Sport
Duggie Morris: Holders Lawrenny through to semi-finals
LAWRENNY booked their place in the semi-finals of the Duggie Morris Cup on Tuesday (Jun 7) as they beat Carew.
The holders batted first and made 195-9 from their 20 overs.
Kyle Marsh and Steve Lewis opened up with a stand of 28 but Marsh departed having been caught by James Hinchliffe off the bowling of Shaun Whitfield.
Lewis and Troy Purslowe then shared 36 runs for the second wicket but Lewis was caught by Luke Hicks off the bowling of Kerry Waters on a score of 36.
Purslowe and Morton continued to put runs on the board as they added 35 runs for the third wicket.
Morton scored 10 but he was caught by Nick Davies off the bowling of Waters.
The good partnerships continued as Purslowe and Tom Cole added 27 runs for the fourth wicket with the former reaching his half century.
Purslowe could not add to it though as, having hit three fours and three sixes in his score of 53, he was bowled by Waters.
That left Lawrenny on 126-4 and they were soon five down as Jamie Phillips was caught by Brian Hall off the bowling of Sion Jenkins.
Lawrenny still had five overs to play with and Cole and Harry Thomas looked to push the score on with a stand of 21 for the sixth wicket.
Cole had hit a four and two sixes in his score of 25 but he was bowled by Whitfield.
The runs continued to come as Thomas and Joe Kidney added another 24 runs. Thomas was then bowled by Hinchliffe on a score of 18.
Hinchliffe bowled Rob Williams and Finley Lewis late on as Carew prevented Lawrenny’s score from going over the 200-mark.
Kidney finished unbeaten on 15 and Carew would need 196 to win the game.
Carew lost Nick Davies early in their reply as he was caught by Kyle Marsh off the bowling of Jamie Lewis.
Tim Hicks and Rhys Davies then shared 62 runs for the second wicket to put their side in a strong position.
Hicks hit four fours and a six in his score of 33 but he was stumped by Jamie Phillips off the bowling of Steve Lewis.
Davies hit five fours and a six in his score of 39 but he was then bowled by Ryan Morton to leave Carew on 97-3.
Finley Lewis then had Shaun Whitfield caught by Troy Purslowe as Carew slipped to 101-4 in the 12th over.
Lewis also bowled Gareth Lewis in the fifteenth over before doing the same to Luke Hicks, who had reached a score of 20, moments later.
That left Carew on 125-6 and they only had five overs left to get their remaining 71 runs needed.
Brian Hall and Ceri Brace added 21 runs for the seventh wicket but Hall was then bowled on a score of 7 by Harry Thomas.
Thomas also bowled Brace on a score of 11 before Lewis bowled Sion Jenkins.
Carew could only reach 157-9 from their 20 overs meaning Lawrenny had secured their place in the last four.
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.
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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.
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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