Ton & Gelli-v-Treforest : Sat.15th Dec.2007

Ton & Gelli 2 Treforest 4

Treforest travelled up the valley to take on Ton & Gelli after 3 weeks of inactivity due to poor weather. Tref. quickly showed they were eager to continue their spell of good results, and were very sharp out of the blocks. Starting brightly they played some good 1 and 2 touch football, but Ton came closest in the early stages bringing out the best of goalie Lewys Smith.

Tref. however, were not to be denied, and were soon ahead through a Deon Dewberry own goal after good Tref. pressure down the right hand side of the park. This sparked Ton. into action again and on 27 minutes they equalized with a controversial goal after Smith in the Tref. goal had gone down following a challenge which the referee deemed fair, leaving the Ton striker with a simple tap in.

Despite feeling aggrieved and a little unsettled,Tref. continued to boss the game, but with Ton quick to counter attack chances were falling to both sides. Just a minute before half time Treforest's left winger Darren Belmont restored their lead rolling the ball under the home keeper. Again Ton were quick to respond and 1 minute later a defensive lapse allowed them to get on level terms at the break.

The second half saw Tref. control the tempo of the game but with very little end product. however, after a thunderous tackle by "Rocky" Williams on 77 minutes the ball fell to Gary Bridson who played in the "old dog" Stacey Fulker who swivelled his snake hips and volleyed into the net from fully 30 yards.With time running out Tref's young striker Lian Davies who had been a constant thorn in Ton's side, got his just reward when he scored his side's 4th goal after good work by the impressive Dean Jones in mid-field.

An excellent away win for Treforest who are now 4th in the table.

Treforest-v- Cardiff Dracs.:Sat.24th Nov @07

Treforest 3 Cardiff Draconians 3

This match was played in horrendous conditions and was a tribute to both sides who somehow produced a six goal thriller and tried to play fast, entertaining football at all times.

Cardiff Dracs. started the brighter, with Tref. having to battle hard to get into the game. After the home side forced an excellent save from the Dracs keeper, Lewys Price in the home goal had to produce a superb save to keep the scores level. On 30 minutes Gary Bridson scored the opening goal for Tref, but minutes later the away team drew level after Smith could only parry the ball to the Dracs striker who calmly equalized just before lemon time.

With the weather deteriorating further the both sides were having difficulties, but after good work by Dean Jones, Lian Davies scored to take Tref. in front again. Back came the Dracs. and they drew level following a free kick on the edge of the box.

Shortly after the away team scored a very controversial third through Nippers who appeared to be at least 2 yards off side. However, the Referee unbelievably allowed the goal to stand and put the Cardiff side in front for the first time.

With time running out Treforest threw caution to the wind and introduced another striker for a defender. This move quickly paid dividends when veteran Stacey Fulker bundled the ball into the net for a share of the spoils.

This game was a tribute to both Clubs and was played in excellent spirit throughout despite the poor conditions.

Treforest 6 - Ferndale 1 : Sat.10th Nov. 07

Treforest were quick out of the traps in this entertaining game at the White Tips Stadium,taking the lead after just 52 seconds with a goal from Lian Davies. By half time the home side had increased their lead to 3-0 with both goals coming from Gary Bridson.

The second half was again dominated by Tref. and an interval substitution of Fulker for the injured Egan paid immediate dividends with veteran Fulker taking just 13 seconds to take the score to 4 nil.

After the hosts had squandered numerous chances Bridson scored again to gain a well deserved hat-trick. With time running out, Dean Jones plundered Tref's 6th of the game with an excellent goal from outside the box. In the 85th minute the valiant Ferndale team gained a well earned consolation goal after a corner from the left was whipped into the net.

Another good win for Treforest who move to 5th in the table

Treforest-v-Ynyshir Albion - Sat. 3rd Nov.07

Treforest hosted Ynyshir Albion for the second round of the South Wales Senior Cup on a good playing surface at the White Tips Stadium.

The game started at a frantic pace with both sides going all out for a win. Chances were being created by both sides and defences were stretched to their limits. After squandering three good opportunities in the first fifteen minutes, Treforest finally made the breakthrough in the 24th minute when Lian Davies scored following a 30yard free kick from Gary Bridson which the Ynyshir goalkeeper fumbled. Four minutes later, after excellent work by Jordan Smith, Davies poached his second of the day. On 35 minutes young Davies completed his second hat-trick in successive weeks, putting Treforest in a commanding lead.

However, the second half found Ynyshir in fighting spirit, and Treforest were placed under a lot of pressure, which they contained with reasonable ease.

On 80 minutes Dean Jones played a terrific ball through to Jordan Smith who put the ball away with aplomb to give Treforest an unassailable lead. Immediately following the re- start back came Ynyshir showing they would fight to the end, and Carl Pugh scored with an excellent long shot for a consolation goal.

With the game drawing to a close, a superb strike from 25 yards by Treforest's Neil Evans made the final score 5-1 to the home side. A terrific game played in good spirit by both teams.

Treforest v Abercwmboi Ath. - Sat.27th Oct. '07

Treforest 4 Abercwmboi 2

A warm welcome was extended to our friends from Abercwmboi last Saturday for what amounted to an enthralling game.

Despite making three late changes to last week's team who beat Splott Albion we were very slow off the mark and after 8 minutes were a goal down following a defensive mix up which enabled Aber to score into an empty net unchallenged. Despite more sustained pressure from Aber. we gradually got stronger and in difficult conditions young Jordan Smith bundled the ball into the back of the net for the equalizer on the half hour mark.

A minute later, our other young striker Lian Davies scored from an excellent Shaun Englehardt cross. Following this boost, we started to create chances, and a third goal followed in the 68th minute, again from Lian Davies.

Poor defending then saw Aber. obtain their second of the game from a free header in the six yard box. Fortunately the team played its way out of the doldrums and Lian Davies snatched his hat trick following an Andrew Egan long throw.

A man of the match performance from Lian Davies, who continues to shine despite attracting a lot of attention from opposing defenders. Once again the young players in the team merited their selection, and this is a tribute to Lawrence and his coaching team for all the hard work put in over the last few years. It is good to see it is bearing fruit. I hope this continues into the future so that we can aspire to move up the pyramid.

Treforest v Splott Albion : Sat.13th October '07

An excellent 6-2 win off the back of 4 straight defeats. The team is now starting to gell and unlike Cardiff City we have a couple of young match winners in Lian Davies and Jordan Smith. With continued good coaching from Lawrence and his team this augurs well for the future.

Congratulations to all the lads for helping these youngsters and the others who are stepping up from the youth team to integrate and making the transission as painless as possible. Keep up the good work.

Thanks must also go to the more senior players in the squad who have enabled the young lads to settle in and produce the goods. The next fixture against Abercwmboi will be difficult as Abercwmboi have hit a rich vein of form. All at the Club have confidence in the team and hope they can rise to the challenge that teams at this level pose.

Well done on the win over Splott.

Hirwaun 0 - Treforest 3

Hirwaun 0 Treforest 3

In the Thunder Road Motorcycles 2nd Division Amateur League Treforest travelled away to take on Hirwaun and despite the amount of rain that had fallen the pitch was in excellent condition and allowed some good football to be played.

Treforest started the game brightly with right back Temple and right wing Bull causing Hirwaun problems down the flank.

After a good move Andrew Bull ran on with the ball, cut inside and let a thunderous left foot shot go from 20 yards which saw Bond in the Hirwaun goal pull off an excellent save.

More good work on the right saw Bull unselfishly cross for Phelps to tuck away but the young strikers goal was ruled out for offside.

After 25 minutes a corner was floated over from the right by Phillips and Shoemark rose like a magestic salmon high above everyone to put Treforest 1 up.

Just 2 minutes later a mazy run by Dazzy Phillips led to the same player putting a cross in which saw Anthony Phelps increase Treforest's lead.

The second half saw Treforest playing down the slope with the wind and Hirwaun battling hard to get back in the game however the midfield duo of Lewis Thomas and Paul Benjamin were in control and Treforest playing good football.

More chances were falling Treforest's way with Bond in the Hirwaun goal keeping them at bay.

After good work by 'Veteran' player/coach Stacy Fulker, Thomas put Treforest 3 up after shooting from the edge of the box.

Treforest welcome high flying Llanharry to the White Tips Stadium on saturday 3rd March with a 2.30pm KO

Splott Albion 1 - Treforest 1

SPLOTT ABION 1 - TREFOREST 1

In the Thunder Road Motorcycles 2nd division amateur league game Treforest travelled to Llanrumney playing fields to take on Splott Albion.

The game started badly for Treforest when after only 6 minutes a mix up at the back allowed Splott to take the lead with an overhead kick from 6 yards out.

For the next 20 minutes Treforest struggled to get a grip on the game however things started to click into place and some of their passing and movement was excellent.

On 25 minutes and excellent ball from left back Ed Daniels set Anthony Phelps free and he raced on and tied the game for Treforest with an excellent shot that give the Splott keeper no chance.

Treforest were now on top but a mixture of the tactics of the Splott side and the Referee constantly stopping the game flowing upset Tref's rhythm.

The second half went the same way as the first half with lots of niggling tackles by Splott until a very bad tackle by the Splott number 6 on Lee Bridson resulted in retaliation by the Tref player and he was shown a red card whilst the Splott player was not even spoken to. This left the Treforest contingent on the touchline shaking their heads in disbelief.

Treforest now with only 10 men still pushed for the victory but Splott were happy to sit back and try and hit Tref on the break whilst waste up as much time as possible.

Next up for Treforest is a trip to Abercwmboi on Sat 10th Feb.

Ferndale 3 - Treforest 2

Ferndale 3-Treforest 2

In the Thunder Road Motorcylces South Wales Amateur League Division 2 game between Ferndale and Treforest, Treforest welcomed back Ryan Shoemark to the starting line up after 2 months out.

Shoemark justified his selection when after only 7 minutes he headed home to put Treforest 1 up after a corner by Bridson. However the lead only lasted 90 seconds when after some calamitous defending, (which set the tone for the day), a cross from the right missed everyone out and was put away easily to make it 1 all.

Ferndale who were now showing more desire than their counterparts whilst also keeping the ball comfortably had the upper hand however on 15 minutes Phelps put Treforest back in front with an excellent strike.

Treforest's lead lasted 15 minutes until a mix up at the back by Keeper Clarke and Daniels allowed Ferndale to tap in to level the score.

A substitution by Treforest at half time with Ryan Williams ( Rocky ) on for Benjamin and a change of formation did nothing to alter the flow of play. Ferndale were now applying lots of pressure on the Treforest back line and when Ryan Williams missed a challenge on the edge of his area the Ferndale striker raced through on goal but a last ditch effort by Shoemark to stop him saw a penalty awarded and Shoemark shown the red card.

Ferndale put the pen away to go in front for the first time in the game and ran out comfortable winners.

Manager Lawrence Badman said after the game that there were only a few positives to take from the game, such as the return to action of Shoemark and the knowledge that some of the players in the Treforest ranks are not up to it when it comes to having to work hard!!!

Treforest 4 v Trelewis 0

Treforest 4 v Trelewis 0

In this Thunder Road Motorcycles 2nd Division South Wales Amateur league game between Treforest and Trelewis at the White Tips Stadium, Treforest playing their first game in 5 weeks took an early lead when Lian Davies made a good run down the right and crossed for Darryl Phillips to side foot home from close range.

Treforest had plenty more chances in the first half to increase the lead and when Bridson was pulled down in the area a penalty was awarded, Bridson dusted himself down and saw his shot saved by Lloyd in the Trelewis goal.

On the stroke of half time newly signed Treforest keeper Billy Clarke pulled off an excellent save low to his right to keep Treforest in front.

In the 2nd half Treforest increased the lead when a surging run and shot by captain Lewis Thomas beat the Trelewis keeper.

The lead was further increased when Steve Kerswell outjumped the Trelewis defenders to head home.

Treforest got their 4th of the day when young striker Lian Davies capped off a fine display by scoring from the edge of the box.

Manager Lawrence Badman was pleased with the performance after a long break and especially as Treforest ended the game with 3 of their under 17 players on the pitch.