Another Cup Success for Resolven Footballers
Reserve Division 2 Cup Final —Mond FC v Resolven FC MARCH 7th 2018
For the 2nd time in 2 years the 2nds win the Reserve Division Cup in front of a good crowd of supporters that all made the journey in heavy rain. The support for the team was fantastic throughout with the stands turning green and white for the night.
Team;
Michael Grinter
Gregory Arnold
Daniel Wellstead
Lee Chambers
Sam Wills
Joseph Beale,Sean Hirons,Cam Cox, Jonathan Williams
Aaron Shead-Phillips (C)Christian Arthurs
Subs – Dean Thomas, Ashley Bevan, James Whitney, Ashley Oates, Chris Oates
Resolven dominated play first half but failed to capitalise on many chances created by the quick attacking play
Half time 0 – 0
2nd half was once again dominated by Resolven and the breakthrough came on 65 minutes when a cross to the back post found C Arthurs who headed back across goal and found the bottom of the net. 1 – 0! It was another 10 minutes before Arthurs once again scored after receiving the ball out wide and scored a sensational goal into the top corner 2 -0 !
The celebrations were barely over when C Cox volleyed with a dipping shot from 25 yards . 3 – 0 and the crowd went wild! The game was put to bed with 10 minutes to go when Cox pounced on some poor defending and finished well from inside the box . 4 -0 !!!!
Final score Mond FC 0 – Resolven FC 4–Man of the match C Arthurs
Every Resolven player had a really good game and the supporters showed their appreciation.
Well done Resolven FC !
REPORT by DIANE SIMS