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Hayward penalty gives Wizards win

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6 years ago

January 26, 2015

Thomas Sinclair

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Surrounded: Goal scorer McNabney is closed down by three Dragons
players

West Dragons 1

A SECOND half penalty from Luke Hayward gave Merlins Bridge a 2-1 victory over West Dragons on Saturday (Jan 10). The home side started well and they were ahead after fi ve minutes. Steve McNabney fl icked the ball on before the ball was played back to him again. His fi rst shot was blocked but he tucked the rebound into the bottom left corner of the goal. McNabney hit the bar soon after with a header from a free kick as the Wizards began to dominate with the wind behind them.

The Dragons threatened briefl y but the closest they came was when a shot was defl ected straight into the arms of the keeper. The conditions made it diffi cult for both sides and it was still 1-0 when the half time whistle went. However four minutes into the second half Jordan Thomas used the wind to his advantage as his free kick from wide on the left went straight into the net.

Twenty minutes into the half West Dragons had a great chance to take the lead when Ashley Prior broke the offside trap but his shot was saved. The ball was sent down the other end and the Wizards were awarded a penalty. Luke Hayward stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way to put his side in the lead. The game became scrappy and a number of players were booked by the referee.

Prior had another great chance for the Dragons with two minutes left but his shot was defl ected wide for a corner. The resulting corner was then cleared off the line. The win keeps Merlins Bridge second, fi ve points behind leaders Hakin. Next week they are away to Tenby. Third bottom West Dragons face a crucial game against second bottom Monkton Swifts next Saturday.

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Neyland Town council to meet cricket clubs’ Village Cup expenses

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4 days ago

June 17, 2021

James Hemingray

NEYLAND TOWN COUNCIL has agreed to donate £250 to the town’s cricket club as they continue their National Village Cup campaign.

Neyland beat Cresselly in the Dyfed Area final earlier this month to progress to the last 32 of the competition.

This Sunday (Jun 20), they travel to the West Midlands to take on Milford Hall and the town’s mayor has agreed to meet their expenses.

If Neyland can continue their journey in the Village Cup a final at ‘the home of cricket’, Lords awaits in September.

Mayor Simon Hancock said: “As Mayor, in consultation with the clerk, we have agreed to make a donation of £250 to Neyland Cricket Club to help meet their expenses in travelling to Stafford in the West Midlands on Sunday.

“They are down to the final 32 teams left in the Voneus Village Cup originally drawing 350 teams from England, Scotland and Wales.

“The Neyland Cricket team have achieved astonishing success over recent years and Neyland Town Council want to assist them in reaching Lords, ‘the home of cricket’ in September. Good luck for Sunday’s fixture.”

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Crymych cricket club face folding if players don’t come forward

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4 days ago

June 17, 2021

James Hemingray

CRYMYCH Cricket Club has launched an appeal for new players to join the club as it looks to fulfil its fixtures.

The club, founded 40 years ago, plays in Division 4 of the Pembroke County Cricket Club league but has seen several players unable to commit to playing due to family or other reasons.

They also play games in the Ken Morris Cup and in the Tivy Valley League during weekdays.

On their social media, the club has warned that they face folding if they are unable to find new players.

Crymych’s latest fixture on Saturday, June 12, had to be cancelled because they were unable to raise a team.

It meant that there opponents, Llechryd Seconds, were awarded the 20 points as Crymych were unable to fulfil the fixture.

This Saturday (Jun 19), Crymych are scheduled to visit Whitland seconds and the following week (Jun 26) they are scheduled to face Carew thirds on home soil.

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Cresselly see off Pembroke Dock to reach Alec Colley quarters

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4 days ago

June 17, 2021

James Hemingray

CRESSELLY booked their place in the quarter finals of the Alec Colley Cup on Wednesday night (Jun 16) as they beat Pembroke Dock.

The Dock won the toss and elected to field but they saw the home side reach 183-5 in their 20 overs.

Scott Arthur and Mike Venables shared 62 runs for the opening wicket as they batted well together.

Bowyn Clark made the breakthrough for the Dock as he bowled Arthur who had hit a four and two sixes in his score of 26.

Soon after, Rhys Daley trapped Julian Arthur leg before wicket and he also bowled Venables on a score of 32 (three fours, one six) to leave the hosts on 72-3.

However, Simon Cole and Damian Arthur shared an excellent fourth wicket stand worth 101 runs.

Arthur his six fours and a six in his score of 43 from 28 balls but he was caught by Chris Owen off the bowling of John Camani.

Simon Cole hit ten fours in a score of 66 from 40 balls as Cresselly set the Dock an imposing target.

Needing 184 to win, the Dock lost Rhys Daley early on when he was bowled by Morgan Lewis.

Archie Hillier-Wood and Anton John shared 30 runs for the second wicket but it was Lewis again who made the breakthrough as he had John caught by Josh Lewis.

Hillier-Wood and Peter Kingdom shared another 30 runs for the third wicket before Josh Lewis had Kingdom caught by Julian Arthur.

Matthew Lewis then trapped Hillier-Wood leg before on a score of 30 to reduce the Dock to 73-4.

Corey Lewis bowled John Camani before Simon Cole bowled Adam Phillips on a score of 18.

The Dock’s score had been helped along by 25 extras but time began to run out for them and Corey Lewis picked up his second wicket late on to reduce the Dock on 116-7.

It meant that Cresselly picked up the win by 67 runs.

Elsewhere, Herbrandston booked their place in the quarter finals as they beat Llechryd.

Llechryd scored 100-9 in their innings before Herbie passed their target with only two wickets down.

The nights’ other match saw Saundersfoot take on Stackpole.

Stackpole reached a score of 85-7 in their innings before Saundersfoot eased to a 10-wicket win.