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Scotcher’s stunner earns draw for Bluebirds

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7 years ago

July 22, 2018

A STUNNING free kick from Elliot Scotcher earned Haverfordwest County a 2-2 draw against Trefelin BGC in their first pre-season friendly on Saturday (Jul 21).

The Bluebirds finished second in Division 1 last season while their visitors to the Bridge Meadow won the Welsh League Cup last year, beating Llanelli Town in the final.

Haverfordwest manager Sean Cresser, with Wayne Jones back as first team coach alongside him, had a full squad to chose from which included former Hakin players Ben Fawcett and Jack Wilson and other new signings Elliot Thomas, Antonio Facciuto and former Swansea City and Llanelli Town star Lee Trundle.

A good crowd gathered to watch the first friendly of the season but they witnessed the Bluebirds go behind in the opening minutes.

Jordan Edwards put Trefelin ahead after he capitalised on an error at the back to poke the ball in.

Steffan Williams hit the post for the Bluebird as they continued to search for a way back into the game.

The Bluebirds levelled after half an hour after Lee Trundle was brought down in the box, earning his side a penalty. He picked himself up to smash the ball into the net for his first goal for Haverfordwest.

On the stroke of half time the away side went ahead again as Shaun Best scored with an excellent lob.

It was all Bluebirds at the start of the second half as Steff Williams and Lee Trundle both saw efforts saved. Elliot Scotcher also tried his luck from long range but his shot was punched wide.

Ben Fawcett crossed into the box but Trundle was unable to get on the end of it to tap it in.

Trundle was again brought down, this time on the edge of the box, but he sent the resultant free kick way over the bar.

The returning Facciuto then set up another chance but a fierce strike cannoned back off the post.

Substitute Jack Wilson almost made an immediate impact but his shot was again pushed wide by the keeper.

With ten minutes to go, the Bluebirds were given another free kick on the edge of the box and Scotcher fired the ball into the top right hand corner.

Ben Fawcett saw a late shot saved and he was also inches away from connecting to a dangerous looking cross which just evaded him.

The game finished 2-2 and the Bluebirds will feel good having got their pre-season campaign underway with a good result.

They will look to get more match fitness in on Wednesday (Jul 25) as they take on Pembrokeshire League side Goodwick United at the Bridge Meadow.

On Saturday (Jul 28), Haverfordwest County are at home as they take on Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town.

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Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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15 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.