01/06/2026
Corries U9s went down to Treforest yesterday to play in a tournament.
A great day and really good for the boys to be playing different teams, and to test themselves.
First up we played Hopkinstown. We werenβt sure what to expect but a goal from Max gave us the lead. A mix up from a corner right at the end saw Hopkinstown equalise.
Second match, we faced Cwmbran. These were a very strong side, physical and quick and though we competed well, we werenβt quite strong enough and the match finished 3-0 to Cwmbran.
The third match was against Sully Sports. Again, another good team. Corries took the lead after a goal from Evan and with some committed defending and great play, Corries didnβt put a foot wrong and won 1-0.
Fourth game was against hosts Treforest. In an inspired change to the lineup, the coaches put Jimmy up front (in reality, Jimmy asked as he wanted to try and score a goal, but weβll take credit anyway!) He went on to score a hat trick in 2 minutes and probably could have scored one or two more. Cai bagged a fourth goal and Corries won 4-0.
Last up we faced Fleur de Lys. The game started the same as the last finished, with Corries determined to get the win. Evan scored first, followed by two goals from Cai. We weathered a bit of a storm from our opponents, before Max scored and we finished winners, 4-1.
Canβt fault the boys today, they didnβt put a foot wrong. Three wins, a draw and a loss is a decent dayβs work and we learned a lot from the experience. They were all brilliant, everyone contributed to a high standard. Just a shame our wonderful support didnβt break out into βCorries are massive, everywhere we go!β
Thatβs it for the season, match-wise. Our support from parents, grandparents and siblings has been exceptional and the season has been fantastic.
Iβd like to thank my son and fellow coach Ollie Croppier - heβs done a wonderful job this year winning the respect of players, parents, and opposing teams with his calm demeanour and wise tactical decisions.
Couldnβt do this without you, young man - you make me very proud.