Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League – Division 1
Evans’ dramatic late strike stuns the Nomads
Neyland 1 – Tenby 2
Robson Evans struck a terrific 87th minute winner for Tenby who stunned Neyland at the Athletic Ground.
After a goalless first half, things certainly livened up in the second period as the Nomads took the lead in the 57th minute, the ball was worked up the left side as Ben Gale’s cross was met by his brother Joe, who made no mistake at the far post.
The Seasiders began to get on top using the advantage of the slope, McDermott-Jenkins produced some fine saves before late in the game came a dramatic twist when Evans unleashed an unstoppable strike edge of the area strike which flew in the back of the net to break The Nomads’ hearts.
Neyland: Brad McDermott-Jenkins (Thomas Kummer 89’), Oscar Merry, Jay Johnstone, Sean Hannon, Tyler Sutton, Leon Barrett, Dylan James, Ashton Marshallsay, Mike Chandler (Captain), Ben Gale, Joe Gale (Harry Absalom 75’).
Tenby: Jesse Craig, Chris Millward (Boris Suffolk-Hickman 75’), Robson Evans, James Gardner, Teejay Gardner, Daniel Storer, Rhys Morgan, Richard Perry (Leo Sarrionandia 34’).
Substitute not used: Ricki Morgan.
Referee: Tudor Walters.
Rooks claim third win of season against Tish
Carew 3 – St Ishmaels 1
Carew moved up to seventh in the table after an important victory against third from bottom St Ishmaels.
It was the hosts who opened the scoring with an early goal scored by Logan Hall, however five minutes later and Tish equalised through Nathan Thomas.
The Rooks regained the lead when Logan’s brother Ethan found the back of Owen Thomas’ net.
Seven minutes before the break the Rooks added a third as veteran Gareth Lewis got the final scoring touch.
Remarkably all the goals were scored in opening 45 minutes, but neither side could add to their tally in the second period as Carew were happy to pick up their third win of the campaign.
Carew: Tom Davies, Ethan Hall (Archie Smith 43’), Gareth Lewis, Morgan Scourfield, George Waters (Harry Peniket 77’), Marcus Griffiths, Logan Hall, Rhys Lewis, Dylan Morgan, James Hinchliffe (Captain), Shaun Whitfield.
Substitute not used: Lloyd Wilson
St Ishmaels: Owen Thomas, Sol Goodall, Tyler Sheil, Finley Armstrong (Captain), Max Howells, Tom Williams, Taio Hein (Brennan Devonald 45’), Ieuan Hawkins (Tom Edmonds 59’), Justin Harding (Sam Beegan 66’), Joel Mills, Nathan Thomas.
Referee: Alan Boswell.
Swifts gain crucial win at Goodwick
Goodwick United 1 – Monkton Swifts 2
Monkton Swifts came from behind to secure a hard fought victory against title rivals Goodwick United at Phoenix Park.This result saw Goodwick drop down to second in the table whilst the Swifts stay in the title hunt in fourth spot.
Goodwick started brightly as Ross Jones headered over the crossbar from a corner.
On 18 minutes Goodwick broke the deadlock when Adam Lawrence beat his man before he whipped in an inviting cross for Will Haworth to turn home first time.
However, Stuart James’ Swifts outfit levelled matters when some good work down the right by Paul Miller who crossed which goalkeeper Callum Robb parried straight in the path of the lurking Dylan Davies who made no mistake from close range.
Just before the break and the Swifts got their noses in front when Jimmy Wilkes turned his man and found Daniel James who instinctively lifted the ball over a defender before firing his shot in to the top left hand corner of the net, for a contender of goal of the season.
In the second half the visitors could have added a third as Goodwick ‘keeper Robb pulled off a superb fingertip save onto the crossbar from Tom Dyson’s wicked drive.
Late in the game Jonny Horgan was deliberately taken down by Jimmy Wilkes as the last man and Wilkes was issued a straight red card by referee Mark Hicks.
Down to ten men the Swifts faced a nervous finish as Mason Jones broke through in injury time and Ben Adams’ lobbed his effort over Taylor Gullam but it struck the crossbar as the Swifts celebrated a crucial win.
Goodwick United: Callum Robb, Josh Wood, Sion O’Sullivan, Ross Jones, Scott Delaney (Captain), Ben Adams, Kyle O’Sullivan (Danny Hopkin 70’), Jake Smith, Rhys Dalling, Will Haworth, Adam Lawrence (Jonny Horgan 70’).
Substitutes not used: Mason Jones, Steven Dockerty.
Monkton Swifts: Taylor Gullam, Luke Phillips, Jason Finnegan (Gareth Finnegan 78’), Jimmy Walker, Joe Leahy, Liam Butland (Captain), Daniel James, Jimmy Wilkes (Connor Davies 78’), Dylan Davies, Tom Dyson, Paul Miller (Gareth Finnegan 78’).
Substitute not used: Jack Clarke.
Referee: Mark Hicks.
Hat-tricks for Bevan and Britton
Hakin United 8 – Fishguard Sports 0
Champions Hakin United moved two points clear at the top of the table after their eight-goal demolition against second from bottom Fishguard Sports at the Obs.Ashley Bevan and Jack Britton starred for the rampant Vikings as the pair both bagged hat-tricks alongside one goal apiece for Matthew Broome and skipper Ryan Wilson.
Scott Davies’ Vikings led 6-0 at the interval with the Sports quite literally chasing shadows.
Wilson missed a sitter to open the scoring, but the Vikings didn’t have to wait too long before they opened their goal scoring account as Britton lobbed keeper Ryan Sinnot from 20 yards out.
Broome added the second as his 40 yard effort sailed into the top corner, Camron Thomas set-up Bevan who made no mistake with the third, Britton headered home Leon Luby’s corner for goal number four.
Camron Thomas’ cross from the left set-up Bevan with an easy far post finish before Bevan added goal number five and also added the sixth with a cracking diving header which brought up the striker’s first half hat-trick.
On the hour mark Britton struck his side’s seventh as the midfielder celebrated his personal treble, minutes later Wilson scored goal number eight from close range to complete the rout.
Hakin United: Rory Williams, Kieran King, Camron Thomas (Dylan McGuire 68’), Matthew Broome, Jay Power, Jack Britton (Mark Jones 58’), Leon Luby, Jordan Kilby, Ashley Bevan (Fletcher Picton 63’), Cameron Brunton, Ryan Wilson (Captain).
Fishguard Sports: Ryan Sinnott, Hadyn Hughes, Tom Lawrence (Ieuan Llewellyn 68’), Henry Sturman, Sean Thomas, Greg Hughes, Josh Bland, Luke Thomas (Tom Purbrick 81’), Steve Lewis, Jordan White, Patrick Hughes (Captain) (Lucas Hughes 59).
Referee: Stefan Jenkins.
Jones’ second half strike earns Bluebirds win at the Bridge
Merlins Bridge 0 – Narberth 1
Sion Jones’ second half strike earned Narberth their second victory over Merlins Bridge in two weeks to claim an impressive league double over the Wizards at the Welfare Ground.
The Bluebirds won 2-0 at Jesse Road and Ryan Williams’ men gained a slender one goal victory which they can boast at not conceding a goal against the free scoring Wizards.
The first half was a tight affair with both teams missing what can be best described as half chances, Wizards’ striker Aaron Bacigalupo fired a shot wide and another edge of the area the striker blazed over the crossbar.
Steffan Williams and Sion Jones posed a threat as the Bluebirds pushed forward, but the score remained goalless at the break.
The defining moment came in the 74th minute when the visitors scored a cracking goal, Jordan Williams’ terrific ball over the top of the Wizards’ defence fell invitingly for Jones to run on to and the wide sided midfielder buried his low shot in the far corner which Wizards’ goalkeeper John Chesters at full stretch had no chance of stopping.
Merlins Bridge: John Chesters, Matthew D’Ivry, Tyler Morris, Morgan Richards Bobby Jones, Josh Thomas (Captain), Kristers Kudjavcevs (Kieran Blundell 60’), Dai Davies, Aaron Bagicalupo, Adam Kingsbeer, Tomos Gwilliams (Jack Jones 71’).
Substitutes not used: Peter Thomas, Jamie Palmer.
Narberth: Dylan James, Liam Morley-Trivett, Aidan Howitt, Frazer Wyatt, Conor Bowen, Sion Jones, Jordan Williams (Captain), Steffan Williams (Brychan David 62’), Chris Brown, Billy Phillips (Jordan Preece 83’).
Substitute not used: Marcus Allen
Referee: Jonathan Twigg.
Smith’s double sinks United
Milford United 0 – Pennar Robins 2
Kieran Smith scored a goal in each half to earn Pennar Robins victory against basement battling Milford United at Marble Hall.
The Robins are currently sitting bottom of the table whilst Pennar who picked up their third win of the campaign are eighth in the table four points from safety as they reach the halfway point of the season.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 31st minute as Pennar skipper Smith pounced for the only goal of the first period.
After the break it was a cagey affair, but Smith put the result beyond doubt as he scored his second goal of the second half to secure the points for the delighted visitors.
Milford United: Charlie Malloy, Ben Lloyd, Curits Davies, Liam Parr, Scott Griffiths, Atticus Kingston (Ashley Mathias 60’), Joey Jones (Kian Jones 71’), Finley Turner, Scott Reid, Alex Ouzman, Rhys Brawn (Lewys Tee 64’).
Pennar Robins: Ben Nunn, Harry Jones, Craig Asprassa (Tyler Thompson 79’), Jason Donohoe, Ethan Ball, Tom Grimwood, Conner Wilis, Kieran Smith (Captain), Ceri Griffiths, Sean Edmundson, Nick Willis.
Substitutes not used: Rhys Sture, Toby Davies
Referee: Daniel James.