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Woodrow nicks County equaliser
against Cardiff City slickers
Haverfordwest County 1 – Cardiff City 1
A second half Nicky Woodrow equaliser earned Haverfordwest County a deserved draw with a quality Cardiff City outfit in front of a decent crowd at the Conygar Bridge Meadow Stadium.
The visitors led 1-0 at half time thanks to a looping header in the 41st minute by Josh Powell. The goal was created from a wicked free kick into the box by Jordan Jackson and was nodded in at the far post.
The home side squandered some good scoring opportunities. Nicky Woodrow blasted a shot high and wide. Richie Ryan also miscued from inside the box.
The visitors’ right sided midfielder Jackson looked menacing, one particular run took the Bluebirds by surprise as he ghosted into the box but the end result was a poor shot.
Timely equaliser
The home outfit equalised in the 61st minute. Nicky Woodrow was given far too much space in the box, and the striker composed himself and drilled a fierce shot past the outstretched City keeper David Richards.
Substitute Alec Squires struck a 30-yard effort just wide of the target. Mickey Ellis’ team went for the victory, but the young City outfit played with a lot of heart and commitment and their touch and pace was exceptional.
Close call
Right at the death Jay Brockway had a glorious opportunity to score blocked by Richards, but a draw was the right result on the night.
This Saturday Haverfordwest County entertain Welsh Premier outfit Aberystwyth Town and kick off is at 2.30pm.
Haverfordwest County: Martin Langdon; Dan Peters; Dave Evans; Phil Cattlin; Kristian Griffiths; Anthony Owens; Chris O’Sullivan; Gary Taylor; Richie Ryan; Nicky Woodrow; Richie Lewis. Substitutes: Matthew Ellis; James Manson; Jay Brockway; Nathan Evans; Gethin Roberts; Alec Squires; Simon Gilderdale.
Cardiff City: David Richards; Adam Davies; Cane Owen, Joe Rolls; Josh Youreth; Josh Powell; Jordan Jackson; Tommy O’Sullivan; Yannis Drais; Declan John; Jordan Carter. Substitutes: Luke Jones; Liam Matthews; Rhys James; Dave Griffiths; Gethin Hill; Ben Nugent; Jay Bowen.
Referee: Alan Boswell.
Assistants: Gareth Elliot & Kevin Bowen.
PHOTOS:
Haverfordwest County's Gary Taylor wins possession in the heart of midfield.
Chris O'Sullivan in the thick of the action.
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