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Hakin stun Penlan to reach West Wales Cup semi-finals

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3 years ago

March 6, 2022

HAKIN United reached the semi-finals of the West Wales Cup on Saturday (Mar 5) as they put in an excellent performance to see off West Wales Premier League leaders Penlan.

It was a physical and, at times, feisty encounter with 12 yellow cards handed out by referee David Keane, who has previously taken charge of a West Wales Cup final.

A big crowd gathered at the Observatory Field for one of the stand-out ties of the quarter finals and it was the home side who signalled their intent early on, Jack Britton flashing a shot just wide.

Penlan then saw a free kick go over the bar but Hakin had another good chance soon after but Shane Walsh headed over.

The visitors, who are unbeaten in their league this season, pushed forward but Hakin were able to deal with the danger well, Camron Thomas coping well on the left hand side.

Midway through the first half it was Hakin who took the lead as a corner into the box wasn’t gathered by Penlan keeper Marcus Collins and Shane Walsh was on hand to stab the ball home.

Moments later the game’s first flashpoint came as Penlan’s Nathan Lewis was shown a yellow card for a push in the back as Hakin cleared the ball. Hakin’s Walsh was also shown a yellow card.

After that had settled down Hakin won a free kick in the middle of the Penlan half. Britton floated the ball to the back post and Ashley Bevan headed the ball back across goal and into the top corner.

Penlan began to look for a way back into the game and saw Sam Lewis fire over before a Dale Rowe cross was just too high for his team mates and Hakin were able to clear.

Ryan Wilson sent a shot wide on the stroke of half time as the home side continued to look for more goals.

It remained 2-0 at the break but the visitors came out for the second half determined to get themselves back in the game.

*It was a physical encounter between two top teams*

They hit the bar from an early corner but on 54 minutes it was Hakin who scored to all but seal their passage into the next round.

Camron Thomas’ cross into the box wasn’t cleared and it fell to Ashley Bevan who had time to turn and fire into the bottom left corner of the net to make it 3-0.

Bevan had another chance soon after before Ben Aldred fired a long-range free kick inches wide of the goal.

With nine minutes to go Hakin’s win was secured as sub Justin Harding crossed into the box for Britton who hit the ball into the bottom left corner.

Penlan kept playing and felt they should have had a late free kick when one of their players was brought down but it wasn’t given.

Hakin saw the game out to inflict a first defeat on Penlan since August and they will now look forward to their semi-final match up.

Hakin United: Sam Franklin, Jay Power, Camron Thomas, Mark Jones, Jake Merry, Ben Aldred, Shane Walsh, Jack Britton, Ashley Bevan, Ryan Wilson, Leon Luby. Subs: Craig Nicholson, Jaden Chapman, Gareth Fawcett, Justin Harding, Garin Gardner.

Penlan: Marcus Collins, Dale Rowe, Dylan Rich, Luke Edwards, Rhys Coffey, Jamie James, Nathan Lewis, Cory Charles, Sam Lewis, Jordan Doyle, Luke Dalling. Subs: Chris Fisher, Ben Simons, Dale Otten, Darren Rowe, Ashley Jones.

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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2 days ago

January 21, 2025

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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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3 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.

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