Tenby Under 16s 4 Hundleton U16s 1
Tenby Under 16s, sponsored by Willow Carpentry, have qualified for their fifth Pembrokeshire Cup final in succession, following this win against Hundleton at Pembroke Borough's ground.
Will Thomas had the first chance for Tenby, but screwed his shot wide, while a Hundleton corner brought out the best from the Seasiders' keeper, Jake Roberts. Thomas saw another effort go just over the bar and then, midway through the half, Tenby took the lead.
A powerful header out of defence by Curtis Hurlow was flicked on by Declan Carroll into the path of Ashley Andrews, who hit a low shot into the far corner of the Hundleton goal.
Jordan Richards hit the crossbar and Greg Lees-Griffiths had a shot well saved, but Tenby could not improve on their score before the break.
The second half saw Hundleton attack early on and they were rewarded for their persistence with an excellent 20-yard strike, which gave Roberts in the Tenby goal no chance of saving.
Ten minutes later, the Seasiders were in front again when Thomas's long throw was headed on by Richards for Ashley Smith to hook over the Hundleton keeper's head.
Tenby were back into their stride and their influential player, Richards, received a ball from Alex Heesom just inside the Hundleton box and deftly turned and smashed the ball into the roof of the net.
Richards hit the post before Tenby scored the final goal. A good cross from Jason Finnegan to Smith saw his shot thumped away by the Hundleton 'keeper, but it hit Thomas's outstretched leg and rebounded into the goal.
A cruel blow for Hundleton who battled hard throughout the game, but it's Tenby through to their fifth final against either Solva or Camrose.
Tenby side: J. Roberts, A. Heesom, P. Elliott, C. Hurlow, D. Edwards, A. Andrews, J. Richards, G. Lees-Griffiths, D. Carroll, W. Thomas, A. Smith, R. Fairlie, J. Finnegan, G. Warlow.
TENBY U14s 5
MILFORD U14s 1
For the second time in a week, the T. P. Hughes sponsored team played Milford, now at The Clicketts. After the previous week's emphatic victory, surely this would be an easy one?
A great move early on with Rob and Toby involved gave James an excellent opening goal, Tenby looking good! But Milford, never quitters, had come to play and they took control, while Tenby went walkabout! Rewarded with a good goal, it was 1-1 at half-time.
Mutterings of 'complacency' were heard on the touchline as the team gathered to explain to the coaches where they had been going wrong!
A change soon after the start saw Tenby finally wake up and take the game to Milford. James got three more, enjoying better service, Elliot a singleton, but the whole team were transformed. Milford still kept running, heads up, although they could do little to break through.
Tenby ran out eventual winners, but it was a nail-biting first half!
Thanks to coaches John and James, sponsors T. P. Hughes and Jameston Village Stores, Colin for refereeing, Ted on the line and the touchline support.
Squad: George McBeth, Cheyne Lloyd, Tom Grover, Jack Murphy, Sam Butler, Rob Davies, Hugo Wellum, Toby Rossiter, Elliot Goldsmith, James Adie, Nathan Farmiloe, Rhys Nicholas.
Tenby under 13s 6 Clarbeston Road 0
Tenby started well in a match they needed to win if they were to gain the runners-up position in the league.
James Bridges gave the visitors an early indication of Tenby's intent when he thundered a high shot past Matthew Davies.
This goal proved inspirational as Tenby surged forward to put the visitors' defence under pressure and stifle the threat of Tommy John and David Omeregie through close marking.
Tenby scored again through Jerome Mansbridge, running through a static Clarbeston Road defence, but the visitors rallied well, with Tommy John making several dazzling runs into the home half, but brave defending by Luke Conbeer, George Wilkins and Elliott Rivers saw the danger come to nothing.
When Clarbeston Road tried more direct methods, Shaun Whitfield cleared the ball brilliantly so that Tenby were able to compete in the safer mid-field areas. Lewis Roberts made one brilliant diving save during a busy spell, but Tenby counter-attacked to produce further goals by Brandon Taylor-Monaghan and Jerome Mansbridge, to make the score 4-0 at half-time.
Clarbeston Road came out determinedly for the second half, but Jacob Dent and Marcus Read stood firmly beside Shaun Whitfield to snuff out Clarbeston Road's best efforts and be the springboard for attacks.
Tenby were awarded a penalty, which Jerome Mansbridge coolly placed in the corner of the net, and Tenby were now well on top and came close again on several occasions.
Nathan Wilson and Ryan Price came on and both went close, before Richard Tebbutt, who had been brilliant throughout the game in midfield, turned his marker and fired across Matthew Davies to put Tenby 6-0 ahead and make his team runners-up in the Under 13s league.
Clarbeston Road never gave up in what was a very exciting match.
Tenby squad: Lewis Roberts, Jacob Dent, Marcus Read, Shaun Whitfield, Elliott Rivers, Luke Conbeer, Brandon Taylor-Monaghan, Richard Tebbutt, George Wilkins, James Bridges, Jerome Mansbridge, Nathan Wilson, Ryan Price.
The match was well refereed by Sion Jenkins.
Such was the effort of the whole squad in this important match that they were all awarded player-of-the-match.
Tenby's next match is a cup semi-final against league champions Lamphey.
TENBY UNDER 9s 11
LAMPHEY UNDER 9s 0
Tenby Under 9s continued their winning ways with a convincing victory against their local rivals Lamphey.
The Lamphey team showed great progress made since their first game against Tenby earlier in the season, but unfortunately for them, the Seasiders proved too strong once again.
Fletcher Dyer once again kept a clean sheet in goal for Tenby, and added a goal late on in the game to prove he also makes a fine striker.
Dylan Scotcher and Ben Millward were both solid in defence and never looked in trouble, that was until Ben had a short spell as a striker and seemed to loose all co-ordination in his legs, missing no fewer than three open goals.
Dylan showed Ben how to do it with a fine individual goal.
Henry McBeth had a blinding game, showing he can not only tackle like a demon, run through a brick wall, but also pass and shoot with ease.
Billy Lawrence battled well between the midfield and defence, playing some lovely passes around the pitch, never panicking on the ball and always trying to make the right decision.
Harri Williams, the Frank Lampard of the team, controlled the game with great maturity, showing he is improving even more as the season goes on. A powerful, but skilful player, scoring five goals for his efforts
Harry Cook, the target man up front, showed great skill and composure holding the ball up, passing off to his midfield and bringing them into the game. He also showed he is still a great natural finisher, scoring four goals to add to this season's tally.
Special mention for six-year-old Tate Lawrence who pulled on a 'oversized' kit to make the numbers up - Tate ran his socks off and nearly scored a goal for his efforts.




