BEDLINOG FOOTBALL CLUB

Saturday 7th October 2009

Llew Coch 0 - 9 Bedlinog

Bedlinog completed their first double of the season smashing in 9 goals on a difficult surface at the Moody's.  The visitors were always in control of the match with 2 goals from Kalvin King, Gavin Hatch, David Heath and Darren Jenkins.  Andrew Coughlin got the other goal.

Saturday 31st October

Bedlinog 4 - 1 Llew Coch

Bedlinog got back to winning ways in a tight game.  The home team went in front when Andrew Coughlin smashed home a rebound following a good save from the visiting keeper only for Llew Coch to equalise a minute later with a free header.  The Rocks played good football in patches but went in at half time level.  They finally got on top and finished the game off with 2 goals from David Heath and a goal from Gavin Hatch. 

Saturday 24th October

Quar Park Rangers 4 - 1 Bedlinog

Bedlinog produced one of their worst performances of the season to date.  After a couple of promising performances they failed to play any football and rolled over far too easily.  The home team took the lead only for David Heath to equalise from close range.  Q.P.R scored again and Bedlinog heads dropped and put up little  fight.  Another 2 goals were scored by the hosts to secure the victory.

Saturday 17th October

Park View 3 - 0  Bedlinog

Bedlinog went down to high flying View but matched their opponents for long periods of the game.  The opening 20 minutes was tight with both teams looking to play football.  A defensive error and fine finish put the host a goal up and they scored another from a header from a corner.  2 down at the break the Rocks were still in the game and had half chances to pull a goal back.  Park View finally got a third and could have scored a couple more.  Bedlinog kept battling and will win more than they lose if they continue with their recent improvement.

Saturday 10th October

Bedlinog 4 - 2 Merthyr Saints

Bedlinog gained their second victory of the season against a young Saints side.  The home team played some good stuff through the first period and went ahead through a Darren Jenkins header and Gavin Hatch doubled the score.  Hatch struck again before the Saints pulled one back.  Hatch completed his hat trick to seal the game before the visitors scored a consolation near the end.

Saturday 3rd October

Baili Glass 5 - 3 Bedlinog

Another defeat for Bedlinog when again they could have got something from the game only for individual defensive errors and poor finishing.  The hosts settled the better and went 2 goals up, a disputed penalty and a defensive lapse giving Baili a head start.  A Gareth Jones shot pulled a goal back only for another lapse in defence giving the home side their 2 goal cushion back.  They scored again in the second half before a goal from Steve Madden gave the Rocks hope only for them to give away another sloppy goal to end the game.

Saturday 26th September

Trelewis 3 - 1 Bedlinog (Cup round 1)

Bedlinog crashed out of another cup in this local derby on a very hot day.  The home team were by far the better team early on and went 2 goals up going into the break.  The Rocks fought back and scored when a Dean Jones shot was deflected in by Gavin Hatch, who was keen to claim the goal.  Despite pushing for the equaliser it was Trelewis who grabbed the all important fourth goal to seal the match and gain local bragging rights.

Saturday 19th September

Bedlinog 1 - 2White Horse

White Horse returned home with maximum points after a close game at the Hendre.  The visitors went in front early on only for the Rocks to equalise through Gareth Jones.  Both sides had chances but it was the visitors who scored the winner after a mix up in the home defence.

Saturday 12th September

Abervan 6 - 0 Bedlinog (cup round 1)

Bedlinog crashed out of the cup on a warm day at Abervan.  In a tight first half Bedlinog held their own and created some chances against their higher league opposition.  They were 2 goals down at the break which included an own goal from Martin Wilson.  The second half was much tougher as Abervan got on top and created several chances.  The scored a further 4 goals to send the Rocks out of the cup.

Tuesday 8th September

Bedlinog 7 - 1 Gurnos

The Rocks got their first points of the season with a comfortable win against Gurnos.  The home team were quickly in their stride playing against the wind and went 5-0 up at the break due to good finishing and a bit of dodgy keeper syndrome.  Gurnos did have more of the game after the break but only managed the one consolation goal.  Home scorers were Gavin Hatch with a hat-trick, Dean Jones with 2, David Heath and Andrew Northam.

The season started late for Bedlinog due to the death of midfielder Lee Shemwell.  All games were called off until after the funeral

Bedlinog missed the first 3 matches of the season and their pre-season came to a halt following the news on Friday 15th August.

Saturday 5th September 2009

Bedlinog 3 - 4 F C Brunswick

Bedlinog failed to gain a point out of the game but could be pleased with their effort on an emotional day.  FC Brunswick kindly agreed to switch the game to Bedlinog.  The Rocks wore white t-shirts in memory of Lee Shemwell with his name and number on the back.  Lee's family were also present at the game.  Both teams and spectators took part in a minutes silence before the game and the home team started on top forcing the early pace.  They took the lead with a Gavin Hatch goal and doubled their lead with a goal from David Heath.  The Brunswick pulled a goal back just before half time with some slack defending.  Another poor goal levelled the game midway through the second half only for the Rocks to regain the lead through another from David Heath.  Another free header equalled the scores and the visitors grabbed the winner 15 minutes from time.  Bedlinog tired through the second half but pushed hard for an equaliser, missing a guilt edged opportunity in the last seconds of the game.

Above: The Bedlinog squad after the game against FC Brunswick with Lee's family