A top-of-the-table clash between two good footballing sides always promised entertainment, and what a game it was. Tenby's first half display was surely one of the finest the side has produced for many a year; they left the home 'keeper emphatically beaten on three occasions and in all fairness it could have been more.
The management team of Maytum and Brace must be delighted with their squad's progress, as another local newspaper tipped them for relegation this season.
Brace has had a wonderful season from a managerial perspective, but on Saturday he displayed why he is crucial to the Tenby side; he thwarted the Pennar attacks on numerous occasions which was clearly frustrating the home side.
Once Tenby had settled and had time to put their foot on the ball, they passed it around with a certain elegance and each of the three goals could be a candidate for goal of the season.
The first was a rare headed goal by in-form striker Scotcher, who played some great build-up play with man-of-the-match Scott McGlouglin, before heading in from 10 yards - it nearly burst the net.
Tenby's second was a great goal, with some 15 passes being put together before Steve Hanlon arrogantly tapped the ball into the side netting.
It was a rarity when Tenby didn't have possession, but when they didn't, the rock-like defensive trio of Finlay, Williams and Brace were there to clean up matters.
Only once did Pennar look like scoring in the first half, but a brave reflex save by Davies kept Tenby on top.
The away side's superiority was now really starting to show, hitting Pennar from all angles, and majestic performances from Subbiani and Griffiths in the centre ensured the traffic was always moving towards the Pennar goal, and after 38 minutes the home side were hit again.
Some great skill from young Phil Spindlove on the right-hand side resulted in McGloughlin getting a super strike on goal, only to see it hit the bar, but Griffiths was on hand to smash the ball into the top corner from 18 yards.
The half-time whistle couldn't come soon enough for Pennar.
Even at 3-0 Tenby knew the second half would not be easy, especially against one of Pembrokeshire's top sides, and in fairness to Pennar they were the better side in the second half, displaying passion and fight, which was clearly absent in the first 45 minutes.
Despite conceding one goal midway through the second period, Tenby never really looked troubled, although, having not played for four weeks, fitness was beginning to take its toll.
A lot of positive things came out of this game, the result being the obvious, but also a great team performance and great individual performances from McGloughlin, Scotcher and the very promising young Spindlove, which is surely a great incentive for the other youngsters at the club such as, Lamb, Day, Page and Brown, because Maytum and Brace are great believers in youthful sides.
Tomorrow (Saturday), Tenby face a tricky home tie against Merlins Bridge. The club would sincerely appreciate your support.
Tenby: D. Davies (capt), N. Finlay, S. Williams, D. Brace, A. Griffiths, D. Subbiani, R. Lawrence, S. Hanlon, G. Scotcher, P. Spindlove, S. McGloughlin. Subs: (both played) G. Helmich, J. Brown.



