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Blues earn another win

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5 months ago

September 17, 2018

HAVERFORDWEST County picked up their fourth win of the season on Saturday (Sept 15) as they beat Afan Lido 2-1 at the Bridge Meadow.

There was a slow start to the game as both sides looked to get a foothold in the game but it was the home side that took the lead.

Leon Luby crossed from the right for Ben Fawcett who cracked an effort high into the top corner.

Steve Hall in the County goal had to be at his best to deny Lido a way back into the match as he made a fine save while the Bluebirds also defended well.

Lido also saw an effort cleared off the line before a dangerous Danny Williams cross just evaded Fawcett.

It remained 1-0 to the home side at half time and they came out for the second half determined to make the game safe.

They had a number of chances but were unable to take one of them and Lido were still very much in the game.

With twenty minutes to go Hall was adjudged to have committed a foul in the penalty area and the referee pointed to the spot. Craig Jones stepped up but Hall redeemed himself making another excellent save.

The Bluebirds pressed looking for the all-important second goal but came close on a number of occasions.

With seven minutes to go they finally got the second goal as Elliot Scotcher sent his corner into the box and after it was headed on by Sean Pemberton, Williams knocked the ball over the line.

Lido did not give up and in injury time they were awarded another penalty. This time Hall could not repeat his earlier heroics as Sacha Walters buried the spot kick to set up a nervous finale.

The Bluebirds, though, were able to see the game out to maintain their 100% record so far this season.

On Saturday (Sept 22), they will be looking to keep that going as they travel to play Cambrian and Clydach.

The following Tuesday (Sept 25), the Bluebirds are at home as they take on Goytre United in the second round of the MG Cup.

Related Topics:Afan Lido Bridge Meadow Division 1 Football Haverfordwest County Welsh League

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February 19, 2019

James Hemingray

A STUNNING strike from Hakin left back Adam Collins ensured that the Veteran Vikings earned maximum points and remain top of the Welsh Veterans League after a hard fought 4-3 win at home to Coedeva Athletic last Sunday (Feb 17).

However, on a very windy day, the Vikings found themselves behind early on as Gareth Hinwood scored from the penalty spot.

Hakin were soon level though, when Stuart MacDonald set up Matthew Price to score from close range.

Richard Nash gave Hakin the lead scoring via a deflection and Paul Andrews levelled matters for Coedeva before the break, as his shot from distance also took a deflection.

Early in the second half, Michael McCarthy beat the Coedeva keeper to a ball to make it 3-2 from close range and almost immediately, Coedeva were level after another Gareth Hinwood penalty.

Inside the final quarter, a stunning left footed strike from Adam Collins found the top corner from distance to give Hakin the win.

Hakin next play on Sunday, March 3, at home to Swansea University in the semi-final of the Welsh Veterans Cup.

Hakin United: Jason Morgan, Nigel Armstrong, Richard Bland, Nigel Delaney, Adam Collins, Shaun Mills, Richard Nash, Stuart MacDonald, Michael McCarthy, Matthew Price, Leighton Edwards. Subs: Leigh Walters, Simon Rocke, Jamie Phillips, Gary Dawes.

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Saints do the double

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1 day ago

February 18, 2019

James Hemingray

ST CLEARS completed the double over Neyland as they earned a 4-0 win on Saturday (Feb 16).

The Saints, who were forced into a re-shuffle at the back and without one of their midfielders, had beaten them 5-2 at home the previous week and Neyland would have been looking for some revenge.

However, it was the Saints who started strongly and took a deserved lead from a short corner. Jonny Thomas found Steve Thomas unmarked in the box and he headed home.

Both teams had chances to score but Saints keeper James Dickson made a few good saves to keep their 1-0 lead in tact.

The visitors eventually got the second goal of the game following good individual play by Will Evans.

Evans then added his second directly from a free kick to make it 3-0. They then rounded off a good day as Sean Seymour Davies latched onto a long ball to score and make it 4-0.

On Saturday (Feb 23), Neyland are away to Goodwick while St Clears welcome Merlins Bridge.

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Jones’ late drop goal earns win for Blues

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1 day ago

February 18, 2019

James Hemingray

HAVERFORDWEST moved up to second place in League 3 West A on Saturday (Feb 16), as they beat Neyland with a late drop goal.

It was a tight game with both sides battling well but it was the Blues who went ahead early on as Craig Barnett scored a penalty.

Barnett then scored another soon after to put the visitors into a 0-6 lead and it remained that way until the half time whistle.

Early in the second half Neyland were back in it as they scored a penalty to make the score 3-6.

Mark Riley then put Neyland ahead as he was credited with a pushover try but the conversion was missed and the All Blacks led by two points.

Haverfordwest pushed on looking for a winning score and when a try wasn’t forthcoming the ball was sent back to Mikey Jones who kept calm to send a drop goal through the posts.

That put the Blues one point ahead at 8-9 and there was little time for the home side to respond.

The All Blacks do pick up the consolation of a losing bonus point but that will not do much to lift their spirits after they were dropped to fourth in the table following other results.

The Blues now sit second with Aberaeron breathing down their necks having played three games less.

There is no game on Saturday (Feb 23), as Wales take on England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

The sides return to action on Saturday, March 2, when Haverfordwest host Llanybydder and Neyland host St Davids.