Litchard Park A (4) vs (0) Garth Vader FC
September 10th, 2012 // Match Reports,Team News // Robert Boydell
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So it was cup competition time with only a few league games played, and unfortunately for the Vaders they drew last years Premiership cup champions Litchard Park A.
This was always going to be a tough game, but with one or two players missing the team that has put in some good performances already this season was switched around slightly. Coach Rob Boydell got a rare opportunity to take up the left flank, with Rich Boydell switching to his preferred right hand side and Striker Ieuan Morris pushing back up front with Titch.
The game started very badly for the Vaders, with nobody talking at all, and within 3 minutes the Vaders were already 1-0 down. Following the re-start nothing really changed, with the Vaders not communicating, and when they were it was only to shout at each other for mistakes. Very quickly the Vaders were torn apart once more and a speculative effort from 25 yards saw Cookie make contact but only enough to slow the ball down before it beat him and ended up in the net.
The Vaders seemed to wake up a little after this, but this game had loss written all over it from that point on and the only clear efforts were from set pieces.
Half time was mainly spent arguing amongst each other, and trying to get Jammy to put his dummy back in following a stroppy end to the half. Nothing was going right….
Into the second half and The Vaders seemed the stronger team and pushed up in search of a goal. Still nothing happening..
Coach Rob Boydell made way for youngster Alex (Wyn Jones) Blacker on the left while Scott took up his usual wandering role all over the field. To add to his woes Scott played a poor back pass only for the Litchard attacker to run onto it and go around Cookie.
3-0 and things were to get worse.
Titch made way for Ieuan Evs, while Rich Boydell dropped into RB for Morgan Evs to push into Right wing. The Vaders continued to push for a consolation but this was probably the worst game in a while for the team, and to be fair they weren’t playing too badly, the difference in the time on the ball, possession and quick players all over the park was evident. Just before the end Litchard added to their tally with a fourth goal courtesy of some confusion between Scott and Cookie. So the Vaders Premiership cup run comes to a premature end this year but improvements will needed for next week when they meet the same team in the League – lets hope there’s not as many Hangovers as this weekend (Liam, Ieuan) There will also be a few members missing next Sunday as it’s C*ck of the Week’s birthday bash in Fos Las
Man of the Match: Richard Boydell
Cock of the Week: Scott Sainsbury
Quote of the Day: (from Litchard player @ Liam Barry) “It’s about time you retired now isn’t it?”
Bush Kangaroos (3) vs (3) Garth Vader FC
September 2nd, 2012 // Match Reports,Team News // Robert Boydell
Match stats:
Richard Boydell
Matthew James
Richard Boydell
Matthew James
Liam Barry
Gareth Hanbury
The Vaders second game of the season provided a six goal thriller with all goals being scored by the Vaders. Weird then it should finish 3-3, but you guessed it the Vaders somehow managed to score 3 own goals in a single match.
The Vaders couldn’t have asked for a better start and with around 1 minute gone a fantastic cross from Striker Robbie Walters saw the leaping salmon Richard Boydell provide the sweetest of glancing headers into the back of the net.
The Bush, looked shapeless and shell-shocked and it could have turned out to be a long day for them.
Pressing the Vaders as hard as they could, The Bush pushed up and saw a completely ridiculous decision given their way as Stephen “Moomin” Gould put in a perfectly legal tackle (albeit a cruncher) and the Bush were awarded a penalty.
Goalkeeper Cookie stepped up to the plate and pulled off a Schmeichel-esque save to keep the score at 1-0.
A break ten minutes later saw the Bush equalize with Allan Thomas being done for pace on the right only for the cross to parry in off CB Scott Sainsbury and make it 1-1.
This was the wake up call the Vaders needed and soon after on the 40 min mark Titch put the Vaders up by 2-1.
Following the break the Bush looked a lot more dangerous as the Vaders pushed for a third. This came via a stunning pass into the feet of Richie Boydell who calmly placed the ball around the Bush goalkeeper.
Confidence was now high, and with around 20 minutes to go fresh legs were brought on in the way of Blackie for Robbie Walters, Robert Boydell for Liam Barry (Rich Boydell moving into CM) and Allan Thomas made way for youngster Morgan Evans.
These decisions looked to be good ones with the Vaders pressing once more and with the Bush feeding off the scraps. These scraps were enough though to provide a free kick around 25 yards out for the Bush. Struck fairly well it passed the 3 man wall only to hit CB Scott Sainsbury and send Cookie the wrong way.
5 mins to go and the Bush pressed hard believing they could get an equalizer. A corner with 1 minute left looked an easy one to defend, however new signing Morgan Evans unexpectedly ducked on the front post allowing the ball to find the net.
3-3 with no time left saw the ref blow his whistle and the Vaders left disappointed. 2 points dropped, by both forced and un-forced errors. The Vaders will need to pick their heads up for next week’s game as it’s last years premiership cup winners in this years cup competition.
Changes are afoot….
Man of the Match: Richard Boydell
Cock of the Week: Scott Sainsbury (2 own goals)
Quote of the Day:
Garth Vader FC (4) vs (2) Coedely
August 28th, 2012 // Match Reports,Team News // Robert Boydell
Match stats:
Matthew James
Liam Barry (Pen)
Robbie Walters
Matthew James
Stephen Gould
So into season 3 The Vaders go, and with a cup final and promotion from the previous season the team are ambitious and full of confidence.
This confidence showed in a competitive yet seemingly easy win over last years premiership champions Coedely.
No doubt Coedely were the favourites having breezed the premier division in 2011/12, and having previously beaten The Vaders 6-1 in a pre-season friendly when the Vaders were formed in 2010/11.
This confidence was soon to be seen as a missed header in midfield saw the ball bounce to one of the Coedely forwards and The Vaders had to watch as he slotted it past Cookie and onto the unfortunate sliding boot of defender Allan Thomas, who turned it into his own net.
The Vaders though immediately re-grouped and within 4 minutes were level courtesy of a lovely effort from Titch.
The remainder of the first half was then a hard fought midfield battle with Coedely seeing very little in the way of chances, and the ones they did have were hit so far out of the field the balls are more than likely up in Croeserw. The Vaders dominated in every area of the park and were creating some chances. One paid off as a ball was put through for Robbie Walters to go one on one with the keeper. The defender determined to catch Robbie had very little choice but to bring him down. Narrowly avoiding a red card, somehow he got away with a yellow. Step up the oldest midfield maestro in the Bridgend League Liam Barry, not the best penalty we’ve seen him take, but it was a goal and that’s all that mattered.
So The Vaders went into the break 2-1 up, and full of confidence that this bunch of whingers could be beaten if the effort could be maintained.
Soon after the re-start The Vaders pushed for more goals, and within 10 minutes a cross ball from Matthew James to Robbie Walters who controlled the ball and shot from what seemed an impossible angle only to find the ball beyond the keeper and smashing the back of the net. 3-1 to The Vaders.
Shortly after Centre half/sweeper Christian Powys had to come off with an injury to his ankle. Loosing his height and the third leg he uses to clear the ball from time to time would no doubt cause some problems for the team. Right back Allan “Cwtch” (no longer “Captain Cwtch”) Thomas was moved to CB and Tom Evans came on for Powys and went into RB with a look of determination and a readiness to smash some skulls.
Within 2 minutes the change caused issues with Coedely playing a ball through the centre and finishing in the top left corner of Cookies goal.
Disappointing, but The Vaders didn’t let their heads go down and cracked on, and began crafting some more chances. Balls were coming in from Ieuan Morris and Richard Boydell on the flanks, and breaks were even being constructed at the back by CB Scott Sainsbury and LB Gareth “Gwmba” Hanbury.
It wasn’t long before Titch was put in on goal and finished from 20 yards, putting The Vaders 4-2 up with around 10 to go. It should have been 5 when Ieuan Morris gambled off a defensive error, skinned the defender and made the keeper look a tool when he sold him a dummy, enough to make room for an easy goal. Seeing Robbie Walters directly across he unselfishly passed the ball only for Robbie to put the ball somehow over the bar. Who knows how he managed to get that much lift on the ball from that little distance.
Cameo appearances from Rob Boydell, Gareth Blackwell and new boy Morgan Evans helped rest some tired legs in midfield and up front and the Vaders saw the 90 minutes out to win 4-2. A fantastic start from the Vaders, and a performance reminiscent of beating the Roid Cow at home last season.
The Bush next week, let’s hope The Vaders can play the same style of football and boss the game like they did in this one.
Man of the Match: Gareth Hanbury
Cock of the Week: Allan Thomas (own goal)
Quote of the Day: Rob Boydell: I’m glad he didn’t send him off, it would have spoilt the game
Nantymoel Whitestars (4) vs (7) Garth Vader FC
January 15th, 2012 // Match Reports,Team News // Robert Boydell
Match stats:
Ieuan Morris
Richard Boydell
Matthew James
Matthew James
Ieuan Morris
Matthew James (Pen)
Ieuan Morris
Cracking game against a bunch of tits…6-0 up at half time and a nail in the coffin by Ieuan Morris late in the second half.
Not a bad performance from anyone on the park.
Man of the Match: Steve Boydell
Cock of the Week: Robert Boydell
Quote of the Day: Haven’t put a quote of the day in for a while but Hambone as ususal come up with a classic.
Apparently someone who plays for Caerau has a long throw like that guy in their team, skinny boy….think he goes out with Allan Harris’s daughter??? (looks of confusion from Ieuan Morris) ha ha
Lamb & Flag Rangers (2) vs (2) Garth Vader FC
December 5th, 2011 // Match Reports,Team News // Robert Boydell
Vaders win 5-4 on penalties
Match stats:
Scott Sainsbury
Liam Barry
Lady Luck was with the Vaders on Sunday the 4th December as they stumbled past Lamb and Flag into the cup final.
The Vaders started well enough in what was always going to be a scrappy match. The huge downhill in the first half helped the Vaders somewhat, and found themselves 1-0 up with 20 minutes gone thanks to a stunning free kick from Scott “Gazza” Sainsbury fomr 30 yards.
The Vaders had a couple of close calls with the Penis Powys clearing the ball with his mighty length on the 30 minute mark after Hambone had run past the ball he was trying to clear.
Soon after a 40 yard howitzer from Liam Barry put the Vaders 2-0 up in what was possibly the best amateur football goal ever seen. The match was far from over when the Vaders came in for half time.
As soon as the second half kicked off it was down to business for Lamb and Flag and they pulled one back within minutes of kickoff.
Lee Nich switched with Tom Evans as he took up his left wing, and leaving Darren back in his left back position.
Smelling that the Vaders were now firmly on the back foot it wasn’t long before the equalizer was scored putting the Vaders heads down, especially Gazza Sainsbury as he winged like a big girl for 20 minutes. He was right though; the Vaders were giving the ball away too easily and putting themselves under pressure for no reason.
Another change came with Jammy making way for Allan “Amazon” Thomas at right back.
5 minutes before the end and with Rob and Blackie warming up ready for extra time the Lamb and Flag made it 3-2 with a long range effort, something that looked to be the order of the day. As usual Titch went for the quick kickoff and take on everyone approach which didn’t work as usual, but did get the Vaders up the pitch where Steve Boydell struck a cross come shot towards the goal. This was deflected off the defender and into his own net giving the Vaders a life-line.
So into extra time and Rob Boydell Darren Davies, with Evans dropping into LB and Gazza into centre half. The Vaders were downhill again but showed no sign of scoring and put themselves under pressure once more when the whistle went for half time.
So 30 mins extra time and still no winner – Penalties it is then!!!
Penalty takers – Steve Boydell, Allan Thomas, Liam Barry, Rich Boydell and Finally Titch.
A good line up, and with the Lamb and Flag missing their 3rd Penalty thanks to a stunning save from Hambone the pressure was on. Step up Rich Boydell who slotted his Penalty leaving Titch with the pressure penalty which he slotted with style in the bottom right corner.
So the Vaders progress to the final and hopefully a big match on the Brewery Field.
The Vaders draw the Roid Cow in the final who are 1 a piece in league wins so it’s all down to the days performance.
Man of the Match: Scott Sainsbury
Cock of the Week: Allan Thomas (Not sure why but somebody had to have it)
Quote of the Day: N/A
