This football season will go down in history as being one of the most memorable of all time; not so much for the quality of football played, but down to the interruptions to the campaign by the elements. It has also produced some interesting and surprising results and none more than Kilgetty's annihilation of league leaders Merlins Bridge on Saturday.
Of all the games played over the weekend, no-one would have given Kilgetty a hope of defeating the Wizards, yet the home team managed to conjure up some magic of their own as they romped to a 5-1 victory, with manager Norman James professing his team could have scored more.
"The pitch may have been heavy, but that didn't stop us from playing football," he said. "We played some really good stuff and could have scored more than what we did.
"If we play like that every week, we'll soon go up the table. Hopefully this win will give us confidence to do that."
Kilgetty are lying in a basement battle at the moment, although with games in hand their position doesn't look as bleak as it may appear on paper. Having won just four games from 12, their season has failed to get going, although this win may be the catalyst they need to go on a winning streak.
Although Mike Beynon missed two early chances, the home side were soon in the lead when Mike Scale slammed one in after 10 minutes. Beynon improved this with a penalty soon after a Bridge player was sent-off for a late challenge in the box and he added another early in the second to make it 3-0.
Nicky Cope made it four 20 minutes later, before Scale added another to his tally 12 minutes from time.
The visitors had chances of their own, yet Christian Phillips's inspirational display in goal kept the home team ahead, with the consolation goal coming via a penalty with two minutes remaining on the clock.
Such are the vagaries of the fixture list that Tenby found themselves playing Solva a week after going down 4-0 away.
With eight minutes left of the match, it looked as though another defeat would ensue, yet a magnificent comeback saw the home side end up as 4-1 winners.
"It was a tremendous fightback by the boys," beamed an ecstatic Mike Lewis. "I didn't think we were going to do it as it was a game that was slipping away, but all credit to the boys, they never gave up and reaped the rewards at the end."
It didn't start too well for Tenby as Dean Rossiter and Anthony Griffiths pulled out injured prior to kick-off, which resulted in Callum Proctor taking the field for the first time in months since an horrific injury. He partnered another youngster in Declan Carroll in midfield and both performed admirably against a well-drilled team.
Tom Merring gave the home team the lead early in the first, but soon after Solva equalised, inspirational striker Ben Goldsmith left the field after snapping a tendon in his knee.
This affected the home team to such an extent that Solva took the lead early in the second, before Phil Catlin was forced up front and scored to pull the teams level.
This was the catalyst for a comeback and a Sonny Parker free-kick minutes later flew into the back of the net, before Jordan Richards added the final touch after latching on to a cross by Sam Christopher.
Narberth firsts were in West Wales Cup action at home to Llanelli-based side Wellfield and, despite a spirited start by the visitors, it was the home side that ended victorious after racking up a 5-1 win.
For the first 20 minutes it was all Wellfield, but a Jordan Williams goal sparked a Bluebirds fightback and from then on in it was all Narberth.
Richie Adams added the second, before Williams scored again, prior to Morgan Preece adding a fourth before half-time.
The visitors pulled one back via a free-kick in the second half, but substitute Tony Evans had the last word as he scored the fifth and final goal.
In the re-arranged Division Two Cup match between Saundersfoot and Carew, the home side ended victorious after winning 5-2.
The Sports went ahead after a few minutes as Ross Gray slotted one home, before Ian Sefton equalised just before the break.
The visitors had chances to pull ahead in the second, but goals from Gray and Tom Baker allowed the home team some breathing space, before Danny Caine made it 5-1.
Carew did have a consolation goal from Brian Hall, but it was too late for a comeback and the Sports eased through to the next round.
St. Clears' manager Charlie Smith made no excuses after his side were knocked out of the Second Division Cup by St. Ishmaels saying the opposition was just too good on the day, as the home side eased to a 4-0 win.
"Fair play," said Smith. "They were by far the best side we have played all season. If they could field that side every week, they would walk our division, but apparently they have difficulty in doing so.
"Their midfield was far too strong for us on the day and I don't think we challenged their goal at all.
"I've got no complaints. They were superb."
Two goals in either half put paid to the visitors. Fate was against Smith's team from the start when Nathan Evans went off injured within minutes of kick-off and after that, they were never in the game.
The 'water' was flowing on the Racecourse in Haverfordwest despite the fine sunshine beaming down across the county as Nicky and Robbie Waters both managed to score against Haverfordwest Cricket Club for Pendine. Unfortunately for the Gulls, the goals dried up, but the defence didn't and the home side managed to pull level to take a share of the points.
Narberth seconds are through to the next round of the Division Three Cup after an easy away win at Lawrenny.
Such was the Bluebirds' form, they could have doubled their tally of goals as they powered to a 5-0 win.
"We were superb," beamed manager Mark O'Sullivan. "We outplayed them from start to finish and I couldn't have asked for anymore. I'm not sure if they didn't turn up for the game or whether we just made them look bad. I'm looking forward to the semis now."
It's unclear who Narberth will play in the next round, but if they maintain this sort of form, another trip to a final awaits O'Sullivan and his team.
Tom Richards was the hero of the afternoon, scoring both goals in the first half, before adding another in the second to go alongside scores from O'Sullivan and Nathan Evans.
Manorbier United's fine run of form came to an end on Saturday after they lost 4-3 at home to Pennar Robins' seconds. Despite a brace of goals from Paul Maytum and another by Mark Shuster, it wasn't enough on the day as the visitors took the spoils.
Tenby seconds may have lost 3-0 in the second leg of their Division Four cup match away at West Dragons, but they still went through courtesy of their first leg 4-0 win.
Meanwhile, in league action, Carew's home game against St Ishmaels' seconds was postponed as the visitors couldn't raise a side.
Saundersfoot seconds lost 3-2 away at Johnston, while St. Florence defeated Milford Athletic 4-1 thanks to a brace from Ashley Smith and single scores by Mike Ryder and Colin Batley.
In Division Five, Kilgetty scored a late minute winner to deny Lawrenny, despite having 'keeper Stuart Allen sent-off for a late challenge.
Such was manager Chris Griffiths's excitement at the last minute win, he couldn't even remember who scored for his team, yet he did say it was a 'tidy performance in tough conditions.' Tidy, that is, unless you are a Lawrenny player.
Meanwhile, St. Clears' reserves' chances of promotion have all but slipped through the net after they could only manage a 3-3 draw at home to Haverfordwest Cricket Club.
Simon Bancroft scored yet another goal to help the home side stay in the game as they trailed 2-1 at the break, before Matthew Bowen equalised straight after half-time.
A Jamie Goodyear goal looked to have secured the points for the Saints, yet the visitors equalised with 20 minutes to go, meaning two points went begging and so too did the home side's chances of moving up a division for next year.
"That was our worst performance all season," moaned Lloyd Evans. "No-one was up for it.
"I think we all thought we were going to ease to a win as we beat them 8-0 earlier in the season, but football doesn't work like that. You have got to be up for every game."
Finally, if there are any budding referees out there wishing to take up the whistle, they can contact Brian Hawkins on 01646 698075 or email: [email protected]">[email protected] or Pedr McMullen on 07979 308310. The course will take place at Neyland AFC when sufficient numbers allow.