Sport

Bluebirds wear Undy down

Published

9 years ago

May 5, 2017

Haverfordwest County 2

Undy Athletic AFC 1

A WIN by a penalty and an own-goal in the last ten minutes doesn’t sound too spectacular, but the Bluebirds on balance deserved the win after a game which saw many mistakes but a great deal of effort and craft.

Conditions were tricky with a hard surface and gusty wind making control difficult. But the Bluebirds left the ball-over-the-top style they have tended to use lately and went for more of a close-passing game which was often quite exhilarating in the build-up but which could not crack the Undy defence until the 80th minute.

Undy by contrast played a quicker, more direct game and threatened on several occasions, but were often let down by some poor finishing.

With Greg Walters and Lee Hudgell industrious in midfield, the Blues built up several attacks in the first half, but Rhys Dalling and Steffan Williams were finding it a little harder than usual to get round two stubborn Undy full backs, and Hudgell, who is capable of splitting a defence wide open with a single unexpected pass, did not quite have luck on his side, as the ball bobbled and turned.

After Kieran O’Brien had taken a nasty knock and the Blues’ side was re-shuffled, Ricky Watts added more fire-power to the midfield but although the Blues had sixty per cent of the play, it was Undy who came nearer to scoring when James Gwilt saved superbly from Ben Lawrence and then spurned a cross from Gareth Cuckmore.

On the stroke of half-time Sean Pemberton conceded a yellow card and a free kick on the edge of the area but Dan Morgan blasted his shot over.

The second half started with the same contrast in styles. Undy’s Chris Parry blazed over wildly, and an exquisite five-man Bluebirds’ move saw keeper James Smallcombe do extremely well to turn a Dalling shot on to the post.

Pemberton headed over from a Hudgell corner and the Blues were exerting some pressure but Undy still looked dangerous on the break.

The danger materialized in the 70th minute when a free kick from the touchline was powerfully headed in by sub Ben Roberts.

The Blues rallied and Smallcombe brought off another stunning save to turn over a stinging shot from Kristian Speake.

A minute later, in the 82nd minute, a rash trip in the penalty area gave the Blues a spot kick and Steff Williams hammered it into the top corner.

The winner came three minutes later after a spirited run by Steffan Davies who forced his way into the area and set up a scramble which saw Dalling’s final flick deflecting in off a defender. The Blues finish the season in fourth place.

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

Published

13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

Published

13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

Published

17 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.