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SINGLE POINT SLASHES SEAGULLS DREAMS
Fishguard scrum half: Rhodri Morgans, Matthew George and Jason
Davies
Fishguard 10 – Lampeter 11
A SINGLE point was enough to knock out Fishguard and Goodwick from a competition they have a strong history in, as Lampeter applied some gamesmanship and underhand tactics to counter the Seagulls dominant scrum.
The home side scored first after a frantic first 15 minutes, as James Griffiths slotted a penalty after a period of pressure. But it was Lampeter who started the brightest, with their pick and go proving affective against the homeside.
Fishguard may have been suffering from ring rust, with a lack of games since the New Year began, and Lampeter scored the first try as Trytan Lloyd touched down.
With the score at 3-5 at the break, the second half was sure to be a battle.
After the break Lampeter’s Arwel Thomas kicked a penalty before Fishguard began to dig deep and complete phases, moving up the muddy field.
It was here where Lampeter’s gamesmanship came to the fray, as they opted to go to uncontested scrums, even though a prop was available on the bench. This shifted momentum in the game, leaving the typically powerful Seagulls scrum completely useless.
With the crowd and the odd coaching staff angered at this move, Fishguard powered on and from a pick and go, replacement blindside flanker Owain Morgans touched down for a try, to the cheers of the home crowd. James Griffiths added the conversion, giving his side a two point lead going into the final few minutes.
The Fishguard defence then looked solid, as they turned over the ball on their own try line and bullied Lampeter backwards towards the ten meter line, before the referee adjudged a Fishguard forward to be off-side at the ruck.
Arwel Thomas then stepped up to break Fishguard’s heart, with the ball just clearing the crossbar.
Fishguard, who can now concentrate fully on their league performance, and will look to bounce back against Milford this weekend (Jan 24).
A WALES fan has passed away while following his team with his friends and family at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Kevin Davies, a 62-year-old from Pembrokeshire, has sadly died while in the Middle East with his son and some pals to witness Wales’ first World Cup campaign since 1958.
The Pembrokeshire Herald understands that Mr Davies died of natural causes on Friday but he was not at the stadium to watch Wales’ 2-0 defeat by Iran.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed it was “supporting the family of a British man who has died in Qatar”.
His family is being offered UK consular assistance.
The Wales Football Supporters’ Group said: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Kevin Davies, of Pembrokeshire, who sadly passed away in Doha yesterday.
“The Red Wall are a family and we are here for you.”
THE Pembrokeshire Adult and Junior Netball Leagues continued last week with more exciting fixtures.Games in the Adult Leagues were played on Wednesday, October 19, while Junior league games were played on Saturday, October 22. DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
Sapphires Black 27 v 20 Chaos
Players player:
Sapphires: Kelsey Corrick
Chaos: Lucy John
Fishguard 24 v 13 Pembroke
Players player:
Fishguard: Evie Rands
Pembroke: Meg Bowen️
PERFORMANCE LEAGUE
Jets 24 v 26 Chaos 2
Players player:
Jets: Sally Chester
Chaos: Sophie NoottJUNIOR LEAGUE – Oct 22
• UNDER 12’s:
Chaos Lightning 12 v 5 Pembroke
Players player:
Chaos: Elen Harries
Pembroke: Neve Davies
• UNDER 14’s:
Fishguard Eagles 17 v 14 Pembroke 1
Players player:
Fishguard: Mari Williams
Pembroke: Mia DaviesChaos Hurricanes 23 v 7 Pembroke 2
Players player:
Chaos: Lily Richards
Pembroke: TBC
• UNDER 16’s:
Fishguard Ospreys 20 v 24 Chaos Blues
Players player:
Fishguard: Cerys Adamson
Chaos: Ella Joyce
(Fishguard officially forfeit the game 10 v0)
THE Pembrokeshire Netabll Junior and Performance leagues continued last week with more exciting games.
Games in the Performance League were played on Wednesday, October 12, while the Junior Leagues played their games on Saturday, October 15.
PERFORMANCE LEAGUE
Sapphires Silver 14 v 24 Chaos 2
Players player:
Sapphires: Jazz Hughes
Chaos: Sophie Noot
Fishguard Falcons 26 v 12 Pembroke
Players player:
Fishguard: Ella Sturley
Pembroke: Ella Fromant
Sapphires Black 38 v 13 Narberth
Players player:
Sapphires: Polly Scotcher
Narberth: Jess Williams
Jets 21 v 14 Chaos 1
Players player:
Jets: Charlotte Armstrong
Chaos: Anna Bosenius
Junior League – Saturday, October 15
U10’s
Chaos Flash 6 V 2 Sapphire Black
Players player
Chaos: Scarlet Chandra
Sapphire: Scarlet Hodgson
Pembroke 3 v Sapphires White 0
Players player:
Sapphires: Mia Joseph
Pembroke: Chloe Dennison
U12’s
Chaos Thunder 6 V 13 Sapphire White
Players player
Chaos:Abbie Selly
Sapphire: Poppy Canton
U14’s
Pembroke (1) 27 v Chaos 3
Players player:
Chaos: Charlotte Bojanovski
Pembroke: Bethany Kenniford
(Game officially forgotten 10-0 by Pembroke)
Chaos Hurricanes 18 V 5 Sapphire Black
Players player
Chaos: Katie Brazier
Sapphire: Layla Rose
Fishguard Buzzards 10 V 15 Pembroke (2)
Players player
Fishguard:Caitlyn Boulton
Pembroke: Freya Cooke
U16’s
Pembroke 15 V 34 Sapphire Black
Players player
Pembroke: Carys Kenniford
Sapphire Lily Corneleous
Fishguard Ospreys 20 V 18 St Davids
Players player
Fishguard: Cerys Adamson
St Davids: Skye Bramley
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