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ANGLE AND BRIDGE BATTLE TO DRAW

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11 years ago

April 1, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Merlins Bridge 2
Angle 2

MERLINS BRIDGE and Angle were forced to settle for a point on Saturday as their game finished 2-2.

All the goals came in a frantic first half which saw Merlins Bridge take the lead with only two minutes gone before Angle hit back to take the lead.

Scott Crawford equalised for the Wizards ten minutes before half time but neither side could find a winner in the second half.

Merlins Bridge needed a win to keep up their faint hopes of winning the league but the draw means they can no longer catch the leaders with only two games to go giving Hakin the league title.

The Wizards made a flying start to the match as they took the lead after just two minutes. Peter Thomas sent the ball into the box and after Angle failed to clear the ball fell to Scott Crawford who tapped into the net.

Angle hit back and had a chance of their own with ten minutes gone but Lee Brockway’s from the edge of the box was well tipped round the post by the Bridge keeper.

However, five minutes later they were level with a well-taken goal. Ben Adams won the ball wide on the right before crossing into the box and after Lee Brockway laid the ball off, Craig Brockway smashed the ball into the top left corner.

Both sides had further chances to take the lead but it was Angle who did so after half an hour.

A corner came in from Chris Richards but the referee had spotted a push an awarded a penalty. Craig Brockway stepped up and fired the ball into the top right corner to give his side the lead.

Then with ten minutes to go until half-time Merlins Bridge equalised when Scott Crawford headed in for his second goal of the game from Luke Hayward’s cross.

The game was evenly poised at 2-2 going into the second half and was anybody’s for the taking.

Angle were nearly ahead seven minutes into the second period as Chris Richards’ cross-come-shot was parried onto the bar by the Bridge keeper.

Merlins Bridge were then forced to change their keeper due to an injury but with no subs the injured Dan Birch had to go in goal with Chris Thomas going up front.

A nasty collision between Crawford and the Angle keeper saw Crawford come off worse with a split lip but whilst the Bridge were down to ten men, Angle could not capitalise on their man advantage.

Crawford came back on and nearly completed his hat-trick when he tricked his way round three players before shooting inches wide.

Angle’s Chris Richards was then played in by Lee Brockway but Richards saw his shot saved by the make-shift keeper.

Peter Thomas went close for the Wizards with four minutes to go but his stinging effort was well saved. The Bridge appealed for a penalty in the aftermath but the appeals were waved away by the referee.

Angle thought they had snatched a late winner as substitute Jake Seaton tapped in at the far post but the goal was ruled out for offside.

That was the end of the action and both sides would have to settle for a point.

Merlins Bridge will be doing all they can to secure second spot in the league and next Saturday they are away to St Clears.

Angle welcome Tenby in their next game (Mar 21).

Merlins Bridge: Chris Thomas, Chris Ormond, Andrew John, Peter Thomas, Paul Thomas, Scott Crawford, Henry James, Nathan Thomas, Dan Birch, Luke Hayward, Simon Thomas. Sub: Gethin Roberts.

Angle: Luke Lawerence, Lee Duignan, Gareth Richards, Scott Richards, Craig Brockway, Darren Mason, Connor Willis, Ben Adams, Chris Richards, Lee Brockway, Joshua Clark. Subs: Jake Seaton, Thomas Grimwood, Jonathan Badrock.

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Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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1 day ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC Women and Girls have praised their under-13s after another strong showing at the third and final FAW Festival of the season.

The young Bluebirds travelled to Colliers Park in Wrexham on Saturday (Apr 4), where they once again impressed with their performances.

Club officials said the girls had performed fantastically well throughout the season, adding that everyone at Haverfordwest County was incredibly proud of their efforts.

The squad for the day was Libby O, Ela I, Ines M, Mila E, Scarlett C, Rachel B, Lydia H, Lilly M, Zara E, Leila P and Lillie EJ.

Well done girls.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Friendly League week 22 results

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1 day ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

RESULTS from week 22 of the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association Friendly League have been confirmed, with Badgers recording a comprehensive 10-0 win over Lamphey and St Twynnells edging past Cosheston 6-4.

An earlier fixture also saw Cosheston claim a 10-0 victory over Reynalton.

Several matches were postponed during the week, including Kilgetty v Carew, Llanteg v St Twynnells and Hundleton v East Williamston.

St Johns had the bye.

Latest results:
Cosheston 4 St Twynnells 6
Badgers 10 Lamphey 0
Cosheston 10 Reynalton 0

League table after week 22:
East Williamston — Played 19, Won 13, Drawn 0, Lost 6, Shot difference 169, Points 126
St Johns — Played 20, Won 12, Drawn 1, Lost 7, Shot difference 132, Points 118
Reynalton — Played 20, Won 8, Drawn 2, Lost 10, Shot difference 24, Points 99
St Twynnells — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 2, Lost 7, Shot difference 9, Points 99
Carew — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 0, Lost 9, Shot difference -12, Points 98
Hundleton — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 1, Lost 8, Shot difference -7, Points 97
Llanteg — Played 18, Won 10, Drawn 0, Lost 8, Shot difference -16, Points 95
Badgers — Played 20, Won 7, Drawn 1, Lost 12, Shot difference -104, Points 89
Cosheston — Played 19, Won 7, Drawn 2, Lost 10, Shot difference -39, Points 88
Lamphey — Played 20, Won 9, Drawn 0, Lost 11, Shot difference -71, Points 80
Kilgetty — Played 19, Won 6, Drawn 1, Lost 12, Shot difference -85, Points 73

League officials have reminded clubs that all outstanding matches must be completed by midnight on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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Amman United Youth suffer agonising semi-final defeat

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1 day ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

Cup final dream slips away as Newcastle Emlyn battle back to seal 20-19 win in windy Carmarthenshire Cup clash

AMMAN UNITED YOUTH saw their Carmarthenshire Cup final hopes ended in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday (Apr 4) as Newcastle Emlyn snatched a 20-19 victory in a dramatic semi-final.

Played in difficult, windy conditions, the contest was fiercely competitive throughout, with Amman left to rue a series of handling errors that allowed the visitors back into the game.

Newcastle Emlyn made the stronger start, taking an early 3-0 lead through a penalty and then missing a chance to add to their tally.

Amman responded well and took control of the first half. Captain Ceian Lewis crossed following a well-worked catch-and-drive to put his side 5-3 in front. Toby Slater then produced an excellent touchline conversion in tough conditions to extend the lead to 7-3.

Amman continued to build momentum when Harvey Duncan made a sharp break down the wing to score their second try. Slater was again on target with an impressive conversion in the wind, giving his side a 14-3 lead at the break.

But the game turned soon after the restart. A costly Amman mistake allowed Newcastle Emlyn back into the contest, with the visitors scoring in the corner before adding the conversion to close the gap to 14-10.

Amman appeared to have steadied themselves when Kelston Fairhurst powered over from another catch-and-drive, stretching the lead to 19-10.

However, Newcastle Emlyn refused to give in. Strong forward play brought them another try, and the conversion cut the deficit to just two points at 19-17 as the pressure mounted in the closing stages.

The decisive moment came in the final five minutes when another Amman handling error handed Emlyn a crucial opportunity. The visitors worked their way into range and slotted a late penalty to edge ahead 20-19.

Amman had one final chance to rescue the game and opted for a catch-and-drive from a late penalty, having already found success with that tactic earlier in the match. This time, though, Newcastle Emlyn held firm to deny them and secure their place in the final.

It was a bitter end for Amman United Youth, who had looked in control at half-time, but Newcastle Emlyn showed resilience and composure when it mattered most.