Reserve Cup -second round

Camrose 9 Manorbier United 2

Manorbier travelled to Camrose to play in a difficult fixture against much higher placed opposition. The experience of the Camrose side soon told and within 20 minutes they were three up with well taken goals for the first two and a controversial penalty decision for the third. The visitors, with a side which included many youngsters, battled back well and created several half chances, including a fine run and shot by Ceri Worcester. Camrose continued to make passing the ball look easy and added three more goals before the break. With the slope in their favour in the second half, Manorbier played some excellent passing football, with Ashley Murdoch and Owain Evans combining well in attack. Soon Evans scored two excellent goals with confident strikes and the unlikliest of comebacks was on the cards for 15 minutes of the second half. Three late goals ended the contest, but the Manorbier team should be proud of their battling efforts in the second half. Paul Oeppen had a strong game in defence and James Llewellyn pulled off some excellent saves in the Manorbier goal. Marcus Taylor and Adi Howarth both completed hat-tricks for Camrose, supplemented by goals from Sam Lee, Edwin Woolard and Ryan Williams.

Lawrenny 0 Johnston 3

Lawrenny were pinned back inside their own half for long periods of this match and found life difficult against their opponents who are in a higher division. Although the Lawrenny team did not give an inch, they were unable to prevent the visitors from scoring twice in the first half following strikes by Darren Skelhorn and Gavin Peace. In the second half, Lawrenny continued to dig in and battle on with positive body language. After being outnumbered in midfield in the first half, Lawrenny played with a four-four-two formation in the second half and halted Johnston's progress. However, the visitors did manage one goal in the second half, scored by Keith Burrows, who picked up a slide rule pass. For Lawrenny, there were good performances by Mike Howe in midfield, together with twin centre halves Alun Evans and Owain Davies.

Pennar Robins 0 Carew 1

Although depleted, Carew raised their game to inflict the first home defeat on the Pennar Robins team this season in competitive matches. It was a typical cup-tie, with both teams battling hard, although the visitors created more scoring opportunities. Carew also defended well, with a result that 'keeper Mathew Phillips only had to make two real saves throughout the afternoon. Ian Sefton, playing in his first game for a month, got the winner for Carew with the only goal of the match scored in the first half from a melee inside the box. For the visitors, Ceri Bradley worked hard alongside Ian Sefton up front and Rob Scourfield, playing in his first game of the season, swept up cleanly. Pennar look a very good young side, but the experience of the Carew players told in the end. Division One

Carew 0 Monkton Swifts 1

Carew made life difficult for the division one pace- setters, with Jeremy Morris and Martin Scourfield allowing Johnston striker Steve Davies few opportunities. Monkton played the better football initially and were awarded a penalty after 15 minutes when a mistimed tackle by Martin Scourfield brought down Steve Davies. Davies took the penalty himself, but Ian Kerrison has built up a reputation for saving penalties and he prevented Steve Davies from scoring on this occasion. The Carew strikers had few opportunities as the midfield players found it difficult to create scoring chances. Swifts scored after 25 minutes when Ben Goldsworthy managed to get his foot to a cross from a free-kick. The second half started well for Carew who were attacking the clubhouse end and winning more ball in midfield. Although the Carew team continued to defend well, the Carew front runners found the Monkton defence impregnable on the afternoon. As the game went on, the only real threat came from corners at both ends. Carew battled hard and put a lot of pressure on the visitors, but Monkton were able to clear their lines. Although Carew were disappointed with the outcome, they can take some satisfaction from their performance in this match and never gave up hope of snatching an equaliser.

Neyland 2 Narberth 4

Narberth have leap-frogged over Neyland and moved two places up the Division One table after grinding out a win in this away match. The Bluebirds created a lot of scoring opportunities and would have scored more goals had it not being for the absence of a striker of the quality of David Gillard. Neyland took an early lead through Adi Moore, who tapped the ball in from a rebound after a shot from Paul Hannon. Within minutes, the scores were level as Grant James picked up a through ball from Raff Barnett and hit it well with his first time effort. The third goal of the match came after 10 minutes of play, when Richard Nash picked up a through ball from Grant James. The lead was increased when Jason Jones lobbed the Neyland 'keeper to finish a move initiated by Wayne Howells. Neyland suffered a blow after 30 minutes when Gerald Grey was red-carded and they were reduced to 10 men. However, Neyland began to play with greater resolve and within minutes had reduced the deficit following a strike by Paul Hannon. Only one goal was scored in the second half, but fortunately for the visitors it came from the boot of Raff Barnett, who showed his ability to think on his feet by going around the 'keeper before slotting the ball home. The Bluebirds created a number of other clear-cut scoring opportunities, which either resulted in good saves by the Neyland 'keeper or with the shot just missing the target. For the visitors, Charlie Smith was solid at centre half and Richard Henton played well at the back.

Tenby 5 Herbrandston 1

The visitors dominated the first quarter of an hour and it was no surprise when they took the lead with a goal after 14 minutes, scored by Lee Galdo, who side-footed home across from the left. The goal appeared to spur Tenby into action. Gradually the home team got the upper hand and did not look back. A number of good moves were created, with Johnny Badrock and Phil Catlin both going close, before Jimmy Thomas equalised with a clean header. Tenby got in front after 31 minutes when a nice one-two between Anthony Griffiths and Jimmy Thomas set up a chance for Mike Beynon, who showed the quality of his finishing power by putting the ball into the back of the net. Another one-two, this time between Mark Jones and Phil Catlin gave Beynon another chance and the striker increased the lead before the interval. At the start of the second half, Beynon completed an excellent hat-trick when he picked up a cross from Jimmy Thomas. Second half substitute Bobby Briers made an impact and almost scored after 75 minutes. Shortly before the final whistle, Briers picked up the fifth goal for Tenby by scoring off a rebound. Tenby played some excellent football, much to the delight of manager Steve Briers, who recognizes that there is still a lot of hard work to do. Marcus Lyons, who broke his leg in two places recently, was on the touchline to cheer his team- mates on and the Tenby club would like to extend their best wishes to him during the long recovery period that he faces. Mike Lindsey was outstanding for Tenby in defence, as was Mark Jones on the left side of midfield. In addition, Anthony Griffiths, Simon Cole and Perry Broadhurst were all composed in defence.

Division Two

Fishguard Sports 4 St. Clears 0

Fishguard Sports had the better of this mid-table division two battle and scored four goals without conceding a goal in reply. Aaron Creighton, Arwel Thomas, Mike Williams and Kevin Williams were each on target for Sports, but the Saints were firing blanks throughout the afternoon.

Pembroke United 1 Saundersfoot Sports 1

Former Saundersfoot player Liam Robson gave the Pembroke team the lead after five minutes when he finished off a daring counter-attack which started inside United's own goalmouth. However, Sports struck back 10 minutes before the interval when Tom Davies equalised with a nice finish into the bottom corner after he had run on to a pass from Jamie Morgan. The second half was all action end to end football. Although the match was full of incident, no more goals were scored. Tom Davies, playing in his first full season for the team, notched up his 20th goal with his first half equaliser for Saundersfoot.

Prendergast Villa 5 Kilgetty 1

Kilgetty took a decent side to face Prendergast Villa away and started the match well. In fact, the visitors took the lead after just five minutes when Nick Cope picked up a ball on the left, turned a Villa defender and hit a low shot to the bottom corner in a cracking finish. Five minutes later, Anthony Bevan got on to a long pass and tested the 'keeper with a powerful shot. When Kilgetty conceded a corner, Villa took advantage of a defensive mix-up and equalised through Brett Shakir, who then nudged Villa in front with a goal from the penalty spot. Conditions were rather slippery under foot, but up until the interval the game was pretty even. Joe John extended the lead for the Prendergast team and then the visitors' chances of getting back into the game received a set-back when Barry Ormond left the field through injury. His departure resulted in the visitors losing some pace at the back. Kilgetty were still in the game and had three good chances to score, with Anthony Bevan, Andrew Simms and Sam Coleman each going close to scoring. Two breakaway goals late in the second half made sure that Villa would pick up the points when Joe John picked up his second goal and Bret Shakir completed an excellent hat-trick. In fairness, Villa deserved to win and played the better football on the day. A plus point for the visitors was the outstanding performance of teenager Jack Bevan at left back.

Division Three

Manorbier United 1 Lawrenny 1

Lawrenny started well and Manorbier struggled to cope in the first half. Midway through the half, Manorbier were awarded a penalty, which was taken by skipper Ben Hall, but the shot was saved brilliantly by Lawrenny 'keeper James Phillips. Although the visitors kept creating chances, the final ball often let them down. In the second half, it was a different story and Manorbier had the better of proceedings, despite conceding an early goal. After five minutes of the second half, Kim Harland gave the visitors the lead in a move which started from a throw-in by Steve Lewis. The ball was picked up by Ben Cole, who crossed to Harland, who finished with a volley into the bottom corner. Steve Lewis hit the post from a cross by James Brown for Lawrenny, but gradually Lawrenny faded. United relied heavily on top scorer Paul Maytum in search of the equaliser and later he came up with the goods with a header following a goalmouth scramble after a corner kick. In the closing stages, Manorbier were all over Lawrenny and, although chances were created, no further goals were scored by either team. Keeper James Phillips kept Lawrenny in the game with some good saves and clearances and the final whistle came as a welcome relief to the visitors. For Manorbier, Simon Bolton played well in midfield, as did James Nicholas in defence. Reserve Division One

Narberth 2 Milford Athletic 3

The Narberth team were on top for the first 20 minutes and it was something of a surprise when the visitors took the lead. Striker Harry Allen levelled the scores after being put through by Adi Jones and then Adrian Howells set up a second goal for Allen as the visitors took the lead before the interval. In the second half, Athletic equalised, but there remained little to choose between the two teams. The Bluebirds could have taken the lead, but Adi Jones missed out on scoring from the penalty spot after he had been fouled inside the box. Johns had another chance to score, as did experienced midfielders Adrian Howells and Nigel Williams, but Athletic clinched the game with a breakaway goal in the last five minutes. The Bluebirds continued to press forward and forced the Athletic 'keeper to pull off a good save from a corner, but the equalising goal proved to be elusive. Anthony Evans was solid at the back for the Bluebirds, where Daniel James also had a good game. Nigel Williams and Adrian Howells showed up well in midfield and Phillip Scourfield had a good game as sweeper.

Reserve Division Two

Saundersfoot Sports 3 Pendine 3

Both teams produced good football in a ding-dong contest, with neither team being able to open a sufficient gap to get on top. Steven Thomas put the Seagulls in front when he picked up a rebound from a long shot, before Mathew Baxter equalised with a cracking shot from a free-kick. The pitch started to cut up after the rain over the previous few days, but the players still produced quality football and Phil Barrett scored to put Sports in front for the first time. At the start of the second half, Steven Thomas again scored a goal quickly with a good finish into the bottom corner. Sports came back to take the lead again with a goal from Rhys Davies, but with 15 minutes of the match left, Lee Waters curled a free-kick around the Saundersfoot 'keeper to draw the game with a final goal of the match. For Pendine, Steven Jones played well at centre back and Ashley Eades was excellent in midfield. It was more of an all-round team performance by the Saundersfoot side, who fielded six players aged 16, all of whom enjoyed playing with more experienced players in the side. One of the 16-year-olds, Danny Williams, had a game to remember. Although he was playing in defence, he had the rare privilege and satisfaction of scoring a goal on his debut.

St. Clears 1 Tenby 3

The visitors were the better team at the start and dominated the first 15 minutes when the St. Clears players appeared to be unsettled by having to contend with the sun in their eyes. Adam Brown gave Tenby the lead with a header from a corner, but the Saints came back when Liam Fitzpatrick equalised. The move started at the back when the ball was picked up by Mel Lewis, who in turn passed to Alan Fitzpatrick. The St. Clears players returned the ball and Fitzpatrick found the back of the net with a left- footed shot. Simon Bancroft came close to scoring on a couple of occasions, but no further goals were scored before half-time. In the second half, a defensive error gave David Jones a chance to put Tenby back in front when he poached the ball from the 'keeper and, although the Saints continued to push forward, the visitors looked to be the better team. With 10 minutes of the match remaining, David Jones took advantage of some more poor defending to tap the ball in from close range for the third goal. Tom Howells was the pick of St. Clears players on the day with his performance in defence. It was a good team performances by the visitors, with striker Sonny Phillips and midfielder Dean Evans both featuring strongly in the game.