Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League – Division 1

 
 

Goodwick United 5 – Milford United 1

 
A superb hat-trick by Will Haworth sealed a convincing victory that secured the title for the second year on the trot for impressive Goodwick United against Milford United at Phoenix Park on Tuesday evening.
 
The champions elect led 3-0 at half time and followed up with two further goals in the second period as the Robins scored a consolation Liam Parr penalty.
 
Goodwick have won the title at a canter and incredibly still have five games in hand as skipper Scott Delaney was presented with the Division One silverware by Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League Council official Ceri Morgan at the post-match presentation.
 
Goodwick manager Chris O’Sullivan’s still continues to set challenges for his team have won the league as he has set them a further goal to try and stay unbeaten for the remainder of the season.
 
However, it was the Robins who were unlucky not to break the deadlock as Tyler Sheil struck Kyle Marsh’s post, but the champions reacted to score two in as many minutes. Scott Hayes’ long throw was met by skipper Delaney who headed home the opener. Secondly Rhys Dalling set-up deadly Haworth who finished clinically from inside the box.
 
Goal scorer Haworth turned provider as he laid on a well waited pass to Ben Adams who struck his low shot in the far corner which gave his side a three goal cushion at the interval.
 
Three minutes after the break Goodwick added a fourth as Luke Hayward’s pinpoint corner fell inviting for Haworth who nodded home from close range.
 
In the 72^nd minute the visitors were awarded a penalty by referee Sean O’Connor, up stepped Liam Parr who confidently beat Marsh from 12 yards.
 
The champions had the final say as midfielder Hayward with his second assist of the night, flighted a free kick which Haworth buried at the far post to complete the scoring and start the wild celebrations of retaining the title.
 
“O’Sullivan said shortly after the final whistle: “I thought the boys were superb tonight, they were really hungry tonight they kept winning the ball back, they were relentless for the whole 90 minutes. They have worked hard all season and still have the desire to win more trophies.”
 
Goodwick United: Kyle Marsh, Stefan Hayes, Steven Dockerty, Sean Pemberton, Scott Delaney (Captain), Luke Hayward, Ben Adams, Jake Smith, Rhys Dalling, Will Haworth, Daniel James. Subs: James Bryan, Sion O’Sullivan, Kyle O’Sullivan.
 
Milford United: Chris Malloy, Jacob Horn, Rhys Brawn, Antony Hubbuck, Scott Griffiths (Captain), Wesley Hill, Tyler Sheil, Ieuan Rutherford, Ieuan Hawkins, Liam Parr, Cameron Rees. Subs: Morgan Picton, Ben Lloyd, William Goodall.
 
Referee: Sean O’Connor.




 
 

Robins and Bridge are quick at the draw

 

Pennar Robins 1 – Merlins Bridge 1

 
Pennar Robins came from behind to secure a hard fought draw against Merlins Bridge at Bush Camp.
 
The visitors took the lead in the seventh minute as skipper Jordan Thomas was set-up by Joe Leahy, straight from the kick off Pennar equalised as Phil Thompson played in Ceri Griffiths.
 
Incredibly there were no further goals despite both sides trying to score what was to be an elusive winner.
 
Pennar Robins: Rory Williams, Nick Willis, Luke Phillips, Connor Roberts (Captain), Ross Jones, Rhys Daley, Phil Thompson, Liam Williams, Ceri Griffiths, Sean Edmundson, Conner Willis. Subs: Bobby Jones, Adam Phillips, Jason Donohoe.
 
Merlins Bridge: Gary Thomas, Kieran Lee, Henry Thomas, Jordan Thomas (Captain), Ryan Evans, Joe Leahy, Tomos Gwilliam, Dai Davies, Steffan Willism, David Cromwell, Gino Dragone. Subs: Will Evans, Joshua Silk, Rhys Lewis.
 
Referee: Roy Boswell.
 
 

Games postponed

Kilgetty v Clarbeston Road
 
Carew v Fishguard Sports