Archive for November, 2006

Cardiff Uni Home, 1sts

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

17-3 Joey Niblett (5), Chris Gubby (4), Helen Gubby (2), Lee O’Sullivan (2), Amy Shillabeer (1), Angharad Morgan (1), Josh Cockburn (1), Sian Hunt (1)

In the first team game, Joey Niblett set the scoreboard ticking with a rapid running-in shot.  The second goal was landed by Josh Cockburn, quickly followed by a quick shot by Chris Gubby, putting the Dragons to a 3-0 lead.  After another shot on target from Gubby, the students netted a long shot. 
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Cardiff Uni Home, 2nds

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

6-3 Rachel Knight (4), Steve Fung (1), James Frost (1), Alex Thomas, Gareth Thomas, Gwen Jones, Hannah Blackmore, Magnus Dons, Caroline Lowdon, Chrissy Rowlatt, Kate James

The second team game opened with a quick long shot from Dragons player, Rachel Knight, sharply followed by a second nifty running-in shot.  The University team attempted a succession of short shots that bounced off the rim, but eventually they were awarded a penalty, scored by Jack McNamara putting the score at 2-1.  McNamara, who has been training with the Dragons, put that experience to further good use as he then netted the equaliser.

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Dragons 2nds vs Cardiff Uni 1sts (friendly)

Monday, November 13th, 2006

4-3 Magnus Dons (1), Amy Shillabeer (1), Gwen Jones (1), Aidan Dickson (Guest) (1), Alex Thomas, Donna Waitt, Amy Willis, Dave Thomas, James Frost, Mo (Guest)

With the first team away in Milton Keynes, the seconds took on their local Uni rivals at Talybont on Sunday evening, giving both sides a valuable run out during a period of inactivity for the league. The Dragons welcomed another debutant, Alex, to the ranks, and her 40 minute appearance was full of promise. (more…)

Milton Keynes Bucks, BKA Cup

Monday, November 13th, 2006

6-13 Remco Broekhuis (2), Angharad Morgan (1), Lee O’Sullivan (1), Chris Gubby (1), Joey Niblett (1), Helen Gubby, Rachel Knight, Sian Hunt, Josh Cockburn

After a comfortable victory against Invicta, Dragons had to beat Milton Keynes to qualify for the last 16 of the Cup. It looked a tough game as the Bucks had appeared very strong against Invicta, and certainly stronger than the team that had drawn with Dragons in Cardiff last year. (more…)

Invicta Sharks II, BKA Cup

Monday, November 13th, 2006

16-4 Chris Gubby (4), Joey Niblett (3), Rachel Knight (2), Sian Hunt (2), Josh Cockburn (2), Angharad Morgan (1), Helen Gubby (1), Remco Broekhuis (1), Lee O’Sullivan.

The opening round of the BKA Cup saw Dragons travelling to Milton Keynes for a rematch of last year, plus Invicta Sharks 2, the reserve side of one of the strongest teams in the country. The first game of the cup saw a youthful Invicta side put pressure on a very experienced Milton Keynes side, but after closing the game to 4-4, MK pulled away to win 9-6.  (more…)