VIKINGS STORM INTO QUARTER FINALS

Published

9 years ago

February 13, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Hakin United 3

Garw 0

HAKIN UNITED are through to the quarter finals of the FAW Trophy after they beat Garw 3-0 on Saturday (Jan 31).

Ashley Bevan: Holds off a challenge.

Strong winds and hailstones did not make playing conditions easy but Hakin made home advantage count to make it to the last eight of the competition.

Garw, who are based near Bridgend and play in Division Two of the South Wales Senior League, finished the game a man and a manager down as they were both sent off late on.

The visitors had a great chance to take the lead early on but with four minutes gone Ryan Hughes shot wide when through on goal.

Hakin responded well and could have been 3-0 by the fourteenth minute.

With ten minutes gone the ball fell to Adam Davies after a scramble in the six yard box but his stab at goal was cleared off the line.

He was unlucky again four minutes later after he was put through by Steven Mathias but his shot was again cleared off the line.

The ball came out to Matthew Broome and he crossed to the back post where Davies was waiting again but this time he poked the ball wide.

Ashley Bevan also saw a shot blocked as the Garw team defended well but shortly after Hakin were rewarded for their early dominance.

Nicky Woodrow ran to the byline and crossed for Adam Davies who scissor kicked the ball into the bottom corner to make it 1-0 to the Vikings.

As the half drew to a close the conditions took a turn for the worse as hailstones rained down on the pitch making it hard for both teams to create any real chances.

The wind took over in the second half as goal kicks and throw ins got caught up in it.

Woodrow crossed for Davies again five minutes into the half but this time his shot was saved.

With fifteen minutes to go Hakin all but secured their place in the last eight with a spectacular second goal.

Ashley Bevan played an excellent ball over the top of the Garw defence to the edge of the area where Justin Harding was on hand to volley the ball back across into the bottom right corner.

Bevan almost scored with ten minutes as he used the wind to his advantage but his free kick was tipped round the post by the Garw keeper.

Then with three minutes to go Hakin added a third when Davies turned provider as he crossed for Harding who side-volleyed home from the six yard box,

Garw were frustrated that a number of decisions go their way and that frustration first got the better of Oliver Davies who saw red for strong tackle.

There manager was also unhappy with the decision and after talking with his assistant, the referee also sent him off.

It finished 3-0 and Hakin will be hoping for another home tie in the next round.

Hakin return to league action next Saturday as they take on Tenby at the Observatory Field.

Hakin United: James Manson, Nathan Banner, Matthew Broome, Adam Davies, Gareth Fawcett, Jonathan Bennett, Justin Harding, Nicky Woodrow, Ashley Bevan, Steven Mathias, James Stanmore.

70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding

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3 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

SEVENTY Pembrokeshire clubs have been successful in receiving grants from the Be Active Wales Fund over the last financial year.

In total the clubs received more than £407,800 from the grants scheme from Sport Wales in 2023/24.

The fund backed 25 different sports, ranging from archery, basketball and cricket to sailing, short mat bowls and weightlifting and everything in between.

The Be Active Wales Fund is open to applications from not for profit community clubs and groups to help develop and sustain their activities.

Grants range from a minimum of £300 up to a maximum of £50,000.

The scheme will support coach education courses, the purchase of essential items of equipment right up to larger projects such as floodlighting and boats for sailing clubs.

For advice and support with your application contact Alan Jones or Lois Hilling at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Sports Development department, Sport Pembrokeshire on [email protected]

The Be Active Wales Fund is always open for applications.

More information is available on the Sport Wales website.

Clarby stand in the way of Goodwick double

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18 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Herald Sport

Two thrilling semi finals last weekend has meant Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road will meet in the senior cup final this coming Saturday.

Goodwick faced Pennar Robins in their semi final who pushed the champions very hard. Carl Vincent will be disappointed but proud of the Robins as they gave a great account of themselves. However in the end Goodwick’s quality and experience just was too much for Vincent’s team.

The other semi was an absolute thriller, and after a nail biting game Matthew Fox’ Clarby progressed to the final. A offside call has sparked a lot of debate around the county. However it seems that linesman Jenkins made an absolute perfect call so credit to him for that.

Both teams would have wanted a nice week of preparation for the final, maybe without any games to play. Unfortunately this hasn’t been possible due to the fixture backlog and both outfits have played already this week.

Goodwick will be favourites of course, however if anyone can upset the apple cart Saturday it’s this Clarbeston Road team. Fox’ outfit have impressed over and over this season. Without too much pressure on them, they are in a good place going into the final.

The double at one staged looked like the minimum Goodwick would be aiming for this season. However losses in other cup competitions, means its Senior Cup success or just the league title for the outstanding team of the season. Oddly becoming champions with no cup success maybe seen as a huge disappointment considering their dominance this season. A unique pressure. However if anyone can handle that pressure it’s O’Sullivans outfit.

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Swifts eyes on double.

Published

3 days ago

April 22, 2024

Herald Sport

Monkton Swifts reserves have blown away the second division this season and now have the double in their sights. They face Merlins Bridge reserves in the semi final of the second division cup and lived up to their favourites tag.

Swifts won comfortably with key player Butland getting three assists and Josh Sture grabbing a brace. Waterman and Rhys Sture added the other goals as outstanding Monkton won 4-0.

Herbrandston and Johnston played in the other semi final and this was a much harder fixture to call. The promoted Herbie a younger and perhaps less physical outfit in comparison to the Tigers. Johnston quickly took control of the game when they found themselves two up after just 29 minutes.

However when Scott Murray was shown a red card just eight minutes later, Herbie would have been confident of staging a comeback. Despite being a man light, Johnston held Herbie until the final minute of the 90, when Alex Ouzman gave Herbie late hope. The Tigers held firm however and progress to the final where they will be underdogs. A tag that I’m sure the players and manager Steven Allen won’t mind too much.