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Vikings smash seven past Clarby to lift Senior Cup

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8 years ago

April 22, 2018

HAKIN United lifted the Senior Cup for the first time since 2012 as they put in an excellent second half performance to thump Clarbeston Road 7-1 on Saturday (Apr 21).

The Vikings had raced into a two goal lead but Clarbeston Road’s Tom Reubens pulled a goal back as the game was evenly poised at 2-1 at half time.

However Hakin smashed in a further five goals in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.

Justin Harding: Scored and set up a goal for Hakin

The game was only three minutes old when Hakin’s Leigh Marchant sent a cross into the box which Clarby keeper Lee Scott flapped at before his defenders cleared the danger.

The first goal came on eight minutes and it was a goal worthy of gracing any final stage. Nicky Woodrow flicked the ball up and volleyed the ball into the back of the net, leaving the keeper with no chance.

Adam John then saw a shot blocked before Ben Fawcett made his way through a couple of defenders before firing into the net to double Hakin’s lead.

John was then sent through on goal and he beat the keeper to the ball but Clarby’s defenders got back to snuff out the danger.

With 22 minutes gone, Clarbeston Road got themselves back in the game as Jason Griffiths crossed the ball into the middle for Tom Reubens who squeezed the ball under Adrian Devonald and into the net.

Leigh Marchant then saw a cross hit the bar as the action switched back and forth before Clarby won a series of corners but were unable to find the net.

On the stroke of half time, Justin Harding crossed into the box for Wilson but his shot was saved.

It remained 2-1 at half time and both sides were still very much in with a chance of winning the Cup.

Clarbeston Road came close to equalising three minutes into the second half as Matthew Davies beat the keeper to the ball but he lost sight of the ball as it bounced in the air and Hakin were able to clear the danger.

Challenge: Players of both sides go for the ball

Ten minutes later, Hakin added a third goal as Harding sent a free kick into the box and Nicky Woodrow got a touch on it to divert it into the net.

With just over an hour gone, Ryan Wilson crossed into the box for Ben Fawcett and his header went in despite Scott getting a touch to it.

Four minutes later the game was as good as over as Harding fired the ball into the top corner with Scott again getting a touch on it.

Hakin continued to attack and with ten minutes to go they made it six as Woodrow side-volleyed in his third goal to complete his hat trick.

John then sent a free kick into the box but Daniel Armstrong’s header was well tipped over the bar by Scott.

However, just moments later it was seven as the ball fell to Jack Wilson on the edge of the box and he drilled it low into the bottom left corner of the net.

That was the end of the scoring and it left referee James Olyott, who had an excellent game in the middle, to blow the whistle for full time.

It sparked wild celebrations amongst the Hakin players and supporters as they sealed a first Senior Cup win since 2012.

Hakin’s Ben Fawcett was named man of the match and Kristian Bennett picked up the trophy for the first time as a manager.

Winning manager: Kristian Bennett

Speaking after the match, Kristian said: “I am just overwhelmed, I couldn’t have asked for a better performance in the final. Give Clarby some credit they battled back and it was anybody’s game but in the second half the boys smashed some good goals in.

“I did rip into them at half time, just because we gave the goal away and let them back in the game when we were well on top, that’s all it takes and Clarby Road are a good side.

“It’s brilliant, first Senior Cup as a manager, total new feeling but absolutely awesome.”

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The under-15s defeated St Ishmaels after posting 120-7, before bowling their opponents out for 54.

Narberth’s under-14 girls were also in action, producing an excellent effort against a talented Cresselly side.

In an eight-a-side, 16-over match, Narberth made 83-5 before Cresselly reached 84-4 to edge the contest.

Mia Phillips top-scored for Narberth with an unbeaten 22, while Sylvie Dunlop made 7 not out. The pair also shared a 50 partnership.

Leah Lewis contributed 18 with the bat and took 1-4 with the ball, while Tia Blewitt produced an excellent spell, taking 3-3.

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Narberth hosts successful girls’ cricket festival

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YOUNG cricketers from across west Wales took part in a successful under-10s girls’ cricket festival hosted by Narberth Cricket Club on Sunday.

Teams from Whitland, Pembroke Dock, Neyland, Llangennech and Pembroke joined the host side for a day of cricket which highlighted the growing strength of the girls’ game in the region.

Organisers said all teams showed excellent teamwork, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the festival.

Thanks were also given to Narberth coach Ceri Davies, whose organisation helped ensure the day was a success.

Host team: Narberth’s under-10s girls at Sunday’s cricket festival (Pic: Shannon Harries).

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Rain halts most action as Pembs cricket battles the weather

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Only a handful of matches completed as showers cause widespread disruption across all divisions

THE WEAETHER won the battle across much of Pembrokeshire cricket on Saturday (May 16), with abandoned matches dominating the fourth week of the Pembroke County Cricket League season.

Only a small number of fixtures reached a result, although there were still impressive individual performances and significant movement in the league tables.

Division 1: Carew stay top despite washout

Rain interrupted almost every match in Division 1, with no full fixtures completed.

Carew remain top of the table after taking four points from their abandoned clash with Whitland, while Saundersfoot and Neyland continue to keep the pressure on.

Division 1 results

Fixture	Result
Saundersfoot v Herbrandston	Match abandoned – Herbrandston 57-5
Narberth v Lawrenny	Match abandoned – Narberth 74-2
Cresselly v Neyland	Match abandoned – Neyland 64-3
Burton v St Ishmaels	Match abandoned – Burton 44-2
Carew v Whitland	Match abandoned – Whitland 38-7

Division 1 standout performances

Player	Club	Performance
Jordan Howell	Narberth	35*
Lewis Hough	Narberth	25*
Paul Murray	Neyland	37
Iori Hicks	Carew	3-17
Tom Mansbridge	Saundersfoot	3-12

Division 1 table

Pos	Team	Played	Points
1	Carew	4	60
2	Saundersfoot	4	50
3	Neyland	4	47
4	Burton	4	33
5	Herbrandston	4	33
6	Cresselly	4	31
7	Narberth	4	27
8	Whitland	4	24
9	St Ishmaels	4	22
10	Lawrenny	4	16

Division 2: Haverfordwest cruise to nine-wicket win

The only completed match in Division 2 saw Haverfordwest ease to a nine-wicket victory over Llangwm.

Chris Phillips starred with both bat and ball, taking 4-36 before smashing 71 as Haverfordwest chased 142 with ease.

Division 2 results

Fixture	Result
Llanrhian v Cresselly II	Match abandoned
Hook v Fishguard	Match abandoned – Fishguard 117-2
Llangwm v Haverfordwest	Haverfordwest won by 9 wickets
Pembroke Dock v Llechryd	Match abandoned
Johnston v Pembroke	Match abandoned

Division 2 standout performances

Player	Club	Performance
Chris Phillips	Haverfordwest	4-36 & 71
Johnnie White	Haverfordwest	56*
Ashish Jayes	Fishguard	75*
George Smith	Pembroke Dock	56
Jack Phillips	Llangwm	43

Division 2 table

Pos	Team	Played	Points
1	Johnston	4	61
2	Haverfordwest	4	61
3	Cresselly II	4	57
4	Pembroke	4	51
5	Hook	4	45
6	Pembroke Dock	4	34
7	Llanrhian	4	29
8	Fishguard	4	23
9	Llechryd	4	22
10	Llangwm	4	21

Division 3: Laugharne impress before rain arrives

Laugharne looked in control at Kilgetty thanks to an unbeaten 61 from Matt Tait before the weather intervened.

Elsewhere, Burton II made a strong start against Haverfordwest II, reaching 43 without loss before rain stopped play.

Division 3 results

Fixture	Result
Haverfordwest II v Burton II	Match abandoned
Stackpole v Carew II	Match abandoned
Pembroke II v Lamphey	Match abandoned
Kilgetty v Laugharne	Match abandoned – Laugharne 131-4
Hundleton v Saundersfoot II	Match abandoned

Division 3 table

Pos	Team	Played	Points
1	Kilgetty	4	61
2	Carew II	4	56
3	Lamphey	4	47
4	Laugharne	4	46
5	Hundleton	4	44

Division 4: Narberth II earn biggest win of the day

Narberth II secured one of the weekend’s few completed victories with a 42-run win over Llechryd II.

Ceri Davies smashed 76 while Richard Howell starred with the ball, taking 4-12.

Crymych also impressed before rain halted play against Lawrenny II, reaching 146-3 thanks to Rhys Davies’ unbeaten 73.

Division 4 results

Fixture	Result
St Ishmaels II v Carew III	Match abandoned
Lawrenny II v Crymych	Match abandoned – Crymych 146-3
Neyland II v Haverfordwest III	Match abandoned
Herbrandston II v Hook II	Match abandoned – Hook II 95-2
Llechryd II v Narberth II	Narberth II won by 42 runs

Division 4 table

Pos	Team	Played	Points
1	Narberth II	4	67
2	Hook II	4	58
3	Lawrenny II	4	57
4	Llechryd II	4	45
5	Crymych	4	43

Division 5: Whitland II pile on the runs

Whitland II posted the highest score of the weekend, smashing 256-2 before rain ended play against Llanrhian II.

Steffan Lee (61*) and Matt Driver (67*) were in fine form.

Llechryd III also impressed, reaching 160-4 thanks to Andrew Davies’ unbeaten 69.

Division 5 table

Pos	Team	Played	Points
1	Cresselly III	4	67
2	Llanrhian II	4	63
3	Whitland II	4	52
4	Llangwm II	3	43
5	Llechryd III	4	25

Division 6: Whitland III romp home

Whitland III claimed the most emphatic result of the weekend, skittling Kilgetty II for just 17 before knocking off the target for the loss of one wicket.

Ben Rodea (3-8) and Sion Benjamin (2-8) starred with the ball.

Haverfordwest/Cresselly also picked up a valuable seven-wicket win over Laugharne II.

Division 6 table

Pos	Team	Played	Points
1	Whitland III	4	63
2	Lamphey II	3	56
3	H’West/Cresselly	4	39
4	Neyland III	4	37
5	Laugharne II	3	32

Despite the weather chaos, the early league tables are beginning to take shape, with Carew, Johnston, Kilgetty, Narberth II, Cresselly III and Whitland III all setting the early pace in their respective divisions.