After beating the leaders of both the Swansea and Neath leagues in previous rounds, Tenby would have been confident of gaining the upper hand at Llanelli league team Canford Sport in their West Wales Intermediate Cup clash on Saturday. However, a goal in extra-time sealed their fate as they went down 3-2.

It didn't help that star man Declan Carroll saw some red mist and a card of that colour in the first half and neither did it help that influential midfield maestro Dean Rossiter was forced to deputise in goal; still he did an admirable job, even if the result wasn't what was expected of Mike Lewis's men.

Daryl Mansbridge scored twice for the Seasiders to give them a sniff, but a late goal as the visitors' tired meant they went home without progressing any further.

Manager Lewis said it was a disappointing result.

"When you lose someone like that and are down to 10 men for the majority of the game you are going to be up against it. We were confident of getting a result there, but you need 11 on the pitch in a game like that and losing Declan didn't help our cause."

St. Clears' manager Craig Weston was full of praise for his young team after they made it into the last 16 of the Tony Nakonecznyj Insurance Brokers WWFA Intermediate Cup for the first time in their history.

The home side overcame a stiff challenge from Carmarthen league premier outfit Johnstown, in front of a large crowd made up of former players as the club celebrated an ex-players day.

If that result wasn't special enough, the fact the win came against a team that consisted of many former Saints made it even more so and Weston couldn't hide his delight at making it through to a stage that few would have predicted as the season got under way in late August.

"It was very good, fair play," said Weston. "It was an outstanding win in front of a good crowd and former players, with some saying it was the best they had ever seen a St. Clears team play.

"They were up for it from the start and they chased everything down. I'm very, very proud of them."

The teams were intent on playing football, which was no mean feat considering the ground was heavy after rain in the week. Both teams created a couple of opportunities in the first half, but none was really threatening and St. Clears 'keeper Steve Evans only had to make one real save throughout the match, although that was a brilliant effort in the second half after the first remained goalless.

A fine header by Nick Squires broke the deadlock 20 minutes into the second half, before Owain Evans sealed the win after he latched onto a Sean Seymour Davies cross with five minutes to go.

In league action, Narberth's home game against Milford United fell foul of the weather and so, too, did Kilgetty's game against Camrose in division two.

After slamming 12 past Hakin seconds last week, the goals kept flowing for Saundersfoot Sports as they beat Letterston 5-0 away from home.

Geoff Marsh started the rout as he slotted the first home, to be followed by Nicky Cope, Dan Bates and Rhys Hewson.

Narberth seconds managed to play, however, as they travelled to Manorbier and overcame the early division three pace-setters 5-2.

After scoring a hat-rick last weekend, Mike Ryder opened Narberth's account as he converted a penalty after being felled in the box, before Manorbier drew level through Phil McWeeney.

John Marsden then unleashed a thunderbolt from 35 yards to put the Bluebirds 2-1 up at the break, a goal that Adrian Howells described as 'one of the best he has ever seen and I've seen a few in my time.'

It was a goal worthy of lifting any team's spirits, not to mention confidence, and after the break there was only one team destined to win and that was Narberth.

Josh Layzell made it 3-1 early on before two breakaway goals by Callum O'Connell ensured the victory, despite Manorbier scoring a consolation through Sam Reeve late on.

Player manager Howells couldn't fault his team.

"It was very good. The boys played extremely well. The experience of Paul Phillips and Davy Johns showed at the back, while Mike Jolly excelled before going off with concussion and O'Connell was very impressive up front."

As Narberth seconds and St. Clears enjoyed results to smile about, Pendine were at the other end of the happiness spectrum as they lost 6-0 away at Hubberston.

With the all-important Christmas break looming and with half their games played, the second half of the season could be a long one for the Seagulls as they occupy bottom spot with just six points from 13 games.

Lawrenny's home game against Clarbeston Road's second team was postponed.

Sam Christopher was on fire for Tenby seconds as he scored all of his team's goals in a 4-2 away win At Pembroke Boro.

With Mo Sofin having joined Saundersfoot, the Seasiders began the game without an influential player and manager, although Christopher ensured his team went home with the points.

Ashley Smith added to his prolific tally as he opened St. Florence's account at Camrose. The home side came back to score three of their own, but another goal by Smith and two from Colin Batley ensured they were the victors on the day.

The debate over who would have got the upper hand in Saundersfoot Sports' seconds game against neighbours Carew seconds will have to wait for another day as a soggy pitch put paid to that one and with just five points separating them in the league, chances are it would have been close.

Kilgetty seconds' game against Pembroke Boro was also a winter washout, while St. Clears seconds made it a great day for the club by winning 3-2 at Hook.

Simon Bancroft made sure he got on the scoresheet by grabbing the first, before goals by Kyle Leyland and Lloyd Evans guaranteed victory over dogged opponents.