Sport
Bluebirds suffer first defeat of the season at Penybont
HAVERFORDWEST County suffered their first defeat of the season on tuesday night, as they were beaten 3-2 by Penybont at the SDM Glass Stadium.
Their win on Saturday over Airbus had taken them to the top of the JD Cymru Premier but the defeat sees them slip back to fifth place, whilst Penybont move above them into fourth.
The home side enjoyed plenty of possession early on without really troubling the Bluebirds goal.
However, on 15 minutes, Nathan Wood found Kane Owen and his low cross came to Rhys Kavanagh who took one touch to stop the ball before firing into the roof of the net.
The Bluebirds were only behind for two minutes though. A free kick from Ioan Evans was brilliantly saved by the home keeper, earning County a corner.
The corner from the right was headed down and Ben Fawcett was in the right place as he acrobatically flicked the ball into the net.
Haverfordwest were dealt a blow as Jazz Richards had to go off with an injury and he was replaced by Iori Humphreys.
Penybont were then forced into a change as well with goal scorer Rhys Kavanagh being replaced by Mael Davies.
Towards the end of the first half Haverfordwest enjoyed good possession but they were unable to create a chance.
Kai Whitmore then broke free in the box but his cross was blocked wide for a corner.
The half finished with the sides level at 1-1 with County perhaps the happier of the two.
Early in the second half Ryan George did well down the right and got a cross in but Jack Wilson saw his header saved.
From that, the Bont keeper played the ball upfield for Wood who pushed the ball on and his cross-come-shot was tapped in by Keyon Reffell.
Kai Whitmore then saw a shot blocked as Bont continued to look for more goals.
On the hour mark, Rhys Abbruzzese sent an inviting cross into the box for Wilson but he sent his header just wide.
With 20 minutes to go Penybont got their third goal of the game. Reffell won the ball and passed back for Ryan Reynolds whose cross took a deflection of Abbruzzese and looped into the net.
Wilson then saw a shot blocked wide as the Bluebirds looked for a way back into the game.
A long throw from Wilson almost paid off but although the ball went behind off a Bont defender the referee could not see and awarded a goal kick.
Nathan Wood then came close but his shot was well saved by Bluebirds keeper Zac Jones.
With three minutes to go Haverfordwest pulled a goal back as another long throw fell to Iori Humphreys who shot on the turn to score his first goal for the club and to make it 3-2.
They were unable to find a late leveller though as Penybont hung on for the win.
The Bluebirds are in action again on Saturday, September 3, as they host Newtown at the Ogi Bridge Meadow, kick off at 2:30pm.
Sport
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.
Sport
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.
News
70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding
SEVENTY Pembrokeshire clubs have been successful in receiving grants from the Be Active Wales Fund over the last financial year.
In total the clubs received more than £407,800 from the grants scheme from Sport Wales in 2023/24.
The fund backed 25 different sports, ranging from archery, basketball and cricket to sailing, short mat bowls and weightlifting and everything in between.
The Be Active Wales Fund is open to applications from not for profit community clubs and groups to help develop and sustain their activities.
Grants range from a minimum of £300 up to a maximum of £50,000.
The scheme will support coach education courses, the purchase of essential items of equipment right up to larger projects such as floodlighting and boats for sailing clubs.
For advice and support with your application contact Alan Jones or Lois Hilling at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Sports Development department, Sport Pembrokeshire on [email protected]
The Be Active Wales Fund is always open for applications.
More information is available on the Sport Wales website.
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