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Carew blow Town away
CAREW picked up their fourth win of the season on Saturday (Jun 26) as they beat Haverfordwest to leapfrog them into fourth place in Division 1.
Haverfordwest won the toss and elected to field but Carew made a good score of 193-8 in their 45 overs.
Tim Hicks and Nick Davies shared 69 runs for the first wicket as they started well.
Hicks reached a score of 23 but he was the first to fall as he was caught by Ashley James off the bowling of Dai Davies.
Davies then reached his half century, hitting five four and two sixes in a score of 51, but he saw Nick Scourfield out in similar fashion to Hicks.
Dai Davies then bowled his namesake Nick on 51 as Carew’s good start was undone as they slipped to 84-3.
Rhys Davies and Lewis Hicks took over in the middle and they shared 27 runs for the fourth wicket.
Hicks reached 19 but he was then bowled by Johnny White and Shaun Whitfield was bowled by Jake Merry as Carew were reduced to 125-5.
Luke Hicks and Rhys Davies shared 30 runs for the sixth wicket.
Davies was dropped by Danny Potter but soon after Luke Hicks was caught by Nikhil Mathias off the bowling of Merry on a score of 15 (1 six).
Davies made his way to a score of 30 but he then saw James Hinchcliffe caught by Jack Scriven off the bowling of Dai Davies who finished with figures of 4-35.
Davies reached 36 with two fours but he couldn’t add to his score as he was caught by Dai Davies off the bowling of White.
Carew reached 193-8 meaning Town would need 194 to win the game.
However, Town lost opener Mikey Jones early on when he was trapped leg before by Shaun Whitfield.
Whitfield also had Danny Potter caught by Nick Scourfield as Town slipped to 16-2.
That became 33-3 as Nikhil Mathias was caught by Lewis Hicks off the bowling of Ceri Brace on a score of 17.
Dai Davies did not last long at the crease as he was caught by Nick Davies off the bowling of Sam Harts to leave Town on 40-4.
Jake Merry added 9 to the total but he was caught by Nick Davies off the bowling of Iori Hicks.
Archie Thomas hit a six but he was caught and bowled by Brace as Town slipped into further trouble on 66-6.
Ben Field had hit two fours as he reached 23 but he was then caught and bowled by Brace.
75-7 soon became 75-8 as Ashley James was bowled by Hicks.
Shaun Whitfield picked up his third wicket to finish with figures of 3-21 as he bowled Johnny White and Hicks also claimed his third wicket as he bowled Clive Tucker.
That saw Hicks finish with figures of 3-22 while Ceri Brace also claimed figures of 3-22.
That brought the game to a close as Carew sealed victory by 102 runs.
Hakin United secure hard-fought win over Carew
Hakin United 3-1 Carew
HAKIN UNITED overcame a determined Carew side at the Obs, with two late goals securing the victory.
Ryan Wilson opened the scoring in the 16th minute, volleying home from a Jack Britton corner. Carew responded before halftime when Marcus Griffiths won and converted a penalty after being brought down by Mark Jones.
Jones made amends in the second half, setting up Shane Walsh to restore Hakin’s lead in the 77th minute. In stoppage time, Britton played in Alfie Stotter, who sealed the win with a delicate chip.
Goodwick United close in on league title
Goodwick United 5-0 Kilgetty
Goodwick United moved one step closer to retaining their league title with a commanding win over 10-man Kilgetty.
Will Haworth opened the scoring just before halftime with an overhead kick, and moments later, Nathan Greene doubled the lead with a powerful header from a Jonny Horgan corner.
Kilgetty’s hopes faded further in the second half when Kyle Marsh was sent off for a second booking. Goodwick capitalised, adding goals through Rhys Jones, substitute Kieran Blundell, and a second for Haworth to complete the rout.
They now need just one more win from their final three games to secure the championship.
Pennar Robins run riot as Herbrandston’s season ends in heavy defeat
Herbrandston 0-15 Pennar Robins
Relegated Herbrandston endured a crushing defeat in their final game, as Pennar Robins ran rampant with 15 unanswered goals.
Ben Adams led the charge with five, while Jack Jones netted four. Cameron Brunton added a hat-trick, with Noah Davison, Nick Willis, and Liam Williams also on the scoresheet.
Despite a difficult season, credit must go to Herbrandston and their leadership, with the club now looking ahead to a fresh start in August.
Milford United 2-1 Clarbeston Road
MILFORD UNITED booked their place in the Senior Cup final with a spirited and fearless performance, overcoming defending champions Clarbeston Road in a dramatic semi-final at Bridge Meadow.
With both sides having beaten each other in the league, a competitive encounter was expected, and The Robins wasted no time in making their mark. Young Jack Dyer fired them into the lead in the fourth minute with a superb volley, setting the tone for an intense battle.
Milford had a golden chance to double their advantage just before the half-hour mark, but Clarby held firm, ensuring the deficit remained at one goal heading into the break.
Half-time: Milford United 1-0 Clarbeston Road
Clarby came out strongly in the second half, piling on the pressure from the restart. Milford goalkeeper Charlie Malloy produced a series of crucial saves, but in the 62nd minute, Clarby found the breakthrough, levelling the game at 1-1.
Moments later, Milford were dealt a major blow when captain Scott Griffiths was shown a straight red card, leaving them to battle the remainder of the match with ten men.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, The Robins showed incredible resolve, and in the 82nd minute, Scott Reid fired home from close range to restore Milford’s lead—sparking wild celebrations among their supporters.
Milford saw out the closing stages with a determined defensive effort, securing a hard-fought victory that showcased their grit and resilience.
They will now face old rivals Hakin United in the final at Bridge Meadow on Saturday, April 12, with momentum firmly on their side.
HAVERFORDWEST 13-52 TENBY UNITED
TENBY UNITED asserted their dominance in a knockout cup clash against Haverfordwest, securing a commanding 52-13 victory on Saturday.
The Seasiders entered the match as strong favourites given the gulf between the two sides in league standings. Despite a determined effort from Haverfordwest, they trailed by 18 points at halftime and conceded another 21 in the second half without adding to their tally.
Jack Broadhurst opened the scoring for Tenby before Haverfordwest responded with a well-worked try from Guy Barrons, converted by Jack Codd. However, Tenby quickly regained control. Hywel Baker powered over, Kyle Rossiter finished a forward drive, and Tom Edmonds crossed after a break from Dai Jones. Lloyd Thomas added the extras before No. 8 Jack Brown crashed over just before the break to extend the lead.
The Blues had promising spells and earned two penalties, both converted by Codd, but failed to capitalise on further opportunities. In the second half, Tenby’s dominance continued. Gwion Jones, Lloyd Thomas, and Ryan Bolton all added tries, with Thomas finishing the match with 17 points in a one-sided contest.
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