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Newcomers Carew edged out by Tenby

Published

9 years ago

September 10, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Superb: James Adie gets in a tackle to halt Daryl

Tenby 3 V Carew 1

On their return to the top flight of the Pembrokeshire League after a seven year absence, Carew produced a brilliant display of free-flowing football and will consider themselves highly unfortunate not to have come away from The Clicketts with at least a point, if not more.

As expected from one of the county’s best sides, Tenby came flying out of the blocks in the opening 10 minutes, but for all their dominance in possession they couldn’t find a way through a well organised Carew backline, marshalled by skipper Iwan Izzard and centre back partner Shaun Whitfield.

Growing in confidence, Carew started to dominate the midfield battle and subsequently got a firm foothold in the game, and when Scott Ferney put pressure on Alex Harley in the Tenby defensive third, the ball broke to Haydn Shapcott who broke free on goal and slotted the ball calmly into the corner, giving Tenby keeper Mike Brown no chance.

Having deservedly taken the lead, Carew went on to create two further one on one chances, however both unfortunately went the wrong side of the post, keeping the hosts in the game, and with half time looming Carew were made to pay the price.

With 45 minutes on the clock, when a hopeful long ball into the Carew box was only partially cleared, left back Jerome Mansbridge was the first to react, and his instinctive half volley made its way through a crowded box, just eluding Carew stopper Tom Davies to find the corner, sending the sides in level at half time.

After the interval, with both sides playing some brilliant football, a chess match ensued for 15 minutes, with both midfields looking to get the upper hand. However it was Carew who looked the more threatening, and in winger James Adie they had a constant outlet, as he went past fullback Ashley Andrews time and time again, creating several opportunities which Carew failed to convert.

With 25 minutes to go, the visitors were taught a harsh lesson about Division One, when their wasted opportunities came back to haunt them, as Tenby took the lead against the run of play.

When awarded an innocuous free-kick on the half way line, Tenby once more sought to pump it long. With the ball hanging in the air, Tom Davies came to claim the ball for Carew, but when he fumbled, Jay Richards was on hand to stab the ball home into an empty net, giving Tenby what had seemed an unlikely lead in the most fortuitous of circumstances.

Testament to Carew’s performance was that Tenby then sought to run the clock down at every opportunity and manager Phil Cattlin was forced to bring himself on at centre back to add defensive reinforcements. Despite this Carew still managed to create further goal-scoring chances, the best of which fell to substitute James Hinchliffe, whose left footed effort rolled agonisingly wide of the far upright.

In their desperation to survive, Tenby produced several rash tackles that could have seen the side reduced to 10 or possibly 9 men, but with the referee unwilling to punish the offences, the home side were allowed to maintain their defensive shape. They were further let off when the referee turned down a strong penalty shout from the visitors with just 5 minutes remaining.

As Carew desperately pressed for an equaliser deep into injury time, a long clearance form Cattlin saw Daryl Mansbridge race free down the left, and his pinpoint cross found former Carew player Jake Proctor in the middle, who headed home unmarked from 6 yards to give the scoreline a rather unbalanced feel.

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Devonald’s hat-trick secures St Ishmaels’ dominant win over Herbrandston

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4 days ago

December 18, 2024

Herald Sport

Herbrandston 0 – St Ishmaels 6

BRENNAN DEVONALD delivered a masterclass as St Ishmaels thrashed Herbrandston 6-0, with the skipper leading from the front and scoring a stunning hat-trick. The comprehensive victory propels St Ishmaels to eighth in the league table, while Herbrandston remain rooted to the bottom without a single point.

The visitors asserted their dominance from the outset. Devonald opened the scoring in the 9th minute, latching onto a pinpoint assist from Owen Lawrence. He doubled their lead just before halftime in the 40th minute, again set up by Lawrence, giving St Ishmaels a comfortable cushion at the break.

St Ishmaels maintained their momentum in the second half, adding four more goals to cap off a stellar team performance. Adam Kingsbeer’s clever play set up Ieuan Hawkins for the third, before Tom Williams capitalised on another opportunity to make it 4-0. Devonald sealed his hat-trick in the 85th minute with an expertly taken goal, and Joel Mills added the finishing touch in the dying moments, courtesy of an assist from Sol Goodall.

Team line-ups

Herbrandston: Adrian Rees, Oliver Robinson, Ethan Chalker, Scott Findlay, Dean John (Captain), Harley Barrett, Gedion Hockin, Leon Whatling, Scott Gillespie, Cian Davenport. Subs: Leo Duncan, Jacob James, Nico Cockrell.

St Ishmaels: Owen Thomas, Sol Goodall, Owen Lawrence, Finley Armstrong, Brennan Devonald (Captain), Adam Kingsbeer, Ieuan Hawkins, Joel Mills, Tom Williams, Daniel Coe, Nathan Thomas. Subs: Max Howells, Tyler Sheil.

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Dominant wins for Pembrokeshire sides in West Wales Intermediate Cup round 3

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4 days ago

December 18, 2024

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Goodwick United 7-0 Carew

Goodwick United put on a commanding performance with a 7-0 triumph over Carew. The home side proved too powerful for their opponents, with Rhys Dalling and Rhys Jones each bagging two goals. Matty Delaney, Will Haworth, and Daniel Bryce also got their names on the scoresheet. As one of Pembrokeshire’s top teams, Goodwick will aim to build on this dominant win as they progress to the next round.

Hakin United 13-0 Clydach Sports

Hakin United were in ruthless form as they dispatched Clydach Sports 13-0. Jack Britton led the charge with an impressive five-goal haul, while Liam Parks netted a hat-trick. Jack Griffiths, Jay Kilby, Kieran King, Justin Harding, and Mason Dolling all contributed to the comprehensive scoreline. Hakin, one of the premier teams in Pembrokeshire, will be keen to continue their pursuit of the cup after this emphatic victory.

Merlins Bridge 7-3 Treboeth United

Merlins Bridge secured a thrilling 7-3 victory over Treboeth United in an exciting encounter. Nathan Evans was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while Tom Jago, Jason Griffiths, Hayden Dimond, and Ashton Plunkett all found the back of the net. Treboeth’s Liam Manning, Cori Jones, and Matthew Colley fought valiantly but could not prevent the home side from taking the win. Merlins Bridge will be pleased with their attacking display and will look to build on this result.

Monkton Swifts 5-4 Clarbeston Road

In a dramatic local derby, Monkton Swifts edged out Clarbeston Road 5-4 in a high-scoring affair. Dylan Davies was the standout performer with four goals, and Liam Butland added another. Clarbeston Road fought hard with goals from Laurie Haworth, Matthew Davies, Greg Brown, and Ben John, but it was the Swifts who held on to secure the victory. Monkton will be happy to progress after such a closely contested match.

Neyland 1-2 Cwm Wanderers

Neyland were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Cwm Wanderers in a closely contested match. Ben Gale scored for Neyland, but goals from Joseff Shaw and Corey Raven-Sayce gave the visitors the edge. Despite a valiant effort from Neyland, Cwm Wanderers held firm to secure the win and advance to the next round.

Plough Colts 0-2 Pennar Robins

Pennar Robins comfortably saw off Plough Colts 2-0, with Kieran Smith and Jamie Wilkes scoring the goals. Pennar demonstrated their class and will look to carry this momentum forward into the next round.

Tenby 2-0 Blaen-y-Maes

Tenby continued their fine form with a 2-0 victory over Blaen-y-Maes. Sam Butler and Scott Ferney were on target for Tenby, who have been one of the most impressive sides this season. This win further cements Tenby’s status as one of the top contenders in the competition.

Analysis:

Pembrokeshire’s leading teams, Goodwick United and Hakin United, demonstrated their superiority with commanding wins, while Tenby showed their credentials with a solid 2-0 victory. With such dominant performances, Goodwick and Hakin are likely to be among the favourites to claim the title, with Tenby also emerging as a serious contender in this year’s West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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Thrills and dominance: Narberth shine in 6-1 victory

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4 days ago

December 18, 2024

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Broad Haven 4-4 Solva

In an exhilarating, high-scoring encounter, Broad Haven played out a 4-4 draw with Solva. Marco Valentine netted twice for Broad Haven, with Owen Sheppard and Shane Howells also getting on the scoresheet. Solva responded through Josh Bland, who scored a hat-trick, and Lucas Price, ensuring the points were shared in this thrilling clash.

Camrose 1-3 Fishguard Sports

Fishguard Sports claimed a 3-1 victory over Camrose, with a clinical display of attacking play. Andrew John scored the only goal for Camrose, but Fishguard’s offensive strength proved overwhelming. Anthony Couzens, Luke Thomas, and Ieuan Llewellyn all found the net to guide their side to victory.

Carew II 0-2 Hakin United II

Hakin United II earned a solid 2-0 win over Carew II. Rowan Dixon and Tom Edmonds were the scorers for the visitors, with Carew struggling to break down Hakin’s defense. It was a well-executed performance that saw Hakin advance with all three points.

Johnston P-P Merlins Bridge II

The match between Johnston and Merlins Bridge II was postponed, with no further details available at the time of writing.

Lawrenny 1-6 Narberth

Narberth cruised to a commanding 6-1 victory over Lawrenny. Owen James scored the lone goal for Lawrenny, but Narberth’s attacking prowess was on full display as Steffan Williams scored twice, and Ashley Williams, Chris Brown, Conor Bowen, and Ryan Williams each found the back of the net in a comprehensive win.

Analysis:

The 14th December 2024 fixtures saw a blend of thrilling draws and dominant victories. Broad Haven and Solva shared the spoils in an action-packed 4-4 draw, while Fishguard Sports, Hakin United II, and Narberth all secured convincing wins. Narberth’s 6-1 triumph over Lawrenny was the standout result of the day, highlighting their attacking firepower.