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College back to winning ways

Published

10 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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Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

Published

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

Published

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.