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Bellerby smashes six for last ball victory

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11 years ago

July 23, 2014

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PATRICK BELLERBY was the toast of his Neyland team mates on Sunday as he smashed a sensational six off the very last ball of the match to win the Duggie Morris Cup.
Credit must also go to Ashley Sutton as he smashed the Haverfordwest bowling for a brilliant 97 runs to set up a tense final over finale.
Chasing a mammoth 181 to win, the defending champions got to 175-7 with just two balls of Josh Wilment?s final over remaining.
Scott Jones was caught by Dai Davies off the penultimate delivery, but just when it seemed The Town had secured victory, Bellerby smashed a straight six from the very last ball, sparking wild celebrations amongst the Neyland players and supporters at the Oatfield Park ground in Burton.
Haverfordwest?s Adam James and Dai Davies started well in their first innings, putting on before James was run out.
Jonathan Strawbridge fell in similar fashion before Davies and Ben Field put on 61 for the third wicket.
Field was caught and bowled by Andrew Miller on 32 and Davies, on 54, fell shortly after to another run out.
Simon Holliday and Danny Potter were untroubled as they took their side to 164-4 from their first 20 overs. Holliday finished unbeaten on 32 while Potter was not out on 18.
Neyland found runs hard to come by in their first innings. Nick Koomen fell cheaply, but John and Sutton added 58 for the second wicket.
Sutton was the first of the pair to fall for 33 when he was caught by Dai Davies off the bowling of Josh Wilment.
John fell for 30 and more wickets followed. Henry Durrant and J Tennick survived the final few overs to take their side to 115-5, 49 runs behind Haverfordwest.
The Town found it tough in their second innings as wickets fell at regular intervals, due in no small part to the excellent bowling and fielding of the Neyland side.
Davies, however, continued his fine form with the bat as he scored 39 before he was caught by Sean Hannon off the bowling of Henry Durrant.
Delaney was out soon after leaving Town in a vulnerable position on 83-6.
Danny Potter and Josh Wilment finished not out on 23 and 12 respectively as they finished on 131-8.
That left Neyland needing 181 to win the cup.
Neyland were slow out of the blocks in their second innings as they slipped to 11-2. Ashley Sutton then led the recovery sharing a stand of 101 with Patrick Bellerby to swing the game back their way.
Sutton was out for an excellent knock of 97 with Bellerby then taking charge in the middle.
With the game entering its final overs it looked as if Haverfordwest would snatch victory as Hannon, John and James all fell for single figure scores leaving the score at 175-7 with just one ball left.
Bellerby had other ideas and was the calmest man on the field as he hit a six with the very last ball to give Neyland victory.

Haverfordwest first innings
A James run out 15
D Davies run out 54
J Strawbridge run out 11
B Field ct & b A Miller 32
S Holliday not out 32
D Potter not out 18
Total: 164-4

Bowling: G Lloyd 4-0-31-0; N Banner 4-0-30-0; N Koomen 4-0-35-0; A Miller 4-0-22-1; H Durrant 4-0-40-0.

Neyland first innings
S John ct N Delaney b S Holliday 30
N Koomen ct H Scriven b AJ Revu 6
A Sutton ct D Davies b J Wilment 33
A Miller b J Wilment 12
N Banner st H Scriven b S Holliday 2
H Durrant not out 11
J Tennick not out 10
Total: 115-5

Bowling: AJ Revu 4-1-11-1; A James 4-0-31-0; C Tucker 4-0-27-0; S Holliday 4-0-27-2; J Wilment 4-1-13-2.

Haverfordwest second innings
A James b A James 9
S Holliday ct S Hannon b N Koomen 16
J Strawbridge run out 2
D Davies st S Hannon b H Durrant 39
B Field b N Koomen 0
D Potter not out 23
N Delaney ct S Jones b A Miller 3
H Scriven ct N Banner b A Miller 6
AJ Revu ct N Koomen b N Banner 11
J Wilment not out 12
Total: 131-8

Bowling: G Lloyd 4-0-37-1; N Koomen 4-1-10-2; H Durrant 4-0-32-1; N Banner 4-0-29-1; A Miller 4-0-20-2

Neyland second innings
A Miller b A James 2
N Koomen ct J Strawbridge b AJ Revu 9
A Sutton ct AJ Revu b A James 97
N Banner b AJ Revu 9
H Durrant b C Tucker 12
P Bellerby not out 34
S Hannon LBW A James 0
S John run out 9
S Jones ct D Davies b J Wilment 5
J Tennick not out 0
Total: 181-8

Bowling: AJ Revu 4-0-21-2; A James 4-1-30-3; S Holliday 4-0-34-0; C Tucker 4-0-38-1; J Wilment 4-0-54-1.

Sport

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

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9 hours ago

January 19, 2025

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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.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.

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Division Two goals galore as Narberth continue to dominate

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9 hours ago

January 19, 2025

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Big wins and thrilling contests highlight the latest round of fixtures.

Narberth Crush Broad Haven
Broad Haven 1 – Narberth 11
League leaders Narberth delivered a masterclass, thrashing bottom side Broad Haven 11-1 in a one-sided encounter. Ryan Williams, Chris Brown, and Steffan Williams each netted hat-tricks, with further goals from Jordan Williams and Josh Jones. Broad Haven’s Ashley Bladen grabbed a consolation goal, but the hosts were no match for the rampant visitors, who tightened their grip on the top of the table.

Swifts Reserves Hammer Carew II
Monkton Swifts II 7 – Carew II 0
Rudy Poole’s incredible six-goal performance powered Monkton Swifts II to a commanding 7-0 victory over Carew II. Mark Jones added the final goal as the Swifts dominated from start to finish, boosting their push up the table with an emphatic statement win.

Johnston See Off Camrose
Johnston 2 – Camrose 0
Johnston earned a crucial 2-0 victory against fourth-placed Camrose in a tightly contested match. Marcus Allen’s opener and Josh Knapp’s second-half goal secured the points for the hosts. Johnston’s resolute defending ensured a clean sheet, helping them solidify their mid-table position while dealing a blow to Camrose’s hopes of catching the teams above them.

Merlins Bridge Reserves Edge Neyland in Thriller
Merlins Bridge II 3 – Neyland 2
Merlins Bridge II clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory over Neyland in a closely fought contest. Kian Lee opened the scoring for the hosts, with Bradley Barrett converting a penalty and Harrison Goddard adding a third. Neyland pushed back through Jay Johnstone and Ben Gale, but the Bridge held on to secure all three points in an exciting encounter.

Solva Outclass Lawrenny
Solva 5 – Lawrenny 0
Solva made light work of struggling Lawrenny with a 5-0 win. Kieran Price’s hat-trick stole the spotlight, with Luke Mason and Morgan Elliott also finding the net. The result leaves Lawrenny rooted near the bottom of the table, while Solva capitalized on their opponents’ weaknesses to secure a comfortable victory.

As the season progresses, Division Two continues to deliver high-scoring games and thrilling battles.

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Division One drama as relegation battle intensifies

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9 hours ago

January 19, 2025

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Two thrilling matches offer key moments in the fight for survival.

Robins Rise with Win Over Clarbeston Road
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Milford United climbed out of the relegation zone with a crucial 2-1 victory over Clarbeston Road at Marble Hall. The visitors struck first, with Laurie Haworth setting up Rhys Lloyd-Roberts for a close-range finish just before halftime. Milford responded quickly in the second half as Joey Jones delivered a pinpoint cross for Rhys Brown to equalize from six yards. The decisive moment came in the 68th minute when Liam Davies unleashed a stunning 25-yard strike, earning Milford a vital three points and pushing them a point clear of St Ishmaels with six games remaining.

Swifts Swoop Past Tish in Tight Encounter
St Ishmaels 1 – Monkton Swifts 2
Monkton Swifts secured an important 2-1 win at St Ishmaels, easing their own relegation worries while plunging Tish into the bottom two. Jonathan Lee opened the scoring for the Swifts nine minutes before halftime, assisted by Liam Butland. Gareth Finnegan doubled the visitors’ lead midway through the second half. Finley Armstrong pulled one back for Tish late on, following impressive work by Brennan Devonald, but the home side couldn’t find an equalizer. The result leaves Tish with an uphill battle to escape the drop.

The relegation fight promises more drama as every point becomes crucial in the final stretch of the season.