Kilgetty AFC

On a cold and frosty morning in Narbeth, Kilgetty’s Under 9’s delivered their best performance of the season so far.

Following a narrow 4-3 victory earlier in the season, this was an eagerly awaited rematch. 

From the first whistle Kilgetty dominated, and by half time they were 4-0 ahead. The second half was even better, and by the final whistle Kilgetty had scored an incredible dozen unanswered goals.

A lot of credit has to go to the Narbeth team who never stopped trying.

Kilgetty team was; Dylan Davies, Ryan Scourfield, Oliver Gamble, Ryan Moffat, Zac Rowell, Oliver Griffin, John Mansbridge, and Oliver Wheeler.

In conditions more suited to swimming than football, these two teams served up an excellent exhibition of football at a saturated Clicketts.

Kilgetty, missing players, and suffering from a lack of confidence after their first defeat the previous week, looked nervous, and it was no surprise to see Tenby take a deserved 3-1 half-time lead.

Halftime saw a complete change around, and a frantic final quarter of the game saw Kilgetty pressure turn into three late goals, and meant that Kilgetty completed the double over Tenby this season. Well done to both teams for overcoming the conditions.

The first away game of the season for Kilgettys’ under 9’s was under threat until the last minute due to illness and holidays.

We arrived at Clarbeston Road in the bright sunshine for an early kick-off, and were grateful that we had 8 players. The boys were asked to occupy new positions and given a new formation, and told not to get injured as we had no subs!

It took us a while to gel, and Clarby scored first, but it was 1-1 at half-time.  A see-saw second half saw Clarby go ahead again, but in the last minute, a goal-mouth scramble was turned in by Oliver Wheeler with his second goal, to leave a final score of Clarby Road ‘A’ Under 9’s 2 v Kilgetty Under 9’s 2. Well done boys on an excellent fighting spirit.

The Kilgetty senior first team returned to winning ways with a resounding defeat of Hubberston AFC in the first round of the Senior Cup.  Michael Beynon making the most of his chances with no less than four goals, taking his tally for the season to nine.

Third Division outfit Hubberston were no match for their first division opponents, but the Kilgetty management team will certainly take positives from this game.  Not least of which will be the solid defensive performance.

Hopefully this win will give the boys a bit of confidence going into the “must win” match against Prenergast Villa next week.

Kilgetty Under 9’s managed to maintain their 100% record in the bright sunshine, but were given a real scare by a Narbeth team making their debut in this age group.

Kilgetty were forced into personnel and positional changes through illness, and after a slow opening, found themselves 3-1 up by half-time.

The second half was more tightly contested, and by the final whistle Kilgetty were pleased to have hung on to record a 4-3 victory.

Goal-scorers were Oliver Griffin, Ben Harris, Ryan Scourfield, and an Own Goal, turned in off John Mansbridge’s shot.

A wet and windy Autumnal day greeted the two teams for the opening match of the Under 9’s  season, but the adverse weather conditions didn’t prevent a large and enthusiastic group of spectators from attending.

From the first whistle both teams gave 100%, and following an even opening, Kilgetty began to dominate and by half-time they were 2-0 up.

Tenby never gave up trying, but by full-time it was 6-0 to Kilgetty. The goal-scorers were Oliver Wheeler(4), Oliver Gamble, and Zac Rowell, but it  was  a complete team performance, so well done to Dylan Davies, Ben Harris, John Mansbridge, Ryan Scourfield, Ryan Moffatt and Oliver Griffin.

The referee came in for some critisim after a bizzare series of decisions led to a game-changing turn of circumstances

Kilgetty were 2-0 up and cruising, when they should have been awarded a penalty for clear foul play in the goalkeepers area.  Everyone saw the incedent, including the Herbie linesman, but as the offending defender prepared for his marching orders, the referee, who’s position was poor, decided that the offence had taken place outside of the penalty area.

The free kick was taken quickly, and a goal was scored, but to add insult to injury, the referee insisted that the kick was re-taken.  From the re-taken kick, Herbrandston regained possesion, broke away, and scored at the other end.

We all make mistakes, referees included, but this was a costly one for Kilgetty.

Arguably, if the penalty had been scored, the game would have been over.  However, we musn’t hide from the fact, that at 2-1, the game was still won. The crushing blow was to then surrender another goal.

Taking the positives from the game, Kilgetty were by far the better team up until the penalty incident.  Playing a more fluid passing game than in recent matches, where many of the players had looked devoid of confidence.  Hopefully the players can take heart from the 1st half performance in this match and can travel to Clarbeston Road on Saturday with renewed confidence.

Kilgetty have been given a tough away draw in the first round of the West Wales Cup.  Trallwm AFC currently play in Division 1 of the Carmarthenshire League, and will present a difficult test for Kilgetty.

Hopefully, if we can get a result in the cup, it might be the spur to lift the boys towards a more positive approach and a good run in the league.

Good luck boys!

Trallwm AFC v Kilgetty AFC
Saturday, 3rd October 2009. k.o. 2.00pm

3 games played, 14 goals conceeded, one goal scored.

There is a lot of head scratching around the Kingsmoor Sports Ground.  How is this happening?  With a squad that many agree, is an improvement on last season, it has been a difficult question for anyone to answer.

Saturday’s game at home to Herbrandston is an opportunity to put things right.  Herbie haven’t had the greatest of starts either, only picking up two draws, home and away to Clarbeston Road.  So, this must be seen as an opportunity for Kilgetty to get some points on the board.

I think we are all hoping for a good performance from our defenders this time round.

We regrettably announce that, due to circumstances beyond our control, this year’s Football Festival will not be going ahead.

A number of factors have conspired against us, not least of which was the closure of the clubhouse due to flooding.  It was hoped that the club would be re-built in time for the Festival, but with hindsight this was a little ambitous. 

We felt that this year it would have been extremely difficult to offer a Festival of the highest standards on which we pride ourselves.  We have instead decide to focus all of our energies towards producing an outsanding event for next year.

All monies recieved so far from entrants will be returned immediately.  If anybody has any questions regarding this situation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are very sorry to not be able to offer our hospitality this year, but hope that you will all return next year for the Kilgetty AFC 2010 Football Festival.