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Neyland defend total to book Harrison Allen semi-final place

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HOLDERS Neyland booked their place in the semi-finals of the Harrison Allen as they beat Lawrenny by seven runs on Thursday night (Jun 24).

Lawrenny won the toss and elected to field and they were able to keep Neyland to a total of 145-8 in their 22 overs.

Nick Koomen and Ross Hardy made a good start as they shared 33 runs for the first wicket but Rob Williams made the breakthrough as he had Koomen caught by Kurtis Marsh.

Ashley Sutton made a quick score of 16 before falling to Ryan Morton.

Nathan Banner was dropped on a score of 2 but it did not matter as he could only score three more runs before being bowled by Morton.

Hardy then reached his half century, hitting eight fours and two sixes as he went on to score 58, but he was then caught by James Phillips off the bowling of Harry Thomas.

That left Neyland on 95-4 but Patrick Bellerby and Brad McDermott-Jenkins kept the score ticking over.

Bellerby was bowled by Marsh on a score of 10 and Henry Durrant also fell to Marsh soon after as Neyland slipped to 131-6.

McDermott-Jenkins hit three fours and a six in a score of 26 but he also fell to Marsh who finished with figures of 3-31.

Sean Hannon and Andrew Miller both hit a late boundary each as Lawrenny were set 146 to win the game.

The visitors made a similarly good start to their reply as Harry Thomas and Kurtis Marsh shared 29 runs for the first wicket.

Thomas was the first to fall as he was bowled by Ross Hardy.

James Phillips fell cheaply to Hardy who then also caught Ryan Morton to give Brad McDermott-Jenkins his first wicket.

That left Lawrenny on 50-3 but a stand of 42 between Steve Lewis and Kurtis Marsh kept their side in the game.

Lewis hit two fours and a six in a score of 23 from 18 balls but he was then bowled by McDermott-Jenkins.

Marsh then reached his half century but he couldn’t add to his score as he out on a score of 52 when he was caught by Henry Durrant off the bowling of McDermott-Jenkins.

Tom Cole and Joe Kidney took over as they looked to win the game for Lawrenny.

However, Neyland bowled well giving Lawrenny to much to do in the latter stages. Lawrenny needed 21 off the final over and despite a six from Cole, they fell seven runs short.

Cole finished not out on 24 and Kidney was not out on 16 but it was Neyland who celebrated victory.

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Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League – Division 1: Weekend Round-Up

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Tough basement derby at Marble Hall

Milford United 0 – St Ishmaels 0

A fiercely contested relegation battle at Marble Hall ended in a goalless draw as Milford United and St Ishmaels fought for crucial points in their fight for survival. While neither side found the net, the match was anything but dull, with intense physical battles and a flurry of bookings keeping referee Sean O’Connor busy.

O’Connor issued an astonishing 11 yellow cards as both teams pushed the limits in a high-tempo clash. Despite the aggressive nature of the game, no players saw red, underlining the combative but disciplined approach from both sides.

The point could prove vital in the battle to avoid the drop, with St Ishmaels remaining second from bottom and Milford United just one place above them. With Herbrandston already preparing for life in Division 2 next season, the relegation fight now looks set to be a three-way tussle between Tish, Milford, and Bridge.

Milford United Line-Up:

Charlie Malloy, Curtis Davies, Sam Davies, Will Goodall, Scott Griffiths (C), Ieuan Rutherford, Rhys Brawn, Jack Dyer, Joey Jones, Scott Reid, Liam Davies.

Subs: Tommy Powles, Alex Ouzman, Anthony Hubbock.

St Ishmaels Line-Up:

Owen Thomas, Sol Goodall, Owen Lawrie, Finley Armstrong, Brennan Devonald, Tyler Sheil, Adam Kingsbeer, Ieuan Hawkins, Joel Mills, Thomas Williams, Nathan Thomas.

Subs: Dylan Ninnis, Daniel Coe.

Referee: Sean O’Connor.


Herbie improve but fall to Clarby Road

Herbrandston 0 – Clarbeston Road 3

Herbrandston produced an improved performance but were ultimately overpowered by a clinical Clarbeston Road side, who secured a convincing 3-0 victory.

Clarby took control early, racing into a commanding first-half lead. Star striker Sam Hurton struck twice in quick succession before setting up Jake Wesley for a third goal just before halftime. Despite struggling for form this season, Herbie tightened up in the second half and prevented further damage, with manager Leigh Galdo’s side showing greater resilience after the break.

Hurton had the chance to complete his hat-trick late on but missed an 88th-minute penalty. However, the damage had already been done, and Clarbeston Road comfortably saw out the win to continue their strong campaign.

Herbrandston Line-Up:

Adrian Rees, Thomas Richardson, Oliver Robinson, Ethan Chalker, Matthew Jones, Scott Gillespie, Caian Hughes, Adam Whatling, Aeron Hughes, Liam Harries, Archie MacCallum (C).

Subs: Daniel Kilgallon, Thomas Philpot, Leo Duncan.

Clarbeston Road Line-Up:

Ryan Mansell, Josh Wood (C), Llywelyn George, Travis Jones, Sam Hurton, Liam James, Jake Booth, Matthew Davies, Rhys Lloyd-Roberts, Jake Wesley, Laurie Haworth.

Subs: Steffan Thomas, Matthew Davies.

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The Division Four (West) A – Rugby roundup

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Saints Clinch Johnny James Cup with Double Victory

Llangwm 13 – St Davids 20

ST DAVIDS secured a hard-fought double over rivals Llangwm, winning both the league fixture and the prestigious Johnny James Memorial Cup at a packed Pill Parks. Having claimed a 31-18 victory earlier in the season, The Saints took a 15-8 lead into halftime before sealing the win with a late try.

Llangwm, bolstered by the debut of former Pembroke lock Craig Williamson, fought back with a penalty and a 64th-minute try but fell short. St Davids’ defensive resilience proved decisive, with Nathan Foster lifting the cup at the final whistle.

Scorers:

  • Llangwm: Tries – Rhys Llewellyn, Andrew Evans; Pen – Breig Matthews.
  • St Davids: Tries – Rhys Price, Morgan Griffiths, George Raymond; Con – Bob Froy; Pen – Bob Froy.
  • Man of the Match: Llangwm – Breig Matthews; St Davids – George Raymond.

Dreigiau Emlyn Snatch Victory in Thriller

Dreigiau Emlyn 25 – Pembroke 24

DREIGIAU EMLYN edged a dramatic contest at Ddol Wiber, securing a narrow one-point win over Pembroke. The Scarlets had taken the reverse fixture 36-32 and looked set for a double, leading 19-8 at halftime. However, The Dragons mounted a spirited comeback with well-worked tries and dominance at the breakdown.

Pembroke, who had been on a seven-match winning streak, took home two bonus points but were hampered by uncontested scrums after an Emlyn injury.

Scorers:

  • Pembroke: Tries – Dai Rogers, Barry Alderman-John, Rhodri Williams, Evan Davies; Cons – Jared Sherratt (2).

Bulls and Quins Share the Spoils

Teirw Crymych 17 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 17

TEIRW CRYMYCH and Pembroke Dock Harlequins could not be separated at Parc Lloyd Thomas, battling to a 17-17 draw in a hard-fought contest. Both sides produced strong defensive efforts, with well-executed tries ensuring a share of the points.

Llanybydder Unable to Raise a Team

Llanybydder P – Narberth Athletic P

LLANYBYDDER were unable to field a team, resulting in a postponed fixture.

Mariners Sail into Plate Semi-Finals

Milford Haven 28 – Neyland 17

MILFORD HAVEN booked their place in the Pembrokeshire KO Cup Plate semi-finals with a commanding 28-17 victory over Neyland at The Obs. The Mariners stormed to a 21-0 halftime lead with three converted tries before Neyland mounted a spirited second-half comeback.

Two converted tries and a penalty saw Neyland close the gap, but Milford struck late with a fourth converted try to secure the win.

Scorers:

  • Milford Haven: Tries – Aaron Mayne, James Trueman, Robbie Jones, Dan McClelland; Cons – James Trueman (4).
  • Neyland: Tries – Ben Williams, Iestyn Evans; Cons – George Evans (2); Pen – George Evans.

Despite the defeat, Neyland received a boost as their closest challengers dropped points, keeping them two points clear at the top of Division Four (West) with three games in hand.

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Pembrokeshire Football League – Division 2: February 1st, 2025 Round-Up

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Johnston vs Hakin United II

Postponed

The match between Johnston and Hakin United II was postponed, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the rescheduled date. The result will have implications on the teams’ positions as they continue to battle for key spots in the standings.

Fishguard Sports 1 – 1 Merlins Bridge II

A hard-fought and evenly matched game saw Fishguard Sports share the spoils with Merlins Bridge II, as they played to a 1-1 drawLuke Thoms found the net for Fishguard, while Daniel Isaac scored for Merlins Bridge. Despite some great efforts on both sides, neither team could find a winner. The result keeps Fishguard in third place, with games in hand over the teams ahead of them.

Neyland 3 – 7 Lawrenny

In a thrilling encounter, Lawrenny claimed a resounding 7-3 victory over NeylandOwen James and Charlie Arthur were the standout performers for Lawrenny, each netting twice. Sam Davies and Thomas Cole also added goals, helping to secure the dominant win. On the other side, Corey Richards bagged a brace, and Max Bowman-Davies scored once for Neyland. Despite a spirited effort, Neyland could not cope with Lawrenny’s firepower, and the loss leaves them firmly in the relegation zone.

Camrose 3 – 2 Solva

In a tightly contested match, Camrose edged out Solva with a 3-2 victory. Scott Chalmers scored twice, and Jordan Raymond added a third to seal the win for Camrose. For Solva, Josh Bland and Morgan Elliott were the goal scorers, but it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat. Camrose’s victory boosts their position in the mid-table as they continue to fight for a more secure finish in the division.

Narberth 4 – 0 Broad Haven

League leaders Narberth delivered a comprehensive performance as they defeated Broad Haven 4-0Jordan Williams was the hero for Narberth, scoring a hat-trick, with Jamie Thomas adding the fourth. Broad Haven, currently at the bottom of the table, struggled to contain Narberth’s attack and remain in the relegation zone. With this victory, Narberth extended their lead at the top of the table, maintaining their stronghold on the promotion race.

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