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Neyland hold off Cresselly’s late charge to book Harrison Allen final spot

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1 year ago

July 27, 2021

NEYLAND held off a late charge from Cresselly to book their place in the final of the Harrison Allen Bowl on Tuesday night (Jul 27).

In front of a good crowd at Kilgetty Cricket Club, Neyland posted 160-5 in their innings before they were able to restrict Cresselly to 158-4 to win by just two runs.

Cresselly needed just 11 runs off the final over to progress to the final but some excellent bowling from Patrick Hannon meant they were unable to get those runs despite a final ball six from Iwan Izzard who finished unbeaten on 98.

Earlier, Cresselly had won the toss and chose to field first but they saw Nick Koomen and Ross Hardy share an opening wicket stand of 71.

Koomen made his way to a score of 26 but he was then caught by Tom Arthur off the bowling of Mike Shaw.

Arthur then bowled Hardy on a score of 41 that included seven fours and a six.

That left Neyland on 75-2 but Ashley Sutton and Nathan Banner shared another 38 runs for the third wicket to take their side into triple figures.

Banner was caught behind by Neilson Cole off the bowling of Arthur on a score of 12 and soon after Ryan Lewis bowled Brad McDermott-Jenkins.

Tom Murphy then got in on the action as he bowled Scott Jones to reduce Neyland to 146-5.

Sutton then reached his half century before finishing unbeaten on 52 to set Cresselly a target of 161 to win.

Alex Bayley and Dan Sutton, fresh from his double century on Saturday, shared 27 runs for the first wicket in Cresselly’s reply.

Bayley departed early on though as he was caught and bowled by Ross Hardy.

Sutton was unable to repeat his scoring feats from the weekend as he was caught by Andrew Miller off the bowling of Brad McDermott-Jenkins on a score of 26.

Matthew Morgan did not last long at the crease as he was run out by Henry Durrant for a duck.

That left Cresselly in trouble on 48-3 but Iwan Izzard and Ryan Lewis shared another 35 runs for the fourth wicket to keep their side in the game.

Lewis reached a score of 11 before he was caught by Geraint Rees off the bowling of Henry Durrant to leave Cresselly on 83-4 in the 14^th over.

*Iwan Izzard’s excellent knock wasn’t enough for Cresselly*

Needing 78 from the final eight overs, Izzard and Tom Murphy did their best to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

Izzard reached his half century and took Cresselly to 150-4 after 21 overs.

Patrick Hannon bowled the final over for Neyland and he did well to concede only three runs in the first five balls to ensure that Izzard’s final six wasn’t enough to send Cresselly through.

Izzard hit eight fours and seven sixes as he finished unbeaten on 98. It meant that Cresselly finished their innings on 158-4, giving Neyland victory by only two runs.

They will play the winners of the second semi-final between Carew and Burton which is being played in Neyland on Thursday (Jul 29).

The final will be played in Cresselly on Saturday, August 28.

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Bluebirds return to winning ways as Veale’s free kick sinks Archers

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September 28, 2022

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HAVERFORDWEST County got back to winning ways on Tuesday night (Sept 27) as they beat Cardiff Met 1-0 at the Ogi Bridge Meadow.

Jamie Veale’s second half free kick proved enough for Tony Pennock’s side who now sit seventh in the JD Cymru Premier table.

In the third minute, Dylan Rees sent a ball forward to Jack Wilson but his cross was pushed away by Met keeper Alex Lang.

A miss-timed header then sent Jordan Davies in but his effort was blocked.

The Bluebirds continued to search for the opener and on 27 minutes, a pass from Elliot Scotcher sent Wilson in but he saw his shot saved. The rebound fell to Jordan Davies but his shot was blocked.

Towards the end of the half, Met pushed forward and Matt Chubb went on a good run down the right but he saw his shot go wide.

Harry Owen also tried his luck but saw his shot saved by County keeper Zac Jones and the sides went in at the break with the score locked at 0-0.

There was an even start to the second half as both sides looked to dominate. A cross into the Met box was headed clear by Emlyn Lewis while Craig Davies sent a cross in at the other end but no one could get on the end of it.

On 72 minutes Jordan Davies reacted quickly to head the ball goalwards but he saw his effort go over the bar.

Four minutes later though the Bluebirds were awarded a free kick wide on the left. Veale took it and the ball floated all the way in to give the home side the lead.

Wilson then saw a shot go wide as the Bluebirds looked to make the points safe.

The Met pushed late on as Eliot Evans saw a shot deflected wide while Sam Jones shot over the bar in time added on.

The Bluebirds held on for a welcome win, with Rhys Abbruzzese being named player of the match.

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Whitland earn win at Pembroke

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1 week ago

September 26, 2022

James Hemingray

WHITLAND earned their first win of the season on Saturday (Sept 24) as they beat Pembroke 20-33.

Pembroke landed an early penalty through Harry Fletcher but the visitors hit back with two converted tries.

There was another penalty for Fletcher to make it 14-6.

Whitland thought they had another try when Callum Evans touched down but it was harshly ruled out as the referee had spotted some crossing moments before.

The visitors then scored another try which was also converted as they took a 6-21 lead in at the break.

Pembroke hit back in the second half with tries from Lloyd Davies and Sam Smith who finished off after a barnstorming run. Fletcher added both conversions.

Whitland pulled away though with further tries to seal the win.

Liam Price scored a hat trick of tries for Whitland and others came from Ianto Davies and Geraint Jones. Jones added the rest of the points from the boot.

On Saturday, October 1, Pembroke travel to Llanelli Wanderers while Whitland host Llangennech.

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Kilgetty edge Clarby in seven-goal thriller

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September 26, 2022

James Hemingray

KILGETTY made it two wins from two on Saturday (Sept 24) as they beat Clarbeston Road 4-3.

Ben John put Clarby ahead after eight minutes but their lead only lasted for two minutes.

Adam Johns levelled for Kilgetty and ten minutes later Josh Bevan put his side ahead.

Richard Cope then made it 3-1 to the visitors shortly after the half-hour mark.

Clarby were not out of the game though and on the stroke of half time John scored his and Clarby’s second to make it 2-3.

It remained that way until the 89th minute when Rheinallt George put the goal in his own net to all but seal the points for Kilgetty.

There was still time for more goals as Richard Bevan scored in the 92nd minute to make it 4-3.

They were unable to find a late equaliser though as Kilgetty held on for the win.

On Saturday, October 1, Kilgetty face Angle in the first round of the Senior Cup. Clarbeston Road are also in action in the Senior Cup as they host Carew, both matches kicking off at 1:45pm.