Netball: Dyffryn win Division One thriller, victories for Pwllheli, Arfon and Arran

Gwynedd and Anglesey Winter Netball League Division One – reports and results for November 6, 2019

Pwllheli kicked off the night with a 27-13 win over Dreigiau Brynrefs.

Although Pwll were in control from the start the scoreline does not reflect the game at all. There were flying interceptions throughout and it was the amazing Pwllheli defensive work in the circle that prevented the outcome being any closer.

Dreigiau kept on fighting until the final whistle. Their work ethic for such a young team is fantastic, but a convincing win for Pwllheli.

Arfon Ladies triumphed 32-18 against Tim o Walis.

Arfon set their stall out in the first quarter, establishing an 8-4 lead, while Walis took a little time to settle.

The second quarter was an even affair after Arfon squandered a few turnovers to give possession back to Walis and they capitalised with some good shooting. The second half saw a more dominant Arfon Ladies.

Arran were always in command in a 29-11 win against Porthmadog. Both teams were missing some of their usual players but Arran were consistent throughout despite a spirited performance by Port.

Last match of the night was a corker between Penygroes Primos and Dreigiau Dyffryn Ladies.

Dyffryn edged both first quarters while Primos struggled to get any rhythm going with Dreigiau leading 13-9 at the halfway stage.

Both teams know how to grind out a match though and Primos cut the deficit in the third quarter to one goal despite having to make a substitution after GK Rhiannon Thomas was injured.

The final quarter was the tidiest of them all with both teams slowing the game down to keep possession of the ball.

Despite the pressure by Primos, Dyffryn held on to win this local derby by a single goal at 24-23.

Scores, line-ups and players of the match

Pwllheli 27-13 Dreigiau Brynrefs
(8-3; 15-6; 22-9; 27-13)
Dreigiau: Beca Parry, Elin Thomas, Melody Haston-Wilson, Abbi Parkinson, Georgia Parkinson, Anya Williams, Cadi Thomas.
Pwllheli: Ceri Brown, Victoria Doodson, Lily Doodson, Tabi Tomlinson, Georgie Battye, Steffi Studt, Tara Thorne. Subs: Sarah Brown, Alaw Griffiths.
PoM
Dreigiau: Umpires – Melody Haston-Wilson; Players – Elin Thomas
Pwllheli: Umpires – Steffi Studt; Players – Ceri Brown.

Arfon Ladies 32-18 Tîm o Walis
(8-4; 14-10; 21-14; 32-18)
Arfon: Amy Evans, Kathryn Caine, Anest Edwards, Rachel Southall, Cadi Bracegirdle, Bethan Coleman, Debbie Jones. Subs: Diane Parry, Llinos Dobbins.
Walis: Elen Edwards, Llinos Griffith, Lois McGrath, Catrin Parry, Jenna Tugwell Allsup, Malan G Jones, Hanna Domagala. Subs: Debbie Lovell, Llio Jones, Lucy Tugwell.
PoM
Arfon: Umpires – Debbie Jones; Players – Rachel Southall.
Walis: Umpires and Players – Elen Edwards.

Arran 29-11 Porthmadog
(8-2; 12-5; 22-6; 29-11)
Arran: Lucy Phasey, Catrin Gittins, Meg Evans, Sara James, Ceri Jones, Ceris Hughes, Steph Owen.
Port: Debs Brookes, Sarah Williams, Alaw Jones, Beca Rhys, Cet Roberts, Sara O’Neill, Sarah Pozzi.
PoM
Arran: Umpires – Catrin Gittins; Players – Meg Evans.
Porthmadog: Umpires – Becca Rhys; Players – Sarah Pozzi.

Dyffryn Ladies 24-23 Penygroes Primos
(6-3; 13-9; 16-15; 24-23)
Dyffryn: Enid Jones, Ffion Jones, Ellen W Cook, Greta Jams. Alaw Jones, Elin Evans, Sarah Spooner.
Primos: Cherelle Jarvis, Claire Coles-Williams, Nia Roberts, Catrin Williams, Eurwen Williams, Manon Thomas, Rhiannon Thomas. Sub: Sian Eleri Huws.
PoM
Dyffryn: Umpires – Ffion Jones; Players – Alaw Jones.
Primos: Umpires – Rhiannon Thomas; Players – Catrin Williams.