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Neyland made to work for win
St Ishmaels 87-AO lost to Neyland 125-AO by 38 runs NEYLAND were made to work hard for their win as St Ishmaels had them all out for 125 in a low scoring game.
They then bowled well as St Ishmaels fell 38 runs short of their target. Gregg Miller was bowled for one by Matthew Phillips but Paul Murray and Ashley Sutton got Neyland back on track. Murray was bowled by Andrew Williams for 16 before Sutton was also bowled by the same man for 31. Nick Koomen scored 14, Nathan Banner 15 and Andrew Miller 16 but neither batsmen could go on to make a big score. Henry Durrant was the only other batsmen to make double figures as all St Ishmael’s bowlers played well. Kevin Bowen finished with figures of 2-29 from his twelve overs but Andrew Williams was the pick of the bowlers as he finished with four wickets for 35 runs from his twelve overs. That meant St Ishmaels would need a relatively low target of 126 to win but they also found it tough in their innings. Opener Peter Bradshaw made 12 before he was caught by Gary Lloyd off the bowling of Nathan Banner. Andrew Williams made 11 before he was run out and Brennan Devonald was the only other batter to reach double figures. Devonald made 24 but he was bowled by Nick Koomen. Henry Durrant was the best bowler for Neyland as he took five wickets, including three for a duck, as St Ishmaels were all out for just 87.
Neyland: Gregg Miller b Matthew Phillips 1 Paul Murray b Andrew Williams 16 Ashley Sutton b A Williams 31 Nick Koomen b Kevin L Bowen 14 Nathan Banner b A Williams 15 Andrew Miller c&b Andrew Pawlett 16 Sean Hannon c Daniel Richards b A Williams 0 Henry Durrant c A Williams b KL Bowen 13 Scott Jones b Jonathan Pawlett 9 Andrew Slark run out 2 Gary Lloyd not out 0 Extras 8 Total: 125 AO
Bowling: J Pawlett 9.3-2-25-1; M Phillips 5-2-18-1; A Williams 12-0-35-4; KL Bowen 12-2-29-2; A Pawlett 4-0-13-1
St Ishmaels Peter Bradshaw c Gary Lloyd b N Banner 12 Daniel Howells c Paul Murray b Nick Koomen 8 A Williams run out 11 Philip Cockburn b N Banner 7 Brennan Devonald b N Koomen 24 J Pawlett b Henry Durrant 7 Kevin L Bowen b H Durrant 0 Daniel Richards c S Hannon b H Durrant 5 A Pawlett not out 2 M Phillips b H Durrant 0 Robbie Thomas c Paul Murray b H Durrant 0 Extras 11 Total: 87 AO
Bowling: N Koomen 11-3-26- 2; N Banner 10-5-18-2; G Lloyd 7-4-12-0; H Durrant 3.5-2-6-5; A Miller 2-0-16-0
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South-West Wales Athletes Aiming to Shine at the Summer Olympics
Two of the finest athletes in south-west Wales are dreaming about bringing home medals from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Track cyclist Emma Finucane and sailing star Micky Beckett will head to France in a buoyant mood after enjoying a successful build-up to their respective events.
Welsh athletes collected a record-equalling 11 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games and hopes are high that the tally could be beaten this year.
The Carmarthen-born rider cemented her rapid rise up the sprint ranks by winning a gold medal at the 2023 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.
She became Great Britain’s first women’s sprint world champion since Becky James in 2013 and is now on track to chase more medals at the Olympics across three events.
The 21-year-old has yearned to compete at the Summer Games since watching Team GB sparkle at London 2012 and she is eager to make her mark this summer.
“It’s a massive dream of mine and it’s pretty cool that I’m kind of living my dream,” Finucane said. “I’m just trying to enjoy the journey and hopefully I’ll get selected and compete for my country.
“And it’s exciting because as the Team GB women’s sprint. I feel like we’re in a really good place to do well at the Olympics, not just compete as Olympians.”
Pembrokeshire-born sailor Beckett will also head to Paris with his sights firmly set on winning gold in the hugely competitive ILCA 7 class.
He will renew rivalries with Australian Matt Wearn, who controversially claimed the World Championship title ahead of Hermann Tomasgaard and Beckett earlier this year.
Online bookmakers rate Wearn as the favourite to emerge victorious this summer, but Beckett’s recent form gives him every chance of turning the tables.
Several new sports betting sites in Australia cut the Welsh sailor’s Olympic odds after he completed a trio of World Cup successes at a recent event in Palma.
Beckett believes the hard work he has done over the past few months gives him every chance of toppling Wearn when the action gets underway this summer.
“There is still plenty of work to do and managing form is probably the most important thing of any athlete’s job,” Beckett said. “There is no point being the best in the world unless you are the best in the world when it counts.
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Kilgetty and Carew Share Spoils in End-of-Season Showdown
In the picturesque setting of Kilgetty, under the soft glow of the evening sun, local football fans were treated to an enticing clash between Kilgetty and Carew in the Pembrokeshire League Division 1. With the season winding down, both sides took to the pitch amidst numerous squad rotations, following a hectic week of multiple fixtures.
The match kicked off in a leisurely pace, resembling more of an end-of-season friendly than a fierce competition. Kilgetty seized the early initiative, with the trio of Josh Bevan, Richard Tebbut, and Richard Cope causing headaches for the Carew defense, skillfully led by Gareth Lewis. It was Jac Waters who broke the deadlock for the home side, putting Kilgetty ahead 1-0 as the first half came to a close.
However, Carew emerged revitalised after the break, with Jonty Bennett, James Hinchcliffe, and Zac Rowell putting in the hard yards to level the score. The introduction of Harvey Drummond for the ineffective Sam Christopher added further depth to Carew’s attacking prowess, culminating in an equaliser courtesy of the excellent Hinchcliffe.
As tensions rose, the game took on a newfound intensity, marked by needless bookings, after a clearly offside goal and a few heated moments on the field. Despite the fatigue evident from their recent fixture congestion, both teams showcased their competitive spirit, treating the fans to an entertaining second half.
In the end, neither side could break the deadlock, with Kilgetty and Carew having to settle for a well-fought 1-1 draw. While neither team was at their absolute best, the match provided a fitting conclusion to their respective seasons.
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The stage is set – Senior Cup Final
It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.
League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.
Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.
There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.
The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.
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