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Lawrenny beat Town as Cresselly go top
LAWRENNY upset the odds once again as they beat leaders Haverfordwest to deal a blow to their Division 1 title hopes on Saturday (Jul 7).
Haverfordwest sat joint top with Cresselly going into the weekend’s games but were well aware that their opponents had already beaten Cresselly and Neyland earlier in the season.
Town scored 219-9 in their innings with Lee Summons top scoring on 62 and Simon Holliday adding 34.
Ian Jenkins and Ryan Morton both took three wickets for Lawrenny before Steve Campbell finished not out on 67 to help his side reach 220-6.
That win meant Cresselly went top after they beat bottom side Johnston by six wickets. Johnston batted first but were all out for 120 with Gino Cleal scoring 26.
Sam Harts took four wickets and Tom Arthur took three before Dan James finished not out on 42 to help his side over the line.
Neyland sit third in the Division but they could only draw their game at home to Burton. Neyland batted well as they reached a total of 246-7 thanks to scores of 50 from Sean Hannon and 50 not out from Nathan Banner.
Toby Hayman then scored 83 in Burton’s reply but they finished their innings on 196-7.
Fourth placed Whitland failed to take advantage of Neyland’s slip up as they were beaten by Llangwm. Whitland were all out for 151 in their innings as Noah and Ollie Davies took seven wickets between them.
Phil Llewellyn then scored 51 for Llangwm and Matthew Kiff scored 47 as they reached their target with three wickets in hand.
St Ishmaels pulled themselves further away from the bottom two as they beat Kilgetty by seven wickets.
Kilgetty batted first and were all out for 170 with Kurtish Marsh top scoring on 70. Daniel Flynn took five wickets for Tish and Andrew Williams also took three.
Peter Bradshaw then finished not out on 77 as Tish secured a fourth win of the season.
Other results for Saturday, July 7:
Division 2
Carew (89-1) beat Narberth (85) by 9 wkts
Cresselly II (306-2) beat Whitland II (304-7) by 8 wkts
Haverfordwest II (216-7) drew with Stackpole (185-6)
Hook (178) lost to Llechryd (207-8) by 29 runs
Pembroke (88) lost to Saundersfoot (234-4) by 146 runs
Division 3
Lamphey (134) lost to Neyland II (135-7) by 3 wkts
Llanrhian (236-3) drew with Haverfordwest III (162-9)
Llechryd II (218-5) drew with Lawrenny II (247-2)
Narberth II (133) lost to Herbrandston (134-7) by 3 wkts
Pembroke Dock (152-9) lost to Carew II (155-3) by 7 wkts
Division 4
Burton II (225-2) lost to Llanrhian II (231-1) by 9 wkts
Crymych (75) lost to Laugharne (79-1) by 9 wkts
Llangwm II (281-3) beat Hook II (106) by 175 runs
Saundersfoot II (216-8) beat Hundleton (109) by 107 runs
Division 5
Cresselly III (238-7) beat Pembroke Dock II (154) by 84 runs
Haverfordwest IV (180) lost to Kilgetty II (192-7) by 12 runs
Neyland III (102-8) lost to Carew III (105-2) by 8 wkts
Whitland III (189-8) beat Pembroke II (44) by 145 runs
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South-West Wales Athletes Aiming to Shine at the Summer Olympics
Two of the finest athletes in south-west Wales are dreaming about bringing home medals from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Track cyclist Emma Finucane and sailing star Micky Beckett will head to France in a buoyant mood after enjoying a successful build-up to their respective events.
Welsh athletes collected a record-equalling 11 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games and hopes are high that the tally could be beaten this year.
The Carmarthen-born rider cemented her rapid rise up the sprint ranks by winning a gold medal at the 2023 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.
She became Great Britain’s first women’s sprint world champion since Becky James in 2013 and is now on track to chase more medals at the Olympics across three events.
The 21-year-old has yearned to compete at the Summer Games since watching Team GB sparkle at London 2012 and she is eager to make her mark this summer.
“It’s a massive dream of mine and it’s pretty cool that I’m kind of living my dream,” Finucane said. “I’m just trying to enjoy the journey and hopefully I’ll get selected and compete for my country.
“And it’s exciting because as the Team GB women’s sprint. I feel like we’re in a really good place to do well at the Olympics, not just compete as Olympians.”
Pembrokeshire-born sailor Beckett will also head to Paris with his sights firmly set on winning gold in the hugely competitive ILCA 7 class.
He will renew rivalries with Australian Matt Wearn, who controversially claimed the World Championship title ahead of Hermann Tomasgaard and Beckett earlier this year.
Online bookmakers rate Wearn as the favourite to emerge victorious this summer, but Beckett’s recent form gives him every chance of turning the tables.
Several new sports betting sites in Australia cut the Welsh sailor’s Olympic odds after he completed a trio of World Cup successes at a recent event in Palma.
Beckett believes the hard work he has done over the past few months gives him every chance of toppling Wearn when the action gets underway this summer.
“There is still plenty of work to do and managing form is probably the most important thing of any athlete’s job,” Beckett said. “There is no point being the best in the world unless you are the best in the world when it counts.
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Kilgetty and Carew Share Spoils in End-of-Season Showdown
In the picturesque setting of Kilgetty, under the soft glow of the evening sun, local football fans were treated to an enticing clash between Kilgetty and Carew in the Pembrokeshire League Division 1. With the season winding down, both sides took to the pitch amidst numerous squad rotations, following a hectic week of multiple fixtures.
The match kicked off in a leisurely pace, resembling more of an end-of-season friendly than a fierce competition. Kilgetty seized the early initiative, with the trio of Josh Bevan, Richard Tebbut, and Richard Cope causing headaches for the Carew defense, skillfully led by Gareth Lewis. It was Jac Waters who broke the deadlock for the home side, putting Kilgetty ahead 1-0 as the first half came to a close.
However, Carew emerged revitalised after the break, with Jonty Bennett, James Hinchcliffe, and Zac Rowell putting in the hard yards to level the score. The introduction of Harvey Drummond for the ineffective Sam Christopher added further depth to Carew’s attacking prowess, culminating in an equaliser courtesy of the excellent Hinchcliffe.
As tensions rose, the game took on a newfound intensity, marked by needless bookings, after a clearly offside goal and a few heated moments on the field. Despite the fatigue evident from their recent fixture congestion, both teams showcased their competitive spirit, treating the fans to an entertaining second half.
In the end, neither side could break the deadlock, with Kilgetty and Carew having to settle for a well-fought 1-1 draw. While neither team was at their absolute best, the match provided a fitting conclusion to their respective seasons.
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The stage is set – Senior Cup Final
It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.
League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.
Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.
There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.
The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.
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