Football - Division 1 Reports - 16th September 2023

 

Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League – Division 1

 

Tenby and Hakin are quick at the draw

 

Justin Skinny Harding - Hakin player manager got a point at TenbyTenby 1 – Hakin United 1

 
This eagerly awaited clash between Tenby and Hakin United finished in a draw at the Clicketts Ground.
 
This is the first points the Vikings have dropped so far this season, but they are still joint top in the table with Goodwick United, whilst Tenby are third.
 
A couple of week’s ago Tenby narrowly lost 1-0 at Hakin, so Justin Harding’s men will be happy that they have claimed four points from their two outing against a strong team.
 
In the sixth minute the hosts took the lead as a ball bounced around the Hakin area before Scott Ferney found the back of the net from six yards.
 
However, on the 32nd minute mark the visitors levelled matters as Leon Luby was fouled inside the area, up stepped Ben Aldred who made no mistake from the spot.
 
There was no further scoring as both teams had to settle for a point at the final whistle.
 
Tenby: Dylan Noot, Daryl Mansbridge, Sam Butler, Ned Davies, Toby Rossiter, Dan Storer (Captain), Adam Muskett, Scott Ferney, Jerome Mansbridge, Harri Phillips, Spencer Williams. Subs: Ricki Morgan, Chris Millward, Richard Perry.
 
Hakin United: Anthony Bevans, Kieran King, Tom Llewellin, Jay Power, Jake Merry, Ben Aldred, Leon Luby, Jack Britton, Sam Christopher, Ryan Wilson (Captain), Shane Walsh. Subs: Jack Griffiths, Justin Harding, Callum Stannett.
 
 
Referee: David Badger.





Tom Jago - opened the scoring for Merlins Bridge


 

Bridge return to winning ways at Clarby

 

Clarbeston Road 1 – Merlins Bridge 5

 
Merlins Bridge returned to winning ways with a comfortable victory against battling Clarbeston Road at Knock Field.
 
The Wizards took the lead as Tom Jago struck from the edge of the box, Steffan Williams added the second which gave his side a 2-0 cushion at the interval.
 
Williams added his second for the Wizards third to put them in control, Matt Ellis pulled one back for Clarby, but Nick Squire struck a late fourth and substitute Tom Mezzetta drilled in the fifth to complete the scoring.
 
Clarbeston Road: Rhys Mansell, Rheinallt George (Captain), Joules Ward, Matthew Ellis, Matthew Griffiths, Ben Clague, Jake Booth, Keegan Summers, Rob Morgans, Laurie Haworth. Subs: Ben Clague, Richard Bevan, Matthew Fox.
 
Merlins Bridge: Gary Thomas, Danny Peters, Andrew John, Jordan Thomas, Ryan Evans, Nick Squire (Captain), Tom Jago, Dai Davies, Alex Thomas, Steffan Williams, Will Evans. Subs: Gino Dragone, Leon Davies, Tom Mezzetta.
 
Referee: Tudor Walters.




Matthew Ellis - scored for Clarbeston Road


 

Sports come from behind to draw at Monkton

 

Monkton Swifts 2 – Fishguard Sports 2

 
Fishguard Sports battled back from two goals down to earn a draw for their first league point of the season at Monkton Swifts.
 
This was a tale of two halves, the Swifts had the better of the first period creating plenty of chances, striker Rudy Poole struck an early goal before he soon added a second from the penalty spot.
 
After the break, the Sports came back into the clash and were rewarded with two late goals scored by Adam Lawrence to give them a share of the spoils.
 
Monkton Swifts: Taylor Gullam, Will Abrahams, Bailey Clark, Jake Seaton (Captain), Tom Powell, Noah Davison, Jason Finnegan, Rudy Poole, Toby Davies, Nathan Ferrier, Josh Dearsley. Subs: Leon Howbrook-West, Jack Morgan.
 
Fishguard Sports: Jonathan Strawbridge, Haydn Hughes, Iuean Llewellyn, Henry Sturman, Sean Thomas, Jack Griffiths, Greg Hughes, Luke Thomas, Iwan Howells, Adam Lawrence, Patrick Hughes (Captain). Subs: Tomas Lawrence, Morgan Bateman, Scott Edwards.
 
Referee: Paul Rooney.



 

Rooks bag late goals for win against Robins

 

Carew 2 – Milford United 0

 
Archie Smith - scored for CarewTwo late goals earned Carew a hard fought win against new comers Milford United at the Recreation Ground.
 
The Rooks suffered a disappointing defeat at Clarby Road last week, but back to full strength they were happy that they bagged the points against a spirited Milford United display.
 
Former Welsh League star Marcus Griffiths broke the deadlock in the 84th minute, just a minute later Archie Smith added an important second to secure their second win of the season.
 
Carew: Tom Davies, Shaun Whitfield, Sam Southcott, Iwan Izzard (Captain), Archie Smith, Charlie Perkins, Marcus Griffiths, James Hinchliffe, Curtis Hurlow, Tom Cole. Subs: Gareth Lewis, Thomas Rudd.
 
Milford United: Chris Malloy, Wesley Hill, Sam Davies, Scott Griffiths (Captain), Michael Fuller, Morgan Picton, Liam Parks, Liam Davies, Joseph Hall, Scott Reid. Subs: Daniel Armstrong, Lewys Tee, Rhys Brawn.
 
Referee: John Jenkins.




Pennar Robins line up at Goodwick. Picture Bill Carne


 

Haworth and Dalling hat-tricks seal big win for Goodwick

 

Goodwick United 9 – Pennar Robins 0

 
Will Haworth - grabbed a hat-trick for GoodwickChampions Goodwick United dominated this affair as they bagged nine goals without reply against sorry Pennar Robins at Phoenix Park.
 
This big win saw the Phoenix Lads return to the top of the table with a better goal difference than arch rivals Hakin United.
 
Manager Chris O’Sullivan, who dusted off his boots to play in midfield was extremely happy with the final outcome as he had a number of his players not available, but those he did play certainly did a good job.
 
Goodwick led 4-0 at the break, then added a further five goals after the break, the stars of the afternoon were Will Haworth and Rhys Dalling who both scored terrific hat-tricks, there was a brace for Jonny Horgan also Jake Smith added his name to the score sheet.
 
Goodwick United: Kyle Marsh, Steff Hayes, Ben Adams, Luke Hayward (Captain), Steven Dockerty, Jonny Horgan, Chris O’Sullivan, Jake Smith, Rhys Dalling, Will Haworth, Daniel James. Subs: Kyle Smith, Kieran O’Brien.
 
Pennar Robins:  Rory Williams, Nick Willis, Adam Phillips, Ethan Ball, Ross Jones, Conner Roberts (Captain), Connor Willis, Kieran Smith, Liam Topp, Ceri Griffiths. Subs: Liam Williams, Jamie Groves.
 
Referee: Martin Jones.




Pennar skipper Connor Roberts on the ball. Picture Bill Carne

 

Kilgetty bag points against Nomads

 

Kilgetty 2 – Neyland 1

 
Richard Cope - an assist and a goal for KilgettyKilgetty gained a hard fought victory against Neyland at the Kingsmoor Ground.
 
The hosts grabbed a goal in each half which set-up their first win of the season at the expense of the battling Nomads.
 
Richard Cope teed-up Henry Lawrence with the opener just before the interval, midway through the second period, provider Cope turned goal scorer for his side’s second.
 
The Nomads pulled one back in the 67th minute through Max Bowman-Davies, but Kilgetty held firm for the remainder to secure the precious league points.
 
Kilgetty: Richard Webb, Richard Tebbutt, Sam Lewis, Richard Hurst, Brett Evans, Jac Waters, Richard Cope (Captain), Adam Johns, Lloyd Hughes, Henry Lawrence, Rhys Hewson. Subs: Philip Horsely, Steven Thomas, Rhys Hewson.
 
Neyland: Patrick Hannon, Rhys Phillips, Morgan James, Tyler Sutton, Sean Hannon, Jamie Evans, Max Bowman-Davies, Jack John, Aidan Rees, Mike Chandler (Captain), Taylor Collins. Subs: Dylan Rowlans, Corey Richards, Jo Campodonic.
 
Referee: Gary Lewis.