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Rooks off the bottom with deserved point

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10 years ago

March 4, 2016

Equaliser: Haydn Shapcott’s corner was punched into his own net by the Dragons keeper

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CAREW moved off the bottom of Division One for the first time since October and in doing so put a serious dent in West Dragons’ title aspirations.

The visitors came into the match having suffered a surprise defeat in the Senior Cup away at Fishguard Sports, but they had a full complement of players at their disposal as their team sheet included four players who lined up for Pembrokeshire in their match against Carmarthenshire last month.

Carew had not played a home game since December 12th due to the horrific weather conditions that have blighted the season, but finally they were able to get a fixture on, and the pitch held up well despite the driving wind and rain that blighted the game.

Defending against the wind in the first half, Carew spent the majority of the game camped in their own third, but no matter how much the Dragons attack puffed, they could not find a way through an organised and rigid backline.

Carew were winning the midfield battle, with the youthful combination of Morgan Scourfield, Iwan Izzard and Alex Bayley covering every blade of grass to stop the visitors from mounting at the source.

The hosts had a couple of chances of their own on the counter attack, but Dean Morris and Bayley couldn’t find the target with their efforts.

With the sides seemingly heading towards a first half stalemate, the Dragons were awarded an innocuous free kick just inside the Carew half. Jordy Thomas drilled the ball towards the edge of the penalty area and centre half Shaun Whitfield inadvertently headed the ball goalwards in the swirling wind. Keeper Dan James caught the ball and fell to the goal line and with a solo Dragons player appealing that the ball had crossed the line the referee turned down the shout and told the teams to play on.

However keeper James displayed great sportsmanship to tell the referee that the ball had in fact crossed the line. The goal was given and the Dragons went in with a 1-0 advantage. It was testament to the home keeper that he had said the ball had gone in, and it is an act you may not have seen from many other sides in the Pembrokeshire League set-up.

Despite that setback, Carew knew that with the wind now behind their backs they were well in the game and came out in buoyant fashion.

They hit the visitors with a 15-minute burst of flowing attacking football, with Sam Goodwin making use of the right hand channel to create several chances, which were repelled by the brilliant Peter Blain in the Dragons goal.

From another Goodwin attack Carew won a corner, and Haydn Shapcott whipped a fierce delivery under the Dragons crossbar, which Blain could only punch into his own net to level proceedings.

The final 20 minutes saw further chances for the hosts go begging as Ceri Brace and Dean Morris were guilty of misses, whereas the Dragons couldn’t muster one shot in the second half despite reverting to three up top, with the wind preventing them from any meaningful attacks.

The game finished 1-1 that left both teams disappointed, though in reality the visitors can have no complaints as they were outplayed on the day.

Saturday sees the Dragons entertain Tenby, whilst Carew go to Angle in what is sure to be another crunch game in their fight for survival.

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Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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1 hour 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 hours 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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3 hours 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.