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Athletic go down fighting

Published

11 years ago

November 20, 2013

Tom Sinclair

Milford Athletic 2

Swansea Dockers 4

MILFORD Athletic were knocked out of the West Wales cup after they lost 4-2 to an impressive Swansea Dockers side on Saturday. However, after the Dockers had a man sent off, Milford brought it back to 2-2 and a real upset looked on the cards. A freak own goal from Nathan Lewis, just a minute later, put the Dockers back in the lead and that derailed Milford’s comeback.

Swansea started the game well and went ahead in the tenth minute when Raymond Ali slotted home a penalty. Midway through the first half the Dockers doubled their lead. Luke Darling dummied the ball well to allow Liam Staines to run through and round the keeper to slot the ball into an empty net.

Milford pulled a goal back ten minutes into the second half when Jamie Bird shot low into the bottom right corner after the Dockers defence failed to clear a corner.

They were then given a real boost when the Dockers were reduced to 10 men as Cameron Rob, attempting to clear the ball, caught an Athletic player as he pounced on the loose ball and Rob was shown a straight red card.

Despite being a man down, the Dockers still looked dangerous going forward and were unlucky when Luke Darling’s shot rebounded back off the post. With twenty minutes to go Milford had a great chance to draw level but Dockers keeper Brian Sparks pulled off a great save to deny Gary Power.

Just three minutes later they finally had their equaliser when Shane Walsh broke the offside trap to shoot low into the bottom left corner of the goal.

Milford were on top but just a minute later their hopes were dashed with an own goal. The Milford defence panicked as a long ball was played forward and the unlucky Nathan Lewis saw his header loop over the keeper and into his own net.

That ended Milford’s comeback and heavy rain made conditions tricky in the final fifteen minutes. With ten minutes to go the Dockers made the game safe when Staines shot from a tight angle and the wet ball seemed to slip through the grasp of the keeper and into the net.

Staines could have had a hat trick but his shot five minutes from the end was well saved by Milford keeper Ian Hawkins. Milford produced a spirited performance but it is the Dockers who progress to the third round.

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Pembrokeshire First Division round-up

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9 hours ago

March 18, 2025

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Hakin United secure hard-fought win over Carew

Hakin United 3-1 Carew

HAKIN UNITED overcame a determined Carew side at the Obs, with two late goals securing the victory.

Ryan Wilson opened the scoring in the 16th minute, volleying home from a Jack Britton corner. Carew responded before halftime when Marcus Griffiths won and converted a penalty after being brought down by Mark Jones.

Jones made amends in the second half, setting up Shane Walsh to restore Hakin’s lead in the 77th minute. In stoppage time, Britton played in Alfie Stotter, who sealed the win with a delicate chip.

Goodwick United close in on league title

Goodwick United 5-0 Kilgetty

Goodwick United moved one step closer to retaining their league title with a commanding win over 10-man Kilgetty.

Will Haworth opened the scoring just before halftime with an overhead kick, and moments later, Nathan Greene doubled the lead with a powerful header from a Jonny Horgan corner.

Kilgetty’s hopes faded further in the second half when Kyle Marsh was sent off for a second booking. Goodwick capitalised, adding goals through Rhys Jones, substitute Kieran Blundell, and a second for Haworth to complete the rout.

They now need just one more win from their final three games to secure the championship.

Pennar Robins run riot as Herbrandston’s season ends in heavy defeat

Herbrandston 0-15 Pennar Robins

Relegated Herbrandston endured a crushing defeat in their final game, as Pennar Robins ran rampant with 15 unanswered goals.

Ben Adams led the charge with five, while Jack Jones netted four. Cameron Brunton added a hat-trick, with Noah Davison, Nick Willis, and Liam Williams also on the scoresheet.

Despite a difficult season, credit must go to Herbrandston and their leadership, with the club now looking ahead to a fresh start in August.

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Ten-man Milford stun holders Clarby to reach Senior Cup final

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9 hours ago

March 18, 2025

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Milford United 2-1 Clarbeston Road
MILFORD UNITED booked their place in the Senior Cup final with a spirited and fearless performance, overcoming defending champions Clarbeston Road in a dramatic semi-final at Bridge Meadow.

With both sides having beaten each other in the league, a competitive encounter was expected, and The Robins wasted no time in making their mark. Young Jack Dyer fired them into the lead in the fourth minute with a superb volley, setting the tone for an intense battle.

Milford had a golden chance to double their advantage just before the half-hour mark, but Clarby held firm, ensuring the deficit remained at one goal heading into the break.

Half-time: Milford United 1-0 Clarbeston Road

Clarby came out strongly in the second half, piling on the pressure from the restart. Milford goalkeeper Charlie Malloy produced a series of crucial saves, but in the 62nd minute, Clarby found the breakthrough, levelling the game at 1-1.

Moments later, Milford were dealt a major blow when captain Scott Griffiths was shown a straight red card, leaving them to battle the remainder of the match with ten men.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, The Robins showed incredible resolve, and in the 82nd minute, Scott Reid fired home from close range to restore Milford’s lead—sparking wild celebrations among their supporters.

Milford saw out the closing stages with a determined defensive effort, securing a hard-fought victory that showcased their grit and resilience.

They will now face old rivals Hakin United in the final at Bridge Meadow on Saturday, April 12, with momentum firmly on their side.

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Haverfordwest outclassed by Tenby in cup clash

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9 hours ago

March 18, 2025

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HAVERFORDWEST 13-52 TENBY UNITED

TENBY UNITED asserted their dominance in a knockout cup clash against Haverfordwest, securing a commanding 52-13 victory on Saturday.

The Seasiders entered the match as strong favourites given the gulf between the two sides in league standings. Despite a determined effort from Haverfordwest, they trailed by 18 points at halftime and conceded another 21 in the second half without adding to their tally.

Jack Broadhurst opened the scoring for Tenby before Haverfordwest responded with a well-worked try from Guy Barrons, converted by Jack Codd. However, Tenby quickly regained control. Hywel Baker powered over, Kyle Rossiter finished a forward drive, and Tom Edmonds crossed after a break from Dai Jones. Lloyd Thomas added the extras before No. 8 Jack Brown crashed over just before the break to extend the lead.

The Blues had promising spells and earned two penalties, both converted by Codd, but failed to capitalise on further opportunities. In the second half, Tenby’s dominance continued. Gwion Jones, Lloyd Thomas, and Ryan Bolton all added tries, with Thomas finishing the match with 17 points in a one-sided contest.