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VIKINGS DESTROY ROBINS

Published

9 years ago

November 26, 2015

Tom Sinclair

50-50: Both players are committed to going for the ball

HAKIN UNITED put in a dominant performance as they beat Milford United 7-0 at the Observatory Field on Saturday.

Both sides gave their all in the derby but it was Milford who had a shocker on Halloween night as they failed to cope with Hakin’s attack.

Within the opening twenty seconds Milford almost shocked the Vikings but Neil Mathias shot wide of the left hand post.

However, with only four minutes gone, Hakin opened the scoring as Scott Reid headed the ball on for Adam Davies who rounded the keeper before firing low into the bottom left corner.

Milford had a chance to equalise with seventeen minutes gone but Ryan Wilson’s free kick was brilliantly tipped over by Hakin keeper James Manson.

Just a minute later Hakin doubled their lead when Scott Reid tapped in after Milford’s keeper Andrew Fairburn fumbled the ball from Adam Davies’ shot.

Scott Reid was on the score sheet again four minutes later, cheekily beating the keeper from close range to secure his brace.

Milford looked to get back in the game and almost did with 23 minutes gone. Liam Davies crossed from the right and Chris Thompson arrived to volley the ball towards goal but his effort was again well saved by Hakin keeper Manson.

With half an hour gone Hakin scored their fourth of the match as Scott Reid capitalised on another fumble to knock the ball home for his hat trick.

Shortly before half time, James Manson pumped the ball up field into the Milford box but as Adam Davies went to head the ball he was taken out by the Milford keeper and the referee awarded a penalty.

Nicky Woodrow stepped up to take the spot kick but his effort bounced back off the post and was cleared away from danger.

On the stroke of half time Hakin did add their fifth goal of the game when Matthew Broome cut inside from the right and shot low into the bottom corner.

Milford faced an uphill battle in the second half but battled well despite constant Hakin pressure.

Early in the second half, Hakin’s Daniel Armstrong was lucky not to be show a red card, as, already on a yellow, he committed another cynical foul for which the referee allowed play to go on.

When the play was halted, the referee had a word with Armstrong with Milford players reminding the ref he had already been booked.

There was no second yellow but Armstrong was subbed to keep him out of trouble.

Neil Mathias had a chance to pull a goal back for Milford but his curled effort went over the bar.

Twenty minutes into the second half Hakin scored their sixth of the match as Nicky Woodrow bundled the ball home.

Sub James Stanmore then tried his luck from outside the box but his effort was deflected into the side netting as Hakin continued to push forward.

The home side were forced to finish the game with ten men, as, having made all substitutions, Adam Davies went off with an injury to his hamstring.

With fourteen minutes to go, Hakin added their seventh goal of the match. Matthew Broome beat the defender to the loose ball before poking the ball beyond Milford’s keeper.

Broome almost had a hat-trick three minutes later but his shot from the edge of the box went wide.

Hakin saw out the remaining minutes to complete a comfortable victory which sees them move up to fourth in the table.

Milford are in league action next Saturday as they are at home to Angle.

On Saturday, Hakin are at home again as they take on Narberth in the second round of the West Wales Cup.

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

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11 hours 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.

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Division Two goals galore as Narberth continue to dominate

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11 hours ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Big wins and thrilling contests highlight the latest round of fixtures.

Narberth Crush Broad Haven
Broad Haven 1 – Narberth 11
League leaders Narberth delivered a masterclass, thrashing bottom side Broad Haven 11-1 in a one-sided encounter. Ryan Williams, Chris Brown, and Steffan Williams each netted hat-tricks, with further goals from Jordan Williams and Josh Jones. Broad Haven’s Ashley Bladen grabbed a consolation goal, but the hosts were no match for the rampant visitors, who tightened their grip on the top of the table.

Swifts Reserves Hammer Carew II
Monkton Swifts II 7 – Carew II 0
Rudy Poole’s incredible six-goal performance powered Monkton Swifts II to a commanding 7-0 victory over Carew II. Mark Jones added the final goal as the Swifts dominated from start to finish, boosting their push up the table with an emphatic statement win.

Johnston See Off Camrose
Johnston 2 – Camrose 0
Johnston earned a crucial 2-0 victory against fourth-placed Camrose in a tightly contested match. Marcus Allen’s opener and Josh Knapp’s second-half goal secured the points for the hosts. Johnston’s resolute defending ensured a clean sheet, helping them solidify their mid-table position while dealing a blow to Camrose’s hopes of catching the teams above them.

Merlins Bridge Reserves Edge Neyland in Thriller
Merlins Bridge II 3 – Neyland 2
Merlins Bridge II clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory over Neyland in a closely fought contest. Kian Lee opened the scoring for the hosts, with Bradley Barrett converting a penalty and Harrison Goddard adding a third. Neyland pushed back through Jay Johnstone and Ben Gale, but the Bridge held on to secure all three points in an exciting encounter.

Solva Outclass Lawrenny
Solva 5 – Lawrenny 0
Solva made light work of struggling Lawrenny with a 5-0 win. Kieran Price’s hat-trick stole the spotlight, with Luke Mason and Morgan Elliott also finding the net. The result leaves Lawrenny rooted near the bottom of the table, while Solva capitalized on their opponents’ weaknesses to secure a comfortable victory.

As the season progresses, Division Two continues to deliver high-scoring games and thrilling battles.

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Division One drama as relegation battle intensifies

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11 hours ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Two thrilling matches offer key moments in the fight for survival.

Robins Rise with Win Over Clarbeston Road
Milford United 2 – Clarbeston Road 1
Milford United climbed out of the relegation zone with a crucial 2-1 victory over Clarbeston Road at Marble Hall. The visitors struck first, with Laurie Haworth setting up Rhys Lloyd-Roberts for a close-range finish just before halftime. Milford responded quickly in the second half as Joey Jones delivered a pinpoint cross for Rhys Brown to equalize from six yards. The decisive moment came in the 68th minute when Liam Davies unleashed a stunning 25-yard strike, earning Milford a vital three points and pushing them a point clear of St Ishmaels with six games remaining.

Swifts Swoop Past Tish in Tight Encounter
St Ishmaels 1 – Monkton Swifts 2
Monkton Swifts secured an important 2-1 win at St Ishmaels, easing their own relegation worries while plunging Tish into the bottom two. Jonathan Lee opened the scoring for the Swifts nine minutes before halftime, assisted by Liam Butland. Gareth Finnegan doubled the visitors’ lead midway through the second half. Finley Armstrong pulled one back for Tish late on, following impressive work by Brennan Devonald, but the home side couldn’t find an equalizer. The result leaves Tish with an uphill battle to escape the drop.

The relegation fight promises more drama as every point becomes crucial in the final stretch of the season.