Vikings thump Tigers to reach final

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10 years ago

April 14, 2016

Hakin United 7

Johnston 0

Four goal hero: Woodrow scored four for the Vikings

HAKIN UNITED booked a mouth-watering final with Goodwick United on Thursday as they thrashed ten-man Johnston 7-0.

The game was played in wet conditions at the Bridge Meadow Stadium in Haverfordwest but that did not stop a large crowd attending.

Johnston were looking to cause an upset but it was Hakin who started well with a dangerous cross from Ben Steele headed away from the advancing Nicky Woodrow.

In the eighth minute of the game, Johnston’s Ross Williams appeared to kick out at Steele but the incident was not seen by the officials.

Ryan Doyle came close to giving Johnston the lead but his shot was deflected wide for a corner.

Woodrow was working hard in midfield as he twice won the ball back before setting up team-mates but both occasions saw long range efforts go wide.

Steven Mathias then played the ball to James Stanmore who crossed into the box but Ashley Bevan’s shot went wide.

With half an hour gone Hakin finally made the breakthrough that their play had deserved as Mathias crossed from the left for Woodrow who headed the ball back across goal and into the net.

The Vikings doubled their lead with seven minutes to go until half time when Matthew Broome played the ball to Mathias who grabbed his second assist as Woodrow tapped in for his second goal.

Shortly before half time Hakin thought they should have had a penalty when Steele was brought down by Williams but the referee waved away the protests.

A minute later, Williams kicked out at Steele off the ball and this time the referee was left with no choice but to send Williams for an early shower.

Johnston faced an uphill battle in the second half and it didn’t get any easier for them when Hakin scored a third goal six minutes in.

Woodrow turned provider as he crossed for Steele who beat the defender before shooting low into the bottom left corner of the net.

Steele nearly grabbed his second goal of the night with an hour gone but his curled effort from the edge of the box rebounded off the post and out for a goal kick.

With twenty minutes to go Hakin finally added their fourth when Ashley Bevan ran into the box before squaring for Woodrow who tapped in to seal his hat-trick.

Four minutes later it was five when Bevan won the ball back and after his initial cross was blocked he shot low into the bottom left corner of the net.

The Vikings were playing some great football and came close to a sixth when Bevan crossed into the box but Stanmore’s volley was only just wide.

With ten minutes to go Hakin made it 6-0 when Steele crossed into the box for Woodrow who dived in to head the ball home for his fourth of the night.

They saved their best goal of the night for the last as with seven minutes to go, Bevan crossed to the edge of the box for Stanmore who rifled a shot into the top corner of the net.

Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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23 hours 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.

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Friendly League week 22 results

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1 day 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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1 day 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.