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Graig FC entered the South Wales Amateur Football League in the 2000/2001 season. During the first two seasons within Division 2 of the South Wales Amateur League, Graig FC topped the league tables at Christmas only to finish 4th place in both seasons.

Current seasons haven't been so successful and the club has languished in mediocrity. A few barren seasons coupled with a few name changes for the club and a very disappointing 15th place finish last season isn't good enough for a club with excellent facilities.

So the 2008/2009 season promises to be a defining season for Graig FC.

Graig FC 2 - Brynna FC 1

Graig took on in form Brynna and the return of Kyle Jacob boosted spirit in the club prior to kick off. Neil Morgan gave a return to Steve Agnew and David Jones with the big Jock getting the captains armband in the absence of Ryan Parry. 

The Graig for once came out of the blocks flying and dominated proceedings early doors, a few injuries to Brynna players did disrupt their flow but all credit to the Graig boys who constantly harried and upset their opposition. Genuine pace up front was the big threat and a Jamie White run caused all sorts of problems and the ball fell to Jared Ali to calmly stroke the ball into an empty net..  

A poor refereeing decision then saw Brynna get back into the game after what looked like an intentional foul on Graig keeper Colin Williams, but the referee allowed the goal to stand. More pressure from the Graig's front 4 resulted in a corner at the stroke of half-time and excellent work from Kyle Jacob saw the big centre half control, turn and then sweetly lob the ball into the opposing corner of the net..

HT Graig FC 2 - Brynna FC 1

The second half started as an even affair with the Graig happy to counter attack at every opportunity, 2 glorious efforts fell the Graigs way but an empty net couldn't be filled by Dai Jones or Jamie O'Keeffe. These missed opportunities could have come back to haunt the Graig as Brynna twice hit the woodwork from well taken free kicks.. Neil Morgan then threw on Matthew Ellis and Dave Rogers for the last 15 minutes and matched Brynnas 3-5-2 system, a tactic that appearred to work as the Graig saw the game out as well deserved winners.  

Next up for the Graig is a trip down to Pencoed on Saturday 8th. Kick off 2pm.