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Bala snatch victory from Bluebirds

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10 years ago

January 28, 2016

Challenge: Action from Saturday’s game Pic. Arwel Jones

Bala Town 3

Haverfordwest County 2

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY let slip a two-goal lead on Saturday as they were beaten 3-2 by Bala Town.

Due to Bala’s pitch being waterlogged, the match was switched to be played at Airbus UK’s Hollingsworth Group Stadium. It was Bala who made the better start to the game and the Bluebirds defended well. The Bluebirds also looked dangerous going forward and they took the lead with just under twenty minutes gone. Luke Borelli crossed from the byline but the ball was only cleared as far as Kieran Howard whose low shot flew into the back of the net.

The Bluebirds came close to doubling their lead soon after when Borelli’s free kick was saved by the Bala keeper and when it looked like Greg Walters might double the lead, his shot bounced back off the post and away to safety. Borelli proved a constant threat for his side and another cross across goal shortly before half time presented another chance but no one could get on the end of it. Within a minute of the restart the Bluebirds doubled their lead through Greg Walters who picked the ball up inside the Bala half before going on a mazy run and firing the ball low into the corner. Bala looked to get back into the game and six minutes later they pulled a goal back through Mike Hayes who shot low into the net after he was played in by Ryan Valentine.

With fifteen minutes to go the Lakesiders were level when a long free kick was headed into his own net by the unfortunate Sam Rodon. Four minutes later Bala were in front in fortuitous circumstances as a cross from Ryan Valentine found Ian Sheridan bounced down off the bar but onto keeper Craig Morris before bouncing over the line. The Bluebirds tried to hit back with a late leveller but it never came and Bala held on for a thrilling victory. New signings Kristian Speake and Tom Wellington both came on in the second half to make their debuts for the club and manager Wayne Jones will be looking to use their fresh legs to get the Bluebirds out of the bottom two.

Haverfordwest now face one final game on Sunday, January 17, away to Bangor and will be looking to pick up three points to give them the best chance possible when the second half of the season gets underway. Speaking after the game, manager Wayne Jones said: “We’re totally gutted, to come up here and take a twogoal lead, to see the game out and to lose 3-2 in the manner we did. “The second half was a little bit disappointing because in the first half I thought we competed but in the second half they had a real good go at us and to be fair to them they battered us in the second half and I think that was the difference.”

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Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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2 days 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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2 days 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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2 days 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.