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Hakin United beat Kilgetty to lift Senior Cup

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4 years ago

April 30, 2022

HAKIN United won the Senior Cup on Saturday (Apr 30) as they beat Kilgetty 3-1 in the final at the Ogi Bridge Meadow.

It was an excellent final with over 2000 fans in attendance for the game. Hakin had beaten Neyland in the semi-final while Kilgetty came from behind to beat Carew in their semi to reach their first final for nearly 50 years.

Kilgetty did take the lead but a goal before half time and two goals in the second saw the Vikings lift the trophy for the twelfth time in their history.

A great goal from @KilgettyAFC opened the scoring, MOTM @jackbritton3 levelling just before half time. The 2nd half more comfortable as we ran out 3-1 winners, with goals from @ashleybevan1991 and @skinnyjhraya, to lift the @PembrokeshireA Senior Cup for the twelfth time 🔵⚫️
— Hakin United (@MightyVikings) April 30, 2022

The game started quietly with the closest either side came being a Hakin free kick bouncing off the all but into the arms of Kilgetty keeper Ben Evans.

Jack Britton then saw a shot saved before Ashley Bevan saw a header tipped over by Evans, only for the linseman’s flag to go up.

There was a chance for Kilgetty when Lloyd Hughes won the ball back on the edge of the box and the ball fell to Henry Lawrence who passed to Hughes but he looked to cross rather than shoot and his ball in was cleared away.

With 24 minutes gone, Oscar Miles crossed into the box and Henry Lawrence excellently volleyed in at the back post.

Hakin looked to get back into the game and Leon Luby saw a cross blocked and the resulting corner went all the way through.

Miles then saw a cross go just over the bar as Kilgetty looked for another goal just before half time.

It was Hakin though who got the next goal as Ryan Wilson crossed from the right for Luby who saw his shot saved but Jack Britton was on hand to tap in the rebound to level the score at 1-1.

Ashley Bevan then saw a shot go wide before Lloyd Hughes sent a cross into the box but there were no takers.

It meant the first half finished with the game evenly poised at 1-1.

The Vikings won a corner early in the second half but after Evans missed the ball but Garin Gardner fired over the bar.

They were then awarded a free kick after a high boot but the ball into the box was headed wide by Shane Walsh.

Ten minutes into the second half it was Hakin who got themselves ahead as Britton crossed to the back post for Ashley Bevan who tapped home.

Bevan was then involved again as he sent a ball over the top of the defenders for Walsh but he sent his effort over the bar.

Kilgetty looked to get themselves back level but Jake Proctor saw a header go over the bar before Lloyd Hughes then sent a free kick wide of the goal.

Bevan then set up Walsh again but he saw his shot pushed wide by Evans.

Moments later Walsh was sent in again by sub Justin Harding but Evans came out and made an excellent save to deny him.

With ten minutes to go Hakin were awarded a free kick in a dangerous position. Luby took it and although he was unlucky to see his effort bounce out off the bar, the ball fell to Harding who tapped in to make it 3-1 to the Vikings.

Bevan then saw a shot saved soon after but a fourth goal would have been harsh on Kilgetty who had played well throughout the game.

Hakin saw the game out and they celebrated winning the Senior Cup once again.

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

Kilgetty: Ben Evans, Oscar Miles, Jake Proctor, Rhys Hewson, Sam Lewis, Owain Coombs, Lloyd Hughes, Callum Proctor, Henry Lawrence, Josh Bevan, Richard Cope. Subs: Ollie Griffiths, Richard Tebbutt, Tom Baker, Ross Hurst, John Mansbridge.

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The young players, who remain part of the club’s youth setup, were given the opportunity to test themselves in a higher-level fixture, and impressed coaches and supporters alike with their attitude and commitment on the field.

Club representatives said it was “fantastic to see” the dedication shown by the youngsters, who rose to the occasion in what was described as a special experience for both the players and the club.

The match provided a valuable opportunity for development, allowing the next generation of Crymych players to gain experience in a more competitive environment while contributing to the senior squad.

The rugby club said the move reflects its long-term focus on nurturing homegrown talent and creating a clear pathway from youth rugby into the senior game.

Officials added that the future of the club looks bright, with the performance of the young “Teirw” – or Bulls – offering reassurance that the next generation is ready to carry the club forward.

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Under 13s and under 14s progress after District H finals day success

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Tenby’s under 12s were also involved in a close match, narrowly losing 31-28 to Haverfordwest.

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Winners: Tenby United RFC’s under 14s celebrate their District H final victory.

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Carew set early pace as rain disrupts Pembrokeshire cricket programme

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RAIN played a major part in Week 2 of the Nicholas Insurance Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League, with several Division 1 fixtures abandoned after strong first-innings performances.

Carew made the biggest statement in the top flight, cruising to a ten-wicket win over St Ishmaels to move clear at the top of the table.

St Ishmaels were bowled out for 110, with Tim Hicks (3-18), Shaun Whitfield (3-14) and Logan Hall (2-27) doing the damage. Carew then eased to 111-0, Hicks completing an outstanding all-round display with 55 not out, alongside Morgan Grieve’s unbeaten 54.

Elsewhere, Narberth piled up 301-7 before rain intervened against Herbrandston, Jamie McCormack hitting a superb 104. Lawrenny (297-7) and Burton (203-7) also posted big totals before the weather had the final say.

Division 1 results

Match	Result
Cresselly 30-2 v Burton 203-7	Match abandoned
Narberth 301-7 v Herbrandston 51-0	Match abandoned
Whitland 10-0 v Lawrenny 297-7	Match abandoned
Saundersfoot 205-7 v Neyland	Match abandoned
Carew 111-0 v St Ishmaels 110 all out	Carew won by 10 wickets

Division 1 table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	Ab	Pts
1	Carew	2	2	0	0	36
2	Saundersfoot	2	1	0	1	27
3	Herbrandston	2	1	0	1	25
4	Neyland	2	1	0	1	25
5	Narberth	2	0	0	1	20
6	St Ishmaels	2	0	1	0	15
7	Burton	2	0	1	1	14
8	Whitland	2	0	1	1	14
9	Cresselly	2	0	1	1	11
10	Lawrenny	2	0	1	1	11

Johnston lead strong Division 2 pack

Johnston sit top after a dominant 135-run win over Llangwm, powered by Lewis Boswell’s 99 and Steve Mills’ 62.

Hook maintained their perfect start, edging Haverfordwest by four wickets, while Cresselly II brushed aside Llechryd by nine wickets after bowling them out for just 41.

Division 2 results

Match	Result
Llechryd 41 all out v Cresselly II 44-1	Cresselly II won by 9 wickets
Llanrhian 155-5 v Fishguard 154-7	Llanrhian won by 5 wickets
Hook 143-6 v Haverfordwest 142-9	Hook won by 4 wickets
Llangwm 106 all out v Johnston 241-6	Johnston won by 135 runs
Pembroke Dock 152-2 v Pembroke 168-8	Match abandoned

Division 2 table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	Ab	Pts
1	Johnston	2	2	0	0	40
2	Hook	2	2	0	0	37
3	Cresselly II	2	2	0	0	36
4	Pembroke	2	1	0	1	28
5	Haverfordwest	2	1	1	0	24
6	Pembroke Dock	2	0	1	1	23
7	Llanrhian	2	1	1	0	22
8	Fishguard	2	0	2	0	16
9	Llangwm	2	0	2	0	13
10	Llechryd	2	0	2	0	3

Kilgetty and Carew II lead Division 3 race

Kilgetty and Carew II are locked together at the top after two wins from two.

Lamphey produced one of the standout performances of the week, hammering Burton II by 155 runs, while Laugharne continued their unbeaten start.

Division 3 table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	Ab	Pts
1	Kilgetty	2	2	0	0	38
2	Carew II	2	2	0	0	38
3	Laugharne	2	2	0	0	37
4	Lamphey	2	1	1	0	28
5	Saundersfoot II	2	1	0	1	26
6	Hundleton	2	1	1	0	24
7	Haverfordwest II	2	0	2	0	14
8	Stackpole	2	0	2	0	14
9	Pembroke II	2	0	1	1	13
10	Burton II	2	0	2	0	12

Narberth II lead Division 4

Narberth II sit top after a five-wicket win over Neyland II, thanks to Jordan Howell’s unbeaten 88.

Hook II edged a thriller by one wicket, while Haverfordwest III also maintained a perfect start.

Division 4 table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	Pts
1	Narberth II	2	2	0	39
2	Hook II	2	2	0	36
3	Haverfordwest III	2	2	0	36
4	Lawrenny II	2	2	0	35
5	Crymych	2	1	1	29
6	Llechryd II	2	1	1	28
7	Neyland II	2	0	2	15
8	St Ishmaels II	2	0	2	15
9	Herbrandston II	2	0	2	13
10	Carew III	2	0	2	11

Rowlands ton headlines Division 5

Tom Rowlands’ superb 108 guided Cresselly III to victory, while Llanrhian II remain joint top after a crushing win featuring Rick Walton’s remarkable 8-13.

Division 5 table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	Ab	Pts
1	Llanrhian II	2	2	0	0	40
2	Cresselly III	2	2	0	0	40
3	Whitland II	2	1	1	0	25
4	Llangwm II	1	1	0	0	19
5	Pembroke III	2	0	1	1	14
6	Llechryd III	2	0	2	0	11
7	Pembroke Dock II	2	0	1	1	11
8	Hundleton II	1	0	1	0	6