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Bryntirion came from behind to
win this match and in doing so won the league
title. On the day they deserved it and looked the best reserve side in the
division by a mile.
Early on we had a chance to take the lead but Umberto Brassiello headed over
from the penalty spot following a Matthew Jones corner. We did take the
lead on 13 minutes when Shaun Best made ground and got into the penalty area
only to be fouled. Matthew Beynon stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong
way. Shaun Best was again fouled this time just outside the area but any
chance of a score was lost because Adam Beynon took a quick free kick and
hit the wall.
As the half progressed Bryntirion started to get on top and
it was no surprise when they equalised on 29 minutes. They broke down the
right and as Gareth Couch closed down the attacker he lifted it over him and
into the net. They could have gone ahead almost immediately when from
another right wing break the striker headed the ball back across goal
instead of hitting the target. Bryntirion took the lead on 40 minutes
following a corner, we headed the corner out of the box but straight to one
of their players who volleyed the ball home giving Gareth Couch no chance.
In added on time at the end of the first half Shaun Best went down the right
and crossed to Umberto Brassiello, he shot but the keeper made a good save.
We had a free kick on 53 minutes Matthew Jones played it into the box but it
was headed clear.
From another free kick Gareth Couch played it forward
Nathan Hodgson picked up the cleared ball but shot wide. Somehow
Bryntirion
failed to extend their lead on the hour, a corner went right across our goal
with no-one getting a touch. With 10 minutes to go Bryntirion were awarded
a free kick just outside the box, Gareth Couch kept us in the game with two
fine saves. We then pressed forward and both Shaun Best and Umberto
Brassiello had a couple of shots which went just wide. Gareth Couch again
distinguished himself when with two minutes to go he saved a penalty but
despite this we were unable to level the scores.
Lido side
Gareth Couch Scott Bamsey Paul Griffiths Steve Hughes
Matt Beynon Aaron Keefe Matt Jones Adam Beynon Umberto
Brassiello Shaun Best Nathan Hodgson
Subs
12 Tom Darlington for Aaron Keefe 72
14 Remi Whitelock
15 Luke Borrelli
Report By
Peter Reynolds |
