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Sean Pemberton is skipper of Haverfordwest County for the forthcoming season
Pre-season friendly
Cardiff Metropolitan University 3 – Haverfordwest County 2
Carl McCarthy struck twice to earn Welsh Premier Cardiff Met a slender victory against Haverfordwest County on their 3G pitch.
The visitors took the lead in the 30th minute when right back Luke Harries headed home a well delivered Chris O’Sullivan free kick.
Dubious penalty
However, five minutes later the home outfit equalised through a dubious penalty decision that striker McCarthy despatched past James Gwilt.
A couple of minutes later and the The Met took the lead when Elliot Thomas struck a low shot from 18 yards that flew in the bottom corner.
Spot on
Five minutes before half time and the Bluebirds were awarded a penalty. Tom Wellington scored by sending the keeper the wrong way.
In the second half the home outfit had more possession and territory and were rewarded on the 70 minute mark when the dangerous McCarthy struck from distance for the winner.
The visitors could have equalised as Steffan Williams headed wide from inside the box and Stefan Davies had an effort blocked with a one-on-one with the Met keeper.
The Bluebirds will be looking to bounce back this Friday, 5th August when they entertain Welsh Premier Carmarthen Town at the Conygar Bridge Meadow Stadium, kick off is at 7.45pm.
Haverfordwest County: James Gwilt; Luke Harries; Nathan Banner; Sean Pemberton (Captain); Kristian Speake; Chris O’Sullivan; Lee Hudgell; Tom Wellington; Steffan Williams; Stefan Davies; Rhys Dalling. Substitutes: Nicky Palmer; Rhydian Davies; Alfie Stotter; Sam Franklin.