Welsh League Division Two
Sat 20th April 2013 - Dinas Powys 1 Goytre 3
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
The visitors started the game in determined mood, Luke Prosser hitting a fierce shot just over the bar in the 4th minute from 35 yards.

Dinas right back Steve Provis sustained an injury but the referee played on much to the annoyance of the management team and keeper Damian Lack had to make a save, Provis was ok to continue after treatment.
 
Goytre opened the scoring in the 12th minute from a free kick just outside the box, Simon Truman finding the corner of the net giving Lack no chance. At this stage the visitors passing was better and they were consequently keeping possession better. Dinas had a chance when Adam Carpenter headed a cross goalward but his effort was comfortably taken by Goytre keeper Scott James.
 
Goytre made it 2-0 on 22 minutes, Dan Richards bursting through the middle to beat Lack.
 
The hosts had their first corner of the game on the 40 minute mark but the Goytre defence half cleared it to Richard Yarr who curled a low shot just wide of the Goytre left upright and the half ended at 2-0 with Goytre deserving the lead but Dinas coming more into the game in the last 20 minutes.
 
Goytre started the second half in the ascendancy again with Kyle Bassett firing a tremendous 40 yard free kick drive from 40 yards which just skimmed the Dinas crossbar and in another attack, a long ball out of defence reached Dan Richards but Lack made a good save from his effort.
 
Dinas began to press at this stage and a great move down the right involving James Williams, Gareth Tedstone and Adam Carpenter saw the latter beat James at his left upright but the goal was disallowed for offside. And in another attack, Yarr headed over from a Carpenter free kick. Dinas were doing much better at this stage and another shot from Yarr was deflected out for an unproductive corner.
 
Dinas then rang the changes bringing on Keiron Harman for Iwan Izzard and Jordan Phillips for James Williams but any hopes of a revival were dashed when, from a Goytre corner the ball reached Prosser at the far post and he made it 3-0.
 
At the other end Dinas kept plugging away, a Tedstone cross was headed straight at the keeper by Harman but they did manage a late consolation goal, a Steve Provis throw in was crossed by Carpenter and Tedstone headed home at the far post for a final 1-3 scoreline.
Congratulations to Goytre who secured the Division 2 title with this win.
 
Dinas are in action again on Tuesday, April 23rd.when they host Aberbargoed Buds with a 6.15pm kick off and on Saturday, April 27th they travel to play Penrhiwceiber Rangers with a 2.30pm kick off.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam (c), 4 Mike Lewis, 5 James Bloxham, 6 Iwan Izzard, 7 James Williams, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Gareth Tedstone (1), 11 Adam Carpenter, 12 Nicky Bruce, 14 Danny Street, 15 Keiran Harman, 16 Jordan Phillips, 17 Mark Dunford.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 13th April 2013 - Dinas Powys 6, Ammanford 0
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
This game was only able to go ahead thanks to a dedicated band of Dinas clubmen and supporters who spent their Friday evening working on the Murch pitch to get it playable.
 
In driving rain it was very difficult for the players to keep their feet but the hosts mastered the conditions much better than Ammanford, and goals came at regular intervals throughout the first half . Adam Carpenter opened the scoring on 15 minutes and just five minutes later James Williams made it 2-0. Carpenter added a third from the penalty spot on the half hour mark with Richard Yarr making it 4-0 10 minutes before the interval.
 
Further work was needed on the pitch at half time with brushes and sand and luckily the rain eased for the second half. Carpenter grabbed his hat-trick just one minute into the half, heading home a cross from Matt Trottman.
 
Manager Mark Dunford then rang the changes bringing on Steffan Davies for Carpenter and Jordan Phillips for Richard Yarr. The hard working James Williams netted his second and Dinas' sixth goal to complete the rout and Gareth Tedstone almost made it seven, hitting the post with a fine shot late in the game.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 6th April 2013 - Dinas Powys 0 Undy Athletic 0
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
Despite the scoreline this was an entertaining game with Dinas getting the better chances, particularly in the second half.
 
The hosts had an early chance when Undy keeper James Smalcombe sliced his clearance straight to Adam Carpenter but his shot was just wide. Undy forced the first corner which reached Gareth Heywood but he shot over the bar.
 
Matt Trottman played a fine ball down the left to Gareth Tedstone who beat the full back before cutting the ball back to Carpenter but again, his shot was wide of the target.
 
Undy began to get a lot of possession but the Dinas defence were well organised catching the visitors offside on numerous occasions.
 
On the 25 minute mark Dinas had another chance when Tedstone, this time from the right wing, played Trottman in but Smalcombe just managed to smother the ball as he was about to shoot. On 32 minutes Tedstone and Trottman linked up again, this time Trottman brought a good save from Smalcombe with his effort
 
Late in the half an inswinging corner from Undy forced Dinas keeper Damien Lack to push the ball over the crossbar.
 
The half ended goalless with Undy having more possession but Dinas having the better scoring opportunities.
 
The Dinas midfield of Richard Yarr, Iwan Izzard, Matt Trottman and James Williams were having superb games and they began to get more and more possession as the second half went on.
 
Dinas thought they had opened the scoring when, from a corner, Carpenter headed powerfully but somehow Smalcombe, with a reflex save pushed the ball over the bar. Another good chance came when Richard Yarr played Tedstone in for a one on one with Smalcombe but his shot was just off target.
 
Player Manager Mark Dunford brought himself on for the last 10 minutes, replacing Matt Trottman and the only other chance of any note was a Dinas free kick which Carpenter took but Smalcombe gathered comfortably and the sides had to share the points.
 
On Tuesday, April 9 the two sides meet again at Undy with a 6.30pm kick off and on Saturday, April 13 Dinas entertain Ammanford with a 2.30pm kick off.
 
Dinas Squad: 1 Damien Lack, 2 Nicky Bruce, 3 Chris Hinam (c), 4 Mike Lewis, 5 James Bloxham, 6 Iwan Izzard, 7 James Williams, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Matt Trottman, 10 Gareth Tedstone, 11 Adam Carpenter. Subs: 12 Danny Street, 14 Kieran Harman, 15 Steve Provis, 16 Mark Dunford.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 30th Mar 2012 - Dinas Powys 1 Caerau 4
Peter King Dinas Powys FC
Dinas slumped to their biggest defeat of the season although the first half was fairly even with no goals.
 
After an even start the first attempt on goal came from  Adam Jenkins for the visitors but his shot from distance flew over the crossbar. They also had the first corner of the game after a free kick on the edge of the box was turned away for the corner which was cleared by the Dinas defence.
 
At the other end a good cross from Adam Carpenter found Gareth Tedstone but he couldn't get his shot away quick enough and was disposessed. Tedstone was played in again from midfield and his pace took him through for a one on one with Caerau's keeper Chris Barlow who just got to the ball before Tedstone.
 
The only other chance of note was a left foot curler from the influential Dale Price for the visitors which just cleared Damian Lack's crossbar and the half ended goalless.
 
Caerau came out in determined mood for the second half and an early cross from Corey Davies found Adam Jenkins who shot just wide. They were not to be denied however and an attack down the right and a cross found Davies in space and his shot went in off the right upright for the opener on 20 minutes. Just two minutes later they were two up when Jonathan Hood burst through from midfield to hit an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net.
 
A Dinas free kick just outside the box from Adam Carpenter forced Barlow into a good fingertip save to push the ball over the bar.
 
The hosts did eventually pull one back when another free kick from Carpenter found Chris Hinam who slotted the ball home from eight yards for 2-1.
 
Manager Mark Dunford then rang the changes bringing on Matt Trottman and Danny Street for Steffan Davies and Jordan Phillips.
 
However, two late goals from Caerau made the game safe for them. The first came from a corner which was bundled in at the far post. This was followed by a powerful shot from Robbie Walters which Lack did well to push over the bar. Deep into injury time Caerau got their fourth when Hood broke through to lob the advancing Lack for a final 1-4 scoreline.
 
Dinas are in action again on Tuesday evening when they host Caerau Ely with a 6.15pm kick off.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam (c) (1), 4 Mike Lewis, 5 James Bloxham, 6 Kieran Harman, 7 James Williams, 8 Jordan Phillips, 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Gareth Tedstone, 11 Adam Carpenter. Subs: 12 Danny Street, 14 Matt Trottman, 15 Connor Parsons, 16 Mark Dunford.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 23rd Feb 2012 - Dinas Powys 0 Croesyceiliog 0
by Peter King Dinas Powys FC
Despite dominating possession for most of this game with wave after wave of attacks, Dinas could not get the breakthrough their play deserved and had to be content with a point.
 
The hosts had an early shout for a penalty when Gareth Tedstone appeared to be tripped in the box but the referee waved play on.
 
Midfielders Adam Carpenter, Matt Trottman and skipper Adam Raymond were dominating and threading a succession of balls through for the pacey Tedstone to chase but the Croesy defence were on their mettle, snuffing out the many chances created.
 
The nearest Dinas came to scoring all game came when Tedstone made a good run down the left and cut the ball back to Carpenter, he shot high just under the cross bar but Croesy 'keeper James Peckham made a fine one-handed save to push the ball over the bar.
 
The visitors had the odd chance but their shooting was off target most of the time. Left winger Luke Fernquest looked lively and he put in a fine cross to Jody Jenkins but his shot was wide of the target.
 
Another chance came for Dinas when Iwan Izzard found Steffan Davies but his powerful shot was just the wrong side of the upright with Peckham beaten. Further good link up play involving Tedstone, Carpenter and Trottman ended with the latter bringing a comfortable save from Peckham. The first half ended with Dinas feeling they should have the lead for all their domination.
 
The second half started in similar fashion, Tedstone almost catching the defence and Peckham napping with a hard low shot, again just the wrong side of the post.
 
The best chance of the half came when left back Richard Yarr found Carpenter who played Tedstone in, he shot across the 'keeper but, frustratingly, just wide again when perhaps he should have opened the scoring.
 
Croesy began to get a bit more possession in the last 15 minutes and when Fernquest passed to substitute Lewis Clare in a good position, the Dinas supporters held their breath but he too mis-cued his shot well wide.
 
In the last three minutes Craig Joliff was booked for a late tackle on Dinas skipper Raymond who sustained an ankle injury and was replaced by Jordan Phillips.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Richard Yarr, 4 Danny Street, 5 James Bloxham, 6 Adam Raymond (c), 7 Matt Trottman, 8 Iwan Izzard, 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Gareth Tedstone, 11 Adam Carpenter. Subs: 12 Mike Lewis, 14 James Williams, 15 Jordan Phillips, 16 Mark Dunford.
 
Welsh League Division Two
Sat 16th Feb 2012 - Goytre 0 Dinas Powys 1
by Peter King Dinas Powys FC
Dinas travelled to previously unbeaten Goytre with a number of new players in their squad but, despite being under pressure a lot of the game, came away with all the points.
 
The hosts had an early chance when James Young shot wide.
 
Dinas got into their stride and new signing Adam Carpenter fired in an attempt on goal which Scott James in the Goytre goal took comfortably, and the same player had another attempt on goal after evading several tackles but again, his shot was saved.
 
It was easy to see why Goytre have been so successful this season with their passing and movement very impressive and their front men, particularly Kyle Bassett and Corey Jenkins proving a real handful all game. The home side thought they had taken the lead when, after good work from Jenkins out wide, he found Calum Miles and his shot looked to be a certain goal but Dinas keeper Damian Lack dived full stretch to push the ball round the post for an unproductive corner.
 
On the 20 minute mark Carpenter received the ball, beat his marker and fired a powerful shot which James could only parry back into his path and he rounded the keeper to place the ball home from an acute angle.
 
Gareth Tedstone and Carpenter linked up well down the left and Tedstone's cross was eventually cleared by the home defence.
 
As the half drew to a close the hardworking Dinas skipper Adam Raymond gave away a free kick 25 yards from goal and up stepped Bassett to hit a powerful shot which hit Carpenter but he was ok to continue after treatment. Although Goytre had the lion's share of possession, the visitors were well organised and determined to keep their lead intact.
 
Dinas started the second half well, forcing an early corner which was cleared and a determined run and left foot shot by Matt Trottman was just wide of the upright. Lack was having a fine game for Dinas and he had to push another goal-bound shot round the post this time from Jenkins.
 
Goytre then rang the changes bringing on all their subs in a 10 minute spell but, despite the pressure mounting, the Dinas defence were in no mood to concede. However, in one goalmouth melee it looked as if the hosts may have forced the ball over the line but the referee's assistant said Lack had prevented the whole ball going over the line. This sparked angry protestations from the Goytre players and substitute Tom James was shown a straight red card for something said to the referee.
 
They continued to press but to no avail. Dinas player manager Mark Dunford brought himself on for Gareth Tedstone for the last few minutes plus James Williams was introduced for Matt Trottman and time ran out much to the delight of the travelling Dinas supporters as no other team had managed to take even one point off the talented Goytre side, let alone all three.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Stephen Provis, 3 Richard Yarr, 4 Daniel Street, 5 James Bloxham, 6 Adam Raymond (c), 7 Matt Trottman, 8 Iwan Izzard, 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Gareth Tedstone, 11 Adam Carpenter (1). Subs: 12 Gareth Matthews, 14 James Williams, 15 Mike Lewis, 16 Mark Dunford.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 12th Jan 2012 - Ammanford 1 Dinas Powys 1
by Peter King Dinas Powys FC
Dinas made the long trip West with no fewer than six first team regulars unavailable for one reason or another.
 
The hosts had the first chance early on with a free kick just outside the box and wide on the left but the danger was cleared.
 
The bitterly cold strong wind was making conditions difficult although the weather was much drier than in the Dinas Powys area..
 
Dinas forced the first corner of the game but this was also unproductive.
 
The play was fairly even with the hosts not really making the most of the wind advantage they had and Dinas had a good chance after good work by Mark Dunford wide on the left, he put in a cross towards Gareth Tedstone waiting at the far post but the ball was just the wrong side of the crossbar.
 
Ammanford were then awarded a penalty after a strong run into the box by striker Matthew Fisher saw him tripped. He picked himself up to place the spot kick wide of Dinas keeper Damian Lack to open the scoring.
 
Dinas left back Mike Lewis picked up a foot injury and was replaced by new signing Iwan Izzard, necessitating Dinas having to alter their formation. However Izzard had a fine game and will be an asset to the squad.
There were few chances at either end but Izzard did put in a good cross to Matt Trottman just before half time but his volley was just off target.
 
As if the Dinas cause wasn't difficult enough, Jordan Phillips was dismissed for a second bookable offence early in the second half and when the hosts were awarded a second penalty the Dinas cause looked lost but Lack guessed the right way and made a great save. This gave Dinas some heart and they began to use the wind to their advantage, the ball falling to Joe Briscombe some 40 yards from goal and seeing Jamie Rano well off his line, hit a perfect lob into the net for the equaliser 15 minutes into the half.
 
As the 10 men began to tire, Ammanford brought on all their subs and pressed hard to try and get the winner but Dinas defended stoutly and saw out the remaining time to gain a valuable point against all the odds.
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Nicky Bruce, 3 James Bloxham, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Kieran Harman, 6 Steve Provis (c), 7 Matt Trottman, 8 Jordan Phillips, 9 Joe Briscombe (1), 10 Mark Dunford, 11 Gareth Tedstone. Subs: 12 Joe Davis, 14 Iwan Izzard, 15 Liam Jeremy.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 15th Dec 2012 - Cardiff Corries 1, Dinas Powys 1
by Peter King Dinas Powys FC
Dinas finally got a game played since 17th November and very nearly took the lead after 5 minutes, Richard Yarr finding Steffan Davies who flicked the ball past the onrushing Corries keeper George Mohammed but an alert defender, running full pelt just managed to clear the ball off the line.
Gareth Tedstone was then tripped some 30 yards from goal and up stepped skipper Adam Raymond to drive a curling shot into the net to give Dinas the lead on 12 minutes.
 
Gareth Tedstone, under pressure then shot just wide and his pacy runs and crosses were causing some alarm in the Corries defence. However, as the half wore on and the soft pitch began to cut up badly, the hosts came more and more into the game and after a free kick was half cleared by the Dinas defence the ball fell to Grant Stewart who hit a tremendous shot against the left upright from 40 yards with Damian Lack rooted to the spot. Corries kept up the pressure with Stewart and Gareth Delve looking dangerous but the score remained 1-0 to the visitors at the break.
 
The second half was littered with free kicks but Corries seemed to be keeping their feet better as the pitch got worse and they had a good chance to equlise from a corner when Robbie James headed just wide when given too much room and they finally got on level terms when Liam Grant latched onto a cross from the left to beat Lack from 8 yards.
 
Dinas had two good chances when a cross from Liam Jeremy was mi-hit by Mark Dunford and from a corner Steffan Davies headed over the bar.
 
Corries were still having more possession and a free kick from Gareth Delve brought a good save from Lack but the score remained at 1-1. Unfortunately Steffan Davies was shown a second yellow with two minutes remaining so will miss the next fixture.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 James Bloxham, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Keiran Harman, 6 Adam Raymond (c) (1), 7 Gareth Tedstone, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Mark Dunford, 11 Liam Jeremy. Subs: 12 Chris Hinam, 14 Jordan Phillips, 15 James Williams, 16 Matt Trottman.
 

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 17th Nov 2012  Croesyceiliog 0 Dinas Powys 1
by Peter King Dinas Powys FC
Dinas got back to winning ways on Saturday but they left it very late before securing the points.
Croesy started well forcing two early corners which the visitors defence dealt with but Dinas seemed a little tentative and were having trouble keeping their feet on the heavy pitch.
 
The first chance for Dinas came when  Matt Trotman put in a good cross but the hosts' keeper Jamie Packham was equal to Mark Dunford's effort.
 
Croesy's cause was not helped when their manager, Mark Waddon had to take the field after a player was injured and Dinas began to press, mainly from crosses by the two wide men Liam Jeremy and Gareth Tedstone. Jeremy found Dunford with a good cross and he brought a good save from Packham at full stretch just under the cross-bar.
 
Steve Provis, whose long thow-ins were causing panic for Croesy at times, was overlapping down the right and found Dunford but he sliced his shot wide when, perhaps he should have done better and although the hosts looked dangerous at times, they didn't really threaten the Dinas goal and Dinas finished the half well on top.
 
The second half was pretty much one-way traffic with Dinas well on top but they couldn't get the breakthrough, Trotman struck a good free-kick which was eventually cleared. The two wide men Jeremy and Tedstone swapped wings and this seemed to unsettle the Croesy defence with first a deep cross from Provis forcing Packham to take at full stretch and a throw in from Provis to Tedstone, who used his pace to get into the box but his shot was off-target. Dunford then played Tedstone in but again he was off target
 
Croesy were restricted to long range efforts at this stage but Dinas had Damian Lack to thank when Zac Osborne looked to have opened the scoring with a 25 yard free kick whick Lack dived to his right to push round the post. At the other end Liam Jeremy also had a 25 yard free kick on target forcing Packham to tip over the bar.
 
With the game looking like a stalemate with just 5 minutes remaining, Tedstone burst into the box and Packham could only parry his shot into the path of Dunford to head home from 3 yards for the only goal of the game.
 
Skipper Adam Raymond had a fine game, battling to control the midfield along with Steffan Davies but hopefully Richard Yarr will soon be fit again.
 
Jordan Phillips was introduced in place of Matt Trotman who had taken a knock and Dinas saw out the remaining time comfortably.
 
This Saturday Dinas travel West to take on Garden Village with a 2pm kick off.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 James Bloxham, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Keiron Harman, 6 Adam Raymond (c), 7 Gareth Tedstone, 8 Steffan Davies, 9 Matt Trotman, 10 Mark Dunford (1) 11 Liam Jeremy. Subs: 12 Rhys Davies, 14 Jordan Phillips, 15 Jac Davies.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 10th Nov 2012  Dinas Powys FC 0 Newport YMCA 3
It is easy to see where Dinas are going wrong with this being the 3rd straight game without a goal.

It was the visitors who started strongly forcing a number of corners with the towering Daniel Heath giving the home side plenty of problems and it took just 5 minutes for assistant manager Aaron Stewart to head home at the near post with the defence concentrating to much on Heath. Matt Trottman was doing well for the home side and when his cross gave Mark Dunford a chance to head the ball on for Gareth Tedstone he forced keeper Gareth Wesson to save with his feet giving away a corner but again Wesson was equal to Dunford’s effort on goal from the corner. Following Dinas pressure Steve Provis’s lofted cross into the area was gathered by the keeper under pressure from Chris Hinam. A free-kick 40yds  from goal was touched on by Hinam but Dunford couldn’t get a good connection and the ball ran out for a goal-kick. As in the previous game Dinas conceded just on half-time when they lost the ball on halfway and allowed Oliver Beckett a clear run down the left, he made his way into the area and when everybody was expecting a cross he fired in from an acute angle to send the visitors in with a comfortable 2 goal lead.

Dinas continued to press for a way back into this game with Dunford having a shot blocked and James Williams heading for goal only to see it deflected behind for a corner. A mistake in the Newport defence gave Steffan Davies a clear run on goal but his shot was too close to the keeper and the chance was gone. For YMCA Martin Phillips produced a good run and cross from the right touchline with nobody able to get a head on it but it was his last piece of action as he was dismissed for a rash tackle with fifteen minutes to go. Dinas brought on Liam Jeremy and Nicky Bruce and changed formation pushing 3 up front and playing just 3 at the back but they couldn’t find a way through the visitors defence and right on full-time they conceded a third when Beckett got his 2nd goal finishing off a break from 6yds with a cool finish.

Dinas created plenty of chances but again failed to convert any and it was the visitors who showed them where the goal was and were clinical with their finishing. Next Saturday they travel to Croesyceiliog with a 2:00pm ko.

Squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam, 4 Mike Lewis, 5Keiron Harman, 6 Adam Raymond(c), 7James Williams, 8 Steffan Davies, 9 Matt Trottman, 10 Mark Dunford, 11 Gareth Tedstone. Subs: 12 Liam Jeremy, 14 Nicky Bruce, 15 James Bloxham.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 3rd Nov 2012  Briton Ferry Llansawel 2 Dinas Powys FC 0
Plenty of effort from Dinas who battled to the end but they seem to have lost the goal scoring ability they had in abundance at the start of the season and they will have to find it again to maintain their push for promotion.

The visitors had much the better of the game in the first 20 minutes and made the majority of the chances they had in the game during this spell, Liam Jeremy created the first with a good low cross from the left side of the area just begging for somebody to get a touch. Player manager Mark Dunford had the next opportunity but planted his header at keeper Lloyd Clement who dealt with it comfortably. Another Jeremy cross produced claims for a penalty, turned down by the referee, Adam Raymond had a powerful shot but again the keeper was equal to it and got fingertips to the ball to push over for an unproductive corner. Their best opportunity to take the lead came in the 18th minute when Steffan Davies headed a cross towards goal and it appeared to be going into the net but Dunford made sure from close range only to see the assistant referee flagging for offside. Ferry had hardly made any chances for those first 20 minutes but started to fight their way back into the game with Rob Spendiff heading a corner wide of the post and Gavin Jones having a goal bound shot deflected for a corner. The home side took control of the game during the 2 minutes either side of half-time, the first goal came in the 45th minutes when the ball was neatly laid on for Scott Kenyon to score with a dipping shot from 20 yards, Dinas only just had time to take the restart before the referee blew for half-time.

With the visitors looking to get back into the game the last thing they needed was to go a further goal behind but when the defence hestitated Spendiff didn’t and got his head to a corner to score Ferry’s second from 6 yards. The home side didn’t let up and with wide-men Steve Daley and Gavin Jones raiding down either flank they always looked dangerous and it was Jones who almost got a finishing touch to a Daley cross at the far post. Dinas thought they may have had a way back into the game when Spendiff was dismissed for a dangerous tackle on Steve Provis who was able to continue after treatment. They sent on substitutes Gareth Tedstone and James Williams but it was the home side who still managed to create the best opportunities mainly through Daley and Jones.

The home side deservedly ran out winners and Dinas will have to find their scoring form hopefully starting on Saturday 10th Nov against Newport YMCA with a 2:00pm ko.

Squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Nicky Bruce, 3 Steve Provis, 4 Rhys Davies, 5 Mike Lewis, 6 Adam Raymond(c), 7 Matt Trottman, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Mark Dunford, 11 Liam Jeremy. Subs: 12 Gareth Tedstone, 14 Adrian Harvie, 15 James Williams, 16 James Bloxham.

Welsh League Division Two
Saturday 27th Oct 2012 - Aberbargoed Buds 1, Dinas Powys 0
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
 
The eight league game unbeaten run came to an end for Dinas at Aberbargoed on Saturday. In difficult windy conditions it was the hosts who settled quickest and in the second minute Dinas keeper Damian Lack collided with a Buds striker but was able to continue after treatment. The hosts were restricted to long range efforts, most of which were off target.
 
Steffan Davies forced an early corner for Dinas which Buds keeper Asa Kirkwood managed to gather under pressure.
Dinas skipper Adam Raymond hit a rasping 35 yard free kick but Kirkwood managed to hold onto it
In a rather scrappy first half it was Dinas who came closest to scoring when Davies cut in from the left leaving three defenders in his wake and his shot beat Kirkwood but hit the foot of the post and the defence scrambled it away. At the other end, just before the break, Lack was forced into  a double save to keep his goal intact and the half ended goalless.
 
The second half was a different story with the visitors dominating for long periods. Gareth Tedstone, back in the Dinas fold after a short spell at Ton Pentre, was introduced, replacing Liam Jeremy who had a tight calf and Dinas forced several corners taken by Raymond, one of which found centre back Chris Hinam who headed against the bar. Buds were dangerous on the break however and Ross Fowler linked up with Wayne Antoniazzi but he shot wide when well placed. It was the hosts substitute Jordan Masey however who got the only goal of the game when he caught the Dinas defence napping and his shot went in off the left upright on 25 minutes.
 
Dinas laid seige to the Buds goal for the rest of the game, introducing Joe Hinds for Richard Yarr but the nearest they came to an equaliser was another header by Hinam from a corner which went over the bar.
 
This Saturday Dinas travel to play Briton Ferry Llansawel with a 2pm kick off.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Keiran Harman, 6 Adam Raymond (c), 7 Matt Trottman, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Mark Dunford, 11 Liam Jeremy, 12 Rhys Davies, 14 Adrian Harvie, 15 James Williams, 16 Joe Hinds, 17 Gareth Tedstone.

Welsh Cup Round 1
Sat 20th Oct 2012 - Ton Pentre 3, Dinas Powys 1
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
This twice postponed game at Dinas Powys finally got under way with the game being switched to Ton Pentre under FAW rules. The final scoreline certainly was no reflection on the game.
 
Both sides had early unproductive corners but in the 9th minute Jamie Wern was given too much room by the Dinas defence and he curled a left foot shot just inside the post giving Damian Lack no chance to save.
 
Dinas started to press and Robbie Fowler made a good run down the right wing and cut inside the full back hitting a fierce shot which the Ton keeper John Howe dived to push the ball out for a corner. No one got on the end of the corner which went out for a goal kick. Dinas were then awarded a free kick in the 20th minute which skipper Adam Raymond took and found Liam Jeremy out wide whose shot from an acute angle went over the bar.
 
Ton had to make an early substitution, Lewis Howells replacing Tom Davies who was feeling unwell.
 
Dinas were getting on top at this stage and in the 35th minute Jeremy found Fowler with a good cross but he had to rush his shot and it went over the bar and after some good one touch passing by midfield and attack which looked to be leading to a goal the Ton defence finally managed to break up the attack. But the visitors were not to be denied and deep into injury time in the first half Richard Yarr found Steffan Davies who fed Mark Dunford to fire the ball high into the net for 1-1 at the break.
 
Ton started the second half in the ascendancy but the two Dinas full backs Steve Provis and Mike Lewis were in fine form cutting out attacks down the flanks. Dinas should really have taken the lead soon after this when Dunford forced a great save from Howe who parried the ball into the path of Davies but his goal bound shot was cleared off the line by a defender and a long punt upfield found Wern who got past the Dinas defence with his pace to add his second goal with a fine shot for 2-1 12 minutes into the half.
 
Dinas were then awarded a free kick from 30 yards which Raymond took and hit a screamer which cannoned off the cross bar and was cleared. Dinas then replaced Mike Lewis with Matt Trottman to try and exert more pressure from midfield and Raymond and Yarr were winning the battle in the midfield with 15 minutes remaining. Dunford had a good chance to equalise when he met a cross from the left with a header from six yards but he got underneath it and headed over. Dunford was then replaced by Joe Hinds and Adrian Harvie came on for Yarr who had taken a knock.. Hinds reacted quickest from a corner to force a good save from Howe and then deep into injury time disaster struck for Dinas when Wern was brought down by Keiran Harman in the box and he stepped up to take the spot kick for 3-1 to bag his hat-trick.
 
Dinas had numerous good chances to score and only managed 1 where Ton only had 3 or 4 chances and scored 3.
 
Dinas get back to league action this Saturday when they entertain Aberbargoed Buds at the Murch with a 2.30pm
kick off.
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Keiran Harman, 6 Adam Raymond (c), 7 Robbie Fowler, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Mark Dunford (1), 11 Liam Jeremy, 12 Adrian Harvie, 14 Nicky Bruce, 15 James Williams, 16 Matt Trottman, 17 Joe Hinds.
 
Welsh League Division Two
Sat 29th Sept 2012   Newport YMCA 1 Dinas Powys 1
Games between these sides are always close affairs and this was no exception with Dinas the better side in the first-half but the home side coming back strongly in the second.

Newport started the game brightly with Beckett making a strong run into the area only to see keeper Damien Lack take the ball off his toes. The next ten minutes were end to end with Steffan Davies having the best chance for Dinas when he met a good cross but his header was spectacularly pushed away by keeper Wesson with Joe Hinds unable to capitalise on the loose ball. The visitors started to get a grip on the game with Richard Yarr having his shot deflected for a corner. Craig Dale was very doing well in midfield and had time to get forward but his effort was off target. 20 minutes into the game Dinas got the goal their play deserved when Liam Jeremy picked up a loose ball just outside the area and shot for goal, the keeper managed to deflect the ball away but only to Chris Hinam who made no mistake with a low shot from 10 yards. Dinas were well in control and enjoyed the bulk of possession and didn’t look in any trouble with the home side barely creating any chances, but as the half wore on the visitors didn’t drive home their advantage and instead of adding to their lead gave Newport a chance to work their way back into the game.

The second-half started with Dinas still looking comfortable, Robbie Fowler was unable to capitalise on a slip by the otherwise reliable Wesson in the home goal who then made amends by getting fingertips to a Joe Hinds shot. Soon after Hinds was just inches away from a Steffan Davies cross. They were made to pay for the missed chances 19 minutes into the half when substitute Ben Lawrence was left unmarked at the far post to easily convert a low cross following a good run down the right touchline. This gave the home side the confidence they were lacking and for the first time in the game they had the major share of possession, even when they were reduced to 10 men they remained on top without creating any clear cut chances. 5 minutes from time Dinas were also reduced to 10 men when Craig Dale was dismissed for a reckless tackle. Liam Jeremy was close to getting the winner for the visitors when substitute James Williams got past the defence on the right and put in a low cross for Jeremy whose connection just took the ball inches wide of the far post.

The point keeps Dinas in 2nd place in Welsh League Two and next week they have a break from league action when they take on Division One side Ton Pentre at The Murch in The Welsh Cup with a 2:30pm ko.

Squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam(1), 4 Richard Yarr, 5 Keiron Harman, 6 Adam Raymond(c), 7 Robbie Fowler, 8 Craig Dale, 9 Joe Hinds, 10 Steffan Davies, 11 Liam Jeremy. Subs 12 Mathew Trottman, 14 Mike Lewis, 15 James Williams, 16 Nicky Bruce, 17 Mark Dunford.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 22nd Sept 2012 - Dinas Powys 2, Penrhiwceiber Rangers 2
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
Dinas had to hurriedly rearrange their line-up for this game when regular left back Mike Lewis pulled up injured in the warm-up, Richard Yarr filling in and Craig Dale replacing Yarr in midfield.
 
The visitors had an early chance from a free kick just outside the box which Ross Leeke took but his effort was wide of the post. However, it was the hosts who drew first blood when, from an Adam Raymond free kick, Ceiber struggled to clear the ball and it fell to Craig Dale to drive it into the net giving Daniel Bevan no chance to save in the 14th minute.
 
The play was fairly even with Ceiber perhaps having more possession but Dinas looking more dangerous on the break. Steffan Davies and Liam Jeremy were linking up well for Dinas forcing several corners, none of which were productive and at the other end Luke Garthwaite hit a speculative shot from 22 yards which sailed over the bar. The visitors managed to level in the last minute of the half when a deep free kick out wide on the right by Dean Brown found Gavin Keepings who headed home from 6 yards for 1-1 at the break.
 
Dinas had the perfect start to the second half when, in the first minute, Davies and Jeremy linked up well again  with Jeremy putting in a pin point cross for Joe Hinds to head home at the near post for 2-1. A few minutes later they had a good chance to extend their lead when Davies provided a cross which found Robbie Fowler at the far post but his shot was off target.
 
The hosts were then dealt another blow when influential central defender Chris Hinam had to leave the field injured to be replaced by Dave Pennikett who, unfortunately, just two minutes later, gave away a penalty which Warren Jones took, driving the ball low just inside the post giving Damian Lack no chance to save for 2-2.
 
The game got a little feisty at times then as both sides strived to get the winner and skipper Adam Raymond appeared to take an elbow in the face which aggravated the situation somewhat.
 
In the last minute of the game Steffan Davies made a determined run through the middle, evading several tackles but his shot was off target and the game ended with honours even which, on reflection, was probably a fair result.
 
This Saturday (29th) Dinas travel to play Newport YMCA with a 2.30pm kick off.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Rhys Davies, 3 Chris Hinam,  5 Keiran Harman, 6 Adam Raymond(c) 7 Robbie Fowler, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Joe Hinds, 10 Steffan Davies, 11 Liam Jeremy 15 Craig Dale, 12 Dave Pennikett, 14 Adrian Harvie, 16 James Williams, 17 Mark Dunford.

Welsh League Cup Round One
Sat 15th Sept 2012 - Monmouth Town 2 Dinas Powys 0
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
The good run of form came to an end for Dinas at Monmouth as they exited the League Cup in the first round.
 
With first choice keeper Damien Lack unavailable Steve Johnson was drafted in and was soon tested taking a high ball at full stretch and gathering a shot from Liam Head in the first 10 minutes.
 
Dinas were awarded a free kick just outside the area and Liam Jeremy stepped up but instead of his usual trademark curling shot he elected to hit it hard and low which went just the wrong side of the far post.
 
With Dinas electing to use the long ball tactic a lot of the time the Monmouth back four were finding it easy to gain possession and they began to get well on top, passing the ball along the back four until an opening arose and they had several good chances which were off target, Liam Head  latching onto a through ball to hit the side netting, Elliott Ford blazing over the bar when well placed and MacDonald finding Sam Palmer in space but his effort was also over the bar.
 
At the other end Dinas had a good chance to open the scoring when Joe Hinds found Richard Yarr but although his shot beat Keiron Blackburn it was just the wrong side of the upright, and midfielder Adam Raymond spun and hit a ball on target but it didn't have enough pace on it to trouble Blackburn and the half ended goalless but Monmouth having the lion's share of possession.
 
The second half continued in a similar pattern and Monmouth finally got the opener with 9 minutes gone when Ford saw Johnson too far off his line and lobbed a neat ball over the Dinas keeper for 1-0.
 
Johnson made amends soon after with a fantastic double save parrying 2 shots from close range, the first by Rob Laurie and the second by Ford and the danger was finally cleared. Macdonald then cut in from the right wing and hit a rasping shot that cannoned off the post and was cleared but he was not to be denied and 20 minutes into the half he took a cross from the right in his stride to hit an unstoppable shot just inside the left post for 2-0.
 
Dinas were finding it difficult to get any attacks going and manager Mark Dunford rang the changes taking himself off along with Raymond and Mike Lewis to be replaced by Ben Ah-Mun, Craig Dale  and James Williams but they couldn't make any inroads and time ran out with Monmouth deserving the win and Dinas knowing they can play a lot better that this.
 
This Saturday  (September 22nd) it's back to League action when Dinas host Penrhiwceiber Rangers with a 2.30pm kick off where manager Dunford will be looking for an improved performance.

Dinas Squad: 1 Steve Johnson, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Rhys Davies, 6 Adam Raymond(c), 7 Robbie Fowler, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Joe Hinds, 10 Mark Dunford, 11 Liam Jeremy, 12 Adrian Harvie, 14 Kieran Harman, 15 Craig Dale, 16 James Williams, 17 Ben Ah-Mun.

Welsh Cup Qualifying Round Two
Sat 8th Sept 2012 - Penrhiwceiber Rangers 1 Dinas Powys 3
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
The fine form continued for Dinas on Saturday with an excellent Welsh Cup win against a strong Penrhiwceiber side who had a lot of possession and kept the visitors back four busy at times but it's goals that count and Dinas took their chances well.
 
Dinas started well and Mark Dunford tested Jonathan Jones who had to dive at full stretch to save Dunford's shot.. However, just six minutes into the game Joe Hinds was bundled over in the box, the referee pointing to the penalty spot without hesitation. Dunford stepped up and sent Jones the wrong way to give Dinas the opener.
 
Skipper Adam Raymond and Richard Yarr were bossing the midfield in the early stages but Ceiber gradually got into their rhythm and began to get on top. There were corners at both ends but neither were productive. On the 25 minute mark Ceiber's Seb Haggett put in a hard low cross from the right but no one could get on the end of it and it went out for a throw in. Ceiber continued in the ascendancy but Dinas kept their shape well and restricted the hosts to long range efforts one of which by Dean Brown sailed over the cross bar.
 
Just a minute before half time Dinas were awarded a free kick just outside the box and up stepped specialist Liam Jeremy to curl a shot round the wall, clipping the underside of the cross bar and into the net for 2-0 at the interval.
 
The visitors dropped striker Joe Hinds back into minfield in the second half to try and win more possession and it worked but the hosts looked to have pulled one back when a shot came in from the right which took a deflection off a defender but somehow Damien Lack managed to parry it away and the danger was cleared. At the other end Robbie Fowler put in a superb cross from the right which was just a foot in front of Dunford's head which would have been a certain goal in he had connected.
 
Lack was called into action again when Dean Brown hit a hard low shot which looked to be going in but Lack dived to palm it away.
 
Penrhiwceiber made a substitution then and on 25 minutes Brown had a long range effort from 25 yards which was just wide.
 
Dinas had a good chance to extend their lead when left back Mike Lewis made progress down the wing and found Robbie Fowler with a superb cross but Fowler's header was just wide of the upright.
 
On 27 minutes, Richard Yarr picked up the ball in midfield, looked up and saw Jones was well off his line and lobbed a perfect shot over the back pedalling keeper and into the net from around 40 yards for 3-0.
 
Just three minutes later the hosts pulled one back, Nathan Prodger with his back to goal produced a spectacular bicycle kick into the net giving Lack no chance.
 
Dinas then rang the changes with Dunford and Fowler being replaced by James Williams and Keiron Harman. Williams soon got into the game and found Jeremy with a good pass but his shot was just over the bar. Joe Hinds was then replaced for the last 5 minutes by Ben Ah-Mun. Ceiber had one last attack with a melee around the six yard box but the danger was finally cleared and the final whistle went with Dinas progressing into the first round proper.
 
The two sides lock horns again in the league at the Murch in two week's time.
 
Next Saturday (15th) Dinas are in cup action again when the travel to play Monmouth Town in the Nathaniel Car Sales League Cup with a 2pm kick off.
 
Dinas squad: 1 Damien Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Rhys Davies, 6 Adam Raymond(c), 7 Robbie Fowler, 8 Richard Yarr(1), 9 Joe Hinds, 10 Mark Dunford(1), 11 Liam Jeremy(1), 12 Keiron Harman, 14 James Williams, 15 Craig Dale, 16 Ben Ah-Mun.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 1st September 2012 - Dinas Powys 7, Cardiff Corinthians 1
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
Before this game could commence the Dinas committee members once again had the irksome job of removing several piles of dog mess from the pitch, a trend which seems to be getting worse by thoughtless dog owners.
 
Dinas started the game in the ascendancy with Steffan Davies finding strike partner Mark Dunford with a header, Dunford playing the ball out wide to Robbie Fowler whose low cross was gathered by Josh Payne at his near post.
 
The two Dinas full backs Mike Lewis and Steve Provis began threading balls down the flanks to wide men Liam Jeremy and Robbie Fowler with comparative ease and this was to prove a successful ploy as a continuous stream of crosses came in which the Corries defence found difficult to deal with.
 
Fowler missed a good chance to open the scoring when well placed but he misjudged his header from Jeremy's cross and the chance went missing.
 
The hosts finally got the breakthrough on 16 minutes, Steffan Davies finding Richard Yarr in space for an easy side foot goal from six yards. Unfortunately Davies picked up an injury and had to be replaced by Joe Hinds.
 
The chances were coming thick and fast with first Fowler bringing a good save from Payne, tipping the ball over the bar and them Hinds hitting the post with a header from a corner from the right.
 
The Corries cause wasn't helped at all when one of their players had to leave the field with a dislocated shoulder and as they only had a bare 11 players, had to face the prospect of playing out the rest of the game with only 10 men. However, on 40 minutes, a cross came in from the left and Hamca Baraneta reacted quicker than the Dinas defence to grab a shock equaliser from close range.
 
This shocked Dinas into action and, just a minute from half time, Fowler made it 2-1 hooking the ball past Payne from a Mike Lewis cross.
 
The second half was totally dominated by Dinas and after Yarr and Lewis combined well, Dunford met the cross with a firm header that Payne got a hand to but the referee judged the ball had already crossed the line for 3-1.
 
Seventeen minutes in and Hinds made it 4-1 with a header, this time from a cross by Chris Hinam. Just seven minutes later Hinds netted again, slotting home an excellent cross from Fowler for 5-1 and just a minute later Richard Yarr picked the ball up on the edge of the area to drive home an unstoppable shot for 6-1.
 
Dinas then rang the changes bringing on Adrian Harvie for Yarr and James Williams for Fowler but the pressure was maintained as the Corries goal was peppered with crosses from both wings and it began to look as if Dinas might make double figures for the second week running but somehow the Corries managed to contain Dinas to just one further goal, Hinds bagging his hat-trick with five minutes remaining from a Dunford cross from the left for a final 7-1 scoreline.
 
Sterner tests lie ahead for Dinas however, starting next Saturday (September 8), when they travel to Penrhiwceiber for a Welsh Cup 2nd Qualifying Round encounter with a 2.30pm kick off.
 
Dinas Squad: 1 Damien Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Rhys Davies, 6 Adam Raymond(c), 7 Robbie Fowler(1), 8 Richard Yarr(2), 9 Steffan Davies, 10 Mark Dunford(1), 11 Liam Jeremy, 12 Adrian Harvie, 14 Keiron Harman, 15 James Williams, 16 Joe Hinds(3).

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 25th Aug 2012   Cwmaman Institute 0 Dinas Powys 12
This was a ruthless performance and once Dinas got their first goal there was going to be only one winner.

The visitors were the better side from the kick-off but couldn’t make the most of their chances with Mathew Trottman, Robbie Fowler and player-manager Mark Dunford all having chances to open the scoring. Dinas were dealt a blow when Trottman limped off to be replaced by Steffan Davies, he made an immediate impact but put his shot wide of the post. He didn’t have to wait long though and when Steve Provis’s through ball was inch perfect he finished by hooking the ball past keeper Lloyd Waghorn for the first goal. Chris Hinam and Dunford both shot wide before Dinas got their second just a minute before half-time and again it was substitute Davies who met an excellent low cross from Fowler to fire in from close range. Dinas went in at half-time two goals to the good but nobody was prepared for what would happen in the second.

Cwmaman must have wondered what hit them as within a minute of the restart Fowler’s early ball into the area was left by Davies to run on for Dunford who clinically finished from 12 yards. On four minutes Dunford’s ball inside the full-back forced a corner, Liam Jeremy played the ball short to Davies who returned the ball for Jeremy to put in a cross that beat everybody and the ball nestled in the back of the net. Ten minutes later following the introduction of sub Joe Hinds for Dunford, Jeremy scored his second and again the ball found the net this time direct from a corner. Eighteen minutes into the second-half Davies completed his hat-trick, Adam Raymond won the ball in midfield and played the ball through for Davies to score from 15 yards. Two minutes later Davies was the provider heading a free-kick down for Fowler to steer his shot wide of the keeper and into the net. On twenty-three minutes it was time for Raymond to get in on the act, he finished off a neat passing move with a low shot followed a couple of minutes later by Hinds heading in a Richard Yarr cross. On the half-hour Hinds got his second goal with a shot from the edge of the area, nine minutes later came a fine solo effort from Robbie Fowler, taking the ball on the half-way line he went past three defenders before rounding the keeper deep in the area and shooting into an empty net. There was still time for a second hat-trick and again it was scored by a substitute, Hinds heading in Yarr’s cross to complete the scoring and Cwmaman’s misery.

Games like this don’t come along too often and the players will enjoy the celebrations but will be brought down to earth soon after ready for the next game.

Squad: 1 Damian Lack, 2 Steve Provis, 3 Chris Hinam, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Rhys Davies, 6 Adam Raymond(1)(c), 7 Robbie Fowler(2), 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Mathew Trottman, 10 Mark Dunford(1), 11 Liam Jeremy(2), 12 Adrian Harvey, 14 James Williams, 15 Joe Hinds(3), 16 Steffan Davies(3).

Welsh League Division Two
Tues 21st Aug 2012   Ely Rangers 1 Dinas Powys 3
Dinas have not yet hit the form they attained towards the end of last season but they are so far unbeaten with 2 draws and 2 wins under their belt and they proved too strong for Rangers at Wenvoe last Tuesday.

The home side gained the majority of possession in the opening minutes but it was Dinas who had the first meaningful attacks with Robbie Fowler on the right the first to trouble the Rangers defence. On a couple of occasions he got the better of his defender to produce excellent balls across the Rangers area but unfortunately the balls were just beyond the Dinas forwards. On 18 minutes Dinas went ahead when a rash challenge on Matt Trottman deep in the area saw the referee immediately point to the spot and player manager Mark Dunford stepped up to send keeper Hart the wrong way to score. A couple of minutes later they doubled their lead with the best move of the game involving 5 players, the ball was swiftly transferred from defence to Adam Raymond in the area his accurate cross to the far post gave Fowler the easiest of tasks to slot the ball home from a couple of yards. For Rangers Jordan Cottrell had a couple of long range shooting opportunities off target but just before half-time it was Dinas who should have added to their lead when Richard Yarr found Dunford in acres of space, he moved forward but placed his shot not only wide of the keeper but also the post.

The lights came on for the second-half and Rangers again had the major share of possession at the start of the second-half with Dinas seemingly content to contain them, at the back Mike Lewis covered well making a number of timely interceptions and Chris Hinam was playing his usual composed game. Going forward Trottman fired a ball across the keeper but also wide of the post before he laid the ball on for Dunford to shoot over from the edge of the area. Mid-way through the second-half Dinas got their third, Fowler and Trottman again played their parts in the build-up before a 15 yard shot rebounded off the crossbar hitting an unfortunate defender on the back before rolling across the goal-line. Rangers got their goal 5 minutes from time when a cross from the right was headed home by substitute Dominic Pates. Dinas played out the remaining 5 minutes without any major scares.
 
Welsh League Division Two
Sat 18th Aug 2012  Dinas Powys 4 Caldicot Town 3
By Matt Boyd-Anderson

Dunford delights Dinas with hat-trick
On a fine day, the sun was shining down on the Murch as Dinas Powys started with a high tempo and took a firm grip of the game whilst player manager Mark Dunford was in the mood to top up more than just his tan by adding to his goal tally. Dinas Powys dealt with the Caldicot long ball and countered with more purpose to their attack than previous two games.

With the upper hand it was vital Dinas made the most of the possession and in the 20th minute it paid off when a Steve Provis long range pass caught out the Caldicot defence and Steff Davies controlled the ball superbly with his head taking it past the out coming goalkeeper and showing composure to slot the ball into the net from 12 yards. Continuing the good spell it wasn't long before Dinas added a second. Once again quick thinking Steve Provis again the provider, this time taking a quick free kick after spotting a good run from Dunford playing him through and with an instinctive finish past the out coming goalkeeper made it 2-0. The game was then turned on it's head 2 minutes before half time when a tangle in the Dinas box resulted in Steff Davies getting sent off for his second yellow card and Caldicot being awarded a penalty which they scored and setting up a thrilling second half.
  
The second half started with a very well structured 10 man Dinas Powys holding off a raised tempo Caldicot performance eager to get back on terms but within 5 minutes this went against them as a quickly taken free kick deep within their own half was pressed and won back by Richard Yarr whose superb early pass put through another well timed run from Dunford who again took his chance early with a cool finish to give Dinas much needed breathing space. Caldicot responded with continued pressure onto the Dinas back four whom held strong. In the 61st minute Liam jeremy was provided the chance to counter attack down the left flank and placing a perfect early low ball across the back tracking Caldicot defence and into the path of Robbie Fowler who was brought down in the box before being able to get his shot off. Player manager Mark Dunford then took the opportunity from the penalty spot sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to gain his hat-trick and 10 man Dinas Powys a 4-1 lead. With just under 30 minutes to go Caldicot made two substitutions that made an immediate impact with 2 goals in 10 minutes. A scramble in the box finished from 8 yards and a precise left foot strike low into the bottom corner from just outside the box saw a lot of pressure on the home team during the last 15 minutes of the game. Dinas defence held on and kept possession well to eventually see out the game as 4-3 winners and a big kick start to their season.

Welsh League Division Two
Tues 14th Aug 2012  Dinas Powys 1 Ely Rangers 1
Dinas had the better of the first half and could have gone ahead after 10 minutes but Rangers keeper Ashley Hart raced out of his area to stop the attack handling the ball in the process, but the referee only handing him a booking when on another day he would have been sent off for stopping a clear threat on goal. Instead Dinas had to wait until the 41st minute before Steffan Davies beat the Rangers defence to head home a Richard Yarr cross.

Rangers started the second half with more purpose and took only 5 minutes to equalise when Richard Greaves was played through the Dinas defence  firing home from 12 yards. Steffan Davies and Liam Jeremy both had chances for the winner but Rangers better second half display meant that the draw was probably the right result.

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 11th Aug 2012 Dinas Powys 1 Garden Village 1
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
This League opener was a rather lack-lustre affair with Dinas guilty of giving away too many free kicks throughout the game and their visitors managing to keep the ball better at times.
 
Garden Village got the first shot in, Ashley Richards firing on target but Damien Lack made a good save and at the other end after a good spell of pressure  the hard working James Williams tested Matthew Martin but he was able to save comfortably.
The play was end to end with very few scoring chances until just before the break the visitors opened the scoring with a powerful shot from 16 yards by Kurtis Morgan which took a deflection off a defender into the net giving Damien Lack no chance.
 
Dinas made an early change in the second half with Richard Yarr replacing Nicky Bruce at right back and they began pressing better.
 
Half way through the half came the highlight of the game as far as the hosts were concerned when Steffan Davies was chopped down just outside the box and up stepped Liam Jeremy with one of his trademark free kicks, curling the ball round the wall and into the net for the equaliser, a feat he performed many times last season.
 
Joe Briscombe then replaced player manager Mark Dunford up front and Dinas stepped up the pressure looking for the winner. It nearly came when Jeremy made progress down the left and fired in a low shot from an acute angle which hit the far post and was cleared.
 
Robbie Fowler then replaced James Williams who had given his all.  Village looked to have a good chance when Sam Miles was played in but his shot was well over the bar. And the half petered out without any further clear cut chances, on reflection a fair result.
 
Dinas play host to Ely Rangers on Tuesday 14th with a 6.30pm kick off and entertain Caldicot Town next Saturday (18th) with a 2.30pm kick off.
 

Welsh League Division Two
Sat 12th May 2012 Dinas Powys 2 Monmouth Town 0
by Peter King, Dinas Powys FC
Dinas completed their fixtures with a fine win over the Division 2 Champions and also had the satisfaction in knowing that they had taken 10 points from 12 off the top two sides in the table.
 
Despite having to make several changes due to injuries and work commitments the hosts took the game to Monmouth from the first whistle with Richard Yarr shooting just wide after two minutes and just two minutes later they took the lead when Gareth Tedstone put in a pin-point cross from the left which was met with a glancing header by Joe Briscombe into the corner of the net.
 
Monmouth began to get their passing game going after the early shock and Ashley Ford was played in but his shot was off target.
 
Steffan Davies was having a fine game and a determined run from deep in his own half culminated in a powerful shot from 25 yards which was just off target.
 
The visitors came close to scoring in the 10th minute when Tom Maxted found Rob Laurie at the far post whose shot clipped the post and Dinas keeper Damien Lack was able to smother the danger.
 
Dinas made it 2-0 on 17 minutes when, after determined play from Tedstone saw him fouled just outside the box and up stepped Liam Jeremy to curl the free kick onto the inside of the left upright and into the net.
 
An unfortunate clash of heads between Tedstone and Aaron Davies stopped play for a few minutes, Tedstone was able to continue but Davies had sustained a cut and had to be replaced by Dean Palmer.
 
Robbie Fowler then made a determined run down the right for Dinas and his cross found Joe Briscombe who brought a good save from Lee Williams. The game was end to end and the Dinas defence coped well to thwart any Monmouth chances and the half finished with  another cross from Fowler to Yarr who hit a low shot just wide of the upright.
 
Steffan Davies was replaced by Jordan Phillips at the start of the second half and the first chance fell to the visitors, a free kick by Dean Palmer was parried by Lack and he managed to gather the second attempt to keep a clean sheet.
 
Fowler took a ball in the face from close range but was ok after treatment and it seemed to be both teams left wingers who looked the most dangerous with Maxted making numerous runs for the visitors and the skilful Jeremy keeping the Monmouth defence on their toes.  The best chance of the half went to the hosts when an initial shot from Tedstone rebounded off the post to Briscombe but he sliced his shot across the six yard box and the chance was gone.
 
With 15 minutes remaining Dinas introduced two substitutes, manager Mark Dunford replacing Joe Briscombe and  Dan Jose on for Fowler and Dinas continued to press till the end with both Jose and Dunford bringing good saves from the keeper for a deserved win.
 
Dinas:1 Damien Lack, 2 Nicky Bruce, 3 Kieran Harman, 4 Mike Lewis, 5 Chris Hinam, 6 Joe Briscombe(1), 7 Robbie Fowler, 8 Richard Yarr, 9 Steffan Davies (c), 10 Gareth Tedstone, 11 Liam Jeremy (1), 12 Dan Jose, 14 Jordan Phillips, 15 Mark Dunford.