Sport

Bluebirds made to work for win

Published

9 years ago

March 17, 2017

Caldicot Town 2

Haverfordwest County 3

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY were made to work for their win against a determined Caldicot Town on Saturday (Mar 11), eventually coming away with a 3-2 win.

After a fine first half, the Bluebirds were made to fight all the way for the win against stubborn opposition and on a very uneven surface.

As the first half got going, exchanges went from end to end, but the Bluebirds had the better chances.

Caldicot keeper Luke Wesson had to make two fine saves, and their full back Ashley Palmer picked up a yellow card after two fouls in two minutes.

The red-clad Bluebirds eventually took the lead in the 30th minute when Sean Pemberton headed in from a corner.

The Bluebirds then hit a vein of form good enough for Caldicot sec Samuel Williams to describe them as the best side he’s seen this season. Ash Palmer had to clear off his line and the Blues won a succession of corners. In the 44th minute Caldicot’s Alex Jarman collected a yellow for a high tackle.

The Blues doubled their lead in the 50th minute when Nicky Palmer, with only a handful of previous goals in hundreds of Welsh Premier and Welsh League appearances, bobbed up with a stinging volley.

But in the 63rd minute Caldicot pulled one back when James Gwilt seemed to stumble when fielding a back-header from one of his defenders and the ball crept into the net.

Ashley Bevan went close to settling matters in the 70th minute when his shot crashed back off the post, but at the other end, Gwilt made a stunning save to keep the lead intact. Then, in the 82nd minute, the Blues seemed to have clinched the game when Lee Hudgell got the third.

Caldicot had just time for one last spirited fight-back. The long throws of Ash Palmer had threatened all afternoon and from one of them Wallis headed over. In the 88th minute Gwilt gathered a cross from Jarman but appeared to carry it over the line. But the Blues were able to dig in to clinch a deserved but very hard-grafted win.

Tomorrow (Mar 18) the Bluebirds are at home to Risca United, kick-off is at 2:30pm.

County: James Gwilt, Ricky Watts, Kristian Speake, Sean Pemberton Jamie Evans, Kieran O’Brien (Rhys Dalling, 75), Nicky Palmer, Greg Walters, Ashley Bevan, Steffan Davies and Lee Hudgell.

Subs not used: Steffan Williams, Chris O‘Sullivan and Leon Luby.

Sport

Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

Published

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.

Sport

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Friendly League week 22 results

Published

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.

Sport

Amman United Youth suffer agonising semi-final defeat

Published

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.