CPD Gronant

🟢🔴A loss on the Road today for Cpd Gronant. losing out 6-0

as bad days go, we were simply second to everything against a very good side. ending the game with nine men.

never any shame in a defeat as we get ready to go again. 🟢🔴

🟢🔴GAME DAY!!

We, are on the Road again as we take on Broughton United Reserves.

The league trophy phase continues, going into game number 3.
A very tough fixture for our players and management today.

Where ever you are. either watching, playing, managing, coaching, volunteering. Have a great day and enjoy the game we all love. 🟢🔴

Club Secretary and Founder, Paul Fazackerley. Caught in mid stretch, during our fixture last week.

🔴🟢A Little Different This Week…

As we submit a report this week, we thought we’d do things a little differently. There are far too many clips from yesterday’s game, so instead, we’ve gone old-fashioned and tried to give an honest account of what was a really enjoyable match. 😊 the best Bit will be posted Soon.

Yesterday’s meeting between Gronant and Halkyn United was the first of its kind, with two good sets of players going at it in what was, thankfully, all about the football. No drama, no silly stuff just a competitive game with plenty of chances for both sides.

It was Halkyn who thought they had struck first, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Gronant went straight up the other end and came close moments later.

Halkyn eventually did break the deadlock when their striker got in behind the Gronant defence and beat keeper Pauly Jilge.

Gronant responded immediately from the kick-off. Johnny Mee did all the hard work and got his shot away, beating the keeper, only to see it come back off the post.

It wasn’t long before Gronant got themselves level. A set piece from Aidan Bell found its way into the net to make it 1-1.

Gronant then looked capable of taking the lead, with Jamie Williams sending a shot just over the bar. At the other end, Halkyn worked their way down the left and once again brought Pauly Jilge into action, with the Gronant keeper making a good save to deny them.

Gronant thought they had gone 2-1 up when Jamie Williams pressed the Halkyn keeper. At the time, we weren’t completely sure who had been judged to have committed the foul. Looking back at the footage afterwards, though, the referee had got it spot on.

So, 1-1 at the break, with Gronant probably having had the better clear cut of the chances.

The second half began with Halkyn looking the more dangerous side early on. They had another goal ruled out for offside, while Pauly Jilge was called upon more as the game progressed. He was in very good form.

At the other end, Nick Sutherland put a shot just wide one that, from where we were standing, we thought was heading in!

Halkyn then went straight up the other end and managed to get beyond the keeper, only to be denied by a fine last ditch clearance from Kyle Hedge. Kyle was awarded MOTM.

There were some testing efforts from distance, while Gronant worked themselves into another excellent position when Joe Sturdy found himself through on goal, but unfortunately couldn’t convert.

Halkyn began pushing further forward and started getting more from the game, asking plenty of questions of the Gronant defence.

Gronant continued to create, but not the same first half chances. Ashley Williams found himself free at the back post but couldn’t put the opportunity away.

Gronant then got away with one.

A floated ball into the box from Halkyn was flicked on by one of our players. It fell kindly to a Halkyn player who probably had time to take a touch, but the Halkyn went for the shot first time and dragged it wide.

A real let-off for Gronant which would have spelt the end of the game and any share of the points.

In the end, it was a game full of chances, with both sides having opportunities to win it. More importantly, it was played in the right spirit, with the focus firmly on the football.

A Word for the Referee

We don’t normally openly remark on officials, particularly if they’ve had a bad game. but we have to give credit where it’s due.

Young referee Josh Jones got every major call absolutely spot on.

Looking back at the footage afterwards, you have those moments where you think, “Did he actually get that right?” Whether it was the offsides, the disallowed goals, or even our own disallowed goal. all correct.

So, well done, Josh.

Last couple of weeks, we’ve seen an exceptional standard of refereeing from the young officials coming through. That deserves recognition. out there on their own, so praise has to be given.

Thank you to Halkyn United, For hosting us after the game as-well as the competitive game.

Gronant Now have the week to try and recruit to help enforce and provide a better depth and quality in the squad.

a massive well done to all our lads today. two games in three days done. 🔴🟢

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Cpd Gronant 1 v 1 Halkyn United

A mixed bag of chances for either side, where either team could have snuck a win in the end.

Still a working progress for the lads but many more positives to come away with there today.

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Scorer:
Aidan Bell 🔔 ⚽️
Back to back games with goals

M.o.t.M
Kyle Hedge
Second man of the match running.

T.o.T.m
Ian 'Jenks' Jenkins ⏲️ a 49 year old man wearing a hair band, is bad enough.

Courtesy: of Dave Jones, NWSPORT

North East Wales League: Gronant bounce back after three bad defeats, Aston Park edge narrow win - Grassroots North Wales | Championing Local Sport | Dave Jones Sportswriter | nwsport.co.uk Latest reports from the North East Wales Football League THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 NORTH EAST WALES...

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Cpd Gronant 4 v 1 Cpd Cei Connah

Scorers:
Aidan Bell 🔔 ⚽️⚽️
Nick Sutherland ⚽️
Ian 'Jenks' Jenkins ⚽️

Assists:
Pauly Jilge 🅰️
Aidan Bell 🔔 🅰️
Kyle Hedge 🅰️

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Thank you to everyone who came along tonight. Great views and weather for a game tonight.

A massive thank you to cei for leaving the changing rooms clean. Top class.

And thank you for a entertaining game.