Sport
Pembroke County Cricket Club Under 11s Junior League Final
THIS YEAR’S final was between the top two sides from both zones with Cresselly 11’s beating their Under 10’s in the semi final & St Ishmaels beating Lawrenny in the other.
The Under11s game is played in a pairs format starting at 200 runs and Cresselly Captain Caden Jones won the toss against his counter part Jack Welch and decided to bowl first.
This was a very strong Cresselly side with the majority of players in the Regional squad and the bowling was excellent and very accurate. It proved very testing for the St Ishmaels openers With Caden Jones taking the 1st wicket 1-7 and Charlie Walker keeping it tight. The change bowlers of Freddie Caine 3-0 and Harry Hayden 2-3 kept St Ishmaels on the back foot. Slade Trimby 9, 2 x 4 Mollie Thomas 5 and Jack Welch 11 thought back and did well to bring the score back over 200, however George Richards 1-7 struck at the end and St Ishmaels finished on 215. Unfortunately Mollie Thomas sustained an injury during the game but batted on with resolve but was replaced by Graeme Gudmanz in the 2nd innings. I pleased to report she is fully recovered.
St Ishmaels needed a good start with the ball and their bowlers rose to the occasion taking 3 wickets in the first 7 balls with George Devonald 2-9 Jack Welch 1-26, and with Seb Vickers 1-19 with a wicket early in the 4th over the game was evenly poised. Jack Richards 18 and Harry Haden 10 started the Cresselly fight back. It was here with drizzle for a few overs ,umpire Hansen did well to keep the game going to a conclusion which everyone was pleased with. In the Middle order there was an explosive 30 by Freddie Caine 7 x 4 with the later batters , Iolo Badham 16 Caden Jones 28 4×4 1×6 and Gethin White 12 taking Cresselly to 350 and Victory.
In between Lilly Mcguire 1-13 , Slade Trimby 1-12 and Roux Finlay 1- 12 took wickets for St Ishmaels.
Thus Cresselly ran out winners although an interesting statistic is that St Ishmaels conceded half the extras of Cresselly.
The Evan Martin Trophy (player of the match) a stalwart of Hook CC for many years was picked by Dave Petrie who highlighted all the above performances and was awarded to a jubilant Freddie Caine for his all round performance with bat and ball.
Again it was great to see a large crowd of knowledgeable spectators who certainly saw some entertaining Cricket.
In the presentation after the match Martin Jones (Junior Organiser) congratulated both sides on reaching the Final with some excellent play by both and Cresselly for their victory. Both sides should be proud of their Junior sections. He thanked Hook for hosting the final and Dave Petrie for preparing the ground Afterwards in the Club Scott Gregory the Bearded Chef provided refreshments for the players, which was well received.
He also thanked Allan Hansen for umpiring , Scorers Louisa Perridge and Wendy Bradshaw who all contributed to the evenings entertainment.
Last and by no means least he thanked Sponsors Colin John of Llewelyn Davies & Co Chartered Accountants for his continued and valuable support of Junior Cricket in the County .
Cresselly:
Caden Jones ( C ) Iwan Brace ( WK ),George Richards, Freddie Caine, Iolo Badham, Gethin White, Harrisan Perridge, Harry Hayden, Charlie Walker and Dylan Harris.
St Ishmaels:
Jack Welch ( C ), George Devonald (WK), Roux Findlay, Seb Vickers ,Slade Trimby, Lily Mcguire,Molly Thomas, Billy Devonald, Bella Devonald, Ameila Cole, Graeme Gudmanz, Maddox Bradshaw, Ellie Mathias, Phoenix Bradshaw and Joey Foster
Sport
Fishguard Sports cruise to victory against Carew II
LAST Saturday (Sept 15), promotion-chasing Fishguard Sports hosted a struggling Carew Reserves side at the picturesque Tregroes Ground, hoping to reignite their season. Full credit to the Fishguard ground staff, as the pitch and facilities were in exceptional condition—the best they’ve been since the team moved from St Mary’s.
A lively home crowd gathered as referee Martin Jones kicked off the match promptly at 14:30. By 14:31, Fishguard had already taken the lead. A perfectly timed long ball from captain Patrick Hughes split the Carew defence, allowing Haydn Hughes to finish smartly and put the home side ahead. According to the referee, the goal came just 47 seconds into the game, making it one of the fastest goals this season—and possibly in many others!
From there, the tone was set for a dominant first half from Fishguard, with Carew struggling to keep pace. While Tyler Worrall and Ethan Shapcott offered some energy for the visitors, Fishguard’s quality shone through. Just before the break, Ieuan Llewellyn doubled the lead, sending the home team into the dressing room 2-0 up and in complete control.
Carew’s legendary player-turned-manager, Haydn Shapcott, had plenty to address at half-time and to their credit, Carew started the second half brightly, pressing forward and showing intent to make a contest of it. However, against the run of play, Gregg Hughes struck Fishguard’s third, effectively ending any hope of a comeback.
With the result no longer in doubt, the only question was how many more Fishguard could score. The answer: two. Luke Thomas and “Chunky” Couzens added their names to the scoresheet, capping off a commanding 5-0 win for the home side. But for brothers Steve & Matt Lewis effectively going for the same ball with the goal empty and yet somehow missing, the score could have been even better for the Sports!
On this form, Fishguard Sports look like serious contenders for promotion, but with Division Two shaping up to be fiercely competitive this season, manager Phil Jones will know they can’t afford any slip-ups. As for Carew, though the result was disappointing, there were enough positive signs to suggest they have the ability to avoid relegation.
A professional and disciplined performance from Fishguard left little work for the match official, making it a great day for the home team.
Final score: Fishguard Sports 5-0 Carew Reserves.
Sport
Sporting future enhanced with Cymru Football Foundation funding
CYMRU Football Foundation’s Fit-For-Future Facilities Programme is supporting the development of a new 3G pitch at Greenhill School, Tenby.
Pembrokeshire Leisure has successfully secured a £407,000 grant to replace the old astro turf pitch with a new 3G facility that will enhance the provision for both the school and community clubs.
Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services said: “This project will play a significant role in ensuring that Pembrokeshire can continue to provide first class facilities across the county.
“The collaboration led by Pembrokeshire County Council’s leisure section and incorporating the Cymru Football Foundation, Sport Wales, Greenhill School and the community clubs will provide us with a fantastic facility for everyone.”
The Cymru Football Foundation, supported by UK Government, is delivering the Football Association of Wales’ commitment to deliver inspirational, Fit-For-Future Facilities to enrich communities across the country.
Find out more by visiting the Foundation’s website (opens in new window).
Pictured: Gary Nicholas (Leisure Services Manager, Pembrokeshire Leisure), Angie Nicholls (Pembrokeshire Schools Football), Cllr Sam Skyrme Blackhall, Steph Amos (Tenby Leisure Centre), David Haynes (Head Teacher – Greenhill Secondary School) and Mark Hughes (Cymru Football Foundation).
Sport
Nomads navigate the Viking’s challenge
NEYLAND avenged their recent 3-0 midweek home defeat to Hakin United Reserves by winning 2-0 at the Observatory ground in a game which was an excellent advert for Pembrokeshire League Division 2 football, on Saturday (Sep 14).
With little wind and a warming sun both teams endeavoured to play football, with chances created throughout in the attacking areas, visiting captain Mike Chandler orchestrating his musicians from central midfield alongside an impressive performance from teenager Dylan James, who took every opportunity to drive forward with ambition combining seamlessly with wideman Mason Morgans-Hurley. It was a hard fought but fair encounter in the centre of the park, Hakins Leon Letherby the fulcrum for the poise and penetration from his side, where the Nomads back four of Jack John, Lewis Page, Sean Hannon and Theo Davies defended as a unit.
Teenagers Corey Riley, Bobby Jenkins, Ethan Dawes, Henry Mayhew and Evan Rutherford probed relentlessly from Letherby’s vision, visiting goalkeeper Oliver Vaughan-Harries a commanding presence between the sticks despite his ‘boy band’ youthful looks.
After a goalless first half Neyland central midfielder Aidan Rees drew a foul twenty five yards from the Hakin goal ten minutes into the second period, the man of the match then delivering a perfect free kick for veteran Hannon to bravely meet the ball with his head to put it firmly beyond the advancing home goalkeeper, Josh Lewis, to break the deadlock.
The Vikings manager Mathew Howell responded immediately as Geroge Wheeler replaced an impressive Jenkins and Tom Edmonds, who arrived from Merlins Bridge this season replaced the skilful Riley on the left wing, epitomising the home sides mantra of trying to win the game, which saw them play a higher line up field. The final ball in transition and the Nomads back five kept the score at 1-0, the young visiting goalkeeper superbly turning a goal bound drive from Letherby around his post on 75 minutes.
The third home substitute with fifteen minutes to play, saw another youngster enter the field of play, Tommy Powells adding ingenuity as his side as he tried to find the elusive equaliser, Howells changing his formation as he withdrew Sam Houston, to having three defenders holding the line.
It evoked a response from Nomads manager Gavin Rowland who used all his experience to move players around positions as they tired, substitute Jo Campondonic had replaced frontman Ben Gale after the youngster led the line with aplomb against a well marshalled defence led by skipper Tom Evans, his fellow full back Lewis Llewellin and commanding centre halves, Garin Gardiner and Houston, before his withdrawal. Campondonic’s introduction to the fray gave the visitors the midfield energy they required, as the game thundered into the final quarter,
As the game anything but ebbed into added time, Referee Jonathan Twigg played an advantage for Neyland down the left wing and the ball was played through by Campondonic for the man of the match Rees to find Lazarus type energy to stay ahead of Gardiner. Rees composed himself to bury the ball with his right foot beyond and advancing Lewis, at the Gelliswick Bay end in the eight minute of added time, before the final whistle was greeted with euphoric cheers from the Nomads black and white army of supporters, a minute later..
Both sides have ten points from their opening five games, three points adrift of leaders Camrose who visit the Observatory Ground next Saturday (Sep 21). Rowlands will hope to have a full complement to players after twenty were unavailable across the Club for the weekend fixtures, as he looks ahead to a home game at the Athletic Ground. to Carew Reserves.
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