Football squad start season with good performances
1st XI v The New Saints (TNS)
The first match of the season saw the team travel to Oswestry to play the Academy side of Welsh Champions – with Champions League experience!
The game was very fast and skilful with lots of one touch football. It was a great experience to see what a professional set up was like and to play against boys on professional contracts.
Rydal Penrhos conceded an early goal when concentration was lost, however the 1st XI had many shots and increased possession as the game went on. Rydal Penrhos player Osian Parry Jones troubled TNS’ keeper on numerous occasions, while goalkeeper Oleg Lemets made many saves.
Despite the final score of 3-0 to TNS, the Rydal Penrhos team deserves credit for the score, as the TNS team beat Prestatyn Town 9-0 the previous week.
Man of the match – It is impossible to distinguish between Harrison Holmes and Marinus Kolbinger as full backs
2nd XI v Stonyhurst College (away)
Saturday 14 January 2012
A very long journey made worse by the traffic on the A55, saw the 2nd XI take on Stonyhurst College.
An early goal by Stonyhurst College put the home team ahead. The2nd XI struggled to get organised which led to a second Stonyhurst goal. Before the half time whistle, Rydal Penrhos got back into the game when Ollie Bull ran down the right wing before crossing to Jakob Schrandt who scored from a half volley.
The second half saw Oleg Lemets in goal make numerous spectacular saves to keep Rydal Penrhos in the game. The final 15 minutes of the game saw the team put on the pressure, with Jakob having several shots in a short space of time.
The final score was 2-1 to Stonyhurst College
Man of the Match – Jeff Ngai who controlled the midfield well
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