Football - Division One and Senior Cup Reports - 18th November 2023
Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League - Division 1
Impressive Goodwick win at the Road
Clarbeston Road 0 – Goodwick United 4
Goodwick United grabbed two goals in each half to gain an impressive but deserved win at Clarbeston Road.
This win sees Chris O’Sullivan’s Goodwick outfit stay two points clear of nearest rivals Hakin United at the top of the table.
The visitors got off to a dream start as they took an early lead as deadly midfielder Rhys Jones struck a 20 yard low drive in the bottom corner of Rhys Mansell’s net.
Will Haworth added the second on 32 minutes, Rhys Dalling unselfishly squared the ball to Haworth who made no mistake from inside the box.
Jake Smith added the third just before the hour mark, the midfielder cut in from wide out, beat a few defenders for pace before he confidently slotted past the advancing Mansell.
Ten minutes from full time the visitors added a fourth when Rhys Dalling struck a wicked volley against the crossbar, the ever alert Haworth struck home the rebound from 25 yards out to complete a good day at the office for reigning champions Goodwick.
Next week Goodwick United travel to Cardiff to take on Grange Town in the FAW Trophy.
Clarbeston Road: Rhys Mansell, Josh Wood, Travis Jones, Rheinallt George (Captain), Thomas Withers, Jake Booth, Sam Hurton, Ben John, Matthew Davies, Laurie Haworth.
Subs: Matthew Ellis, Jake Wesley, Ben Clague.
Goodwick United: Kyle Marsh, Steff Hayes, Ben Adams, James Bryan, Scott Delaney (Captain), Luke Hayward, Rhys Jones, Jake Smith, Will Haworth, Daniel James.
Subs: Nathan Greene, Kyle O’Sullivan, Sion O’Sullivan.
Referee: Paul Rooney.
Vikings ease past spirited Rooks
Hakin United 2 – Carew 1
Hakin United gained a hard fought victory against spirited Carew at the Obs.
All the goals were scored in the opening 45 minutes as the pitch cut up which made life difficult for both teams in the second half.
Title seeking Vikings are second in the table as the Rooks sit uncomfortably just above the relegation zone
The Vikings opened the scoring in the 24
th minute ad Louis Thompson laid a neat ball to Shane Walsh, the striker struck low shot into the bottom corner of Tom Davies’ net.
However, the Rooks levelled matters just two minutes later when former Viking Jonty Bennett floated an inviting free kick in the box which Archie Smith volleyed into the back of the net.
Back came the Vikings who got their noses in front with a second goal, goal scorer Walsh played a neat pass to Alfie Stotter who chipped Davies, as the keeper was off his line.
There were no further goals, but the Vikings created some half decent chances but manager Justin ‘Skinny’ Harding will be happy they collected the three points that were on offer.
Hakin United: Gareth Fawcett, Kieran King, Mark Jones, Jay Power, Jake Merry, Ben Aldred, Leon Luby, Alfie Stotter, Shane Walsh, Ryan Wilson (Captain), Louis Thompson.
Subs: Thomas Evans, Jordan Richards, Ashley Bevan.
Carew: Tom Davies, Sonny Phillips (Captain), Gareth Lewis, Jonty Bennett, Archie Smith, Sam Southcott, Haydn Drummond, James Hinchliffe, Shaun Whitfield, Curtis Hurlow, Leon Stewart.
Subs: Alex Bayley, George Waters, Ethan Shapcott.
Referee: Sean O’Connor.
Richards bags late double to salvage draw for Neyland
Neyland 2 – Milford United 2
Super sub Corey Richards bagged two late goals for Neyland as they gained a draw when all seemed lost against Milford United at the Athletic Ground.
The Robins will be kicking themselves as they scored a goal in each half, both scored by striker Liam Parks, to build-up a healthy two-goal cushion.
However, fair play to the Nomads they fought back as Richards pulled one back in the 80
th minute, then deep in stoppage time up popped Richards who bagged the equaliser, thanks to skipper Mike Chandler who set-up both Richards’ goals.
Neyland: Patrick Hannon, Dylan Rowland, Morgan James, Sean Hannon, Tyler Sutton, Joe Gale, Jack John, Ben Gale, Mike Chandler (Captain), Max Bowman-Davies, Wayne Parry.
Subs: Taylor Collins, Kyle Richards, Corey Richards.
Milford United: Charlie Malloy, Sam Davies, Tyler Sheil, Scott Griffiths (Captain), Thomas Grimwood, Wesley Hill, Morgan Picton, Liam Parks, Liam Parr, Owen Wilson.
Subs: Rhys Brawn, Lewys Tee, Cameron Lees.
Referee: Stefan Jenkins.
Postponed
Tenby v Pennar Robins
Senior Cup – Round 1
Bridge sink nine-man Narberth
Merlins Bridge 4 – Narberth 0
Steffan Williams bagged a brace for Merlins Bridge who comfortably defeated Division Two outfit Narberth who finished the tie with nine men at the Pembrokeshire Sports Village.
The Wizards were awarded a soft penalty in the 15
th minute that Williams comfortably despatched from 12 yards.
In the 53
rd minute Tomos Gwilliam doubled his side’s lead and four minutes later goal scorer Gwilliam set-up striker Alex Jones for the third.
Bluebirds’ centre back Kyle Quartermaine was given his marching orders after he picked up a second yellow, substitute Gino Dragone teed-up Williams who made no mistake with the fourth.
It got worse for the visitors as referee Neill Crawford red carded Narberth manager Ryan Williams also late in the tie Tony Evans picked up his second yellow as he joined teammate Quartermaine for an early shower.
Merlins Bridge: Ben Henton, Henry Thomas, Kian Lee, Jordan Thomas, Ryan Evans, Jamie Palmer (Captain), Tomos Gwilliam, Dai Davies, Alex Thomas, Steffan Williams, Will Evans.
Subs: Gino Dragone, Paul Thomas, Lee Hudgell, Rhys Lewis, Tom Mezzetta.
Narberth: Daniel James, Matthew Dickinson, Jacob Layfield, Calum Phillips, Kyle Quartermaine, Liam Phillips, Brychan David, Jordan Williams (Captain), Tony Evans, Morgan Preece, Chris Brown.
Subs: Loui Davies, Daniel Phillips, Will Phillips, Rhodri Dyer.
Referee: Neill Crawshaw.
Senior Cup ties postponed
St Ishmaels v Fishguard Sports
Johnston v Pembroke Borough