Haverfordwest County knocked out of MG Cup after shootout defeat

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4 years ago

September 21, 2022

HAVERFORDWEST County exited the MG Cup on Tuesday night (Sept 20) as they were beaten on penalties by Taffs Well.

The Bluebirds made three changes from Saturday’s game, Harri John making his first start while Lee Idzi and Iori Humphreys were brought in.

They started the game well as Jordan Davies shot wide after being played in by Jamie Veale and Davies also saw a shot blocked but appeals for a handball were waved away.

Jack Wilson also saw a shot saved as the Bluebirds continued to look for the opening goal.

The Bluebirds still had to be weary of the threat posed by Taffs Well and they came close when Ethan Cann saw his first time effort saved by Idzi.

Ben Fawcett then broke free into the area but his cross just evaded everyone and the danger was cleared.

With 23 minutes gone it was the home side who took the lead as Ethan Cann found the back of the net.

The Bluebirds looked to get back into the game but Wilson saw a shot saved before a header hit the bar and bounced down on the line before being cleared.

Jordan Davies then had another chance to level but he saw his low shot saved.

Taffs Well held on to their 1-0 lead until the break and after an even start to the second half they almost doubled their lead as Jan Maertins’ shot hit the post.

With just over an hour gone, Jack Wilson’s shot from distance found the top corner to level the game at 1-1.

The Bluebirds were shouting for a penalty moments later when Fawcett went down but the referee waved play on.

Rhys Abbruzzese then saw a shot go wide before setting up Fawcett two minutes later, but he also shot wide.

Harri John then squared the ball for Davies but he saw his shot go over.

Fawcett then saw a shot saved and the rebound fell for John but his shot was tipped over the bar.

They were unable to find a winner and it meant that penalties would be needed to separate the sides.

Bluebirds’ Captain Dylan Rees took the first penalty but saw his effort saved.

Both sides converted their following spot kicks and after four each it was 4-3 to the Wellmen.

Jack Wilson stepped up knowing he had to score to keep his side in it but he saw his effort hit the bar, sending the Wellmen through to the quarter finals.

Related Topics:Bluebirds Football Haverfordwest Haverfordwest County MG Cup Taffs Well Wellmen

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S4C will broadcast a live rugby double-header from Twickenham this summer, with Wales taking on the Barbarians in both men’s and women’s fixtures.

The matches will be shown live and exclusively on Friday, June 27, with the men’s game kicking off at 2:00pm and the women’s match following at 5:00pm.

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Gareth Charles will commentate on the men’s match, with analysis from Ken Owens and Elinor Snowsill. Siwan Lillicrap will also join the team for the women’s fixture, with further members of the broadcast line-up to be announced.

Tomos Grace, WRU Chief Commercial Officer said: “We’re delighted that S4C will bring coverage of Barbarians v Wales at Twickenham to supporters across the country and beyond.

“This fixture is always a celebration of rugby’s spirit and tradition, and it’s fantastic that fans will be able to enjoy it free-to-air, with comprehensive Welsh-language coverage at its heart alongside English provision, which is hugely important for the game in Wales.

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“This agreement underlines S4C’s commitment to delivering premium live sport exclusively to audiences across Wales and the UK, in both Welsh and English, and to showcasing the very best of international rugby on a global stage.”

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Merlins Bridge U14s girls celebrate league title success

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The achievement follows the club’s decision to enter the West Wales Women and Girls League at U14 level, giving the players the chance to test themselves against teams from across the region.

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