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Holders breeze through

Published

8 years ago

March 4, 2016

Hold up: Johnny Horgan holds the ball up from a Clarbeston Road player

Goodwick United 6

Clarbeston Road 0

SENIOR CUP holders Goodwick United breezed into the third round of the competition as they won 6-0 against Clarbeston Road at Pheonix Park on Saturday.

Both sides started the game well in a traditional cup tie played in blustery conditions but the Division One leaders outclassed their Division Two opponents.

Clarbeston Road had the first chance of the game when after two minutes, Paul Jenkins played the ball forwards for Tom Reubens who sent the ball across the face of goal for Ben John but his effort was brilliantly saved by James Gwilt in the Goodwick goal.

With thirteen minutes gone Goodwick took the lead when Adam Raymond’s cross was not cleared properly and the ball fell to Rhys Dalling who had time to compose himself and curl the ball into the top right corner of the net.

The visitors could have drawn level soon after when Matthew Ellis’ free kick was flicked on by Tom Reubens but the ball fell straight into the arms of James Gwilt.

Goodwick thought they had doubled their lead with 25 minutes played when Rob Morgans knocked the ball into the net but the referee ruled it out saying that Rob Morgans’ was offside.

They did get their second goal soon after as the ball fell to Rob Morgans who blasted the ball into the top corner.

It was 3-0 just two minutes later as Chris O’Sullivan played the ball through for Rhys Dalling who shot with the outside of his left boot into the bottom left corner of the net.

The home side continued to dominate and had a penalty shout turned down but it wasn’t long before they had their fourth goal when a cross from the right from Johnny Horgan seemed to deceive everyone flying into the back of the net.

Clarbeston Road faced an uphill task in the second half but just five minutes in, Goodwick scored their fifth goal.

Johnny Horgan scored his second goal of the game as he drilled the ball low into the bottom right corner of the net.

Rob Morgans had two chances to increase Goodwick’s lead but he shot wide and saw an effort saved by the Clarbeston keeper.

With fifteen minutes to go Adam Raymond almost added another goal but his effort rebounded back off the post and into the arms of the keeper.

Raymond had another shot saved before the home side finally added their sixth goal.

Rhys Dalling played the ball to Rob Morgans who placed the ball into the bottom left corner of the net to seal a comfortable win.

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Free disability sports event heads to Pembroke Leisure Centre

Published

3 days ago

May 16, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE Leisure Centre will play host to a free disability sports and physical event later this month with lots of sports and activities to try.

The insport series, in partnership with Disability Sport Wales, Sport Pembrokeshire and Pembrokeshire Leisure is an inclusive sport and physical activity event.

It offers opportunities for disabled young people (ages 5 years+) and adults across Pembrokeshire and friends and family are welcome.

On offer to try are: boxing, boccia, swimming (on a separate first come first serve booking basis), football, wheelchair rugby, target shooting, adaptive bikes, cricket, golf, multisport, and more.

The event takes place Pembroke Leisure Centre, on Wednesday May 29^th between 10am-2pm.

Booking for the event and swim places is required.

For more information please contact: Jess West from Sport Pembrokeshire byemail [email protected] or by calling 07795305871.

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Two changes to Scarlets side for Zebre match-up

Published

3 days ago

May 16, 2024

Tom Sinclair

HEAD coach Dwayne Peel has made two changes to his Scarlets starting XV for Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round 17 clash with Zebre Parma at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (19:35 BBC Wales).

Alex Craig has recovered from a hamstring issue to take his place in the second row, while behind the scrum Ioan Lloyd replaces fellow Wales international Sam Costelow at fly-half.

Ioan Nicholas, Tomi Lewis and Ryan Conbeer continue in the back three; Johnny Williams again partners Eddie James, while Lloyd links up with the experienced Gareth Davies at half-back.

In the pack, the front row of Kemsley Mathias, skipper Ryan Elias and Harri O’Connor get the nod to start again. Craig partners Morgan Jones at lock, while Taine Plumtree, Dan Davis and No. 8 Carwyn Tuipulotu are selected in the back row.

On the bench, Wales U20s centre Macs Page – part of Llandovery’s Indigo Premiership title-winning side last weekend – is set to make his URC debut.

Scarlets scrum and contact skills coach Emyr Phillips said: “We are looking to build some momentum in these last two games to fire us into pre-season. We are encouraging the boys to play high-tempo rugby and get the ball moving because that’s when we are at our best. We know Zebre will bring emotion to the game and we need to match that.”

Scarlets team to play Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Friday, May 17 (19:35; BBC Wales)

15 Ioan Nicholas; 14 Tomi Lewis, 13 Johnny Williams, 12 Eddie James, 11 Ryan Conbeer; 10 Ioan Lloyd, 9 Gareth Davies; 1 Kemsley Mathias, 2 Ryan Elias (capt), 3 Harri O’Connor, 4 Alex Craig, 5 Morgan Jones, 6 Taine Plumtree, 7 Dan Davis, 8 Carwyn Tuipulotu.

Reps: 16 Shaun Evans, 17 Wyn Jones, 18 Sam Wainwright, 19 Jarrod Taylor, 20 Ben Williams, 21 Kieran Hardy, 22 Sam Costelow, 23 Macs Page

Players unavailable because of injury

Tom Rogers, Sam Lousi, Vaea Fifita, Steff Evans, Joe Roberts, Josh Macleod, Teddy Leatherbarrow, Jac Davies.

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Charity football match scores big for mental health awareness

Published

1 week ago

May 11, 2024

Tom Sinclair

IN an inspiring display of community spirit and sportsmanship on Friday (May 10), the Ogi Bridge Meadow stadium hosted a charity football match that saw local mental health charity, Give The Boys A Lift (GTBAL), triumph over 2Wish, with a final score of 5-1. The event drew a large crowd, who gathered to support both organizations dedicated to mental health and well-being.

GTBAL, a renowned Pembrokeshire charity known for its efforts in mental health advocacy, put on a strong performance, leading to a decisive victory that was met with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the spectators. The match not only provided an evening of thrilling sports action but also raised significant awareness and funds for the causes represented by the two teams.

Maria Elena Smith, a spectator and supporter, praised the event, commenting, “Amazing effort from everyone involved. As always, the charities that support so many families and individuals have come out in force. Well done all and thank you for all the support.”

Adrian Smith, another attendee, highlighted the importance of the charities’ work, stating, “Don’t underestimate what both these charities do. It was a fantastic evening raising awareness.”

The event served as a reminder of the vital role these organizations play in the community, offering support and resources to those facing mental health challenges. Congratulations to all involved for a successful event that went beyond just a game, fostering community unity and support for pivotal causes.