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Holders knocked out
THERE was a shock in the Harrison Allen second round last week as Haverfordwest lost to Cresselly.
In a repeat of last year’s final, Cresselly gained revenge as they claimed a six wicket victory on Wednesday, May 27.
Haverfordwest batted first and made 137-6 with Dai Davies top scoring on 46 not out.
Cresselly’s Ryan Lewis was the pick of the bowlers taking two wickets for 26 runs.
In reply, Cresselly’s Iwan Izzard top scored with 53 while Simon Cole added 36 as they shocked Town to reach their target.
Bowlers Simon Holliday (3- 39) and Josh Wilment (1-19) did their best to derail Cresselly but it wasn’t enough for Town.
Cresselly’s win means there will be a new name on the trophy this year.
In the other games, Llangwm, Whitland and Johnston all eased through with big victories.
Neyland impressed in their win over Stackpole as Ashley Sutton scored a brilliant 121 alongside Greg Miller who added 52 as they made a mammoth 236-2.
Stackpole never came close as they were all out for 64.
Nathan Banner took two wickets for nineteen runs but Andrew Miller was the standout performer as he took five wickets for just nine runs.
Burton are also through to the quarter-finals after they beat Kilgetty by 36 runs.
Simon Cole (52) and Andrew Cole (41) starred for Lawrenny as they made 176-7 against Llanrhian.
Lawrenny’s Jamie Lewis performed well taking four wickets but it was Alistair Evans who was the pic of the bowlers taking five wickets for only 19 runs as Llanrhian were bowled out for 113.
Finally, Carew made it through to the last eight as they beat St Ishmaels by six wickets.
Tish were all out for 113 and Carew reached their target with six wickets in hand.
Lewis Hicks played well scoring 26 while Tom Davies finished not out on 41 as Carew set up a quarter-final tie against Whitland.
The other three quarter-finals see Neyland play Lawrenny, Burton take on Johnston and Cresselly travel to Llangwm.
Those fixtures will take place in the week beginning June 22.
Sport
The stage is set – Senior Cup Final
It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.
League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.
Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.
There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.
The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.
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70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding
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.
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Clarby stand in the way of Goodwick double
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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