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Merlins Bridge ABC showcase their talent

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9 years ago

March 14, 2016

LETTERSTON VILLAGE HALL was the venue for Merlins Bridge ABC’s annual boxing show on Friday (26 Feb) night, and a capacity crowd cheered on the fighters across 11 bouts.

The first fight of the night saw Merlins Bridge boxer Harry Laverick face up against Macsin James from the Prizefighter Gym, and the schoolboy fighter recovered well from a slow start to take the unanimous points victory.

He was followed into the ring by Alex O’Sullivan, who continues to impress as he follows in the footsteps of his father and uncle in carrying on the O’Sullivan boxing name.

He was matched up against Lewis Bagley of Premier ABC in Swansea, and boxed beyond his years to outscore his opponent for a second unanimous decision of the night for Merlins Bridge.

The next bout saw Mostyn James (Prizefighter ABC) do what his twin brother couldn’t do in the first bout as he defeated Lee Hodges (Aberystwyth) by unanimous decision.

The bout of the evening came in the 4th fight as Lewis Barrows of the home club took on Callum Copp from Premier ABC. A very experienced fighter, Copp applied pressure from the start but Lewis put in a dogged display and deservedly came away with a unanimous decision and the trophy for best bout of the night.

Older brother Cameron followed Lewis into the ring and he blitzed David McDonagh from St Josephs, Newport with a series of punches. Although McDonagh responded it wasn’t enough and another unanimous decision favoured the Burrows family.

Merlins Bridge continued their 100% success rate, as Thomas Bradford out boxed Omar Ali from Trostre for a split decision, which many neutrals felt, should have been unanimous.

The interval saw the latest member of the O’Sullivan family, Kyle, take to the ring to showcase his skills in an exhibition match against Dan James from Tylerstown (Rhondda) and both fighters received winners trophies.

The high drama of the night came in the senior bout between Leon Davies of Merlins Bridge, who was returning to the ring after a long absence and Lawrie Davies of Tylerstown.

What had seemed an evenly matched bout exploded when the visiting fighter knocked Leon to the floor with a huge left hook. Although Leon got to his feet to continue he was put the floor again moments later to give the visiting fighter a victory by knockout.

Shannon Phillips (Afan Spartans ABC) and Kelsey Coleman (Premier ABC, Swansea) had both only boxed once before this occasion, and they were cheered on fiercely before Coleman was given the unanimous decision.

Ian Gower (Narberth & Tenby ABC) made his debut against Dan Lloyd (Afan Spartans) and despite a strong start; he was pipped by a split decision.

Welsh novice fighter Ed Woollard ended proceeding, but the Merlins Bridge fighter couldn’t match the experience of his opponent, Jake Coombs from Prizefighter, ultimately loosing out on points.

Merlins Bridge boxing supremo Graham Brockway was delighted with the night saying: “it was a fantastic occasion as it always is here in Letterston, and it was great to see such a big crowd cheering on the local fighters.

“It is always great to put on a local event, get the local boys and girls in action and generate the support for them throughout the county.

“We had a great night as a club, and even those that didn’t get the result they wanted can take many positives from the night, and work on them in training ahead of the next fight.”

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Devonald’s hat-trick secures St Ishmaels’ dominant win over Herbrandston

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3 days ago

December 18, 2024

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Herbrandston 0 – St Ishmaels 6

BRENNAN DEVONALD delivered a masterclass as St Ishmaels thrashed Herbrandston 6-0, with the skipper leading from the front and scoring a stunning hat-trick. The comprehensive victory propels St Ishmaels to eighth in the league table, while Herbrandston remain rooted to the bottom without a single point.

The visitors asserted their dominance from the outset. Devonald opened the scoring in the 9th minute, latching onto a pinpoint assist from Owen Lawrence. He doubled their lead just before halftime in the 40th minute, again set up by Lawrence, giving St Ishmaels a comfortable cushion at the break.

St Ishmaels maintained their momentum in the second half, adding four more goals to cap off a stellar team performance. Adam Kingsbeer’s clever play set up Ieuan Hawkins for the third, before Tom Williams capitalised on another opportunity to make it 4-0. Devonald sealed his hat-trick in the 85th minute with an expertly taken goal, and Joel Mills added the finishing touch in the dying moments, courtesy of an assist from Sol Goodall.

Team line-ups

Herbrandston: Adrian Rees, Oliver Robinson, Ethan Chalker, Scott Findlay, Dean John (Captain), Harley Barrett, Gedion Hockin, Leon Whatling, Scott Gillespie, Cian Davenport. Subs: Leo Duncan, Jacob James, Nico Cockrell.

St Ishmaels: Owen Thomas, Sol Goodall, Owen Lawrence, Finley Armstrong, Brennan Devonald (Captain), Adam Kingsbeer, Ieuan Hawkins, Joel Mills, Tom Williams, Daniel Coe, Nathan Thomas. Subs: Max Howells, Tyler Sheil.

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Dominant wins for Pembrokeshire sides in West Wales Intermediate Cup round 3

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3 days ago

December 18, 2024

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Goodwick United 7-0 Carew

Goodwick United put on a commanding performance with a 7-0 triumph over Carew. The home side proved too powerful for their opponents, with Rhys Dalling and Rhys Jones each bagging two goals. Matty Delaney, Will Haworth, and Daniel Bryce also got their names on the scoresheet. As one of Pembrokeshire’s top teams, Goodwick will aim to build on this dominant win as they progress to the next round.

Hakin United 13-0 Clydach Sports

Hakin United were in ruthless form as they dispatched Clydach Sports 13-0. Jack Britton led the charge with an impressive five-goal haul, while Liam Parks netted a hat-trick. Jack Griffiths, Jay Kilby, Kieran King, Justin Harding, and Mason Dolling all contributed to the comprehensive scoreline. Hakin, one of the premier teams in Pembrokeshire, will be keen to continue their pursuit of the cup after this emphatic victory.

Merlins Bridge 7-3 Treboeth United

Merlins Bridge secured a thrilling 7-3 victory over Treboeth United in an exciting encounter. Nathan Evans was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while Tom Jago, Jason Griffiths, Hayden Dimond, and Ashton Plunkett all found the back of the net. Treboeth’s Liam Manning, Cori Jones, and Matthew Colley fought valiantly but could not prevent the home side from taking the win. Merlins Bridge will be pleased with their attacking display and will look to build on this result.

Monkton Swifts 5-4 Clarbeston Road

In a dramatic local derby, Monkton Swifts edged out Clarbeston Road 5-4 in a high-scoring affair. Dylan Davies was the standout performer with four goals, and Liam Butland added another. Clarbeston Road fought hard with goals from Laurie Haworth, Matthew Davies, Greg Brown, and Ben John, but it was the Swifts who held on to secure the victory. Monkton will be happy to progress after such a closely contested match.

Neyland 1-2 Cwm Wanderers

Neyland were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Cwm Wanderers in a closely contested match. Ben Gale scored for Neyland, but goals from Joseff Shaw and Corey Raven-Sayce gave the visitors the edge. Despite a valiant effort from Neyland, Cwm Wanderers held firm to secure the win and advance to the next round.

Plough Colts 0-2 Pennar Robins

Pennar Robins comfortably saw off Plough Colts 2-0, with Kieran Smith and Jamie Wilkes scoring the goals. Pennar demonstrated their class and will look to carry this momentum forward into the next round.

Tenby 2-0 Blaen-y-Maes

Tenby continued their fine form with a 2-0 victory over Blaen-y-Maes. Sam Butler and Scott Ferney were on target for Tenby, who have been one of the most impressive sides this season. This win further cements Tenby’s status as one of the top contenders in the competition.

Analysis:

Pembrokeshire’s leading teams, Goodwick United and Hakin United, demonstrated their superiority with commanding wins, while Tenby showed their credentials with a solid 2-0 victory. With such dominant performances, Goodwick and Hakin are likely to be among the favourites to claim the title, with Tenby also emerging as a serious contender in this year’s West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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Thrills and dominance: Narberth shine in 6-1 victory

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3 days ago

December 18, 2024

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Broad Haven 4-4 Solva

In an exhilarating, high-scoring encounter, Broad Haven played out a 4-4 draw with Solva. Marco Valentine netted twice for Broad Haven, with Owen Sheppard and Shane Howells also getting on the scoresheet. Solva responded through Josh Bland, who scored a hat-trick, and Lucas Price, ensuring the points were shared in this thrilling clash.

Camrose 1-3 Fishguard Sports

Fishguard Sports claimed a 3-1 victory over Camrose, with a clinical display of attacking play. Andrew John scored the only goal for Camrose, but Fishguard’s offensive strength proved overwhelming. Anthony Couzens, Luke Thomas, and Ieuan Llewellyn all found the net to guide their side to victory.

Carew II 0-2 Hakin United II

Hakin United II earned a solid 2-0 win over Carew II. Rowan Dixon and Tom Edmonds were the scorers for the visitors, with Carew struggling to break down Hakin’s defense. It was a well-executed performance that saw Hakin advance with all three points.

Johnston P-P Merlins Bridge II

The match between Johnston and Merlins Bridge II was postponed, with no further details available at the time of writing.

Lawrenny 1-6 Narberth

Narberth cruised to a commanding 6-1 victory over Lawrenny. Owen James scored the lone goal for Lawrenny, but Narberth’s attacking prowess was on full display as Steffan Williams scored twice, and Ashley Williams, Chris Brown, Conor Bowen, and Ryan Williams each found the back of the net in a comprehensive win.

Analysis:

The 14th December 2024 fixtures saw a blend of thrilling draws and dominant victories. Broad Haven and Solva shared the spoils in an action-packed 4-4 draw, while Fishguard Sports, Hakin United II, and Narberth all secured convincing wins. Narberth’s 6-1 triumph over Lawrenny was the standout result of the day, highlighting their attacking firepower.