4th October 2008
TROEDYRHIW 2-4 AFC PORTH
League favourites AFC Porth were the visitors to The Willows bringing a squad full of experience. Rhiw started brightly and took the game to the visitors, knowing that a win would lift them above their opponents. With around 20 minutes on the clock the game swung, as Porth took the lead with a goal that should never have been allowed. The Porth striker punched the ball into his direction before scoring against a stand still Rhiw. To everyone's amazement, the scorer included, the referee awarded the goal. This had a big impact on Rhiw and the experienced Porth turned the screw to take control of the game, adding a second before the break. Strong words and two changes were made at half time, and Rhiw came out second half fired up. Rhiw took instant control of the game and pulled a goal back through Owen McGill. It looked like it was going to be an exciting second half until the referee sent Karl Callan off the field for a second bookable offence. Rhiw kept battling but it became difficult as the more they pushed for the equaliser, the more they were getting caught on the break. The visitors punished Rhiw and scored two goals to take the pressure off. Rhiw kept battling and were awarded a penalty which was saved by the keeper. Rhiw did pull a goal back with an excellent taken goal from Adam Callan.2-4
RHIW: PENDRY, REYNOLDS, L JONES, COPE, C SIERS, MINETT, ROBINS(A CALLAN), NOLAN(G HARBORD), KINSEY, STENTIFORD(MCGILL), K CALLAN
27th September 2008
TROEDYRHIW 6-1 MERTHYR SAINTS
Troedyrhiw hosted their first local derby of the season against struggling Merthyr Saints. The Saints took the lead with a freak goal, when a cross found its way into the net. Rhiw bounced straight back though and scored 2 quick goals through Kevin Robins. Before half time, Stephen Minett met a cross with a clever finish in the bottom corner to make it 3-1 at half time. Rhiw passed the ball a little better second half and more goals came. Rhys Nolan scored from a tight angle before debutant Gavin O Connor scored with his second touch. The final goal was the goal of the game with Michael Cope starting the move, playing a one-two with Ceri Kinsey before a stunning chip to beat the keeper.6-1.
RHIW: PENDRY, REYNOLDS, L JONES(O CONNOR), COPE, SIERS, S MINETT, ROBINS, NOLAN(G HARBORD), HAGERTY(KINSEY), STENTIFORD, K CALLAN
20th September 2008
TROEDYRHIW 0-2 TREDEGAR TOWN (LCR1)
Tredegar Town of Division Two were the visitors for the First round of the Welsh league cup. Rhiw played well throughout but couldnt take their chances, while the visitors punished Rhiw with theirs. The game finished 0-2 but Rhiw put in a decent performance. Rhiw are out of both cups and can now concentrate on the league, starting with a local derby with Merthyr Saints.
RHIW: PENDRY, REYNOLDS, L JONES, COPE, SIERS, ROBINS(C HARBORD), R NOLAN, S MINETT, K CALLAN(KINSEY), CANNON(STENTIFORD), HAGERTY
13th September 2008
TROEDYRHIW 4-2 ABERBARGOED BUDS
Troedyrhiw were home to Aberbargoed Buds in a re-arranged game. Rhiw stormed into a 2-0 lead with goals from Ian Cannon and a good finish from Karl Callan. The away side had chances and pulled a goal back before Stephen Minett added to Rhiw's score with a cracker. Before half time, a Chris Siers powerfull free-kick found its way into the net for a 4-1 half time score. The second half started the same as the first with Rhiw having chances, but as the half went on, the away side took control of the game and pulled a goal back. Jason Pendry pulled off a good save to keep the 2 goal advantage and Rhiw did have a goal dis-allowed for a foul. The score stayed 4-2 to Rhiw but there was some scary moments towards the end.
RHIW: PENDRY, COPE, L JONES(C HARBORD),WILLIAMS, C SIERS, ROBINS, R NOLAN, S MINETT, K CALLAN(KINSEY), HAGERTY, CANNON(I WINSTONE)
30th August 2008
TROEDYRHIW 2-3 CWMAMMAN UNITED
Early pace setters Cwmmaman United were the visitors to The Willows, who had won all their four opening games. The first half was a stalemate and it wasnt until early in the second half that a goal came. Rhiw's Glen Hagerty opened the scoring with a good finish after the ball dropped to him inside the box. Soon after, the away side were awarded a dubious penalty which Jason Pendry saved, but the ball was put back into the box and Rhiw were caught sleeping to conced the equaliser. Over the next 15 minutes Rhiw were caught sleeping and conceded two more goals, one another penalty. This did lift Rhiw who did their best to get back in the game. Towards the end Rhiw pulled what was to be a consolation goal back when Chris Siers free kick was flicked in by a Cwmmaman defender. 2-
RHIW: PENDRY, COPE, N WILLIAMS, C SIERS, N PANAYI(C HARBORD), K ROBINS, R NOLAN, G HARBORD, K CALLAN, STENTIFORD, HAGERTY
27TH AUGUST 2008
RISCA UNITED 2-0 TROEDYRHIW
Troedyrhiw had to travel to Risca midweek with a depleated squad. In a closely fought game, Rhiw conceded two headers, one in each half to lose the game 2-0.
RHIW: PENDRY, C HARBORD, N PANAYI, C SIERS, ROBINS, R NOLAN(G HARBORD), S MINETT, STENTIFORD(K CALLAN), CANNON, HAGERTY
Troedyrhiw kicked off their Division Three campaign at home to Severn Sisters. Troedyrhiw started brightly, and the pace off their attacks were causing problems for the visitors. Rhiw took the lead through Glen Hagerty from a Rhys Nolan cross. The second came after good work by Chris Stentiford resulting in him finding Owen McGill free to tap in. Early in the second half, Rhiw were down to ten men with Owen McGill being sent off for retaliation after receiving an elbow to the face which the referee failed to see. Although with ten men it was Rhiw who scored again with another Rhys Nolan cross finding Glen Hagerty to head home. Pendry came to Rhiw's rescue on one occasion but werent really troubled through the game.3-0
RHIW: PENDRY, C HARBORD, PANAYI, N WILLIAMS, SIERS, ROBINS, R NOLAN, G HARBORD, C STENTIFORD(CANNON), MCGILL, HAGERTY
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