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Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football Roundup - 25th March 2023

Dan Metcalf
25/03/2023

Header photo: Leon Davies scoring for Hakin 2nds in the Division 2 Cup Semi-Final

Photos supplied by MW10 Sports Photography

Competitions (click to jump to):

Division One

Division Two and Cup

Division Three

Division Four

Division Five

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Division One

With league leaders Goodwick out of action, Hakin kept up the pressure in the title race by picking up an important 2-0 win away versus Monkton Swifts.

Jack Britton put the Vikings ahead, heading home the opener after a late run into the box, meeting the cross from Kieran King.

The in-from Shane Walsh doubled the Vikings' lead late in the second half after being set up by Jake Merry.

Merlins Bridge away versus Clarbeston Road

Merlins Bridge away versus Clarbeston Road

Merlins Bridge away versus Clarbeston Road

Elsewhere at the top end of the table, Clarbeston Road and Merlins Bridge shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

Lee Hudgill put the Wizards in front in the first half before Rhys Morgans equalised for the hosts early in the second.

Clarbeston Road then took the lead through Alfie Barnett, but the lead didn't last long with Jamie Palmer grabbing an equaliser to secure a point for the Wizards.

Neyland secured a league double over Fishguard Sports with an Aidan Rees goal, continuing their decent form to consolidate their comfortable league position away from safety.

Kilgetty came out on top in a goal-filled trip to Pennar Robbins thanks to a brace from Henry Lawrence and goals from Oscar Miles, Richard Tebbutt and Adam Johns.

Lowly St Ishmaels had three points snatched away from them late in the game against Carew. The hosts took a 2-1 lead early in the first half thanks to goals from Nathan Thomas and Brennan Devonald, but Carew struck late through Harvey Drummond and Lloyd Wilson to pick up an away victory.

Results in full:

Clarbeston Road 2-2 Merlins Bridge

Monkton Swifts 0-2 Hakin United

Neyland 1-0 Fishguard Sports

Pennar Robins 4-5 Kilgetty

St Ishmaels 2-3 Carew

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Division Two and Cup

Division Two League

Merlins Bridge 2nds looked set for the perfect response from last week's heavy defeat, taking an early 2-0 lead against Broad Haven thanks to goals from Lee Carruthers and Ben Skudder.

Broad Haven responded with a goal from Thomas Merry just before the stroke of half-time to half the Wizards' lead. 

The visitors equalised in the 70th minute with a goal from Ashley Bladen, before Peter Charles converted a late penalty to give Broad Haven the win.

Milford United remained top of the league and halted Narberth's good form with an impressive 6-1 victory. 

Liam Parr scored a hat-trick for the home side with Liam Parks picking up a brace and Ieaun Hawkins also scoring. Mike Ryder picked up a late consolation goal for the visitors.

Tenby kept up their imperious form with another big scoreline, this time a 12-1 victory away over Solva.

Scott Ferney and Jerome Mansbridge each scored four goals for the visitors, with Jack Tucker grabbing a brace and Daniel Storer also scoring.

League Results in full:

Merlins Bridge 2nds 2-3 Broad Haven

Milford United 6-1 Narberth

Solva 1-12 Tenby

Division Two Cup Semi-Finals

Hakin United 2nds 4-0 Johnston

Former Tiger Hayden Dimond gave the Vikings an early lead with a fifth-minute goal, making it an uphill battle for Johnston from there.

The impressive Leon Davies doubled the lead, before adding another before half-time to give the Vikings a commanding 3-0 lead after a strong half.

Hayden Dimond then scored another himself to make it four in the 72nd minute, wrapping up the victory.

Joey George, Johnston's Captain

Joey George, Johnston's Captain

Hayden Dimond battles with Craig Bendall

Hayden Dimond battles with Craig Bendall

Johnston player-manager Steve Allen

Johnston player-manager Steve Allen

Marcus Allen rides a challenge from Hakin

Marcus Allen rides a challenge from Hakin

Herbrandston 3-4 Monkton Swifts 2nds

The other semi-final provided plenty of twists and turns, with Herbrandston surrendering a 3-1 lead as Monkton Swifts 2nds secured their place in the Division Two Cup Final.

Ashton Plunkett gave Herbrandston an early 2-0 lead, before Lee Duignan pulled one back for the Swifts.

Scott Reid gave Herbie a two-goal cushion again before Liam Butland scored just before half-time to make it 3-2 at the break.

The second half started quietly before Adrian Rees saw red for Herbrandston in the 70th minute.

Monkton Swifts 2nds then scored two quickfire goals from Liam Butland and Joshua Sture to secure their plac in the final in dramatic fashion. 

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Division Three

Goodwick United 2nds secured a massive victory in their push for promotion with an emphatic victory over league leaders Cosheston.

Adam Hawkins scored a hat-trick for the hosts with the other goals coming from Ivan Watkins and Sion O'Sullivan.

Camrose also kept their promotion hopes firmly alive with an impressive away victory over third-place Lawrenny thanks to a brace of penalties from Joseph Haworth and a goal from Kristian Speake.

Letterston comfortably defeated local rivals Fishguard Sports 2nds thanks to Bryan Mathias who picked up a brace of both goals and assists.

Milford Athletic secured a hugely important third win in a row to give themselves hopes of survival thanks to goals from James Larsen and Rhys Higgins.

Results in full:

Goodwick United 2nds 5-1 Cosheston

Lawrenny 1-3 Camrose

Letterston 5-1 Fishguard Sports 2nds

St Florence 1-2 Milford Athletic

Pendine v Haverfordwest CC (Postponed)

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Division Four 

Defeat for Kilgetty 2nds at home to Angle and St Ishmaels away at Tenby means that Neyland 2nds are champions of Division Four with two games left to play.

Haverfordwest CC 2nds picked up their first win of the season thanks to goals from Travis Jones, Jamie Cato, Tom Calveley and Jack Ashman, his first for the club.

Results in full:

Herbrandston 2nds 3-4 Milford United 2nds

Kilgetty 2nds 2-3 Angle

Newport Tigers 1-4 Haverfordwest CC 2nds

Tenby 2nds 2-1 St Ishmaels 2nds

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Division Five

The race for promotion remains as tight as ever with Cosheston 2nds and New Hedges Saundersfoot both picking up important victories.

With Cosheston having a game in hand over their promotion rivals, a victory of three goals or more against Pembroke Borough in their last fixture will see them seal second place.

Results in full:

Cosheston 2nds 7-0 Broad Haven 2nds

Milford Athletic 2nds 2-2 Lawrenny 2nds

St Clears 2nds 0-4 New Hedges Saundersfoot United

Pembroke Borough 2nds 1-4 Monkton Swifts 3rds

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