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Seasiders lead slips away

Published

9 years ago

March 29, 2016

League 1 West

Tenby United 15

Llanelli Wanderers 31

IT WAS another frustrating outcome to a game that GD Harries & Sons Sponsored Tenby Utd had played the better rugby for the most part and also lead until the hour mark last Saturday when the Seasiders failed to close out a game that they should’ve won.

Following a minutes silence before kick off in Memory and of Tenby United Stalwart and Honorary Life Member Mr Bryant Hawker who sadly passed away a few weeks ago, The United were confident that they were capable of beating the mid table Llanelli Wanderers outfit and that they’re continued improvements would at last come to fruition.

The Seasiders started well as they forced a penalty at a ruck within 2 mins of kick off and Outside Half Scott James stepped up to land the tricky touchline kick to give the home side an early lead.

Stringing some impressive phases together, the United looked to have a slight edge over their guests from Stradey Park and held onto their narrow lead until the 12th minute when two missed tackles meant that Wanderers centre Rhydian Morgan was able to cross for an unconverted try to put his side in front by 5 points to 3.

The majority of the first half turned out to be a tight affair with both teams cancelling each other out through stern defensive effort until the 36th minute when Llanelli blind side flanker Steff Taffetsauffer grounded the ball to score a try from a push over scrum. Outside half Johnny George landed the conversion to give the visitors a lead of 12 points to 3 which they held on to for the remainder of the first half.

Just before the half time whistle No8 and stand in skipper Weston sustained a neck injury and couldn’t return to the field after the half time oranges which meant that Club Captain Luke Hansford was able to make a welcomed return to the pitch as he took to the field for the first time since October 17 when he sustained a serious shoulder injury and underwent surgery.

The return of their leader certainly spurred the Seasiders on and within 3 minutes of the second half kicking off, right wing Jack Guerreiro was crossing in the corner for a terrific try.

Guerreiro’s try came when a superb break from outside half James opened up the visitors defensive line and he had the presence of mind and vision to slip the ball out of a tackle to substitute scrum half Aaron James who was on for Luke Conbeer after he sustained a cut to his eye.

Aaron James spotted the Wanderers winger was not in position and lofted a cross field kick for the flying Portuguese winger to contest, Guerreiro won the aerial battle to catch the ball as he crossed the try line for the score which went unconverted from the touch line.

Six minutes later the Seasiders took the lead with another excellent try which thoroughly entertained the spectators as 2nd Row Luke Dedman broke free and went on a barnstorming run up-field from the half way line to the 22m line where he linked with Scott James, James got the ball away to the strong running Heywood and the visiting defenders could do nothing to stop the centre as he took three of them over their try line on his back as he touched down under the posts. Scott James landed the simple conversion and the scoreboard read 15-12 in United’s favour.

With just ten minutes remaining and the Seasiders in the lead it looked as if they might hang on for victory, but frustratingly their string of bad luck continued as they had the lead cruelly taken away from them in the latter stages of the game just as it had been the week before in Loughor.

Wanderer’s winger Rhys Phillips squeezed in at the corner for the controversial try which had come from what was thought to be a blatant forward pass but the ref didn’t spot and the try was given with Johnny George converting to put the visitors ahead.

Despite fighting to the end, the United weren’t able to breach the Llanelli defence and the Wanderers lead grew even more with two tries in the final 4 minutes of the game with the first coming from Rhys Morgan and the second was scored by his centre partner Richard De Filippo with Johnny George converting the latter.

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Devonald’s hat-trick secures St Ishmaels’ dominant win over Herbrandston

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3 days ago

December 18, 2024

Herald Sport

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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3 days ago

December 18, 2024

Herald Sport

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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3 days ago

December 18, 2024

Herald Sport

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.