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Neyland hold their nerve to win Alec Colley final

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3 years ago

August 23, 2021

NEYLAND won the Alec Colley Cup final on Sunday (Aug 22) but they had to withstand a late fightback from Cresselly.

Batting first, Cresselly could only reach a score of 82-4 while Neyland responded with a total of 142-5 from their first innings.

That gave them a first innings lead of 60, meaning Cresselly had it all to do if they were to set Neyland a three-figure target to win the game.

They did score 150-6 in their second innings but it meant Neyland would need 88 to win.

Cresselly took seven Neyland wickets as they searched for victory but Lewis Page held his nerve to finish unbeaten on 27 to see his side to a 3-wicket win.

The two sides had played each other in the Alec Colley cup final in 2019 and it was Neyland who came out on top on that occasion.

And after only restricting Cresselly 82-4 in their first innings they looked well placed to go on and repeat that.

Cresselly found runs hard to come by as they batted first on a pitch which the previous day had seen Pembroke post a score of 228 in their final Division 2 game.

It was a testament to Neyland’s bowlers that they were able to keep the score down with Tom Pritchard finishing with figures of 2-22.

Jamie Smith (1-15) and George Evans (1-28) took the other wickets to fall.

Christian Phillips had scored 19 for Cresselly while Neal Williams scored 24 before Scott Arthur finished unbeaten on 23.

Neyland’s Will Hughes and Gregg Miller got their side off to a good start in their reply as both neared their half centuries.

More importantly it saw them into a first innings lead which ultimately proved to be the difference.

Miller fell on a score of 44 and Hughes fell on 45 but Neyland lost a couple of late wickets as Cresselly did their best to keep the lead down.

Phillips finished with figures of 2-23 while Ollie Berry (1-29) and Corey Lewis (1-31) claimed the other wickets.

It saw Neyland finish their first innings on 142-5 which gave them a big first innings lead of 60 runs.

Cresselly knew they would need to bat well to wipe out that deficit and they did just that with Damien Arthur top scoring with a knock of 55.

Julian Arthur scored 37 and Matthew Lewis finished unbeaten on 24 to help their side post 150-6 in their second innings.

Gregg Miller took two wickets, including a caught and bowled in which he barely had to break stride, while Gary Lloyd, Jamie Smith, Kieran Arran and Tom Pritchard all picked up a wicket each.

It meant that Neyland would need just 88 to win the game but it was far from simple.

Will Hughes made another good score of 33 while Gregg Miller fell on a score of 13.

Matthew Lewis took three wickets for Cresselly for figures of 3-12 while Josh Lewis finished with figures of 2-17.

There was another wicket for Corey Lewis too as Neyland saw seven of their batsmen return to the pavilion.

However, Lewis Page held his nerve to finish unbeaten on 27 to see Neyland to another Alec Colley Cup win.

*Neyland’s Will Hughes was named man of the match*

Neyland: Gregg Miller, Will Hughes, George Evans, Stephen Murray, Lewis Page, Luke Ryan, Paul Miller (Capt), Kieran Arran, Joe Campodonic, Jamie Smith, Gary Lloyd, Tom Pritchard.

Cresselly: Julian Arthur (Capt), Matthew Lewis, Damian Arthur, Scott Arthur, Neal Williams, Christian Phillips, Morgan Lewis, Corey Lewis, Josh Lewis, Phil Cole, Ollie Berry, Ollie Richards, Joseph Davies.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association: Week 14 Results

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6 hours ago

January 27, 2025

Herald Sport

THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association, also known as “The Friendly League,” has released the results for Week 14 of the competition.

Match Results

Hundleton 8 v Badgers 2
Llanteg 2 v St Johns 8
Reynalton 8 v St Twynnells 2
East Williamston 8 v Carew 2

The match between Cosheston and Kilgetty was postponed, while Lamphey had the bye.

League Table (Week 14)

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
East Williamston	12	11	0	1	167	92
Carew	12	8	1	3	111	79
Reynalton	12	8	0	4	48	70
Hundleton	13	7	0	6	61	68
St Johns	11	8	0	3	76	66
Cosheston	11	6	0	5	33	54
Llanteg	11	3	1	7	-29	51
St Twynnells	13	3	1	9	-125	48
Badgers	11	3	1	7	6	45
Kilgetty	11	3	0	8	-129	40
Lamphey	11	2	0	9	-142	29

For further details or any inquiries, please contact Steve Cox, League Fixtures Secretary.

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Manderwood Pembs Football League – Div 1: Tenby and Hakin continue title charges

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7 hours ago

January 27, 2025

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Hakin United edge Carew in tight contest
Carew 0 – Hakin United 2

Hakin United kept the pressure on league leaders Goodwick United with a gritty 2-0 victory over Carew at the Gerald Hicks Memorial Ground. The second-placed Vikings remain firmly in the title race, poised to capitalize on any slip-ups by Goodwick.

The game was settled in the first half, with Ryan Wilson breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute. The Hakin captain connected with a pinpoint Shane Walsh cross to score from close range. Hakin doubled their advantage on the stroke of halftime when Wilson turned provider. He set up Alfie Stotter, who unleashed a stunning 25-yard strike that soared into the roof of Jack Harries’ net.

Despite Carew’s determined second-half efforts, there were no further goals, and Hakin secured their thirteenth win of the season.

Goodwick United narrowly beat Merlins Bridge
Goodwick United 1 – Merlins Bridge 0

Goodwick United clinched a vital 1-0 victory over Merlins Bridge in a hard-fought encounter at Phoenix Park. Although Goodwick dominated possession and created multiple chances, poor finishing meant they had to battle for the win.

The decisive moment came in the 29th minute when Luke Hayward’s well-delivered corner found Matty Delaney, who headed the ball into the net from close range. Goodwick struck the woodwork several times during the match, but their single goal proved enough to secure all three points.

Goodwick will be looking to sharpen their finishing ahead of their West Wales Intermediate Cup clash with Cwmamman United next Saturday.

Tenby too strong for Herbrandston
Herbrandston 0 – Tenby 10

Tenby United delivered a commanding 10-0 victory over bottom-placed Herbrandston in a one-sided affair. The visitors controlled proceedings from the outset, leading 3-0 at halftime before adding seven more goals in the second half.

Scott Ferney opened the scoring, followed by strikes from captain Daniel Storer and Jerome Williams. After the break, Ned Davies, Joe Leahy, and Ferney extended the lead, with Ferney netting his second consecutive hat-trick. Leahy added another to complete his brace, before Ferney scored his third to make it 8-0. Rhys Morgan and Jacob Hipkiss rounded off the rout with late goals.

The emphatic win keeps Tenby climbing the table, while Herbrandston remain without a point this season.

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Crymych’s slow start costs them against Ammanford

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7 hours ago

January 27, 2025

Herald Sport

Championship Division

Crymych 5 – Ammanford 21

CRYMYCH’S battle to stay in the Championship Division continues as they fell to a 21-5 defeat against Ammanford, who secured a season double over their opponents. A sluggish first half left Crymych trailing too far behind to recover despite an improved second-half performance.

Ammanford’s powerful pack and cohesive backs dominated early on, running in three tries in the first half. Full-back Gareth Rees converted all three to establish a commanding 21-0 lead at the break. Crymych managed a single unconverted try in the second half through replacement winger Hedd George but could not close the gap further.

This defeat marks Crymych’s 11th loss of the season, leaving them in ninth place and in danger of being drawn into the relegation battle. While they remain outside the bottom two, their struggles with slow starts and fundamental errors must be addressed urgently.

Crymych’s upcoming fixtures will be crucial, with the team needing to improve their defensive discipline and sharpen their attack to secure their Championship Division status. The pressure is mounting as the season progresses.

Man of the match was Marco Dallavalle pictured above