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College back to winning ways

Published

9 years ago

February 26, 2016

Pembrokeshire College FC: Pictured at a previous fixture

Pembrokeshire College 1st XI 3

NPTC Group Neath 1st XI 0

VALERO sponsored Pembrokeshire College First Team entertained high flying Neath College on a crisp sunny winter’s day at the Bridge Meadow Stadium. After a disappointing start to the year, Pembs College were desperate to get back into winning ways for 2016.

The first 15 minutes saw both teams settling in to the run of the very bobbly surface, which is understandable after the horrendous weather that has befallen and much of the play was centred around the middle third with both teams battling for the that first break.

Indeed, it finally fell with Pembrokeshire when Alfie Stottor threaded a superb ball in behind the Neath defence for Jordan Kilby to run on to leave himself 1 on 1 with the keeper, but he scuffed his shot wide. Stottor came close again soon after this and he indeed was instrumental in breaking the deadlock on 22mins when he crossed the ball with the outside of his boot from the edge of the 18 yard box and the ball curled away from the keeper onto the head of Dan Raicu running in from the right, who met the ball brilliantly and guided it into the roof of the net.

The half continued with both teams creating opportunities and sharing an equal percentage of possession, with the Pembs midfield duo of Kilby and Ben Aldred continually breaking forward in support of the strikers Stottor and Louis Thompson and it was the home team that went in at half time with a slender lead.

The second half was poised for more of the same with Pembs starting to nudge ahead in the possession stakes. Nathan Annesley-Rees saw his header fly just over the bar and on 70 mins Thompson saw his shot from the edge of the box fly just over the bar.

This sustained period of Pembs pressure resulted in a corner which Fraser Finlay drove into the box, tight to the near post and the ball went in off a Neath defender, though Finlay is deservedly credited with the goal.

Finlay should have made it 3-0 when he was put through on goal by Stottor, but his uncharacteristically poor first touch saw the ball roll towards the grateful oncoming Neath keeper. Neath mounted the odd counter attack, which was brilliantly dealt with by the solid back 4 of Matthew Dickinson, George Taylor, Annesley- Rees and Jacob Knox, and this enabled Pembs to continually pressure Neath until the inevitable third goal came from the boot of Stottor who fired his shot into the roof of the net from the edge of the box.

In the final five minutes the ‘keeper made two superb saves from Kilby and Stottor to keep the score down to a more respectable 3 nil and a well-deserved and much needed win for Pembrokeshire College.

Pembrokeshire College Football Academy are indebted, as always, to their main sponsors Valero and are very grateful to Haverfordwest County AFC for providing the superb Bridge Meadow Stadium and also to the match officials Helmut Reinhardt, Gareth Elliottt and College Sports student Oliver Robinson, who is also a qualified referee.

Squad:

Tyler Pickering, Matthew Dickinson, Nathan Annesley-Rees, Will Bateman, Jake ‘Leon’ Luby, Alfie Stottor, George Taylor ( C ), Jordan Kilby, Louis Thompson, Ben Aldred, Jacob Knox, Dan Raicu, Fraser Finlay, Donovan Griffin,

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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

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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.