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Neyland bow out of West Wales Cup

Published

3 weeks ago

October 3, 2021

James Hemingray

NEYLAND bowed out of the West Wales Cup on Saturday (Oct 2) as FC Bonymaen scored two late goals in a 3-1 win.

The game was one of a handful to be played as rain caused many games to be abandoned.

Neyland’s game in Bonymaen did go ahead though as they played on a 4G surface at Penyrhoel Leisure Centre.

Perhaps adapting to the different surface, Neyland started slowly and that allowed Bonymaen to score in the first two minutes, Dean Green with the goal for the hosts.

After that Neyland managed to get their shape and created chances but couldn’t do enough to level the game up. It was a feisty affair but the youngsters, alongside old heads Paul and Sean Hannon, held their own.

With the second half started and Neyland’s fitness showing they started to create more chances with Max Bowman-Davies causing trouble for the back line of Bonymaen all afternoon.

Neyland drew level when a free kick from Mike Chandler found Sean Hannon and he volleyed in after letting the ball drop over his head.

As the game entered the final ten minutes, the home side were given a dubious penalty when the ball hit Will Clewes in the box. The ball appeared to hit him high up near the face but the referee pointed to the spot.

Green dispatched the penalty for his second goal of the game.

In an attempt to get back level Neyland switched formation and with Max Bowman-Davies in on goal the Bonymaen keeper cynically brought him down and was shown a straight red card.

Another substitute Aidan Rees came on the wing and created more chances and was unlucky not to score after a great save by the substitute keeper.

As full time approached the Green completed his hat trick to seal the win and to sink Neyland’s hearts.

Neyland manager Gavin Rowland said after the match: “It is a disappointing for the boys but they continue to grow each week.”

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Blues battle to win over Aberaeron in KO Cup

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12 hours ago

October 21, 2021

James Hemingray

HAVERFORDWEST booked their place in the quarter finals of the Pembrokeshire KO Cup, where they will meet Pembroke Dock Harlequins, after beating Aberaeron on Wednesday night (Oct 20).

Despite the atrocious weather conditions, which saw rain batter the Pembroke Road playing surface for much of the game, both sides played an excellent game.

In the end it was the Blues who came out on top with a 44-6 win.

Outside Half Jake Morgan got the Blues rolling early on with a penalty and Rhys Baker then scored the game’s first try to make it 8-0.

Second Row Jack Clancy got his name on the score sheet but the conversion was missed.

Aberaeron then got themselves on the board with a penalty but the Blues were soon back on the attack with Will Blackburn next to go over.

That was converted by Morgan to give the home side a 20-3 lead.

Lewis Tingay and Rhys Baker added further tries for the Blues while Aber added a further penalty as the sides went in at half time with the score reading 30-6.

Early in the second half Tingay added his second try of the night and Morgan added the conversion.

That all but ended any hopes the away side had of getting themselves back in the game and the Blues continued to play despite the pouring rain.

Tingay then completed his hat trick with a try under the posts giving Morgan a simple conversion to make it 44-6.

There was no scoring in the final twenty minutes but the Blues had done the job and booked their place in the last eight.

Their quarter final with the Quins will be played on or before January 22.

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Pembrokeshire Schools Under 10s get season up and running

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2 days ago

October 20, 2021

James Hemingray

PEMBROKESHIRE Schools Under 10s played their first game of the new season last Sunday (Oct 17) against a strong OT Academy Squad.

The Pembrokeshire boys played four small sided games, drawing one and losing three. The boys are next in action next month when they hope to play Carmarthenshire Schools.

Pembrokeshire Schools Under 10s: Spencer James (Cleddau Reach), Noah Bicknell (Prendergast), Harri Jones (Holy Name), Jamie Cook (Pembroke Dock), Toby Jones (Holy Name), Isaac Jenkins (Narberth), Iori Williams (Narberth), Cai Price (Ysgol Caer Elen), Celt Edwards (Frenni), Joe Davies (Ysgol Glannau Gwaun), Jaden Petrie (Prendergast), Logan Lewis (Pembroke Dock), Zach Loveridge (Waldo Williams), James Burns (Lamphey).