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Williams brace helps Robins to comeback victory over Bluebirds

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HAVERFORDWEST County ended up on the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline for the second time in a week as Newtown came from behind to beat the Bluebirds at the Ogi Bridge Meadow.

Dylan Rees’ excellent strike – his first goal for the club – gave County a 1-0 lead before Louis Robles’ header levelled matters, however Jack Wilson’s goal in first-half stoppage time meant Tony Pennock’s side led at the interval.

Things did not go the Bluebirds’ way after the break, though, as a brace from Aaron Williams helped the visitors to turn the game around and take all three points.

Manager Pennock selected the same starting 11 from the game against Penybont earlier in the week, with the returning Lee Idzi – who completed a return to the club this week – taking his place on the bench, along with Ricky Watts, who missed the game in Bridgend through injury.

In testing conditions, the hosts started well and had the first opportunity of the game when Rees glanced a header wide from Jamie Veale’s corner.

After fouls on striker Ben Fawcett had earned Ryan Sears and George Hughes a yellow card apiece, Pennock’s side took the lead after a quarter of an hour when a headed clearance fell into the path of Rees, and he showed excellent technique to unleash a first-time volley which flew into the bottom left corner past the helpless Dave Jones.

This goal gave the Bluebirds a confidence boost, and they could well have doubled their advantage seven minutes later when Jordan Davies got to the byline and squared to Rhys Abbruzzese, but the full-back’s first-time effort whistled over the crossbar.

Chris Hughes’ side began to grow into the game as the half wore on, and they found an equalising goal when Nick Rushton’s cross into the area picked out the unmarked Robles who headed home to make it all square.

The momentum had swung the way of the Robins following the goal, and they could have taken the lead as Hughes’ ball into the area was deflected on to left post by the outstretched leg of Lee Jenkins, with Zeli Ismail shooting just wide shortly after.

It appeared that the teams were going to head into the break level, but, just as they had done last weekend against Airbus UK Broughton, the Bluebirds struck in first-half stoppage time when Ryan George crossed to Fawcett, and he swept the ball into the path of Wilson who prodded home from close range to give County a 2-1 half-time lead.

With the momentum shifting again after Wilson’s second league goal of the season, Pennock’s side came close to doubling their advantage two minutes into the second-half, but midfielder Jamie Veale lost his footing on the wet turf as he prepared to direct Wilson’s cross on goal.

Jordan Davies then got a shot away from a tight angle which forced a save from Jones as Haverfordwest County searched for a third goal.

Newtown remained in the contest though, and shortly after the hour mark they equalised for a second time when Williams produced an acrobatic effort from inside the area to set up a grandstand final 30 minutes or so.

Both teams had opportunities to swing the match their way after this, with Rushton’s snapshot from inside the area saved by Zac Jones, before Jordan Davies’ shot from a similar angle was saved at the near post by Jones.

However, with just over five minutes left on the clock, the decisive moment went the way of last season’s third place finishers when Hughes’ shot rolled into the path of Williams, and the forward reacted to divert it home and hand the Robins all three points.

The Bluebirds are next in action on Saturday, September 10 when we travel to Park Hall to take on reigning champions The New Saints.

The game kicks off at 5.15pm, and will be shown live on Sgorio via their digital platforms on Facebook and YouTube.

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Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League – Division 1: Weekend Round-Up

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Tough basement derby at Marble Hall

Milford United 0 – St Ishmaels 0

A fiercely contested relegation battle at Marble Hall ended in a goalless draw as Milford United and St Ishmaels fought for crucial points in their fight for survival. While neither side found the net, the match was anything but dull, with intense physical battles and a flurry of bookings keeping referee Sean O’Connor busy.

O’Connor issued an astonishing 11 yellow cards as both teams pushed the limits in a high-tempo clash. Despite the aggressive nature of the game, no players saw red, underlining the combative but disciplined approach from both sides.

The point could prove vital in the battle to avoid the drop, with St Ishmaels remaining second from bottom and Milford United just one place above them. With Herbrandston already preparing for life in Division 2 next season, the relegation fight now looks set to be a three-way tussle between Tish, Milford, and Bridge.

Milford United Line-Up:

Charlie Malloy, Curtis Davies, Sam Davies, Will Goodall, Scott Griffiths (C), Ieuan Rutherford, Rhys Brawn, Jack Dyer, Joey Jones, Scott Reid, Liam Davies.

Subs: Tommy Powles, Alex Ouzman, Anthony Hubbock.

St Ishmaels Line-Up:

Owen Thomas, Sol Goodall, Owen Lawrie, Finley Armstrong, Brennan Devonald, Tyler Sheil, Adam Kingsbeer, Ieuan Hawkins, Joel Mills, Thomas Williams, Nathan Thomas.

Subs: Dylan Ninnis, Daniel Coe.

Referee: Sean O’Connor.


Herbie improve but fall to Clarby Road

Herbrandston 0 – Clarbeston Road 3

Herbrandston produced an improved performance but were ultimately overpowered by a clinical Clarbeston Road side, who secured a convincing 3-0 victory.

Clarby took control early, racing into a commanding first-half lead. Star striker Sam Hurton struck twice in quick succession before setting up Jake Wesley for a third goal just before halftime. Despite struggling for form this season, Herbie tightened up in the second half and prevented further damage, with manager Leigh Galdo’s side showing greater resilience after the break.

Hurton had the chance to complete his hat-trick late on but missed an 88th-minute penalty. However, the damage had already been done, and Clarbeston Road comfortably saw out the win to continue their strong campaign.

Herbrandston Line-Up:

Adrian Rees, Thomas Richardson, Oliver Robinson, Ethan Chalker, Matthew Jones, Scott Gillespie, Caian Hughes, Adam Whatling, Aeron Hughes, Liam Harries, Archie MacCallum (C).

Subs: Daniel Kilgallon, Thomas Philpot, Leo Duncan.

Clarbeston Road Line-Up:

Ryan Mansell, Josh Wood (C), Llywelyn George, Travis Jones, Sam Hurton, Liam James, Jake Booth, Matthew Davies, Rhys Lloyd-Roberts, Jake Wesley, Laurie Haworth.

Subs: Steffan Thomas, Matthew Davies.

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The Division Four (West) A – Rugby roundup

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Saints Clinch Johnny James Cup with Double Victory

Llangwm 13 – St Davids 20

ST DAVIDS secured a hard-fought double over rivals Llangwm, winning both the league fixture and the prestigious Johnny James Memorial Cup at a packed Pill Parks. Having claimed a 31-18 victory earlier in the season, The Saints took a 15-8 lead into halftime before sealing the win with a late try.

Llangwm, bolstered by the debut of former Pembroke lock Craig Williamson, fought back with a penalty and a 64th-minute try but fell short. St Davids’ defensive resilience proved decisive, with Nathan Foster lifting the cup at the final whistle.

Scorers:

  • Llangwm: Tries – Rhys Llewellyn, Andrew Evans; Pen – Breig Matthews.
  • St Davids: Tries – Rhys Price, Morgan Griffiths, George Raymond; Con – Bob Froy; Pen – Bob Froy.
  • Man of the Match: Llangwm – Breig Matthews; St Davids – George Raymond.

Dreigiau Emlyn Snatch Victory in Thriller

Dreigiau Emlyn 25 – Pembroke 24

DREIGIAU EMLYN edged a dramatic contest at Ddol Wiber, securing a narrow one-point win over Pembroke. The Scarlets had taken the reverse fixture 36-32 and looked set for a double, leading 19-8 at halftime. However, The Dragons mounted a spirited comeback with well-worked tries and dominance at the breakdown.

Pembroke, who had been on a seven-match winning streak, took home two bonus points but were hampered by uncontested scrums after an Emlyn injury.

Scorers:

  • Pembroke: Tries – Dai Rogers, Barry Alderman-John, Rhodri Williams, Evan Davies; Cons – Jared Sherratt (2).

Bulls and Quins Share the Spoils

Teirw Crymych 17 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 17

TEIRW CRYMYCH and Pembroke Dock Harlequins could not be separated at Parc Lloyd Thomas, battling to a 17-17 draw in a hard-fought contest. Both sides produced strong defensive efforts, with well-executed tries ensuring a share of the points.

Llanybydder Unable to Raise a Team

Llanybydder P – Narberth Athletic P

LLANYBYDDER were unable to field a team, resulting in a postponed fixture.

Mariners Sail into Plate Semi-Finals

Milford Haven 28 – Neyland 17

MILFORD HAVEN booked their place in the Pembrokeshire KO Cup Plate semi-finals with a commanding 28-17 victory over Neyland at The Obs. The Mariners stormed to a 21-0 halftime lead with three converted tries before Neyland mounted a spirited second-half comeback.

Two converted tries and a penalty saw Neyland close the gap, but Milford struck late with a fourth converted try to secure the win.

Scorers:

  • Milford Haven: Tries – Aaron Mayne, James Trueman, Robbie Jones, Dan McClelland; Cons – James Trueman (4).
  • Neyland: Tries – Ben Williams, Iestyn Evans; Cons – George Evans (2); Pen – George Evans.

Despite the defeat, Neyland received a boost as their closest challengers dropped points, keeping them two points clear at the top of Division Four (West) with three games in hand.

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Pembrokeshire Football League – Division 2: February 1st, 2025 Round-Up

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Johnston vs Hakin United II

Postponed

The match between Johnston and Hakin United II was postponed, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the rescheduled date. The result will have implications on the teams’ positions as they continue to battle for key spots in the standings.

Fishguard Sports 1 – 1 Merlins Bridge II

A hard-fought and evenly matched game saw Fishguard Sports share the spoils with Merlins Bridge II, as they played to a 1-1 drawLuke Thoms found the net for Fishguard, while Daniel Isaac scored for Merlins Bridge. Despite some great efforts on both sides, neither team could find a winner. The result keeps Fishguard in third place, with games in hand over the teams ahead of them.

Neyland 3 – 7 Lawrenny

In a thrilling encounter, Lawrenny claimed a resounding 7-3 victory over NeylandOwen James and Charlie Arthur were the standout performers for Lawrenny, each netting twice. Sam Davies and Thomas Cole also added goals, helping to secure the dominant win. On the other side, Corey Richards bagged a brace, and Max Bowman-Davies scored once for Neyland. Despite a spirited effort, Neyland could not cope with Lawrenny’s firepower, and the loss leaves them firmly in the relegation zone.

Camrose 3 – 2 Solva

In a tightly contested match, Camrose edged out Solva with a 3-2 victory. Scott Chalmers scored twice, and Jordan Raymond added a third to seal the win for Camrose. For Solva, Josh Bland and Morgan Elliott were the goal scorers, but it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat. Camrose’s victory boosts their position in the mid-table as they continue to fight for a more secure finish in the division.

Narberth 4 – 0 Broad Haven

League leaders Narberth delivered a comprehensive performance as they defeated Broad Haven 4-0Jordan Williams was the hero for Narberth, scoring a hat-trick, with Jamie Thomas adding the fourth. Broad Haven, currently at the bottom of the table, struggled to contain Narberth’s attack and remain in the relegation zone. With this victory, Narberth extended their lead at the top of the table, maintaining their stronghold on the promotion race.

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