Vikings thrash Pennar to go top

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7 years ago

May 1, 2018

HAKIN United moved to the top of Division 1 as they thrashed Pennar Robins 12-0 at the Obs on Monday night (Apr 30).

Pennar could have taken the lead when Mike Ryder went through one on one with the keeper but Hakin’s Adrian Devonald got down well to take the ball away from his feet.

Moments later the home side thought they had taken the lead when Leigh Marchant poked the ball home only for the goal to be disallowed for an offside which looked debateable.

However, it wasn’t long before Hakin did take the lead as Adam John’s deflected strike from the edge of the area found the bottom corner.

Woodrow then hit the post with a header before he saw another header, headed towards goal by Marchant but the ball was cleared off the line.

Hakin continued to press and they doubled their lead when Ben Steele sent a free kick from his own half into the box and Nicky Woodrow was allowed plenty of space to head the ball home.

Ben Fawcett then bagged the first of his four goals as he fired in to the bottom left corner from twenty yards out.

Another ball in to the box caused problems and Woodrow tapped the ball in for his second of the game.

It was 5-0 before half time as another ball was not dealt with and after Bradley Barrett saw his effort blocked, Fawcett was quickest to react to smash the ball in.

Fawcett went on to complete his hat trick in the second half and his fourth goal was Hakin’s 100^th league goal of the season.

Jack Wilson also scored twice while Shane Walsh, Justin Harding and Ben Steele completed the rout.

The win means Hakin go back to the top of the table, level on points with Goodwick United but having played two games less.

On Wednesday (May 2), they play the first of those games in hand as they travel to Angle, who were beaten 23-0 by Goodwick at the weekend.

Then on Friday (May 4), the Vikings welcome Monkton Swifts to the Obs and with two games against Goodwick still to come, they will be targeting two more wins this week.

Pennar Robins will bring the curtain down on their season when they welcome Merlins Bridge to Bush Camp on Friday (May 4).

Related Topics:Division 1 Football Goodwick United Hakin United Pembrokeshire League Pennar Robins

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January 21, 2025

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A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

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Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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3 days ago

January 19, 2025

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Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.