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Late goal earns Blues win

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9 years ago

February 17, 2017

Haverfordwest County 1

Monmouth Town 0

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY earned a narrow 1-0 win over Monmouth Town on Saturday (Feb 11), thanks to a late goal from Rhys Dalling.

The three points were very valuable but the performance was quite a poor one, only finally relieved by a well-worked goal converted by sub Rhys Dalling late in the game.

From the outset, the Blues seemed to concentrate on the one tactic of playing the ball over the top for Ashley Bevan and Steff Williams to run on to, with very little to show for it.

Indeed, it was Monmouth who had come closer to a score in the early stages, first when Sam Palmer saw his shot come back off the post and then when James Gwilt saved brilliantly at close range from Rob Laurie.

The Blues’ first real tilt at goal came as late as the 28th minute when Bevan’s header from a Williams cross was turned away for a corner. Monmouth’s Jake Robinson shot well over and another Bevan shot ran across the face of the goal.

There was no real improvement in the second half, although Monmouth keeper Lee Williams was nearly caught out by a cross-cum-shot from Greg Walters which curled inches over the angle of bar and post.

A ball near the line just bobbled away from Jamie Evans after a Lee Hudgell corner, before the Kingfishers mounted a strong attack which forced the Blues into two desperate clearances.

Dalling was nearly clear in the penalty area, but seemed to get tripped by his own footwork, but shortly afterwards the Blues sub was the hero when he finished off the move which was to win the game. At last, the goal came from a classic passing movement.

Hudgell floated a lovely ball to Bevan, who ran on and unselfishly squared to the well-placed Dalling for a six-yard finish. Sean Pemberton’s header from a Hudgell corner was saved and Monmouth wasted an 87th minute free kick. The Blues had the win which at least takes them a little way up the top half of the table.

This Friday (Feb 17), the Blues travel to play Goytre United.

County: James Gwilt; Matthew Broome, Antonio Facciuto, Sean Pemberton, Jamie Evans , Kristian Speake (Nicky Palmer, 70), Steffan Williams (Rhys Dalling, 60), Greg Walters (Kieran O’Brien, 75), Ashley Bevan, Ricky Watts, Lee Hudgell. Subs not used: Spencer Williams, Chris O’Sullivan.

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Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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24 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.

Sport

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.

Sport

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.