VIKINGS STORM INTO QUARTER FINALS

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11 years ago

February 13, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Hakin United 3

Garw 0

HAKIN UNITED are through to the quarter finals of the FAW Trophy after they beat Garw 3-0 on Saturday (Jan 31).

Ashley Bevan: Holds off a challenge.

Strong winds and hailstones did not make playing conditions easy but Hakin made home advantage count to make it to the last eight of the competition.

Garw, who are based near Bridgend and play in Division Two of the South Wales Senior League, finished the game a man and a manager down as they were both sent off late on.

The visitors had a great chance to take the lead early on but with four minutes gone Ryan Hughes shot wide when through on goal.

Hakin responded well and could have been 3-0 by the fourteenth minute.

With ten minutes gone the ball fell to Adam Davies after a scramble in the six yard box but his stab at goal was cleared off the line.

He was unlucky again four minutes later after he was put through by Steven Mathias but his shot was again cleared off the line.

The ball came out to Matthew Broome and he crossed to the back post where Davies was waiting again but this time he poked the ball wide.

Ashley Bevan also saw a shot blocked as the Garw team defended well but shortly after Hakin were rewarded for their early dominance.

Nicky Woodrow ran to the byline and crossed for Adam Davies who scissor kicked the ball into the bottom corner to make it 1-0 to the Vikings.

As the half drew to a close the conditions took a turn for the worse as hailstones rained down on the pitch making it hard for both teams to create any real chances.

The wind took over in the second half as goal kicks and throw ins got caught up in it.

Woodrow crossed for Davies again five minutes into the half but this time his shot was saved.

With fifteen minutes to go Hakin all but secured their place in the last eight with a spectacular second goal.

Ashley Bevan played an excellent ball over the top of the Garw defence to the edge of the area where Justin Harding was on hand to volley the ball back across into the bottom right corner.

Bevan almost scored with ten minutes as he used the wind to his advantage but his free kick was tipped round the post by the Garw keeper.

Then with three minutes to go Hakin added a third when Davies turned provider as he crossed for Harding who side-volleyed home from the six yard box,

Garw were frustrated that a number of decisions go their way and that frustration first got the better of Oliver Davies who saw red for strong tackle.

There manager was also unhappy with the decision and after talking with his assistant, the referee also sent him off.

It finished 3-0 and Hakin will be hoping for another home tie in the next round.

Hakin return to league action next Saturday as they take on Tenby at the Observatory Field.

Hakin United: James Manson, Nathan Banner, Matthew Broome, Adam Davies, Gareth Fawcett, Jonathan Bennett, Justin Harding, Nicky Woodrow, Ashley Bevan, Steven Mathias, James Stanmore.

Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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1 day ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC Women and Girls have praised their under-13s after another strong showing at the third and final FAW Festival of the season.

The young Bluebirds travelled to Colliers Park in Wrexham on Saturday (Apr 4), where they once again impressed with their performances.

Club officials said the girls had performed fantastically well throughout the season, adding that everyone at Haverfordwest County was incredibly proud of their efforts.

The squad for the day was Libby O, Ela I, Ines M, Mila E, Scarlett C, Rachel B, Lydia H, Lilly M, Zara E, Leila P and Lillie EJ.

Well done girls.

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Friendly League week 22 results

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1 day ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

RESULTS from week 22 of the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association Friendly League have been confirmed, with Badgers recording a comprehensive 10-0 win over Lamphey and St Twynnells edging past Cosheston 6-4.

An earlier fixture also saw Cosheston claim a 10-0 victory over Reynalton.

Several matches were postponed during the week, including Kilgetty v Carew, Llanteg v St Twynnells and Hundleton v East Williamston.

St Johns had the bye.

Latest results:
Cosheston 4 St Twynnells 6
Badgers 10 Lamphey 0
Cosheston 10 Reynalton 0

League table after week 22:
East Williamston — Played 19, Won 13, Drawn 0, Lost 6, Shot difference 169, Points 126
St Johns — Played 20, Won 12, Drawn 1, Lost 7, Shot difference 132, Points 118
Reynalton — Played 20, Won 8, Drawn 2, Lost 10, Shot difference 24, Points 99
St Twynnells — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 2, Lost 7, Shot difference 9, Points 99
Carew — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 0, Lost 9, Shot difference -12, Points 98
Hundleton — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 1, Lost 8, Shot difference -7, Points 97
Llanteg — Played 18, Won 10, Drawn 0, Lost 8, Shot difference -16, Points 95
Badgers — Played 20, Won 7, Drawn 1, Lost 12, Shot difference -104, Points 89
Cosheston — Played 19, Won 7, Drawn 2, Lost 10, Shot difference -39, Points 88
Lamphey — Played 20, Won 9, Drawn 0, Lost 11, Shot difference -71, Points 80
Kilgetty — Played 19, Won 6, Drawn 1, Lost 12, Shot difference -85, Points 73

League officials have reminded clubs that all outstanding matches must be completed by midnight on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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Amman United Youth suffer agonising semi-final defeat

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1 day ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

Cup final dream slips away as Newcastle Emlyn battle back to seal 20-19 win in windy Carmarthenshire Cup clash

AMMAN UNITED YOUTH saw their Carmarthenshire Cup final hopes ended in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday (Apr 4) as Newcastle Emlyn snatched a 20-19 victory in a dramatic semi-final.

Played in difficult, windy conditions, the contest was fiercely competitive throughout, with Amman left to rue a series of handling errors that allowed the visitors back into the game.

Newcastle Emlyn made the stronger start, taking an early 3-0 lead through a penalty and then missing a chance to add to their tally.

Amman responded well and took control of the first half. Captain Ceian Lewis crossed following a well-worked catch-and-drive to put his side 5-3 in front. Toby Slater then produced an excellent touchline conversion in tough conditions to extend the lead to 7-3.

Amman continued to build momentum when Harvey Duncan made a sharp break down the wing to score their second try. Slater was again on target with an impressive conversion in the wind, giving his side a 14-3 lead at the break.

But the game turned soon after the restart. A costly Amman mistake allowed Newcastle Emlyn back into the contest, with the visitors scoring in the corner before adding the conversion to close the gap to 14-10.

Amman appeared to have steadied themselves when Kelston Fairhurst powered over from another catch-and-drive, stretching the lead to 19-10.

However, Newcastle Emlyn refused to give in. Strong forward play brought them another try, and the conversion cut the deficit to just two points at 19-17 as the pressure mounted in the closing stages.

The decisive moment came in the final five minutes when another Amman handling error handed Emlyn a crucial opportunity. The visitors worked their way into range and slotted a late penalty to edge ahead 20-19.

Amman had one final chance to rescue the game and opted for a catch-and-drive from a late penalty, having already found success with that tactic earlier in the match. This time, though, Newcastle Emlyn held firm to deny them and secure their place in the final.

It was a bitter end for Amman United Youth, who had looked in control at half-time, but Newcastle Emlyn showed resilience and composure when it mattered most.