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Touray Sisay strikes as Bluebirds beat high-flying Newtown

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3 years ago

November 1, 2021

A GOAL from Alhagi Touray Sisay gave Haverfordwest County a hard-fought win over Newtown in a back-and-forth JD Cymru Premier encounter at the Ogi Bridge Meadow on Saturday (Oct 30).

The striker marked his first start since returning to the side following illness with a composed finish from close range.

The Bluebirds defended manfully throughout the game as the Robins pushed hard for an equaliser which, on another day, they could have found after spurning numerous opportunities.

Wayne Jones’ side had chances to extend their lead, but Touray Sisay’s first-half strike was ultimately enough to earn them all three points.

Captain Dylan Rees, who was named Honey Home man-of-the-match for his impressive display, nearly gave County the lead after five minutes when his poked effort at the far post was saved by Dave Jones.

The visitors went close a few minutes later when James Davies fired narrowly wide on the angle. Then, 10 minutes later, he headed over the bar from close range.

The Bluebirds took the lead when Alaric Jones’ pinpoint pass picked out Touray Sisay, who controlled the ball well before sliding it underneath Jones for his fourth league goal of the season.

Chris Hughes’ nearly equalised a few minutes later when a shot from the edge of the area was blocked by the County defence, before Davies’ effort on the rebound came back off the right post.

There was another opportunity for the Robins before half-time, with Kieran Mills-Evans heading narrowly wide from a corner.

Elliot Scotcher had a great opportunity to double the Bluebirds’ advantage in first-half stoppage time, but a nasty bobble just before he struck the ball meant his effort was high and wide.

Wojciech Gajda – who had an excellent afternoon between the sticks for County – was alert to deny Davies from close range early in the second-half. The Bluebirds stopper was involved once again when he got down well to push Aaron Williams’ free-kick away to safety.

With just three minutes remaining, Kieran Lewis nearly added a second, but his powerful shot from the edge of the area was pushed over the bar by Jones.

It mattered little, however, as the Bluebirds held on to pick up a crucial victory over a Robins side who had won four of their previous five matches in the JD Cymru Premier.

The result sees County return to ninth place in the standings, after temporarily slipping down to 10th following Connah’s Quay Nomads’ 4-0 win over Cefn Druids on Friday evening.

The Bluebirds are next in action on Saturday, November 6, when they travel to Oswestry to face current JD Cymru Premier leaders The New Saints at Park Hall. Kick-off is 14:30.

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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2 days ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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4 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.