Pentwyn 2 V 1 Pentyrch Rangers
This was the last match of the season and one in which Pentyrch struggled to get any cohesion and rhythm into their game. It was not for lack of effort and willingness on the part of the players. It was just one of those games when we were unable to sustain the patterns of play that have served us well for most of the season.
From the kick-off Pentwyn pressed hard and won two corners within the first five minutes, both of which George gathered in safely. On 6 minutes Pentwyn win a free kick. Callum takes for Pentwyn and attempts a shot on goal. Again George deals with the threat. Just a minute later and Pentwyn win another freekick, which Jake takes. George again ensures that Pentyrch survive this early period of pressure from Pentwyn.
On 10 minutes Pentyrch win a free kick on the half way line. Determined to put some pressure on his opposite number George steps up. His long, looping attempt is just wide of the Pentwyn post.
As they settle, Pentyrch find themselves getting more of the game. With 14 minutes on the clock Pentyrch win a corner which Leigh takes. Doug rises to meet the ball but his header is just over the bar.
Half way through the first period and both teams are battling hard for control of the midfield, with neither getting the upper hand for any sustained period. Pentwyn almost break the deadlock when their long throw specialist Chris launches a ball into the Pentyrch box. Charlie rises to connect but his header is just wide.
Another chance falls to Pentwyn on 36 minutes when Charlie wins the ball for Pentwyn in the middle of the park. He notices George off his line and tries a looping shot from distance but the attempt is just over.
Two minutes later and it is Pentyrch applying the pressure when they win a free kick. Leigh shoots but his attempt is deflected behind for a corner; this is safely cleared by Pentwyn and half-time is reached with both goals still intact.
Half time Pentwyn 0 – 0 Pentyrch
From the restart both teams look to gain the upper hand. On 41 minutes Leigh wins the ball on the edge of the box and fires off a shot but the Pentwyn goalie pulls off a good save. Two minutes later and it's Pentwyn patiently building an attack which results in Charlie having a shot on goal, but the attempt is wide.
On 45 minutes Pentwyn win a freekick that skims the crossbar. From the Pentyrch clearance, Harry slides a ball through to Harrison in open play; he beats one man and unleashes one of his trademark cannonball shots. The Pentwyn goalkeeper pulls off a good save to deny Pentyrch the opportunity to take the lead.
With 47 minutes gone Pentwyn are awarded a free kick. Jake launches the ball into the Pentyrch box. The resulting header is turned behind for a corner by George. Pentwyn launch the corner ball into Pentyrch's penalty box and cause chaos. Twice quick successive Pentwyn strikes hit the Pentyrch crossbar before the ball is eventually scrambled clear.
With their tails up Pentwyn sustain their pressure and a minute later again get off a shot on goal. The ball ricochets off a Pentyrch defender to land at the feet of Corey who fires off a shot to score the first goal of the match. Pentwyn 1 – 0 Pentyrch
Looking to press home their advantage Pentwyn return immediately to the attack and Corey again brings out a good save from George.
For the next fifteen minutes or so neither team is able to gain the upper hand as both sets of players refuse to concede ground. As the match enters it's final ten minutes, Pentyrch's commitment and attitude is exemplified by Tom A who tracks back 40 yards to put in a great cover tackle on Danny to stop him getting off a shot on goal.
Two minutes later and Tom A is in attacking mode at the other end of the park but his shot is just over. Pentyrch enter a spell in which they get some rhythm into their game. On 73 minutes a free kick from Leigh into the box is met by Liam but his header is just over. Immediately Pentwyn counter attack. Danny beats two defenders and gets off a shot but it is wide.
With 75 minutes gone Doug plays a superb through ball into the Pentwyn penalty box that splits their defence but no one is able to get on the end of it. A minute later, to add insult to injury, Pentwyn are awarded a free kick on the edge of the Pentyrch penalty box. Danny fires off a shot which is deflected, wrong-footing George and finding the back of the net to secure the game for Pentwyn. Pentwyn 2 – 1 Pentyrch
Full-time: Pentwyn 2 V 1 Pentyrch Rangers
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