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Cresselly one wicket away from victory
Cresselly (252-9) drew with Haverfordwest (204-9)
CRESSELLY were just one wicket away from claiming victory against Haverfordwest in their drawn game.
The result means that Haverfordwest and Cresselly are guaranteed to finish second and third respectively.
Cresselly batted first putting on 72 for the first wicket before Matthew Morgan fell for 32. Phil Williams fell soon after for 41 when he was caught by David Davies off the bowling of Clive Tucker.
Iwan Izzard and Harry Thomas put on 58 for the fifth wicket, but when Izzard fell for 45 in the 36th over they were 185-5.
That brought Brad McDermott- Jenkins to the crease who was in no mood to hang about. He hit three fours and smashed four sixes to reach 50 off just 28 deliveries and gained his half century with the last ball of the game.
His superb display took Cresselly to a commanding total of 252-9.
Haverfordwest struggled in their reply as a number of batsmen fell for cheap runs. AJ Revu made 33, but it was Simon Holliday who added 54 which included one four and three sixes. He was then caught by Harry Thomas off the bowling of Tom Murphy.
Nigel Delaney added a late 28 not out, but his side fell short of their target while Cresselly were agonisingly close to picking up victory.
Cresselly
Phil Williams c David Davies b Clive Tucker 41
Matthew Morgan c Simon Holliday b Clive Tucker 32
Simon Cole lbw b AJ Revu 20
Adam Chandler st Huw Scriven b Simon Holliday 19
Iwan Izzard c Nigel Delaney b AJ Revu 45
Harry Thomas c Danny Potter b David Davies 24
B McDermott-Jenkins not out 50
Damien Arthur lbw b AJ Revu 0
Neilson Cole (wk) c Adam James b Josh Wilment 2
Tom Murphy c Kash Ijaz b Josh Wilment 11
Stefan Jenkins not out 1
Bowling: Adam James 7-0-49-0; Josh Wilment 7-2-21-2; AJ Revu 12-1-51-3; Clive Tucker 6-0-34-2; Simon Holliday 6-0-56-1; David Davies 7-0-37-1
Haverfordwest
AJ Revu run out (Iwan Izzard) 33
David Davies c Neilson Cole b Tom Murphy 14
Kash Ijaz b Simon Cole 14
Simon Holliday c Harry Thomas b Tom Murphy 54
Danny Potter run out (Harry Thomas) 16
Ben Field c & b Simon Cole 0
Adam James b Simon Cole 1
Huw Scriven (wk) c Tom Murphy b Simon Cole 3
Nigel Delaney not out 28
Josh Wilment b Tom Murphy 8
Clive Tucker not out 9
Bowling: Tom Murphy 10-0-54-3; Harry Thomas 5.5-0-29-0; Simon Cole 12-1-34-4; Stefan Jenkins 12- 0-56-0; Brad McDermott-Jenkins 5-0-23-0.
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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