Narberth's first team are a bit like the England cricket team at the recent World Cup, they may not be getting the results they wanted, but they're certainly making life interesting for the neutral; Saturday was no exception.
For the third time since the New Year, they lost in the dying moments having been in a position to win. The result may not have done their relegation fears much good, but they were part of an enthralling encounter.
In losing 4-3 away at Goodwick, the Bluebirds are still just hovering above the relegation zone. Victory would have put them safe for this season at least and confined Herbrandston or Solva to division two alongside Kilgetty. With two minutes remaining this looked to be the case, but two quick goals, put paid to that.
Mark O'Sullivan gave the visitors a first half lead, which was extended by a 30-yard pile-driver by Ben Quartermaine soon after and the home side reduced the deficit to make it 2-1 at half time.
The Phoenix Park outfit then scored to draw level, but an 87th minute goal by Jordan Williams put Narberth 3-2 ahead with minutes remaining. Nick Jones then had a chance to make it 4-2, before his effort was saved. Goodwick then scored from a breakaway and snatched the winner with the last kick of the game, leaving manager Steve Jones distraught.
"It's disappointing again. It was a wonderful game and a great advert for Pembrokeshire football, but we're conceding too many late goals and it's costing us."
Kilgetty manager Norman James admits he'll be glad to see the end of the season after witnessing his side go down to another heavy defeat. With just one victory to shout about, it's been a long hard season for his team and Saturday was no exception as they lost 10-2 at Pennar Robins.
In spite of being 6-0 down at half-time, the visitors did create the odd opportunity early on, but once the game settled down, there was only one team in it. This said, there were a few highlights for Kilgetty and these were scored by Jack Bevan and Rhys Hewson.
Despite the defeat, James was able to smile about the result saying: "We only lost the second half 4-2 and that included a missed penalty, but in all seriousness, they're a good side and I'll be glad when the season is over. It's been tough."
Tenby's hopes of snatching the division one title from underneath Hakin's feet are over after they could only muster a 0-0 draw away at Merlins Bridge. The scoreline suggests a dull affair, yet manager Mike Lewis said it was anything but, as the game ebbed and flowed from one end to the other. Both sides created enough opportunities to score, with Tenby's Jordan Richards having enough chances to grab three and on any other day he would have.
"We came away thinking we could have won that," said Lewis. "We would have settled for a point before the start, but after the game we're a little disappointed to only get a share of the points."
Pendine managed to snatch a point at home to Camrose as they battle for survival in division two. The last time the teams met early in the season, Camrose won 8-1, so the Gulls were fired up for this clash and when Steve Thomas scored from a penalty to put them ahead, they would have been confident of getting a much-needed positive result.
Camrose replied to make it 1-1 at the break, but another Thomas goal put them ahead early in the second.
It looked like an elusive victory was on the cards, but with 15 to go, Camrose drew level and that's how it stayed for the rest of the match.
"We put a young side out and they played really well," beamed manager Frank Roberts. "It wasn't the result we wanted, but they're a good side, so it was never going to be easy."
St Clears are relegated to division three following their 2-2 draw away at Prendergast Villa. With just three games to go, the maximum they can end up on is 14 and with third from bottom Angle on 15 points, the only question now is whether they or Pendine join them.
Lloyd Evans and Gareth Griffiths scored the goals for the Saints.
Saundersfoot Sports had an afternoon to forget after they were walloped 11-3 at home by Monkton Swifts. In the home team's defence, they were without some key players, yet to lose like that at home would have been a huge disappointment.
Ross Gray had something to smile about as he put two past the favourites for the league title, while Nicky Cope grabbed the other.
In division three, Lawrenny thumped Herbrandston seconds 6-3 as the goals were shared around. Owen James, Brad Jenkins, James Bollinger, Adam Jenkins, Dean Morris and Joe Kidney were the goal scorers on the day.
Tenby seconds, meanwhile, lost 6-2 away at Merlins Bridge.
Narberth seconds lost 4-3 away at Hubberston, despite being 3-1 up at one stage.
Julian Blewitt and Ryan Williams ensured the Bluebirds went in 2-1 up at the break, before Ben Hughes made it 3-1 soon after, but once the home side scored two quick goals, the writing was on the wall.
"We went from good to bad," said manager Adrian Howells. "We had lots of chances and could have put six past them, but once they scored their second, our heads dropped and that was it."
Carew seconds were indebted to James Hinchcliffe for their 1-0 win at home to Prendergast Villa, while Saundersfoot Seconds ensured a disastrous weekend for the club by losing 9-1 away at Clarbeston Road, with Dan Farnilo scoring the team's only goal of the afternoon.
Kilgetty seconds didn't have a game on the weekend and neither did St Clears' reserves as they were unable to raise a side to play Haverfordwest Cricket Club.
Lawrenny seconds, meanwhile, lost 4-2 at home to Cosheston Cougars, with Tim Mills and Sam Mills scoring the home team's goals.




