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Smurfs Triumph over Whitchurch in a thrilling encounter

Dinas Powys Bowls Club, affectionately known as the Smurfs, welcomed the formidable Whitchurch team to their home turf in a highly anticipated match.

The day kicked off with a powerful display of camaraderie as Dinas Powys' captain, Matthew, delivered an inspiring pre-match speech that left his players ready to give their all.

On Rink 1, aptly dubbed "the show rink," where Matthew "Woody" Woodcock took on the challenge presented by Geoff Lewis. The battle was intense from the outset, with Dinas Powys holding a slim lead of 6 shots to 4 after 5 ends. However, the Smurfs showed their mettle, and by the halfway point (10 ends), they had stretched their advantage to a comfortable 15 shots to 4. As the match progressed, Dinas Powys continued to dominate, showcasing their skill and teamwork. When the dust settled at 21 ends, Dinas emerged victorious with a resounding scoreline of 29 - 10.

Over on Rink 2, Mike Prosser faced off against the formidable Malcolm "the bear" Mitchell. Despite adversity striking early, with Dinas Powys' third Darren Turner battling knee pain, his unwavering dedication was evident as he played through the discomfort, earning the title of clubman of the day. The contest was a nail-biter throughout, and after 10 intense ends, Dinas Powys found themselves trailing 8 - 12. Undeterred, the Smurfs displayed tremendous resilience, fighting tooth and nail to turn the tide. The final outcome was a heart-pounding 20 - 18 victory for Dinas Powys, a testament to their unyielding determination.

Rink 3 witnessed Richard "Coach" Bowen locking horns with Iwan Rodger's. Dinas Powys asserted their dominance early on, amassing a formidable lead of 15 - 6 after 10 ends. This advantage provided the impetus for the team to maintain their momentum, and by the culmination of the game's 21 ends, Dinas Powys sealed a convincing 29 - 16 win.

On Rink 4, Chris "the giraffe" Chapman took on Owain Lebreton in a closely contested match. The Smurfs found themselves narrowly ahead at the 10-end mark, leading 10 - 9. The subsequent ends saw Dinas Powys display their prowess, steadily building their advantage and ultimately securing a decisive 28 - 15 triumph. Chris "the giraffe" Chapman, when asked for his thoughts, shared a lighthearted quote: "Gareth GG Griffiths oozes class. With lance and network, I couldn't be happier."

Dinas took all 14 points available and won 106-59