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Neyland extend lead at the top
NEYLAND extended their lead at the top of Division 1 on Saturday (Jun 25) as they beat Narberth by 22 runs.
Narberth won the toss and chose to field and they were able to bowl Neyland our for 170 inside 44 overs.
They lost Callum Power early on when he was bowled by Loui Davies. Lewis Page hit 16 before being caught by David Johns and when Andrew Miller departed for a score of 11, after being bowled by Johns, Neyland were 37-3.
Paul Murray and Brad McDermott-Jenkins then shared 29 runs for the fourth wicket with both finding the boundaries on a number of occasions. Murray hit three fours and a six in his score of 23 but he was then caught by Jamie McCormack off the bowling of Johns.
McDermott-Jenkins and Patrick Hannon then shared 76 runs for the fifth wicket, the former reaching his half century.
He smashed three fours and six sixes in his run-a-ball 58 but he then saw himself bowled by Davies.
Ben Quartermaine then trapped Gregg Miller leg before and then bowled Jack John for a duck to reduce Neyland to 157-7.
Tom Pritchard did not last long before falling to the bowling of Matthew Johns who then also took the wickets of Jamie Smith and Gary Lloyd to bring the innings to a close.
That left Patrick Hannon unbeaten on a score of 35 (four fours) and it meant Narberth would need 171 to win.
Narberth were in trouble early on in their reply as they slipped to 6-2. Richard Adams was bowled by Patrick Hannon for a duck and Loui Davies was caught by Paul Murray off the bowling of Jack John.
Ben Quartermaine and Jamie McCormack then shared 26 runs for the third wicket but McCormack was out on a score of 18 as he was caught by Hannon off the bowling of John.
Jordan Howell hit two fours but was then caught by John off the bowling of Jamie Smith.
Quartermaine was then run out by Hannon on a score of 12 and when Aaron Keane also fell to Smith, Narberth were in danger of being bowled out with the score on 48-6.
Will Nicholas only scored 8 before being trapped leg before by Andrew Miller and Shay Norcross was out for a score of 17 having hit one four and one six.
Ben Hughes hit the same in his score of 15 but he was then bowled by John as Narberth slipped to 87-9.
David and Matthew Johns offeres some resistance and some late hope for Narberth as they shared 61 runs for the final wicket.
Matthew Johns hit six fours in his score of 30 from 22 balls but he was caught by Murray off the bowling of Smith.
It left David Johns not out on 26 from 25 balls (three fours, 1 six) but the game was over for the home side.
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South-West Wales Athletes Aiming to Shine at the Summer Olympics
Two of the finest athletes in south-west Wales are dreaming about bringing home medals from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Track cyclist Emma Finucane and sailing star Micky Beckett will head to France in a buoyant mood after enjoying a successful build-up to their respective events.
Welsh athletes collected a record-equalling 11 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games and hopes are high that the tally could be beaten this year.
The Carmarthen-born rider cemented her rapid rise up the sprint ranks by winning a gold medal at the 2023 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.
She became Great Britain’s first women’s sprint world champion since Becky James in 2013 and is now on track to chase more medals at the Olympics across three events.
The 21-year-old has yearned to compete at the Summer Games since watching Team GB sparkle at London 2012 and she is eager to make her mark this summer.
“It’s a massive dream of mine and it’s pretty cool that I’m kind of living my dream,” Finucane said. “I’m just trying to enjoy the journey and hopefully I’ll get selected and compete for my country.
“And it’s exciting because as the Team GB women’s sprint. I feel like we’re in a really good place to do well at the Olympics, not just compete as Olympians.”
Pembrokeshire-born sailor Beckett will also head to Paris with his sights firmly set on winning gold in the hugely competitive ILCA 7 class.
He will renew rivalries with Australian Matt Wearn, who controversially claimed the World Championship title ahead of Hermann Tomasgaard and Beckett earlier this year.
Online bookmakers rate Wearn as the favourite to emerge victorious this summer, but Beckett’s recent form gives him every chance of turning the tables.
Several new sports betting sites in Australia cut the Welsh sailor’s Olympic odds after he completed a trio of World Cup successes at a recent event in Palma.
Beckett believes the hard work he has done over the past few months gives him every chance of toppling Wearn when the action gets underway this summer.
“There is still plenty of work to do and managing form is probably the most important thing of any athlete’s job,” Beckett said. “There is no point being the best in the world unless you are the best in the world when it counts.
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Kilgetty and Carew Share Spoils in End-of-Season Showdown
In the picturesque setting of Kilgetty, under the soft glow of the evening sun, local football fans were treated to an enticing clash between Kilgetty and Carew in the Pembrokeshire League Division 1. With the season winding down, both sides took to the pitch amidst numerous squad rotations, following a hectic week of multiple fixtures.
The match kicked off in a leisurely pace, resembling more of an end-of-season friendly than a fierce competition. Kilgetty seized the early initiative, with the trio of Josh Bevan, Richard Tebbut, and Richard Cope causing headaches for the Carew defense, skillfully led by Gareth Lewis. It was Jac Waters who broke the deadlock for the home side, putting Kilgetty ahead 1-0 as the first half came to a close.
However, Carew emerged revitalised after the break, with Jonty Bennett, James Hinchcliffe, and Zac Rowell putting in the hard yards to level the score. The introduction of Harvey Drummond for the ineffective Sam Christopher added further depth to Carew’s attacking prowess, culminating in an equaliser courtesy of the excellent Hinchcliffe.
As tensions rose, the game took on a newfound intensity, marked by needless bookings, after a clearly offside goal and a few heated moments on the field. Despite the fatigue evident from their recent fixture congestion, both teams showcased their competitive spirit, treating the fans to an entertaining second half.
In the end, neither side could break the deadlock, with Kilgetty and Carew having to settle for a well-fought 1-1 draw. While neither team was at their absolute best, the match provided a fitting conclusion to their respective seasons.
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The stage is set – Senior Cup Final
It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.
League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.
Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.
There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.
The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.
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