An incredible season for Cardiff City Women came to its conclusion at the Cardiff City Stadium this Saturday. As the Bluebirds lifted the Adran Premier title, after the completion of a league fixture against bitter rivals Swansea City Women. Attracting a bumper crowd at the ground for the South Wales derby. Tickets priced affordably, five pounds for adults, a pound for spectators under the age of sixteen. With a special offer available for the purchase of one hundred tickets. Coming to the price of one hundred pounds in hopes of appealing to schools or football cubs from the local areas.
The Welsh national teams iconic home ground is within walking distance from two train stations. Grangetown and Ninian park, giving supporters an option for their travel. Both able to reach Cardiff Central station using a connecting train. Offering supporters travelling from places further afield a convenient changing point. Due to direct trains from London, Birmingham and the rest of the United Kingdom frequently arriving into the capital of Wales. Should fans be finding their way to the game by car. Using the M4 motorway is the best method. Leaving at junction thirty-three, when in close proximity to the stadium, by means of A4232 heading to Cardiff. Boosted by three car parks for match goers.
Before the match got underway. Supporters were left standing in a baron car park. A lack of game day atmosphere, to build up excitement for a top of the table clash, not even a programme on offer. With the shop being the only source of entertainment as spectators waited patiently. Cardiff city merchandise on offer at a huge discount. Due to both male and female seasons soon coming to an end. Including club & country branded items from Wales disaster showing in corrupt Qatar. Once inside the arena. Today’s affair seemed to be forgotten about. A single food stall and set of toilets open, for what was to be a building crowd. Fans of all ages, genders and ethnicity’s preparing for kick off. Watched on by extremely obsessive stewards. Determined to pack attendees into the designated area.
On the pitch. Swansea got the game going with an early corner. Heading wide on five minutes by Walsh. Coming forward again. Stacey John Davies fired into the host keepers’ hands. Chamberlain with a comfortable catch. Having their first go at goal, green got away from her opposition. Opening up her body for a shot that flung astray on twenty-six minutes. Ten minutes later the guest got the lead. A remarkable hit from Katy Hosford, making the most of a golden chance, gifted to her by the bluebirds back line. Causing a cheer from the small section of away fans. However, their lead only lasted three minutes. Cardiff city managed to get their equaliser. Billingham attempt ending up in the back of the net following a deflection. Leaving the teams level as they went into half time. Continuing her impressive afternoon. Danielle green got the opening opportunity in the second period. Putting it past the post. On sixty minutes the home side scored their second. Rhianne Oakley curling an effort round the keeper into the goal. Adding another before full time. Zoe Atkins movement managed to open Swansea lines. Weaving space, for a low shot into the corner. Confirming bluebird’s unbeaten season.
Allowing celebrations to begin for players, supporters and officials of Cardiff city women. The new Adrian premier champions. Bringing an end to a ten year wait, in front of their fans, at their home ground. Doing it in style too…see you in Europe bluebirds.
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