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Tish fall short in chase
ST ISHMAELS fell short in their chase on Saturday (Jun 29) as their game with Saundersfoot ended in a draw.
Saundersfoot batted first and scored 178-5 in their innings. They battled hard to take the win but Tish finished short on 146-8 in their reply.
Saundersfoot won the toss and elected to bat first but they lost opener John Mansbridge early on when he was caught by Andrew Pawlett off the bowling of Harry Nicholas.
Tom Mansbridge and Danny Caine shared 31 runs for the second wicket but Pawlett then struck as he had Mansbridge stumped by Jack Nicholas.
Danny Caine was then caught by Jack Nicholas off the bowling of Pawlett as Saundersfoot found themselves on 57-3.
Nick Cope and Sam Franklin then shared 104 runs for the fourth wicket to put the visitors in a good position.
Cope hit three fours and a six as he scored 56 but he was then caught by Brennan Devonald off the bowling of Harry Nicholas.
Franklin had hit six fours and a six in his score of 59 but he was stumped by Jack Nicholas off the bowling of Andrew Williams.
Saundersfoot’s then made their way to their total which was also helped by 21 extras.
Tish’s reply did not get off to the best of starts as they lost opener Peter Bradshaw when he was caught by Cope off the bowling of Danny Caine.
Daniel Howells and Harry Nicholas shared 28 runs for the second wicket but Howells was then caught by Taran Richards off the bowling of Cope.
Cope then also had Harry Nicholas caught by Sam Franklin and Phil Cockburn caught by John Mansbridge as Tish slipped to 59-4.
Jonathan Pawlett and Brennan Devonald then shared 47 runs for the fifth wicket as they looked to push Tish on towards their target.
Pawlett hit two fours and a six in his score of 27 but he was then caught by Neil Powling off the bowling of Cope.
Devonald and Jack Nicholas then shared 34 runs for the sixth wicket but Saundersfoot again struck as Nicholas was run out by John Mansbridge.
He then also bowled Andrew Pawlett as Tish’s reply began to fade.
Devonald did hit three fours and three sixes in his score of 51 but he was then caught by Cope off the bowling of Powling.
That was as good as it got for both sides as Saundersfoot took home 21 points for their efforts while Tish came away with seven.
On Saturday (Jul 6), Tish are away to bottom side Llangwm while Saundersfoot travel to Cresselly.
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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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