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Tigers survive Sports comeback
Saundersfoot Sports 3
Johnston 5
JOHNSTON returned to winning ways as they beat Saundersfoot Sports in an entertaining game. After just one minute, Liam James went up for the ball but twisted his knee on landing meaning manager Jamie Picton had to go on as he was the only sub. Soon after the Tigers went 1-0 up after a long ball up to Jame Picton who slotted the ball through to Scott Murray to cross for Adam Hawkins to tap home to make it 1-0.
With six minutes gone the ball came across from Martin John to Scott Murray to rifle a shot in to the top corner from 25 yards. The visitors could have scored a few more but wasted chances and it was still 2-0 when the half time whistle went. The Tigers made an excellent start to the second half and they made it 3-0 thirteen minutes into the half.
Ben Phillips took the ball from 25 yards out, stopped and turned before driving the ball to the keepers’ right, giving him no chance. The home side did not go down without a fight and some sloppy play from Johnston let Saundersfoot back in the game. Geoff Marsh headed on at the back post with 66 minutes gone to make it 3-1.
With fifteen minutes to go the Sports were awarded a penalty for a push and Sam Coleman scored on the rebound after a great save from Joel Codd. Despite the wobble Johnston restored their two goal advantage three minutes later when Jamie Picton put through Adam Hawkins with a killer pass only for the last defender to take Hawkins out. Adam took the penalty and made it 4-2. Saundersfoot hit back again with a great goal when Sam Coleman who produced a stunning overhead kick which sailed into the top corner to make it 4-3.
The Tigers finally made the points safe with two minutes to go when Jamie Picton once again took the ball in midfield and played in Steven Mills to fire home from 16 yards. Johnston saw out the game and will be pleased with the win which takes them up to eighth in the table. The Tigers are next in action on January 3 when they take on West Dragons. Saundersfoot’s first game of the new year will be at home against Merlins Bridge.
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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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Rocky delivers knockout blow
Marble Hall was the stage for an absolute huge cup tie, we billed this as a mouthwatering clash. It certainly did not disappoint.
The visitors got off to an absolute flier playing towards the clubhouse end. Within just twelve minutes the visitors were two nil up.
The first goal was a well worked passing move saw the ball played out wide to Laurie Howarth who beat his man and set the ball back for Ben John to hammer home
Clarby then saw themselves double their lead. This time Laurie turned from provider to scorer as he got onto a Matthew Davies through ball to slot home with a far post finish that beat Charlie Malloy in the Milford goal
It could have been three, minutes later but Haworth couldn’t latch onto a Davies cross which was begging to be converted into the back of the net.
Milford showed great character to fight back and got themselves level before the interval. The first goal came from a long cross field ball to Scott Reid and after his effort was well saved by Mansell, however he was on hand to follow up and slot home
The second was a direct free kick taken by Morgan Picton which found its way under the body of Mansell in the Clarby net, 2-2 at the oranges.
In the second half Clarby playing with wind at their backs we’re seeing plenty of the ball but not many clear chances and those that were created were not converted. Credit to the hosts for limiting clear cut chances and showing tremendous spirit to comeback from a tough start. At the end of the 90 minutes is was all level, extra time needed.
As expected is was tense and nervy it became obvious the next goal was very like to be the winner and with just ten minutes to play, a Laurie Haworth corner was neatly headed home by Ben Rocky John. The goal sent the hosts through to the semi finals of the competition much to the delight of all the players and manager Matthew Fox. However Milford United can hold their heads high, in their return to the first division they’ve secured a safety very swiftly and been a thorn in many teams side in cup competitions.
Photos courtesy of Ethan Ellis
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