Sport

LATE WINNER BREAKS HAKIN HEARTS

Published

10 years ago

March 9, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Hakin United 3 Holywell Town 4

On the mark: Woodrow’s penalty made it 2-2

HAKIN UNITED were agonisingly knocked out of the FAW Trophy as 10-man Holywell Town scored a late winner to win the quarter final tie by four goals to three.

Both sides held the lead during a thrilling game but it was Holywell Town who showed the greater spirit to score two goals despite being down to ten men.

The Flintshire side are unbeaten this season and provided a stern test for the Pembrokeshire League Division One leaders. The opening twenty minutes were a tense affair as neither side wanted to make a mistake that would lead to a goal.

Hakin started brightly and a free kick in the first few seconds of the game almost saw them take the lead. Nathan Banner sent the ball into the box and Nicky Woodrow headed towards goal but his effort was saved and the ball was cleared away.

With twenty minutes gone Hakin got the all-important first goal when Nicky Woodrow headed the ball back towards goal and attempting to knock the ball out for a corner, Holywell’s Dafydd Griffith headed the ball into his own net, much to the delight of the home fans.

However, the lead was short lived as a long ball over the top came to Phil Lloyd and after his first shot was saved he was quickest to react to tap in the rebound and make it 1-1.

Then with eight minutes to go until half time Holywell took the lead when a long throw in was headed in to the bottom corner by Matt Harvey.

The Vikings responded well and shortly before half time they were given a chance to get back into the game when the referee spotted a handball in the area. Nicky Woodrow sent the keeper the wrong way and buried the spot kick into the bottom left corner to make it 2-2.

The referee brought an enthralling first half to a close with the scores level and it was the Pembrokeshire side that got the upper hand early in the second half.

Holywell’s manager made a double substitution and while the team where still re-organising, Hakin took the lead.

Ashley Bevan fizzed a cross into the box and Justin Harding was in the right place to powerfully head the ball home.

With twenty minutes to go, Holywell’s chances of getting back into the game were dealt a blow when they were reduced to ten men.

Already on a yellow card, captain Sam Jones raised his hand to the face of a Hakin player and the referee had no option but to pull out the red card.

With ten minutes to go a scramble in the box saw the ball fall to Jack Darcy who poked the ball home for the visitors to make it 3-3.

The Flintshire side had a shout for a penalty moments later when a goal bound effort was cleared off the line but the referee only awarded a corner.

Nicky Woodrow had a late chance to send the Vikings through but he sent his shot wide of the post.

It looked as if the game would go into extra-time but in added time Phil Lloyd scored his second of the game when he rounded the keeper and tapped in to break Hakin’s hearts.

Hakin put up a valiant effort and were unlucky not to win the game.

They will look to bounce back next Saturday as they return to league action, at home against Monkton Swifts.

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

Published

56 mins ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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20 hours ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

Published

2 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.