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Saturday the 26th saw Kilgetty under 9s travelling to Narberth. Buoyed by success away to Solva in their last match the team’s spirits were high and the game was hard fought.
The final score of 3 – 0 to Narberth was in no way a reflection of the game with both sides having near equal possession of the ball. The deadlock was broken just before half time when a goalmouth scramble, which including an excellent save by Harry Phillips, was eventually poked home from close range.
Kilgetty had their chances but Narberth saw off the attacks and completed their victory with two more goals in the second half.
Man of the match this week was Ross Williams for his dogged defending and surging runs out of defence to clear Kilgetty’s lines.
Kigetty had to fight hard for the win at home on Saturday, against a revitalised Hundleton side.
It was obvious from the start that coaches Kevin and Paul had been working hard with the little green men from Hundleton. A much improved performance since our last encounter made sure that it was not going to be a walk in the park for our boys this time.
Kilgetty did well to keep a clean sheet, after the goalkeeper, Fletcher, had to be replaced at the last minute through injury. Jaden opted to don the gloves in the first half, while Thomas took over in the second.
2 goals from the strikers Zac and Thomas made it a little more comfortable at half-time, but the Kilgetty defence were made to work hard in the second half as Hundleton presses the Kilgetty goal. Fortunately, a solid defensive performance from Aled kept them at bay.
Dom was re-introduced with 2 minutes to go, and sealed the victory with a fantastic left-footed shot from 18 yards.
Kigetty Under 9s recorded their first win of this season with a 1 - 0 triumph over Solva. Whilst the manager was keen for the boys to travel to Solva the night before, it may well have been the early start, and the long drive, north across the county, that was the magic ingredient!
Man of the match was Harri, for an outstanding performance in goal, keeping a clean sheet which meant that the team always had a chance of snatching that ellusive victory.
Back Row: Kyle, Jordan, Alex, Oliver and Harri
Front Row: Ross, Carl, Jamie and Mascot Sammi
(Manager: Dean Rossiter)
The defenders discuss tactics before the big game
Kilgetty’s own little Brazilians were hosts to Camrose on Saturday, a team who have rightly been gaining a reputation as the best Pembrokeshire team at under eight level.
The weather was wet and freezing, but the only one feeling the temperature was the referee, as both teams came flying out of the traps from the first whistle. Kilgetty showed little respect for the visitors reputation, and after five minutes of continous pressure at the Camrose end, they managed to force a goal. Zac Rowell only needed the one opportunity presented, for him to slot the ball into the corner of the goal.
With their tails up, the little guys were never going to sit back on their lead, and after more Kilgetty pressure, Thomas Harding-Jones bagged a typical poachers goal from just a yard out, meaning the boys went into the half-time break with the game firmly in control.
After the break, Camrose showed why they hold such a fearsome reputation in Pembrokeshire. Wave upon wave of attack on the Kilgetty goal suggested that the game was far from over, and it wasn’t long before Camrose got themselves back into the game with a finely crafted equaliser. Camrose pressed further, to stamp their authority on the game, forcing the whole of the Kilgetty team to defend.
Some outstanding goalkeeping, resolute defending, and a rather large dollop of luck, assured that the score remained 2-1 to Kilgetty at the final whistle. Camrose will have been disappointed not to find the equaliser. The return fixture at Camrose will be awaited with eager anticipation, but now the boys will need to concentrate on next week’s away game at Clarbeston Road, a fixture that may prove to be an even bigger test.
Two goals again seperated these two teams, in a thrilling encounter at James Park, but once more, it was the Vikings that came out on top.
A thunderbolt from Jaden made sure it was all level at half-time, setting up an exhilarating second half.
With Adam, Ollie & Dom all out, it was always going to be a tough challenge to overcome arguably the best U8s team in Pembrokeshire, and whilst the boys played with both passion & discipline, they were eventually undone by two finely crafted goals.
It was a stern test for the little guys in yellow, but some valuable lessons will have been learned. Next week they face Tenby, and who knows? maybe, just maybe, an upset is in the offing.
Kilgetty’s Samba Boys built upon last weeks commanding performance at Hundleton, to deliver a warning message to the Pembrokeshire League’s Big Four.
In all fariness, Kilgetty came up against a team that are still learning their game, whilst some the Kilgetty players have been training together for two years. The difference in experience was obvious.
Our little guys controlled the game in every area of the pitch. Showing great discipline in their positioning, their passing, and their movement off the ball.
You can be sure however, that next weeks encounter with Hakin will provide a much sterner test. With Dom Booth & Adam Wilson away on international duty, the usual strength on the bench will be reduced, and the team will be without its regular keeper. Hakin and Kilgetty met in a tight encounter pre-season, so all eyes will be on the match at James Park this Saturday, as the new boys attempt to rock the establishment.
Photography: Steve Swales
Kilgetty team: Euan Swan, William Swales (c), Dom Booth, Adam Wilson, Oliver Gamble, Jaden Elliot, Thomas Harding-Jones, Oliver Griffin, John Mansbridge.
New kit sponsor, Paul Gorman of Scaffold 2000, is pictured here on the left with the Kilgetty Under 10s team. Also pictured with the proud team, is manager Brian Cullen.
The very youngest proponent of Kilgetty Football Club showed what they are capable of in an away tie that produced seven goals and a clean sheet.
What turned out to be a very comfortable win began very cautiously, and it took 15 miniutes before Thomas Harding-Jones sloted one into the bottom left hand corner of the Hundleton goal. This though, was the event that lifted the shackles off the little guys, and gave them the belief and confidence that they were good enough.
Another goal before the break eased the nerves, but the half time conversations were all about keeping their concentration, and not letting the opposition back into the game. Words not lost on the captain William, who made sure again, that nothing was conceded in defence.
Five more goals in the second half saw Kilgetty cruise through to the final whistle, but Hundleton can be consoled with the fact that they never gave up, with their little fellas coming close on a number of occasions, only to be thwarted by the outstanding goalkeeping of Dominic Booth.
