Narberth hold off Nomads to win Ken Morris Cup

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3 years ago

August 31, 2021

NARBERTH Thirds won the Ken Morris Cup on Monday, August 30 as they beat Landsker Nomads in the final.

The final saw both sides play two twenty-over innings at Narberth Cricket Club and the culmination of a tournament that was organised by Richard and Rhian Howell.

The Nomads won the toss but invited Narberth to bat on home soil and they were able to bowl them out for 112.

Narberth lost Gary Nicholas early on to the bowling of Manu before Arran Keane and Shay Norcross shared 27 runs for the second wicket.

Keane scored 22 before being bowled by Manu and wickets continued to fall at regular intervals after that.

Norcross fell to the bowling of Richard Reed, Jamie Bohata was trapped leg before by Philip Gooch and when Rob Nicholas was bowled by Manu Narberth had slipped to 55-5.

Llew Jones and Rhys Davies shared 24 runs for the sixth wicket as they looked to push their score up towards three figures.

Jones scored 11 but he was then caught by Reed off the bowling of Oliver Cook.

Davies hit two sixes in his score of 14 but he was then bowled by Andrew Joseph as the wickets began to fall again.

Joseph then had Aled Davies caught by Cook as Narberth were reduced to 89-8.

Ceri Davies and Elliot Evans added 22 runs for the ninth wicket to ensure they did get into three figures.

Gareth Morgan bowled Davies on a score of 13 and he took the last wicket to bowl Narberth out. Narberth’s score was also helped on by 24 extras from the Nomads.

The Nomads lost Richard Reed early in their reply when he was run out but Will Davidson-Randell and Manu shared 27 runs for the second wicket.

Davidson-Randell was then caught and bowled by Llew Jones on a score of 9.

Manu and Andrew Joseph added another 22 runs for the third wicket before Joseph was bowled by Shay Norcross.

Oliver Cook was bowled by Jamie Bohata and Gareth Morgan was caught and bowled by Ceri Davies as the Nomads were reduced to 75-5.

Dudley Joseph was also bowled by Davies as the Nomads edged towards three figures.

Davies then trapped Philip Gooch leg before before Bohata got the wicket they had been looking for.

Manu had batted well to reach his half century but was then caught by Rhys Davies off the bowling of Bohata on a score of 51.

Ceri Davies then took his third caught and bowled of the innings to dismiss Daniel Warder.

Bohata then caught and bowled Andrew Trainer as the Nomads were bowled out for 114, a lead of just two runs. The Nomads’ score was also helped along by 20 extras from Narberth.

With a slender lead, Narberth would have hoped to have got into a lead before losing any wickets.

However, they were struggling early on as Arron Keane was out to the bowling of Manu with the score on 2.

Narberth also lost Gary Nicholas and Jamie Bohata as they slipped to 5-3.

Shay Norcross and Llew Jones led the recovery though as they shared 84 runs for the third wicket.

Jones hit six fours and three sixes as he reached his half century but he was then caught by Andrew Trainer off the bowling of Richard Reed on a score of 53.

Norcross had made his way to a score of 20 but he was then trapped leg before by Philip Gooch.

Aled and Ceri Davies were both bowled by Gareth Morgan in quick succession as Narberth slipped to 102-7, a lead of 100.

Rhys Davies and Rob Nicholas then batted well together as they shared 47 runs for the eighth wicket.

Nicholas finished not out on 10 while Davies hit one four and four sixes in a score of 46 not out.

That helped Narberth finish on 149-7 and it meant the Nomads would need 148 to win the game.

Ollie Cook and Richard Reed shared 17 runs for the Nomads as they began their final chase but Llew Jones had Cook caught by Ceri Davies and he then bowled Andrew Joseph for a duck.

Reed and Manu shared another 34 runs for the third wicket but Elliot Evans made the breakthrough as he bowled Manu on a score of 15.

Soon after, Evans bowled Reed on a score of 25 as the Nomads were reduced to 53-4.

Will Davidson-Randell was then run out on a score of 4 before Gareth Morgan and Dudley Joseph shared 23 runs for the sixth wicket.

Morgan was then bowled by Evans and Daniel Warder was then caught by Shay Norcross off the bowling of Ceri Davies.

That left the Nomads on 95-7 and when Philip Gooch was bowled by Davies, they were 100-8 with time running out.

Joseph did finish not out on 37 but the Nomads could only finish on 117-8, giving Narberth victory by 31 runs.

Umpires Chris Stapleton and Steve Williams

Des Haynes presenting man of the match award to Llewelyn Jones

Devonald’s hat-trick secures St Ishmaels’ dominant win over Herbrandston

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1 day ago

December 18, 2024

Herald Sport

Herbrandston 0 – St Ishmaels 6

BRENNAN DEVONALD delivered a masterclass as St Ishmaels thrashed Herbrandston 6-0, with the skipper leading from the front and scoring a stunning hat-trick. The comprehensive victory propels St Ishmaels to eighth in the league table, while Herbrandston remain rooted to the bottom without a single point.

The visitors asserted their dominance from the outset. Devonald opened the scoring in the 9th minute, latching onto a pinpoint assist from Owen Lawrence. He doubled their lead just before halftime in the 40th minute, again set up by Lawrence, giving St Ishmaels a comfortable cushion at the break.

St Ishmaels maintained their momentum in the second half, adding four more goals to cap off a stellar team performance. Adam Kingsbeer’s clever play set up Ieuan Hawkins for the third, before Tom Williams capitalised on another opportunity to make it 4-0. Devonald sealed his hat-trick in the 85th minute with an expertly taken goal, and Joel Mills added the finishing touch in the dying moments, courtesy of an assist from Sol Goodall.

Team line-ups

Herbrandston: Adrian Rees, Oliver Robinson, Ethan Chalker, Scott Findlay, Dean John (Captain), Harley Barrett, Gedion Hockin, Leon Whatling, Scott Gillespie, Cian Davenport. Subs: Leo Duncan, Jacob James, Nico Cockrell.

St Ishmaels: Owen Thomas, Sol Goodall, Owen Lawrence, Finley Armstrong, Brennan Devonald (Captain), Adam Kingsbeer, Ieuan Hawkins, Joel Mills, Tom Williams, Daniel Coe, Nathan Thomas. Subs: Max Howells, Tyler Sheil.

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Dominant wins for Pembrokeshire sides in West Wales Intermediate Cup round 3

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1 day ago

December 18, 2024

Herald Sport

Goodwick United 7-0 Carew

Goodwick United put on a commanding performance with a 7-0 triumph over Carew. The home side proved too powerful for their opponents, with Rhys Dalling and Rhys Jones each bagging two goals. Matty Delaney, Will Haworth, and Daniel Bryce also got their names on the scoresheet. As one of Pembrokeshire’s top teams, Goodwick will aim to build on this dominant win as they progress to the next round.

Hakin United 13-0 Clydach Sports

Hakin United were in ruthless form as they dispatched Clydach Sports 13-0. Jack Britton led the charge with an impressive five-goal haul, while Liam Parks netted a hat-trick. Jack Griffiths, Jay Kilby, Kieran King, Justin Harding, and Mason Dolling all contributed to the comprehensive scoreline. Hakin, one of the premier teams in Pembrokeshire, will be keen to continue their pursuit of the cup after this emphatic victory.

Merlins Bridge 7-3 Treboeth United

Merlins Bridge secured a thrilling 7-3 victory over Treboeth United in an exciting encounter. Nathan Evans was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while Tom Jago, Jason Griffiths, Hayden Dimond, and Ashton Plunkett all found the back of the net. Treboeth’s Liam Manning, Cori Jones, and Matthew Colley fought valiantly but could not prevent the home side from taking the win. Merlins Bridge will be pleased with their attacking display and will look to build on this result.

Monkton Swifts 5-4 Clarbeston Road

In a dramatic local derby, Monkton Swifts edged out Clarbeston Road 5-4 in a high-scoring affair. Dylan Davies was the standout performer with four goals, and Liam Butland added another. Clarbeston Road fought hard with goals from Laurie Haworth, Matthew Davies, Greg Brown, and Ben John, but it was the Swifts who held on to secure the victory. Monkton will be happy to progress after such a closely contested match.

Neyland 1-2 Cwm Wanderers

Neyland were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Cwm Wanderers in a closely contested match. Ben Gale scored for Neyland, but goals from Joseff Shaw and Corey Raven-Sayce gave the visitors the edge. Despite a valiant effort from Neyland, Cwm Wanderers held firm to secure the win and advance to the next round.

Plough Colts 0-2 Pennar Robins

Pennar Robins comfortably saw off Plough Colts 2-0, with Kieran Smith and Jamie Wilkes scoring the goals. Pennar demonstrated their class and will look to carry this momentum forward into the next round.

Tenby 2-0 Blaen-y-Maes

Tenby continued their fine form with a 2-0 victory over Blaen-y-Maes. Sam Butler and Scott Ferney were on target for Tenby, who have been one of the most impressive sides this season. This win further cements Tenby’s status as one of the top contenders in the competition.

Analysis:

Pembrokeshire’s leading teams, Goodwick United and Hakin United, demonstrated their superiority with commanding wins, while Tenby showed their credentials with a solid 2-0 victory. With such dominant performances, Goodwick and Hakin are likely to be among the favourites to claim the title, with Tenby also emerging as a serious contender in this year’s West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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Thrills and dominance: Narberth shine in 6-1 victory

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December 18, 2024

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Broad Haven 4-4 Solva

In an exhilarating, high-scoring encounter, Broad Haven played out a 4-4 draw with Solva. Marco Valentine netted twice for Broad Haven, with Owen Sheppard and Shane Howells also getting on the scoresheet. Solva responded through Josh Bland, who scored a hat-trick, and Lucas Price, ensuring the points were shared in this thrilling clash.

Camrose 1-3 Fishguard Sports

Fishguard Sports claimed a 3-1 victory over Camrose, with a clinical display of attacking play. Andrew John scored the only goal for Camrose, but Fishguard’s offensive strength proved overwhelming. Anthony Couzens, Luke Thomas, and Ieuan Llewellyn all found the net to guide their side to victory.

Carew II 0-2 Hakin United II

Hakin United II earned a solid 2-0 win over Carew II. Rowan Dixon and Tom Edmonds were the scorers for the visitors, with Carew struggling to break down Hakin’s defense. It was a well-executed performance that saw Hakin advance with all three points.

Johnston P-P Merlins Bridge II

The match between Johnston and Merlins Bridge II was postponed, with no further details available at the time of writing.

Lawrenny 1-6 Narberth

Narberth cruised to a commanding 6-1 victory over Lawrenny. Owen James scored the lone goal for Lawrenny, but Narberth’s attacking prowess was on full display as Steffan Williams scored twice, and Ashley Williams, Chris Brown, Conor Bowen, and Ryan Williams each found the back of the net in a comprehensive win.

Analysis:

The 14th December 2024 fixtures saw a blend of thrilling draws and dominant victories. Broad Haven and Solva shared the spoils in an action-packed 4-4 draw, while Fishguard Sports, Hakin United II, and Narberth all secured convincing wins. Narberth’s 6-1 triumph over Lawrenny was the standout result of the day, highlighting their attacking firepower.