Match Report: Cheltenham 2-2 Gwalia United
In torrential conditions away at Cheltenham, we at Gwalia United showed extraordinary pride and resilience, fighting back to earn a well-deserved 2-2 draw after being two goals down. We embodied our heritage of courage and determination, refusing to fold despite a difficult start and monsoon-like weather.
Cheltenham struck early through Doris Greenwood in the 10th minute, and a lucky deflection off Una Lue in the 15th saw them double their lead. It was a tough opening 20 minutes for us, but as the game progressed, we grew into it, with Ellie Sargent creating chances just before the break.
The second half was ours. Just four minutes into the restart, Ellie Sargent scored a composed finish after great play down the right, bringing us right back into the match. The rain continued to pour, but so did our relentless pressure on Cheltenham.
In the 59th minute, Cheltenham nearly restored their two-goal lead with a shot that clipped the bar, but we kept pushing forward. Our persistence paid off in the 75th minute when Kylie Nolan struck a stunning 30-yard goal into the top corner – a goal-of-the-season contender.
As the clock ticked down and the rain intensified, we dug deep, fending off late Cheltenham pressure while still looking for a winner. We earned several corners, including one in the 77th minute, and kept fighting until the final whistle.
Although it ended 2-2, it felt like a victory for us. Our second-half performance was a display of pride, resilience, and excellence, leaving everything on the pitch.
Adroddiad y Gêm: Cheltenham 2-2 Gwalia United
Mewn amodau anodd yng Cheltenham, dangosodd Gwalia United falchder a gwydnwch eithriadol, gan frwydro’n ôl i sicrhau gêm gyfartal 2-2 ar ôl cwympo’n ôl o ddau gôl.
Gwelwyd dewrder a phenderfynoldeb, ac er gwaethaf dechrau anodd ac amodau tywydd monsŵnaidd.
Tarodd Cheltenham yn gynnar trwy Doris Greenwood yn y 10fed munud, ac yna, yn y 15fed munud, sgoriodd Una Lue yn ddamweiniol wedi i’r bêl adlamu’n ffodus oddi wrth goes un o amddifynwyr Gwalia. Roedd yn gyfnod anodd i ni yn yr 20 munud cyntaf, ond wrth i’r gêm fynd yn ei blaen, fe wnaeth Gwalia ddechrau dod o hyd i’n rhythm, gyda Ellie Sargent yn creu cyfleoedd cyn i’r egwyl ddod.
Ag ond pedair munud o’r ail hanner ddechrau, cafodd Ellie Sargent gôl ardderchog wedi chwarae da ar yr asgell dde, gan ddod a Gwalia yn ôl yn y gêm. Wrth i’r glaw barhau i dywallt, parhaodd ein pwysau ar Cheltenham.
Yn y 59fed munud, roedd Cheltenham bron â chodi eu mantais yn ôl wrth daro y trawst, ond Gwalia oedd yn rheoli’r gêm. Cafodd eu hymdrechion eu gwobrwyo’n llawn yn y 75fed munud pan darodd Kylie Nolan ergyd eithriadol i gornel uchaf y rhwyd o 30 llath – un o’r goliau gorau’r tymor hyd yn hyn.
Wrth i’r cloc dicio a’r glaw ddwysau, roedd Gwalia yn cloddio’n ddwfn gan wrthsefyll y pwysau hwyr gan Cheltenham tra’n dal i wthio am enillydd. Sicrhawyd sawl cic cornel, gan gynnwys un yn y 77ain munud.
Er i’r sgôr orffen 2-2, teimlodd fel buddugoliaeth i’r tim o Gymru. Gyda gwydnwch ac ardderchogrwydd yn rhoi sail ar ail hanner arbennig.
