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Magic goals seal Division Two Cup for Wizards

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Goal: Ashley Prior doubles the Wizards’ lead with a well taken goal

Merlins Bridge II     2

Hundleton     0
Second Division Cup Final

MERLINS BRIDGE SECONDS won the Division Two Cup as two excellent second half goals gave them victory over Hundleton last night (Mar 10).

The game was played at the Bridge Meadow in Haverfordwest and a good crowd gathered to watch the game.

Hundleton won the cup two years ago and they were keen to repeat that feat and they started the game well creating a number of chances.

They had the ball in the net but that effort was ruled out for offside as Merlins Bridge breathed a sigh of relief.

It remained 0-0 at half time and both teams were still in with a chance of taking the cup home.

Hundleton started the second half well and came close when Aaron Goldsmith shot from thirty yards but Merlins Bridge keeper Nick Jones made an easy save.

Dan Bryce then went close for the Wizards but he shot wide of the left hand post from the edge of the box.

There were also a number of tackles flying in and the referee had to step in to calm things down.

With just under an hour gone Joe John ran into the box and he went down under challenger but the referee gave no penalty.

Goldsmith looked dangerous for Hundleton and he went close again when he ran into the box and beat two defenders before shooting low across goal but his effort was pushed wide for a corner.

With 65 minutes on the clock the Wizards were awarded a free kick in a dangerous position.

Dan Bryce stepped up to take the kick and curled a beautiful shot into the top left corner to make it 1-0 to Merlins Bridge.

Geraint Lewis came close for Hundleton as he ran into the box but he saw his shot saved by the Bridge keeper.
Hundleton were then given a free kick in a similar position to where Bryce took his.

Marc Edwards took the kick but rather than opting to loop it over the wall he bent his effort round the wall but just wide of the left hand post.

With fifteen minutes to go Joe Buckle also saw a shot saved for Hundleton as they tried desperately to get back on level terms.

However, with eight minutes to go Merlins Bridge all but sealed the win as the ball was played through to substitute Ashley Prior who ran through before lifting the ball over the Hundleton keeper and into the bottom right corner of the net to make it 2-0.

Hundleton continued to look for a way back into the game and Craig Manning crossed into the box but Goldsmith was beaten to the ball by the Bridge defender to clear the ball.

Merlins Bridge hung on to seal an excellent victory which they celebrated with many of the fans after the match.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association results

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THE RESULTS of the catch-up games played over the Christmas/New Year period are as follows:

  • Llanteg 10 – 0 Hundleton
  • Reynalton 8 – 2 Badgers
  • Cosheston 10 – 0 St Twynnells

Updated League Table

TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostS/DPoints
East Williamston1090112774
Carew107128665
Reynalton117043162
Hundleton116056560
St Johns107036958
Cosheston116053354
Llanteg9306-2244
St Twynnells11308-10841
Badgers93153640
Kilgetty10307-8540
Lamphey10109-15522

Singles tournament success

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the singles tournament this weekend. After a competitive Round Robin in the morning, players were divided into red and blue streams for the afternoon knockout stages.

  • Red Stream Winner: Simon Hall (Reynalton)
    • Runner-up: Andrew Maclean (East Williamston)
  • Blue Stream Winner: Margaret Richards (Reynalton)
    • Runner-up: Chris Clarkson (Lamphey)

Upcoming event

The next tournament will be the Doubles, held at Heatherton on Saturday, 15th February. Entry forms will be distributed shortly once details are finalized.

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Pembrokeshire Second Division Match Report – January 11, 2025

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A THILLING weekend of football in Pembrokeshire’s Second Division delivered key results that tightened the race for promotion and intensified the relegation battle.

Narberth 2-0 Hakin United II

Narberth bolstered their title aspirations with a commanding 2-0 victory over league leaders Hakin United II. Brychan David broke the deadlock with a clinical finish, and Jordan Williams secured the win with a second goal. The result leaves Narberth just two points behind Hakin in a hotly contested title race.

Merlins Bridge II 0-2 Fishguard Sports

Fishguard Sports continued their march towards a top-three finish, claiming a vital 2-0 win away at Merlins Bridge II. Ieuan Llewellyn coolly converted a penalty to give Fishguard the lead, while Luke Thomas added a second to seal the victory. With games in hand, Fishguard remain firmly in contention at the top end of the table.

Lawrenny 1-2 Neyland

Neyland edged a close contest against Lawrenny with a 2-1 win that keeps their top-half ambitions alive. Thomas Cole scored for the home side, but goals from Aidan Rees and Jack John secured all three points for Neyland in a hard-fought encounter.

Monkton Swifts II 1-7 Johnston

Johnston produced a dominant performance, thrashing Monkton Swifts II 7-1. Ryan Doyle netted twice, with further goals from Steve Allen, James Larsen, Marcus Allen, Callum Rees, and Joey George. The emphatic victory consolidates Johnston’s strong campaign, while Monkton Swifts II remain perilously close to the relegation zone.

Carew II 3-3 Solva

Carew II and Solva played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in a match filled with excitement. George Davies scored twice for Carew, with Charlie Perkins also on target. Solva responded with two goals from Josh Bland and an own goal that levelled the match. Both sides remain stuck in mid-table, with the result doing little to ease their relegation concerns.

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Haverfordwest cruise to comfortable 33-0 win over Cefneithin

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Haverfordwest 33 – Cefneithin 0

HAVERFORDWEST made a strong return to league action at Pembroke Road with a convincing 33-0 victory over bottom-placed Cefneithin. Despite a six-week absence from competitive rugby for the visitors, both sides put in a commendable effort to play expansive rugby in challenging conditions.

The Blues wasted no time asserting their dominance, scoring within the first minute of the match. After receiving the ball around halfway, centre Jack Evans made a powerful break, evading defenders and linking up with supporting players. The move culminated with scrum-half Liam Eaton receiving the ball and passing to outside-half Jack Codd, who slotted over the conversion for a 7-0 lead.

Haverfordwest’s forwards controlled the set-pieces, but their attempts to run the ball often resulted in knock-ons, as they looked to flick passes rather than build consistent phases. Cefneithin, on the other hand, showed more composure in their play, particularly through their half-backs Jack Willingham and Aled Thomas, and their back row of Raymond, Roberts, and Dickie.

The Blues’ midfield duo of Jack Evans and Matty Phillips posed constant threats, and it wasn’t long before they added to their tally. In the 24th minute, after some powerful carries from Jack Clancy, Jake Evans, Josh Young, and captain Karl Busch, Codd orchestrated a move that saw Evans slice through the Cefneithin defence to score under the posts. Codd converted the try, albeit off the upright, to make it 14-0.

Haverfordwest continued to press, but missed opportunities came in the form of a line-out throw-in that went crooked after Codd had kicked them close to the Cefneithin try line. However, the Blues weren’t to be denied, and soon after, another well-placed diagonal kick to the corner resulted in a fumble from the Cefneithin defence, allowing winger George Hopkins to pounce and dive over the line. Codd added the conversion from the touchline to give Haverfordwest a commanding 21-0 lead at the break.

The second half saw the Blues continue their dominance. The bonus-point try came in style when winger Guy Barrons was involved in a quick-moving attack. Quick hands among the forwards, including Dan Berry and Tom Carrington, created space for full-back Owain Roberts to break through and score under the posts. Codd’s simple conversion extended the lead further.

By this stage, Cefneithin had opted for uncontested scrums due to injuries, but the Blues kept pushing forward. A late fifth try came courtesy of back rower Mikey Griffiths, who dotted down after a determined run. Although the try was unconverted, Griffiths was later named man of the match for his tireless performance.

With this win, Haverfordwest maintain their strong position in the league, while Cefneithin will look to regroup after a challenging return to action.

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