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Cresselly storm to big win over Town
Haverfordwest (6 pts) 147-AO lost to Cresselly (30 pts) 263-6 by 116 runs CRESSELLY proved too strong for Haverfordwest as they came away with a 116-run win on Saturday.
The visitors exacted revenge on Haverfordwest after they lost to Town three days earlier in the Duggie Morris Cup. Phil Williams and Matthew Morgan scored 88 in a first wicket partnership before it was broken when Williams fell for 36. Morgan played well for his 75 but was brilliantly caught and bowled by Simon Holliday. Simon Cole and Iwan Izzard then shared a partnership of 85 as they took the game by the scruff of the neck. Izzard finished not out on 61, and 21 extras from the Town bowlers meant they had finished on 263-6. Haverfordwest were on the back foot early on in their innings as Tom Murphy and Harry Thomas bowled well. Simon Holliday did score 38, but he was caught by Matthew Morgan off the bowling of Brad McDermott-Jenkins. Danny Potter scored 29 but he was stumped by Neilson Cole and Town were 111-5. Nigel Delaney and Adam James scored well to put on 33 for the sixth wicket. However when James fell to Tom Murphy the game started to fall away from Town. Stefan Jenkins and Tom Murphy wrapped up the tail taking two wickets each. Murphy finished with impressive figures of 4-25 while Jenkins finished with 2-16 from his three overs. Cresselly Phil Williams ct Nigel Delaney bl Simon Holliday 36 Matthew Morgan ct & bl Simon Holliday 75 Harry Thomas bl Clive Tucker 18 Simon Cole bl Josh Wilment 46 Brad McDermott Jenkins ct Adam James bl Clive Tucker 2 Iwan Izzard not out 61 Damien Arthur ct Josh Wilment bl Adam James 4 Total: 263-6 Bowling: Adam James 11-1-71- 1; Josh Wilment 10-0-80-1; Clive Tucker 12-2-56-2; Simon Holliday 12-2-38-2. Haverfordwest Simon Holliday ct Matthew Morgan bl Brad McDermott Jenkins 38 Ben Field ct Neilson Cole bl Tom Murphy 5 Mickey Jones ct Iwan Izzard bl Harry Thomas 0 Danny Potter st Neilson Cole bl Brad McDermott Jenkins 29 J Strawbridge bl Mike Shaw 15 Adam James ct Damien Arthur bl Tom Murphy 33 Nigel Delaney not out 11 S Williams lbw bl Stefan Jenkins 0 Josh Wilment lbw Stefan Jenkins 0 Mark Stobbs bl Tom Murphy 0 Clive Tucker bl Tom Murphy 0 Total: 147 all out Bowling: Tom Murphy 9.5-3-25- 4; Harry Thomas 7-2-20-1; Brad McDermott Jenkins 9-1-32-2; Mike Shaw 8-0-40-1; Stefan Jenkins 3-0- 16-2.
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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.
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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.
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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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