Sport

HARDING INSPIRES HAKIN VICTORY

Published

11 years ago

December 22, 2014

Tom Sinclair

Hakin United 4 – Neyland 1

Stunner: Harding opened the scoring with a stunning shot

HAKIN UNITED’s Justin Harding scored two goals and set up another as he helped his side to a 4-1 victory over Neyland. Both sides came into this game on the back of big wins in their last games which made for an exciting contest at the Observatory on Saturday. The Vikings started brightly and could have gone ahead after three minutes when Harding’s cross was tapped in to the path of Ashley Bevan by Adam Davies but Bevan’s shot was rising all the time and the ball flashed narrowly over.

However, with ten minutes gone Hakin did take the lead. Gareth Fawcett’s cross was headed away but only as far as Justin Harding and his stunning shot from thirty yards out bounced off the left hand post and into the net. Neyland looked to get back in the game but after Leigh Power controlled the ball well his shot was deflected wide of the post. With twenty minutes gone Hakin’s Adam Davies challenged for the ball with the Neyland keeper with the ball falling to Davies but his shot hit the side netting.

The Vikings doubled their lead five minutes later when Ashley Bevan crossed from the left and Harding headed the ball into the path of Adam Davies who slid in to knock the ball into the net. Both sides continued to push forward but neither could find another goal before half time. Joe Charlton had a chance to get Neyland back in the game twenty minutes in to the second half but Hakin keeper James Manson came out well to smother the chance. Three minutes later Hakin all but sealed the win with a third goal. Neyland’s Andrew Kemp was booked for a cynical foul giving Hakin a free kick.

Matthew Broome sent the ball into the box from just inside the Neyland half and as Neyland’s keeper tried to knock the ball away he inadvertently knocked it into his own net. Neyland got themselves a goal four minutes later when Aaron McQuillan crossed to the back post and Nathan Warlow ran in to head the ball home. Just a minute later the Vikings restored their three goal advantage as Ashley Bevan played the ball forward and the Neyland defense stood still which allowed Harding in who shot low into the bottom corner.

Aaron McQuillan had a late chance for the Nomads but keeper James Manson was again out quickly to block his effort. Wayne Parry then saw his shot go just over the bar but he wanted a penalty as he thought he was fouled after he had taken his shot. The referee did not agree and it stayed 4-1. The final whistle went and the win keeps Neyland top of the table, five points clear of second placed Merlins Bridge. Neyland slip down a place to fifth in the table and will play a struggling Monkton Swifts side next Saturday.

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

Published

4 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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4 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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8 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.