TENBY 2

H'FORDWEST COUNTY 1

Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy. While other teams continue to improve their goal difference, we only continue to squander any opportunity we have of boosting ours. Haverfordwest have had a difficult season so far and travelled to the Clicketts on Saturday with a number of their reserves in their selected XI.

With perhaps a little too much pre-match joviality, the warm-up and start to the game was not a focussed one. Nevertheless, the home side did work themselves a number of goal-scoring opportunities and the evergreen strike force of Scotcher and Elms combined well to put Scotcher through on a one-on-one which hit the target, only for the County 'keeper to prove himself solid between the posts.

Tenby pushed from deep and Helmich was always a threat, while Finlay was keen to make his way forward and aimed to get on the score-sheet before the day was out.

Dale Elms was forced out of the game after 30 minutes with a dislocated thumb, but not before driving the ball home after a goal-mouth scramble, to the delight of the home fans.

Scott McGlaughlin replaced Elms and was eager to get into the game. Tenby rarely found themselves under pressure, but when they did, Tony Harries proved to be an excellent deputing for the absent Dewi Davies, by palming saves over the bar with elegance.

Manager Maytum didn't need to rile the XI as they all knew that a better performance was needed to seal a victory. So like the Seasiders of late, the early stages of the second half saw a momentary lack of concentration and the opposition equalised. The ball fell to the County striker on the off side, and showing great composure, he neatly placed it into the bottom left-hand corner, leaving Harries no chance but to pick it out of the back of his net.

Marc James came on to replace the injured Ryan Lawrence, much to the pleasure of Ryan's nephew Billy, who had become bored watching the at times lacklustre display and wished for a new companion to play with.

Anthony Griffiths had placed his authority on the game at an early stage and he continued to find places for his strikers to run into, which they did, and a clumsy tackle by the Haverfordwest right-back forced a free-kick on the edge of the box. Griffiths swung the ball over and after a number of previously unsuccessful jaunts forward the ball fell on to the head of the reliable Mancunian, Neil Finlay, who rose above the rest to save the day and head home.

This could have capped a successful day for Finlay had it not been for a harsh decision by the referee 10 minutes later to book him for a second time and force Tenby to be without a key player for another week due to suspension.

The quicksilver Scottie Mc had an opportunity late in the half, which he unluckily put just over the bar, while Jimmy Thomas also worked tirelessly to provide quality balls to the end.

This was not a good home performance and it was a chance to learn a valuable lesson. You must be focussed in every game of the season, and all credit to the under-strength County side for such a creditable performance.

Most of the post-match chat was directed at the news of Rob the Lifeboats two for one offer, and the three points were quickly celebrated.

Match ball sponsor was Rowston Holiday Park.

TENBY LADIES 1

GOODWICK LADIES 1

Tenby Ladies, sponsored by Tenby's Famous £ Shop, went behind after three minutes when midfield possession was lost on the right side and from the following scramble Alis Deason shot in from close range.

This early set-back did not prevent Tenby fighting back quickly, and Cally Roberts and Michaela Bevan came close when put through on the Goodwick goalkeeper.

Tenby had plenty of territorial advantage in the first-half, but their present problem of having no specialist striker looked likely to lose them the match, unless someone could come forward from midfield and show some aggression in the Goodwick penalty area.

After conceding the early goal, Tenby looked solid in defence, with Imelde Rossi and Hazel Sawyer looking secure against the best Goodwick forwards, and with Denise Powell commanding the edge of her penalty area, ably supported by Angela Nicholls and Sally James, it looked a question of whether Tenby could take advantage of the probing passes of Carrie Slack.

Matching Goodwick for fitness and effort, Tenby came off at half-time looking as though their improved teamwork could still get them something out of the match. Persistent pressure on the Goodwick goal brought near misses from Nicola Aston and Clare Dooley who had the speed to get behind defenders, turning in the damp conditions from some dangerous through passes from Ani Nicholls.

Tenby's challenge was not to get drawn forward in too heavy numbers to cover any breakaway attack.

Neither side looked likely to break the deadlock, which would have deprived Tenby of a point which they deserved, until Carrie Slack, who had a fine match, put in a dangerous free-kick from the right which deceived the visiting goalkeeper, and from the scramble which followed, Sally James forced the ball in for a deserve equaliser.

The last 20 minutes saw both sides going for the win, but in the end Tenby settled for the point which they deserved with some comfort, due to their extra fitness and determination.

Tenby squad: Denise Powell, Angela Nicholls, Imelda Rossi, Sally James, Hazel Sawyer, Clare Dooley, Nicola Aston, Carrie Slack, Angharad Nicholls, Cally Roberts, Michaela Bevan.

Thanks to the Lifeboat Tavern for the after-match refreshments, and to Hugh, Four Seasons.

TENBY U13s 16

SAUNDERSFOOT U13s 1

With the strike averted, the Lions sponsored Tenby U13s took the field against a 10-man Saundersfoot side whose squad had been decimated by illness.

Matthew Fleming opened the scoring for Tenby with a coolly taken goal.

A Saundersfoot defender unfortunately added to Tenby's tally with an attempted defensive header which flew into his own net.

Tenby worked a superb third, finished with a clinical header by the alert David Jones.

Tenby maintained relentless pressure, with Saundersfoot defending well, particularly their 'keeper.

Matthew Fleming grabbed his second with a right-foot strike, fired past a stranded 'keeper.

A stunning individual run from the livewire Matthew Jones enabled David Jones to stab the ball home from the 'keeper's parry.

What Saundersfoot lacked in numbers and stature compared to their Tenby counterparts, they more than made up for with heart and work-rate.

The unlucky David Saunders, who had returned from injury for this match, limped off just before half-time. Sam Davies came on as sub, with David joining Tenby's other walking wounded. Speedy recoveries all round.

A second unfortunate own goal enabled Tenby to increase their lead to 6-0 on the stroke of half-time.

Tenby opened the scoring in the second-half when persistence from David Jones and Jack Lawrence enabled Ashley Prior to squeeze the ball past the diving Saundersfoot 'keeper.

Ashley Prior again netted for Tenby's eighth.

David Jones scored Tenby's ninth with the hard pressed Saundersfoot defence at full stretch.

Tenby continued to dominate play, using their numerical superiority to advantage. However their final crucial touch saw many chances go begging.

A thunderous drive from Matthew Jones was pushed onto the post by the Saundersfoot 'keeper and Ginge slammed the rebound over the bar; this seemed to sum up much of Tenby's play.

Neat work from Matthew Fleming provided a simple 'tap in' for Ashley Prior to give Tenby some reward for their pressure.

A rare incursion into the Tenby half yielded a goal to the visitors - the Tenby defence outwitted and Danny Harries stranded on the deck. Well done Saundersfoot.

From the restart, Matthew Fleming hit his third and Tenby's 11th, with Matthew Jones gaining the 12th with a low shot wide of the 'keeper.

Matthew Fleming hit his fourth and Tenby's 13th and Mark Davies came on for Matthew Jones who had tweaked a hamstring.

David Jones blasted in the 14th as the Saundersfoot flame began to flicker, with Ashley Prior hitting the 15th and 16th.

The scoreline apart, this was a fine game, with a battling performance from Saundersfoot who came close to forcing a second goal from a corner.

The match was refereed expertly by Mr. Pete Wilson, who had also marked the pitch and put up the nets. Thanks Pete, very much appreciated.

Tenby team: Danny Harries, David Saunders, Ben Messenger, Oliver Morgan (capt.), Matthew Fleming, Jack Lawrence, Jamie Robinson, Matthew Jones, Ashley Murdock, Ashley Prior, David Jones, Mark Davies, Sam Davies.

TENBY U10s 5 HUNDLETON U10s

Tenby U10s travelled to Pennar to play Hundleton away on Saturday. Sounds confusing, doesn't it.

Hundleton kicked off and soon began attacking the Tenby end, but with a very strong defence of Henry in goal and Alex, Brad and Lewis Davies in defence, they found it hard to create any chances and anything that got passed the defence, Henry soon cleaned up.

Poor Lewis had to come off with a knee injury and was replaced by Cerith.

Tenby's midfield of Lloyd, Ianto and Tom soon took control of the game and provided Daryl up front with some fine attacking balls.

Daryl soon turned one of these into a goal to give Tenby the lead. Not to be outdone, Lloyd grabbed a second and then Daryl scored again to make it 3-0 with half-time looming, only for a defensive mix-up to allow Hundleton back in the game, with the ball rebounding off Cerith's knee and into the net, with Henry left stranded.

The second half saw Sam and Billy replacing Tom and Ianto. Sam slotted into defence, allowing Alex to move up into attack on the left wing.

Finding himself a lot of space, he created some good scoring chances, two which he duly converted to make the final score 5-1.

Brad thinks he scored and the referee agreed with him after the game, but it will not count as it was 5-1 on the match report. Sorry Brad.

Thanks to parents for transport and support.