Sport
Cresselly survive Pembroke Dock scare to take win
CRESSELLY maintained their position at the top of Division 1 on Saturday (Aug 6), but only after surviving a scare from Pembroke Dock.
The Division 1 leaders were reduced to 77-5 in response to the Dock’s 139-9 but Adam Chandler and Tom Murphy were able to see Cresselly to victory.
Earlier, Cresselly had won the toss and chose to field and the Dock made a good start as openers Rhys Daley and Billy Wood shared 40 runs for the first wicket.
Wood hit five fours in his score of 25 but he was then bowled by Charlie Arthur.
Daley and Scott Griffiths added 17 for the second wicket but Griffiths was trapped leg before by Dan James.
That sparked a mini-collapse as the Dock slipped from 57-2 to 66-5.
Anton John was bowled by James for a duck and Tom Murphy had Adam Phillips caught by Neilson Cole.
Daley had scored 24 but he was then stumped by Cole off the bowling of Nicky Cope.
Cope also bowled Neil Gregory to make the score 79-6 before Tom Grimwood and Nick Daley offered some resistance.
They shared 38 runs for the seventh wicket to take their score past 100.
Tom Arthur made the breakthrough though as he trapped Grimwood leg before on a score of 24 (three fours).
Jamie White was then caught by Tom Arthur off the bowling of Simon Cole before Euan McDonald was bowled by Charlie Arthur.
Daley and Rob Hearn then ensured the Dock batted out their overs, setting Cresselly 140 to win.
Hearn was not out on 6 while Daley finished unbeaten on 23.
Cresselly lost Phil Williams three balls into their reply when he was trapped leg before by Euan McDonald.
Matthew Morgan could only score 12 before he was also sent back after being caught by Scott Griffiths off the bowling of McDonald.
That left them on 15-2 and it soon became 20-3 when Simon Cole was caught and bowled by Neil Gregory.
Nicky Cope was also only at the crease for 10 balls as he was caught by Griffiths off the bowling of Billy Wood.
Adam Chandler and Dan James then shared 29 runs for the fifth wicket before the Dock struck again.
James scored 13 but he was caught by Rob Hearn off the bowling of Wood. That left the league leaders on 77-5 and the Dock had hopes of an unlikely victory.
However, Chandler reached his fifty and Tom Murphy also batted well as the pair held their nerve to see Cresselly over the line.
Murphy hit three fours and a six in his score of 25 not out while Chandler 13 fours as he finished unbeaten on 74.
The win gives Cresselly 17 points and they are now 19 ahead of nearest challengers Llangwm with two games left to play.
On Saturday, August 13, Cresselly travel to Neyland while Llangwm visit Lawrenny. Pembroke Dock’s next game sees them visit Haverfordwest.
News
Clubs event inspires girls to try new sports
MORE than 50 young people took part in a multi-sport taster event designed to encourage girls to get involved in new activities.
The Sport Pembrokeshire Community Clubs event was held at Fishguard Leisure Centre on Sunday (Dec 1) for pupils from Ysgol Bro Gwaun and its feeder schools, with sponsorship from Valero.
Local sports clubs and activity providers offered a wide range of sessions, including cricket, self-defence, rowing, dance, hockey, tennis, table tennis, rugby and basketball. Water for participants was kindly provided by Princes Gate.
Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun also played a key role in helping the event run smoothly.
Dan Bellis, of Sport Pembrokeshire, said: “It was a fantastic evening and it was brilliant to see so many young people and coaches in attendance.
“There was a wide range of activities on offer and everyone clearly enjoyed themselves.
“We hope the girls who took part have discovered a new sport or activity and will continue their involvement with the local clubs and providers who supported the event.”
Sport
Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties
Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup
Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)
AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.
Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.
Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.
The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.
But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.
Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.
News
South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results
A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.
Match results (Week 12):
- Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
- Badgers 2–8 St Johns
- Reynalton 0–10 Carew
- Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
- Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
- St Twynnells – bye week
A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.
League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.
At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.
Full standings:
| Team | P | W | D | L | S/D | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Williamston | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | +125 | 72 |
| Reynaltón | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +35 | 58 |
| St Johns | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +32 | 54 |
| Hundleton | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 54 |
| Carew | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -25 | 49 |
| St Twynnells | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -34 | 48 |
| Kilgetty | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -44 | 46 |
| Badgers | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -59 | 45 |
| Lamphey | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -10 | 44 |
| Llanteg | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 41 |
| Cosheston | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -13 | 40 |
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