SWWGL Women's Alun League Cup quarter-finals

Caldicot Ladies 1

Dinas Powys Ladies 3

IN TERRIBLE conditions, with the wind blowing strongly and the rain coming down, this wasn't a game for the faint hearted.

Caldicot currently sit top of the premiership and look odds on favourites to claim the title so this was a game that the Dinas 'Villagers' knew they would have to be at their very best.

The home side started the brightest as they went on the attack from the opening whistle. Dinas looked to take advantage of the wind behind them in the first half and continuously put the ball behind the Caldicot back four.

Laura Murray managed to latch on to one of the balls and coolly lifted the ball over the home sides 'keeper. The visitors then started to attack with more purpose and looked for a second.

Molly Chapman could have increased the lead as she ghosted in behind her full back but fired directly at the Caldicot 'keeper.

Caldicot had plenty of pace in attack but some strong defending kept them at bay for the first 45 minutes.

Dinas had a dream start to the second half now playing into the wind and rain as midfielder Nao freed Murray whose shot trickled over the line.

The home side threw bodies forward but Kelly Tuck, Rachel Beare, Vicki Ellison and Alicia Cox backed up by Naomi Wilson in goals defended bravely.

They headed everything away, blocked crosses and tackled anything to deny Caldicot.

Dinas looked to counter attack and in Molly Chapman, Sophie Whittle, Demi Bounds and Murray they possess plenty of pace.

In fact it was the left back Ellison who provided the cross for Demi Bounds to finish at the back post with a delightful lob.

Nao, Jo Jones and Sam Saunders the oldest midfield three in the leagues played with a youthful stride today as the miles they got through must have been very high. They plugged holes and started attacks, whilst having the ability to track their runners.

Caldicot pulled a goal back late on and Dinas made their subs to add some fresh legs.

This was a very solid display from the Villagers who continue their unbeaten run to the season, well done ladies.

Good luck to Luke and his ladies for their run in and see you in the SWFA cup final on April 30.