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Pembrokeshire miss out at Miskin Manor

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9 years ago

August 11, 2017

IN THEIR first fixture since a successful tour to the Bromsgrove festival, the Pembrokeshire under 12s were unable to find the winning formula against Mid Glamorgan last Sunday (Aug 6).

Following indifferent weather the wicket at a very picturesque Miskin Manor proved difficult for batting with inconsistent but generally very low bounce.

Pembrokeshire will however reflect on two key aspects of the match. From a strong position the team failed to set a really challenging total and in response struggled to bowl a consistent line, the latter resulting in 44 extras being conceded. But this was by no means a poor performance with as always many positives for the players to take away.

Captain Lewis Miller won the toss and sensibly elected to bat on what looked a very good wicket and with rain showers forecast later in the day. Miller (9) opened up with Owen Phelps (23) putting on 24 in good time. Jacob Owen (11) joined Phelps in taking the score to 46 before being dismissed by the excellent Faulkner (3 for 27).

Phelps looked in excellent touch until playing an uncharacteristic shot to be bowled. Lucas Davies (29) and Rhys Power (10) took their team to a healthy 74 before Power was dismissed just short of the drinks break.

By now the wicket was making for very challenging batting conditions. Davies continued to play a handsome innings, along with Harry Fuller (25) moving the score to 109 for 4. A big score beckoned before Davies was dismissed by the excellent Hameed (2 for 8), who then struck again to remove Seth Willington in the same over.

Shay Norcross and Reuben Whitehead followed quickly. Fuller who played a dogged innings and Joe Phillips (6 not out) scrambled a few late runs before Humphries (3 for 39) rounded off the innings with two wickets in the 40th over. Seven batsmen clean bowled and two out LBW owed much to the pitch but also to the bowlers maintaining a good line throughout.

In response the Mid Glamorgan batsmen initially found the pitch equally as challenging. Progress was slow but that failure to bowl a consistent line despite indifferent bounce saw the batsmen able to leave too many deliveries.

Nevertheless, Jake Thomas (2 for 25) made an early breakthrough before Lewis Miller (1 for 21) reduced the opposition to 35 for 2. But Williamson (45) and Hameed (37 not out) looked composed and happy to settle in for a long innings. At drinks after 20 overs the score standing at 67 for 2, the game looked even.

Thereafter Williamson and Hammed began to get on top of the bowling. These two put together an excellent partnership of 75, gradually wearing down the bowlers with solid defence and an ability to put the loose deliveries to the boundary.

Williamson became Thomas’s second victim thanks to a sharp catch from Willington, falling 5 short of a deserved half century. But Hameed was joined by the aggressive Humphries (13 not out), this pair taking Mid Glamorgan to victory with four overs to spare.

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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.

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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

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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.