeper as he came off his line.

 

It was Dan and Chris working well together again for the 3rd goal - Dan dribbling into Maindy's box and was about to pull the trigger but got knocked off balance by a defender and Chris pounced to score with a left foot shot into the bottom corner.

 

Maindy had a couple of counter attacks and hit the bar with a fantastic effort from 25 yards - and then hit it again from the rebound - we then managed to clear and breathed a sigh of relief!

 

3-0 at half time and we were looking good.

 

Maindy started the 2nd half stronger and made it harder for us and for 15 minutes it was much closer - but we broke them down and started to create more chances - Dan went through several times as did Chris but we couldnt find the finish!

 

Finally we got a fourth to kill the game off completely - Dan went through on the keeper and slotted past him as he advanced.

 

A good performance that should have been a victory by a far higher margin had we taken more of our chances. 

 

 

Match Report

Saturday 8th December 2012

Cardiff District Under 15 A Division

Poplar Park

Fairwater Juniors 1 - 2 Pentwyn Dynamos      

                                      Gibbins, Foulkes     

Always a difficult one, Fairwater away - and with them doing so well this season it looked like Today would be no different.

We started the better of the 2 sides and created several chances early on - Danny went close, Chaz headed over and Sam, Jared and Callum all had shots on goal.Jared was a constant threat down the left and kept taking it to them down the flank - linking well with Danny and Callum - who was loving a free role for the day!

We eventually took the lead with a lovely goal - Chaz received the ball just inside our half cut inside and played a slide rule pass through to Danny, who was on the shoulder of the last man. Danny went through, drew the keeper and poked it past him into the bottom right hand corner to score in the fifth consecutive game.

A deserved lead but we just couldnt get the elusive second. Fairwater only had 2 shots on our goal in the first half and unfortunately they both came in the same passage of play - and lead to us conceding!

They had a corner that fell to one of their players, who struck a fierce shot that Brad saved really well - but we were ball watching and they tapped in the rebound.

The second half was much closer - Fairwater took the game to us more and it could have gone either way.
Bradley made a couple of good saves as they pressed us but we are looking good at the back these days - especially thanks to Huw, who had another great game and kept it tight along with Ben, Ryan P. and Matty.

Sam and Chaz were battling well in midfield and kept us in it with their dogged and energetic displays.

Chaz had a header struck the bar and bounce on - or possibly over - the line but the ref allowed play to go on. Chaz did get his deserved goal to win for us though - he passed it wide to Swabes, who held the ball up really well and weighted a great pass for Chaz to smash in to make it 2-1 with his 3rd goal of the season.

Josh, Ryan F.and Jake came on to give us fresh legs and both never stopped running , working hard for the team tracking back and breaking up the play as Fairwater pressed for an equaliser.

They nearly got it right at the death as they went through and put the ball in the net - but the ref had blown before the shot for a push on Matty.

Great result against a good side.

Match Report

Saturday 1st December 2012

Cardiff & District Under 15 A Division

Butetown Park

AFC Butetown 5 - 3 Pentwyn Dynamos

                                      B. Pomeroy, Viney, Gibbins

We knew this would be tough - but we stood up well to the test and were never imtimidated and should have come away with at least a point.

We bossed the first 20 minutes and  created 2 or 3 good chances - Chris and Swabes both having shots well saved and Chris shooting over. We deservedly took the lead through Ben Pomeroy. Daniel Swabey sending a lovely ball through for Ben to chase, round the keeper and pass into an empty net.

They found their feet and equalised with a good finish from the outstanding Niall Gray and it looked like it was going to be a close game.

5 minutes later Niall went through and our challenges were enough to put him off, he slipped and the ball ended in our keeper, Bradley's hands. Then unbelievably - the ref who was stood on the half way line gave a penalty! Our boys were obviously not happy and a little melee ensued in which one of their players attempted a head butt on one of our boys - nothing was done and they scored the penalty.

It was obvious now that our only chance of getting anything here would be by playing our football and dodging the over the top tackles that were going unpunished.

They scored again and it was 3-1 at half time.

We went out for the second half and really stood up to the test - Danny dribbled through and into the box, drew the keeper and squared it to Chris and we were back in it at 3-2.

Their only real threat was Niall and we stuggled to cope with him - he scored a brilliant 4th from an unbelievable angle and it looked like we might be done for.

We werent though - Chris went storming down the right whipped in a lovely ball and Danny got across his man and stabbed the ball past the keeper to get us back in with a chance again.

We were really pressuring them now and after good pressure we forced one of their players to lose possession and concede a throw. He decided that he didnt like this and marched up to one of our boys and appeared to head butt - the ref once again deciding to look the other way.

A lapse in concentration caused us to concede a 5th late on and the game was lost.

The only difference between the sides was Niall Gray - scoring 4 goals and was outstanding all match. They can count themeselves extremely lucky not to have had 2 men sent off though - and the penalty decision was the worst we have ever had given against us, so this left a bad taste in our mouths to say the least.

Match Report

Saturday 17th November 2012

Under 15 Cup 2nd Round

AFC Rumney Juniors 0 - 6 Pentwyn Dynamos

                                            Mclaggon(2), Chadwick,Pomeroy,

                                                                 Foulkes,Gibbins

A straightforward victory in a game that we ran from start to finish. Credit to Rumney - They made it difficult and worked hard, closed us down and were extremely physical but our passing and movement were superior.

We went 1 up through Jared - pouncing onto a loose ball and finishing well. Huw made it two with a 25 yarder that the keeper got a hand to but it still flew in - Huws first goal for us. We created lots of chances and Danny went close with a free kick - the keeper saving well in the top right hand corner. 

2-0 at half time - should have been more but happy enough.

We were more cilnical in the second half but still should have had scored more than we did - Charlie hit the bar, Swabes hit the post and Danny had an effort well saved.

Charlie scored with a powerful shot that the keeper got a hand to but the force was too strong and it still went in.

Ben got a deserved goal after another great performance finishing well  low into the corner.

Jared got his second following in after Dannys shot was parried and he headed past the keeper from close range. 

Danny finished the scoring off with a nice individual effort - bursting into the box and dribbling through their defenders and finishing from a tight angle.

Match Report

Saturday 10th November 2012

Cardiff & District League Under 15 A Division 

Pentwyn Leisure Centre

Pentwyn Dynamos 3 - 0 Marlboro Sports Black

Foulkes, Gibbins, B. Pomeroy

A great performance and thoroughly deserved victory.  We started strongly, built on that and gradually took control of the match.

We went ahead through Charlie with a fantastic strike - Jared held the ball up well and passed inside to Charlie - 25 yards out he set it and unleashed a superb shot over the keeper and into the net. We knew Marlboro had been on a bad run and looked to capitalize on any heads dropping - the boys kept going at them and we were soon 2 up. Danny cutting inside and scoring a carbon copy of the first goal - 25 yards out and over the keeper.

2 nil up at half time, we were looking good and they hadnt had a shot on target. Huw had been magnificent at the back along with Callum, Matty and Ryan they had snuffed out the Marlboro threat. Charlie had won the midfield battle aided by Sam - a willing worker all morning. Danny was pulling the strings and feeding Ben down the left - who was running them ragged. Swabes was having a great game and Jared was always available.

The second half was closer as Marlboro started to look more like their usual selves - Bradley making a great double save to keep a clean sheet.

We continued to look dangerous though - Ben Pomeroy in particular was a constant threat and got a deserved goal to put us 3 up. Danny sent through one to chase and Ben latched onto it and went across the box and tucked a low shot under the keeper top seal the 3 points.

Our best 90 mins in a long time and we must build on this.