The junior Dragons faced the stern test of Welsh Wanderers in a home league clash. Over the years, this fixture has brought out an intriguing contest between the two clubs. The junior squad has been consistently improving, season after season. However, with many players now being too old to play for the junior squad, it is arguably a much tougher task for the team to progress.
First Quarter
The Dragons had a nightmare start. Lethargic and rather sluggish. Our slow start only enticed the opposition to expose us and they did with devistating effect. Our squad failed to score in the opening quarter and could only muster three shots, while at the other end, Welsh Wanderers took full advantage and raced into a 4-0 lead. It was already looking like one-way traffic.
First Quarter stats
Goals: 0 - 4
Shots: 3 - 9
Shots on goal: 2 - 9
Shots saved: 2 - 5
Times in possesion with extra player (Converted into goals): 1(0) - 2(0)
Possession: 43% - 57%
Shot effeciency: 0% - 44%
Second Quarter
Welsh Wanderers began the quarter sprightly again as they scored to take the score to 5-0. Attacking-wise, our side had improved, as we grabbed two consecutive goals and were looking for a route back into the game. However, Wanderers endeavoured and broke us down as we struggled to contain them again. The Dragons succumbed to another four goals conceded. The opposition were proving too difficult to stop with their quick movement and energy. We trailed 8-2 at half-time.
Second Quarter stats
Goals: 2 - 4
Shots: 6 - 11
Shots on goal: 6 - 9
Shots saved: 4 - 5
Times in possesion with extra player (Converted into goals): 1(0) - 0(0)
Possession: 44% - 56%
Shot effeciency: 33% - 36%
Third Quarter
This was our best quarter as we matched Welsh Wanderers for goals. The Dragons were showing signs of improvement and scored two goals on the bounce to reduce the deficit to four goals. However, the visitors hit back and scored two goals themselves to equal the Dragons' tally during this period. The team looked much sharper in this period, as opposed to the previous two. Looked more alert in defence as and was more capable of snuffing out danger. However, we could have won this quarter if we had made better use of our two extra player situations.
Third Quarter stats
Goals: 2 - 2
Shots: 7* - 8
Shots on goal: 6 - 6
Shots saved: 4 - 4
Times in possesion with extra player (Converted into goals): 2(0) - 0(0)
Possession: 43% - 57%
Shot effeciency: 29% - 25%
*One blocked shot
Fourth Quarter
Despite having the lion's hare of shots in this quarter, it was Welsh Wanderers who were rampant once again as they scored a triple-goal salvo in quick succession. The opposition attacking with aplomb and impetus. We showed some late spark to score two more goals before welsh Wanderers completed the rout with another goal and to finish the match as 14-6 winners.
Fourth Quarter stats
Goals: 2 - 4
Shots: 9 - 8*
Shots on goal: 7 - 6
Shots saved: 5 - 2
Times in possesion with extra player (Converted into goals): 1(0) - 0(0)
Possession: 55% - 45%
Shot effeciency: 22% - 50%
*One blocked shot
Summary
The Dragons were brushed aside by the team from the capital. The team started slowly and struggled to get a foothold throughout the entire game, only showed glimpses of quality. Early signs are showing that this BWWPL campaign will be a very challenging one for this junior squad. Cwm Draig 6-14 Welsh Wanderers.
Cwm Draig Matchday squad (Personal Fouls)
1) Joseph Davies (0)
2) Lewis Gilmour (1)
3) James Williams (0)
4) Morgan Taylor - (0)
5) Erin Jones (0)
6) Darah Jones-Reddy (0)
7) Meg Jones (0)
8) KJ Williams (0)
9) Morgan Griffiths (1)
10) Jo-Jo Chesworth Rickards
11) Drew Morgan (0)
12) Mia Edwards (0)
13) Joel Perry (0)
Cwm Draig scorers in first quarter (Total)
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Cwm Draig scorers in second quarter (Total)
2) Lewis Gilmour (1)
3) James Williams (1)
Cwm Draig scorers in third quarter (Total)
2) Lewis Gilmour (1)
13) Joel Perry (1)
Cwm Draig scorers in fourth quarter (Total)
2) Lewis Gilmour (1)
4) Drew Morgan (1)
Overall stats
Goals: 6 - 14
Shots: 25* - 36*
Shots on goal: 21 - 30
Shots saved: 15 - 16
Times in possesion with extra player (Converted into goals): 5(0) - 2(0)
Possession: 46% - 54%
Shot effeciency: 21% - 39%