Kilgetty AFC

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.