Sport
Whitland stun Cresselly
WHITLAND earned their first win of the season on Saturday (May 11) as they excellently chased down Cresselly’s score.
They had Geraint Jones to thank as he took two wickets and then scored a century to help set up victory.
Whitland won the toss and elected to field and although Geraint Jones claimed the early wicket of Dan Sutton (22), Cresselly made a good start.
Phil Williams and Simon Cole shared a second wicket stand of 122 as they looked to take the game away from Whitland.
Cole hit ten fours as his score of 58 came from 57 balls but he was then caught by Jacob Owen off the bowling of Davies.
Williams also found the ropes ten times in his score of 62 but he was also out to Davies as he hit the ball straight to Jack Bowen.
Iwan Izzard was then bowled by Davies on a score of 2 and Whitland had reduced Cresselly to 174-4.
Alex Bayley and Ryan Lewis then shared 36 runs for the fifth wicket before Bayley, who hit two fours and a six in his score of 33, was caught by Nathan Evans off the bowling of Owen.
Evans then took another catch as he had Steffan Jenkins giving Jones his second wicket of the day.
Mike Shaw then made 14 from 12 balls before he was run out as Cresselly continued to put runs on the board.
Lewis hit five fours and a six as his score of 47 not out came from 31 balls as Cresselly finished on 262-7.
Having seen Cresselly’s score, Whitland may have regretted choosing to field but they did not seem fazed by having to chase 263 to win.
Dylan Blain and Jack Bowen got their side off to a good start with an opening stand of 30 but Blain was then caught by Simon Cole off the bowling of Sam Harts on a score of 10.
Bowen made 21 from 16 balls with three fours and a six but was then bowled by Tom Arthur leaving Whitland on 54-2.
However, Geraint Jones and Matthew Davies took control of the game as they shared an excellent partnership of 184.
That took Whitland past 230 runs and brought them to within touching distance of victory.
Jones smashed his way to a century, hitting six fours and fourteen sixes as he went on to score 150 from only 74 balls.
His brilliant innings was brought to and end however when he found Sam Harts off the bowling of Ryan Lewis.
Davies batted on and made a half century before finishing not out on 62 to see Whitland to their target inside the 35th over.
Sport
New Hedges Saundersfoot win cup final in style.
Division Four Cup Final
New Hedges Saundersfoot 7-1 St Ishmaels Reserves
The Division Four Cup Final between New Hedges Saundersfoot and St Ishmaels reserves took place at Monkton Swifts, witnessed by an eager crowd. The game, officiated by Sean O’Connor, with Gareth Elliot and Dean Driscoll as assistant referees, promised an intense battle for the coveted trophy.
From the onset, New Hedges Saundersfoot showcased their dominance. Owen, Miles, Davidson, and Marsh all getting on the score sheet leading to an impressive goal tally.
The Mice never gave up and battled well but they struggled to contain their opponent’s attacking quality. Thomas Williams managed the one and only goal for Tish.
The final score stood at an emphatic 7-1 in favor of New Hedges Saundersfoot, underlining their superiority throughout the match.
New Hedges Saundersfoot emerged as deserved victors, clinching the silverware and adding a significant achievement to their season. Their comprehensive victory in the cup final will undoubtedly be celebrated by players and fans alike. Despite falling short of promotion in their league campaign, this triumph will serve as a testament to their talent and resilience on the field.
In conclusion, the Division Four Cup Final witnessed a commendable display of skill and determination from both teams. Congratulations to New Hedges Saundersfoot for their outstanding performance and well-deserved victory in the final.
News
Tigers second division Cup Champions
In a thrilling Pembrokeshire Division Two Cup final under the floodlights of Bridge Meadow Stadium, fans witnessed an epic battle between Monkton Swifts reserves and Johnston. Despite Monkton Swifts reserves being touted as favorites, Johnston proved their mettle from the outset.
The game kicked off with a burst of energy as Johnston’s center half, Craig Bendall, seized an early opportunity to put his team ahead just ten minutes into the match. However, Monkton Swifts’ prolific Scotsman, Davis, swiftly responded with an equalizer, showcasing the resilience of the favourites.
The momentum shifted again when the dynamic duo of Alfie and Scott Crawford of Johnston orchestrated a beautifully executed goal, putting Johnston back in the lead at 2-1.
As the game progressed, Monkton Swifts brought in reinforcements, including Ben Steele, to regain control. Their efforts paid off when Jordan Kilby leveled the score at 2-2 with just under 20 minutes remaining.
But the Crawfords had other plans. Combining once more, Scott provided the assist for Alfie, who coolly finished to put Johnston ahead once again.
With time running out, Monkton Swifts launched a relentless onslaught in search of an equalizer. However, Johnston’s defense held firm, defying the odds to clinch the Division Two Cup title in a memorable victory.
The match showcased the passion and determination of both teams, with Johnston emerging as deserving champions in a fiercely contested final at Bridge Meadow Stadium.
Sport
Promotion, relegation and everything in between.
As we come to the end of the 2023-2024 season it’s time to look at the winners and losers so to speak as most promotion and relegation battles are now all sewn up.
We begin at the very top where Goodwick United have blown away the first division to become deserved champions elect. At the opposite end of the table Fishguard Sports struggled all season and we comfortably relegated, going down with them are Neyland who’s relegation was confirmed a few weeks ago. Neither team were cut adrift and battled right until the end which is credit to both outfits, sometimes relegation can act as a spring broad and both clubs will be hoping this is the case.
Monkton Swifts reserves were the outstanding team in the second division and were a cut above the rest on their journey to becoming league champions on 56 points with an impressive plus 61 goal difference. As Monkton can’t be promoted due to their first team being in the first division it allowed both Herbrandston and St Ishmaels to be promoted. Herbrandston finished in third on 40 points, whilst the Mice just beat them to second place ending up on 42 points. Both clubs will now use the summer to prepare for the step up that awaits.
At the opposite end of the division, Cosheston never really got going and after their points deduction ended on a lowly 6 points which is never going to be enough to avoid relegation. The second relegation place was much closer with St Clears, Carew reserves and Broad Haven all being in a dog fight for the majority of the season. Broad Haven showed good fight and character which steered them clear of trouble while Carew found form at a key time, which means St Clears will play their football in the third division next season.
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