Football recap of the month - March 2024

Getting into the business end of the season now. I had two football-free weekends at the start of the month but made up for it in the latter weeks, setting a new record for the month of March with a total of six games. 

Game 46: Pontypridd United 1-1 Barry Town

Bit of deja vu for this game as I went to the same fixture in phase 1 of the Cymru Premier season. Managed a very rare photo of a goal going in - in this case, Barry's equaliser.

Game 47: Cymru C 1-0 England C

My friend Steve drove us to Stebonheath Park in Llanelli for this C level international. This pitched the best Welsh players in the Cymru Premier against an England team selected from the National League. Cymru's goal was an excellent free kick. Former Barry goalie Kelland Absalom pulled off a world class save in added time at the end of the game to ensure Cymru won. 

Game 48: Taff's Well 1-2 Caerau Ely

My second game in a week with Steve, under the Friday night lights at Rhiw Dar. Entertainment was provided by a contingent of Finns who had watched Finland play Cymru the night before. They were good-natured and boisterous and worth the entry fee alone. It was the tenth time I've seen Caerau Ely and I got a badge when I checked in on Futbology. 

Game 49: Cardiff Draconians 2-2 Pontyclun

It was a brisk, sunny Saturday once the hail stopped! Pontyclun took the lead, then the Dracs scored twice and then Pontyclun equalised. One of those games that either side could have won, and neither did. 

Game 50: Barry Town 0-0 Penybont

My first nil-nil of 2024, but a draw that felt more like a win after Barry had two men sent off in the second half. I would charitably describe the referee as out of his depth. 

Game 51: Caldicot Town 0-1 Risca United

Caldicot hit the post twice and had a goal ruled out for offside. Risca took home the points despite being second best for most of the game. My friend Ben was playing for Caldicot, and his dad, uncle, two brothers and two year old nephew were all in the stand watching him as well so it was lovely to catch up with them. 

Ben makes his point