Division One
Hakin Utd 0 Narberth 2
Narberth's Division One title hopes are back on track. After last week's disappointing home defeat against league leaders Monkton, the Bluebirds travelled to Hakin fresh in the knowledge that defeat at the Obs would almost certainly have curtailed their championship ambitions. They needn't have worried. The wind may have been blowing off the estuary with gale force ferocity, but that didn't suppress the visitors' attacking ambitions and they were rewarded as such in the first half. After many a sortie up field, the opening goal came midway through the half when a cross in from the right found the head of Hakin winger Steve Mathias, who duly planted it into the back of his own net. In years gone by, such generosity would never have occurred at the home of the Vikings, but just like the fearsome Scandinavian warriors of the past, their power is on the wane and Narberth were there to take full advantage. A 1-0 lead going into the break was not a lot, but it was enough to give them confidence for the final 45 minutes of the game. And confidence was the buzz word in the Bluebirds' dressing room as they came out after the break to attack the home team at will. This pressure finally told as the industrious Grant James was rewarded for his efforts with a super goal that buried Hakin's chances of a comeback.
Merlins Bridge 2 Carew 2
Carew were sitting pretty, two goals up with five minutes of the match remaining, but two late goals from Mike Canton and Carl Mason gave the Bridge a share of the spoils. The visitors had wind advantage in the first half, but conditions were difficult to play football because of the strong wind combined with some rain. Mike Boswell added to his growing reputation by giving Carew the lead with a well-timed header before the interval. In the second half, Carew skipper Dean Rossiter increased the lead, but the Bridge fought back. After 86 minutes, Carl Mason hit an unstoppable shot which flew into the back of the net and substitute Mike Canton equalised with minutes of the match left. Carew worked hard and should have picked up three points, if only chances had been put away. Although the players were very disappointed, team manager Mike Lewis could not fault the performance of the team and Mathew Phillips, who replaced the suspended Ian Kerrison in goal, had an excellent game. Tenby 1 Goodwick United 9
The Goodwick team used the wind to good effect in the first half and bombarded the Tenby goalmouth area to take a lead of eight goals at half-time. In the second half, Tenby more than held their own and only conceded one more goal and managed to get a goal back through Perry Broadhurst. Goodwick boss Bernie Armstrong praised the Tenby players for their gallant display after the match. For Tenby, Perry Broadhurst, who always gives a hundred per cent, had a superb game in midfield and Adam Brown at left back gave another whole hearted effort. Daniel Williams scored four for the visitors, supported by two goals from Stephen Evans, together with others by James Dean, Lewis Banks and Ryan Thomas.
Division Two
Kilgetty 6 Hubberston 1
Kilgetty may have been forced to call upon a few of their second team regulars to fulfil this fixture, but they were still too strong for bottom-placed Hubberston. The pitch may have been boggy and the wind may have been angry, but Kilgetty's attacking spirit was never in doubt as they cut the visitors to shreds in all departments. In truth, it should have been a lot more, but following last week's heavy defeat any win would have satisfied manager Andrew Cope and his smile on Saturday evening was as broad as the Amazon River is long. It was only 2-1 at half-time, with the goals coming from Rob Beynon and Anthony Bevan; the majority of the entertainment came in the second half, however, as Kilgetty finally hit their straps. Bevan scored another, with a solitary goal coming from Jack Bevan. Star player of the half was Mike Scale, though, with his brace of goals being the highlight of an excellent day for his team.
St. Clears 5 Saundersfoot Sports 2 While Kilgetty were having a day to remember in their game, Saundersfoot were having anything but in theirs. Quite how they managed to let a 2-1 interval lead slip is anyone's guess, not that the home team were complaining at all. There are some towering figures in the visitors' team and they made this count, with goals from James Caine and Tom Davies, although Sam Thomas cancelled one out for the Saints. This goal obviously spurred them on as Ollie Thomas netted twice for the home side, together with a fine header by the outstanding Deian Glyn and another form super sub Nigel Price.
Pendine v Johnston
Postponed due to waterlogged pitch.
Division Three
Manorbier United 1 Letterston 1
On a blustery afternoon, these two promotion- chasing sides managed to cancel each other out and produce a draw. Playing with the wind in the first half, Letterston managed to dominate the territory, but the home side gained enough of the ball to counter with Adam Thorne and Josh Hawkes, both making welcome returns to the first team on the flanks. In a match largely dominated by the wind, very few chances were created, with both sides looking well organised in defence. Letterston took the lead after 30 minutes from a header by Darren Devonald following a free-kick. In the second half, the home side made camp in the Letterston half in the search for an equaliser, but were only able to create half chances or shots from mid-range. With 20 minutes remaining, a fine cross from the right was deservedly headed in by Ceri Worcester to draw level. Although Manorbier pressed hard near the end and had a man advantage following a dismissal, the visitors rode their luck and kept a scrappy game even. For Manorbier, Josh Hawkes played well in midfield and Owain Evans had another strong game in defence. Newport Lions 3 Lawrenny 4
After adjusting to the confines of the smaller pitch, Lawrenny did quite well in the first half. Mike Jolly and Mike Howe came close with long- range efforts, but Ben Copeland put the Newport team in the lead before half-time. Early in the second half, Chris Morgans increased the lead, before Rhys Jenkins clawed a goal back for Lawrenny in fortuitous fashion. Jenkins had gone for a header, the ball broke free to Tom Lewis, who attempted a shot which was deflected off the head of Jenkins, who had tumbled to the ground, and the ball looped over the Newport 'keeper. Tom Evans extended the lead for the Lions with a lobbed shot from the halfway line. The visitors started to exert pressure and scored another goal following a good run down the right by Stefan Jenkins. His cross into the box caused a defensive misunderstanding and Lawrenny benefited from an own goal. A lobbed shot by Rhys Jenkins levelled the scores and then with the last kick of the game Jenkins completed his hat-trick with a cheeky back-heeled shot from a goalmouth scramble. Rhys Jenkins had an excellent game up front, as did Mike Jolly in midfield and Damian Arthur proved to be a solid sweeper. Reserve Division One
Carew 2 Clarbeston Road 4
Carew went down to something of a surprise defeat at home to Clarbeston Road, who are in eighth position in the table, but have two games in hand over Carew, who lie in fourth place. Wane Cannon and Carl Wainwright both scored for Carew, but the visitors came out on top after scoring four goals.
Monkton Swifts 7 Kilgetty 0
There were no excuses from Kilgetty manager Barry Ormond following this depressing result, save for the fact that his team had been decimated by first team call-ups and the fact that the home team were playing a few first team players after their game was called off. "I didn't expect much from it really," said the subdued manager. "They were far too strong, but fair play, we never gave up, even when the seventh went in, and we can hold our heads up high for that." Adi Moore and Liam Stapleton scored twice and the other goals were scored by Robin Stanley, Lee Callan and Paul Lacey.
Narberth 4 Milford Athletic 3
Seven goals in such soggy conditions is no mean feat and to win by one score is even more impressive. This was a tight game that Narberth, on paper, should have had in the bag, but Milford came with other ideas. To put three past this experienced defence is a tribute to them, but Narberth's reserves play with such panache that, even if they are conceding goals, they believe they can always get one more. And this they did. The first score for them was an own goal, while the other three were more legitimate. Jon Morse, Gavin James and Mike Ledger were the men to get on the scoresheet, which must have pleased manager Nigel Thomas no end. Tim Phillips, Sam Petrie and Ashton Plunkett found the back of the net for the visitors. Reserve Division Two
Hubberston 0 Manorbier United 1
The weather conditions made the game very difficult to endure, with a strong gale blowing across the pitch for the entire 90 minutes. Manorbier came into the game on good form, with four points taken from two of the top sides in the last two games. In the first half, the visitors won the toss and decided to play up hill, the wind virtually blowing the ball across the pitch at every possible convenience. Dean Hamilton, playing left midfield, continued his good run, and used his initiative and looked for the ball at all times. Manorbier had the better of the first half, but failed to press home their advantage in possession and territory, and left the field at the interval all- square. After the break, Manorbier again showed their extra touch of skill and class, but found the killer ball hard to come by. Finally, the deadlock was broken with a good passage of build-up culminating in Jamie Robinson's shot, which went under the 'keeper's grasp and trickled into the back of the net. Hubberston had one or two late chances to equalise, but couldn't level the scores. Manorbier thoroughly deserved their victory and continued their run of three unbeaten matches. For Manorbier, Jamie Robinson made good enterprising runs up front, and James Nicholas and Adrian Attwell had excellent games. The Manorbier players had nothing but admiration for the three lone supporters who were very courageous to brave the blustery cold elements of the afternoon.
Lawrenny 0 Solva 5
With five regulars drafted into the first team, a rather depleted Lawrenny team were no match for a very good Solva outfit. It was a rather one-sided game, but Solva played good football and showed that they deserve their place in one of the promotion spots in the league. Nevertheless, Lawrenny only conceded two goals in the first half and created some scoring opportunities in return. In the second half, it became one-way traffic and Solva showed that they were the better team by increasing the lead with three more goals. For Lawrenny, Geraint Nicholas played well in goal, but the Lawrenny front-runners found it difficult to make any impression against a well-organised Solva defence. Mathew Harries, Craig Challonder, Richard Edwards, Will Chant and James Griffin each scored for the Solva team.
Saundersfoot 2 Pendine 5
This was Pendine's first game of 2007 and what a match they had. Manager Frank Roberts was full of praise for his team, yet disappointed they didn't score more. "I think they were a bit shocked by how well we played. Every time we went up field it looked as though we were going to score. It was a brilliant performance really." Indeed it was, with five different players finding the back of the net. Steve Thomas, Peter Roberts and Craig Hurst all scored before the break, with Gareth Kaye and Justin Stevens scoring after. Meanwhile, the home team's goals came courtesy of a Tom Spencer brace, although they came towards the end of the game when Pendine had slackened off.


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