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Christopher seals cup final spot
TWO GOALS from Sam Christopher saw Tenby through to the final of the Senior Cup after they beat Monkton Swifts at the Bridge Meadow on Tuesday night.
The Swifts started brightly, but it was Tenby who had the first real chance when Richard Perry let fly from 30 yards, but his shot cannoned off the bar and over. It was then Monkton’s turn to hit the woodwork as Daniel Scourfield won the ball well before laying it off for Lee Brockway who played in Wayne Brunton, but he lifted his shot onto the bar and over.
Tenby looked dangerous coming down the right and it was no surprise when they opened the scoring midway through the first half. Ashley Andrews received the ball on the right and his cross found Sam Christopher who smashed the ball home from six yards. Tenby continued to press and another cross, this time from Billy Vaughan, from the right caused havoc in the Swifts area. The ball fell to Christopher but his shot was blocked and the ball was eventually cleared.
On the half hour mark Christopher and Vaughan exchanged a one-two with the former then going down in the box looking for a penalty but the referee waved away the protests. Monkton then had a chance to get back in the game when they won a free kick on the edge of the area, but Tom Meiring’s effort was well saved by Daffyd Jones.
Tenby’s bench thought they had scored moments after but after Andrews had played a lovely ball forward, Daryl Mansbridge’s cross was headed over hitting the netting behind the goal. Tenby continued to pile on the pressure in the second half and had the first chance when Jerome Mansbridge went on a run down the wing before crossing into the box, but Christopher was inches away from making contact. Just before the hour mark, the ball was cleared to the half way line, where Tenby’s Phil Cattlin picked up the ball and decided he would unleash a rocket shot which went just over, which had Swifts keeper Lance Creese worried for a second.
Monkton then began to press with Wayne Brunton coming close with two chances, but his first shot was saved before his next effort was cleared off the line. It was the Swifts who now piled on the pressure and Gareth Lewis brought a good save out of Daffyd Jones with 15 minutes to go.
However with 80 minutes gone Tenby booked their place in the final when Billy Vaughan found Christopher unmarked in the box who rifled the ball into the corner of the net. Swifts could not muster a comeback and Tenby deserved to win.
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Rugby Weekly – Tenby’s promotion push continues
It’s crunch time for all rugby clubs around the county, whether promotion is their aim or fighting relegation or even just trying to improve their league position, it’s now or never.
Last weekend saw an important win for Fishguard in division two west which should put any relegation fears to bed completely. James Griffiths added an impressive 18 points for the Seagulls as they defeated Nantgaredig 33-19.
Elsewhere in the second division, Milford were beaten 32-8 by a good Lampeter outfit. The Mariners are still a little too close for comfort with the drop zone but should have enough quality to see them safe.
At the other end of the table Tenby sit in second place and have played fewer games than leaders St Clears and third place Lampeter. They won impressively again last weekend, beating Pontyberem 64-19 at Haywood Lane. Fletcher Broadhurst impressed with two tries as did Hywel Baker who also grabbed himself a brace. Another excellent performance in an outstanding season so far in which promotion would be the absolute icing on the cake.
In Division Three West, Pembroke were well beaten by Laugharne 74-15 in which the outstanding Liam Price and Nico Setaro both crossed the whitewash 4 teams a piece. The latter also added 7 successful conversions.
There was a local derby at Pill Parks where Llangwm hosted Pembroke Dock Quins and it was an exciting clash. The visitors won narrowly 28-23, Craig Barnett and Gethin Bradney both scored two tries for the Quins. The Wasps battled hard and will be proud of their performance, Gethin Thomas impressed for the hosts with two tries of his own but it wasn’t enough to secure the points.
St David’s hosted the high flying Cardigan outfit and were unable to score in reply to the visitors 20 points, with it ending 20-0. The Saints however won’t be losing too much sleep over it as they have had a great season so far.
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Crunch time – Pembrokeshire Division 1 Round Up
An important round of fixtures last weekend, saw Fishguard’s fate in theory sealed if not mathematically. Neyland join them in the relegation places and look unlikely to be able to escape them now. While the Seasiders moved up to fourth, in what is an excellent return to Pembrokeshire’s top flight.
Noir’s men won 2-1 over Monkton Swifts, in a win that puts Tenby on 28 points in fourth but level on points with the Bridge who sit in third. Goals from two of their star players ensured the three points, with Darryl Mansbridge and Adam Muskett finding the back of the net.
Meanwhile, Hakin saw off ten men Pennar 3-1 who lost Connor Roberts a key player to a red card after just 29 minutes. Frustration got the better of manager Carl Vincent who also saw red near the end.
Carew came out on top of a five goal thriller away at Fishguard Sports who now look to be all but relegated. The visitors played a large portion of the game with ten men after losing keeper Harries to a red card just before the interval. It ended 3-2 with the visitors taking the points thanks to goals from a Hinchcliffe brace and Morgan.
In the six pointer at the foot of the table, it ended up being a single point for both teams. Neyland and Kilgetty couldn’t be separated as they drew 2-2, a result that is far more damaging for Neyland than Kilgetty. Neyland now sit three points behind Kilgetty but having played four games more than them. A win for Kilgetty in their remaining seven games would mean Neyland have to win at least two of their remaining three games which seems unlikely.
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The Treble is on – Goodwick win again.
Goodwick went into their visit to Merlins Bridge in the Senior Cup as firm favourites, against a Bridge side capable of causing an upset. However there was no magic of the cup on this occasion for the Wizards.
Goodwick put five past the hosts and made sure it was a comfortable afternoon for them as they’ve become very used to lately. A brace a piece for Dalling and Haworth along with a Horgan goal sealed the deal for O’Sullivans men.
Another dominant display for an excellent outfit, who were missing a key player in Rhys Jones although their strength in depth was really demonstrated here. The treble must now be on everyone’s minds even if they don’t want to talk about it too much yet. You definitely wouldn’t bet against this team right now.
The win means Goodwick are into their second semi final of the season, ahead of their huge clash with Penlan in the West Wales Cup semi final on the 2nd of April.
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