Tenby Under 16s, sponsored by Tees-R-Us, crashed out of the James William Under 16s cup competition at this semi-final stage. The first game, last Saturday, had finished 1-1, but a cruel refereeing decision, in this replay at Pennar, turned the match in favour of a very organised Monkton Swifts side.

Playing in to the slight breeze, Tenby certainly played the better football in the opening 35 minutes, with Jack Christopher and Bruce Tasker having reasonable chances to open their account early on. Mo Sofan, playing in the unaccustomed role of midfield, linked well with David Otton and Christopher, while Tasker used his blistering pace to good effect. Tenby's defence were sound, dealing with any attack thrown at them and Lewis Hurlow mopped up any loose ball around his area.

Then in the 35th minute the referee awarded an indirect free-kick, inside the box, after ruling that Hurlow had taken more than six seconds allowed to release the ball. This seemed a harsh decision, but worse was to come, when Daniel Scourfield superbly found the top right-hand corner of the goal, without another player appearing to touch the ball. Yet the referee allowed the goal to stand.

Tenby restarted the game, but were still visibly unsettled and the quick-thinking Scourfield took advantage of this by racing down the wing to send over a perfect low cross to Craig Manning, who squeezed in between two defenders to side-foot the ball home. And as the whistle went for half-time, so did the life drain out of the Seasiders, who never really recovered from that freak goal.

The second half started with Tenby trying hard to salvage something from the game, but the lion-hearted Swifts saw its wounded prey and went in for the kill. Man-of-the-match Scourfield turned in a sparkling performance which saw him find the back of the Tenby net on three more occasions.

The first a low shot just out of the reach of Hurlow and the second a curling 'direct' free-kick on the edge of the box. The last was almost copy-book stuff, Gary Pickering's pass bisected two Tenby defenders for Scourfield to race on to and, although Hurlow came out and half blocked his shot, it fell kindly for the Swifts front man to hammer home.

Tenby, perhaps, did score the best goal of the game when Jack Christopher brilliantly volleyed, a David Otton corner, in from the edge of the penalty area, but by this time the match was all but over and Monkton just tightened up their defence to see out the remaining minutes.

Tenby team: L. Hurlow, S. Jenkins, D. Taylor, D. Cope, B. Field-Thomas, P. Broadhurst, L. Wilson, D. Otton, M. Sofan, B. Tasker, J. Christopher, J. Worley, M. Birch.

TENBY U13s 7

HAKIN UTD U13s 1

Tenby rocked Hakin with a first half display of commitment and effort that left the visitors dazed at the 5-0 half-time scoreline.

Tenby showed their intentions early on with powerful runs from the back from Luke Deadman, and through passes which allowed Sam Christopher and Mikey Boswell to beat the visitors by sheer speed and create goal-scoring opportunities.

Sam Christopher opened the scoring, fastening on to a pass from Boswell and then was through to make the score 2-0. Hakin's panic at this led to a free-kick at the edge of their penalty area which Boswell drove in and when the visiting goalkeeper failed to hold the ball he put his side 3-0 ahead midway through the first half.

The match was not as one-sided as the score might suggest at this point as Hakin tried to fight back, but they found the Tenby back four of Luke Deadman, Joe Scourfield, Jordan Lloyd and Brett Evans in determined form, both in clearing the danger and setting up attacks.

Richard Thomas made two brave saves and Tenby's defensive qualities made sure that Adam John and Aaron Goldsmith got plenty of the ball in midfield, which they used in a skilful way, together with their own tenacity in winning the ball, which was an impressive feature of their first half display.

Tenby withstood some Hakin pressure and the left side of Gavin Kinsey and Guto Griffiths saw more of the play, stretching the Hakin defence, which conceded more goals from Sam Christopher following up a Boswell shot, and then Mikey himself heading in to make the score 5-0.

Tenby's second half task was going to be more difficult facing the sun and a strong wind, and with Hakin out to restore some pride. Tenby's defensive play was not as steady as in the first half and Hakin looked likely to get into the game if Richard Thomas was left too exposed in the Tenby goal.

Hakin scored with a lob after 10 minutes play and for a while got more ball possession, but Aaron Goldsmith and Adam John regained their authority and served a left wing of Guto Griffiths and Gavin Kinsey that began to stretch the Hakin defence again.

As the minutes passed, Tenby were still looking for the goal to 'kill' off their opponents. Mikey Boswell ran through to make it 6-0, before a series of shots at a packed Hakin defence produced another rebound which Boswell fired in for the seventh goal and one which allowed Tenby to regain their first half composure after a rather nervous spell.

Tenby ran on their three subs, Henry Boot, Richard Jones and Joel Pendel, with 10 minutes to go. They all slotted into their positions well and kept the team's winning momentum.

This was an outstanding overall display for the Tenby team, with ball winning skill and support and cover for team-mates helping to produce an awesome win against last season's league leaders.

Tenby squad: Richard Thomas, Luke Deadman, Joe Scourfield, Jordan Lloyd, Brett Evans, Aaron Goldsmith, Adam John, Gavin Kinsey, Guto Griffiths, Mike Boswell, Sam Christopher, Richard Jones, Joel Pendel, Henry Boot.

Thanks to Remi for refereeing a very fast match.

UNDER 18s REACH WILTSHIRE CUP FINALS

Yet again, another hot day saw a closely fought semi-final fixture between Merlins Bridge and Tenby. The game started with a fast pace and high tempo of football from both teams seeing chances produced from both sets of midfielders for themselves and for the front two.

The first 45 was a very physical battle, with Bridge getting the upper hand and playing the better football. The Seasiders were battling hard to keep the scores level, with some text-book defending by Brown, Taylor, McLaren and Jenkins leaving minimal chances for the Tenby number one Evans to deal with.

Spindlove and Lamb carried on from where they left off in the previous round and, although they were up against two very skilful opposite numbers in the middle of the park, tackles were won and enemies were made. The two wingers, Webster-Smith and Broadhurst, had little to do in the first-half as most of the play was down the middle, but on two occasions Webster-Smith had opportunities to put Tenby ahead, but the 'keeper was equal to both, denying the opening goal. Likewise, Broadhurst had a few chances, but offered a more creative style of play for the front two to work off.

On the stroke of half-time, Tenby had an excellent chance to take the lead. Spindlove supplied an inch-perfect through ball threaded between the two opposing centre halves, allowing Day to have time to pick his spot, and his half volley attempt shaved the crossbar, much to the relief of the Merlins Bridge 'keeper who was stranded.

On leaving the changing rooms for the start of the second-half, Tenby seemed fired up and went out hunting for the opening goal. But for the following 15 minutes Bridge were definitely on top.

Tenby soaked up the pressure and after a few squandered chances by the Bridge strikers, the Seasiders started to get on top of the game.

Davies was in tremendous form, with very skilful footwork offering many chances for himself and Day. With a lot of patience, more chances were created and from a throw-in, Broadhurst kept the ball well, before finding Davies, who calmly cut back inside the area and passed the ball across the face of goal, leaving Day with the easiest of finishes.

Tenby went wild, and the committed families who were giving great support seemed as happy and relieved as the players on the field.

Tenby needed to stay calm and not do anything stupid, but when McLaren cut back inside in his own penalty area, Bridge had a gifted chance that Evans was able to do deal with comfortably.

Tensions were running high and niggling tackles were becoming stronger and the referee started showing yellow cards to the Merlins Bridge players who were losing their patience. All of the parents supporting the Seasiders were getting involved in the game, but without their persistent encouragement, Tenby may have let the game slip.

From a scuffed goal-kick, Lamb absolutely rubbed salt in the wound when, after controlling the ball on his thigh, a 35-yard strike nestled in the very top corner, leaving everyone stunned and filled with jubilation.

With only 10 minutes to go, the Seasiders started to play quite defensively, frustrating the opposition. This showed when tempers frayed, leading to a Bridge player receiving his marching orders and, perhaps a little unjustly, a yellow card for Tenby's James Brown.

With only minutes left, Worley was introduced to replace Day up front.

The game was coming to an end and the delight on the Tenby players' faces was starting to show, but they still battled hard and ensured they did not concede a goal.

As the final whistle blew, Tenby realised their fate, and are now rewarded with a cup final place at Bridge Meadow, Haverfordwest. For many of the players, this is their last chance of silverware in junior football, and after beating cup holders Solva in the quarter-finals, and cup favourites Merlins Bridge in the semi-final, it is a well deserved place in the final that has truly been gained the hard way.

Squad: Ben Evans, Stuart McLaren, Sion Jenkins, Darren Taylor, James Brown, Perry Broadhurst, Nick Webster-Smith, Phil Spindlove, Dom Lamb, Tom Davies, David Day, Jack Worley.

HERBRANDSTON U14s 1 TENBY U14s 2

The Tenby and Saundersfoot Lions sponsored Tenby Under 14s embarked on their second 'six-pointer' game in a row and knew that they needed to be in the right frame of mind for the ensuing battle.

Tenby were under pressure from the start, with their goalkeeper Danny Harries having pulled out of the game with an ankle injury the previous day, reducing the visitors to the bare 11, with Ashley Murdoch electing to play between the sticks.

The game was even for the first 15 minutes, as always seems to be the case in these top-of-table clashes.

As with last week's game, Tenby's defence of Ben Messenger, David Saunders, Jamie Robinson and Damian Walters were rock solid, all working well as a unit and encouraging each other.

Tenby gained the upper hand and Herby hardly got in Tenby's half after this and the Seasiders were unlucky not to go ahead when Prior headed in a Clem Boswell free-kick, but the referee ordered it to be re-taken because he claimed he hadn't blown the whistle.

Tenby's midfield superiority was evident, with Boswell, Jones, Luke Probert and Matthew Fleming battling for every ball and winning it, and making the final ball through to Prior and David Jones.

Tenby finally got their reward for their dominance when Prior delightfully headed in a Boswell corner on 28 minutes.

Just before half-time Probert played a delightful ball through to Prior, but it ran too far for him on the hard pitch. Prior kept chasing and brought the ball under control near the goal-line just inside the box. He fired a left-foot shot from the acutest of angles and it rifled into the net to give Tenby a vital 2-0 lead at the break.

Tenby continued with the clear upper hand in the second half, with several lost chances from Boswell crosses that went agonisingly past the post, only requiring a touch to score a goal. A special mention at this stage must go to Murdoch in the Tenby goal who did not put a foot wrong and was an admirable stand-in 'keeper.

Fifteen minutes into the second half Murdoch was unlucky with the bounce on the hard pitch when a Herby free-kick bounched in front of him and the advancing forward leapt to head the ball into the net to set up a dramatic finale with Tenby determined to hang on to the three points.

The home side couldn't capitalise on their goal and Tenby's strength in the tackle and will to win carried them through. This was epitomosed by David Jones, who was clearly carrying an injury throughout the second half, but with no sub to come on, and not wanting to let his team-mates down, he battled on in pain and helped Tenby keep the attacking pressure on.

This is the kind of team spirit that has seen a massive improvement in Tenby's game over the past two months, and they comfortably held on to the much-deserved victory.

Well done again lads, and thanks to the welcome support from the parents.

Tenby team: Ashley Murdoch, David Saunders, Jamie Robinson, Ben Messenger, Damian Walters (capt.), Matthew Fleming, Luke Probert, Clem Boswell, Matthew Jones, David Jones, Ashley Prior.

GIRLS FOOTBALL

UNDER 12s: Tenby Tornadoes' first match was against Pembroke. Tenby battled well, but unfortunately could not secure a win. The final score was 4-0 to Pembroke.

Tenby's second match was against Goodwick. They played much better and managed to win 3-0, with goals from Holly, Sophie and Cheek.

Taylor also played well in defence, with Joanna running well up front.

Team: Holly Cloake (capt.), Bethan Roberts (Cheek), Sophie Rees, Taylor Field-Thomas, Joanna Rowe.

Well done girls!

Tenby Jays' first game was against Pembroke. It was an exciting game, with both teams playing well.

Anna fought for every ball. Victoria and Rhianne played well, narrowly missing out on some goals. Danielle defended well at the back and Sophie played well in goal. The Jays were unlucky to concede a late goal, 1-0 to Pembroke.

In their second game against Tenby Bees, all the team played well. Rhianne was excellent in goal, with Victoria solid in defence. Sophie battled for every ball and Anna and Danielle ran well up front, with Danielle scoring the winning goal.

Well done to all the girls for a good season. Thanks to all parents for their support and help with transport.

A special big thank you to Angela and Ani for all their time and hard work.

Team: Danielle Jones (capt), Anna Doble, Sophie John, Victoria Brace and Rhianne Griffiths.

Tenby Bees had a good start against Tenby Jays, with Lucy May in defence, Shani Escott and Lucia Fecci in midfield and Leila May up front. Lowri Lewis played well in the Bees' goal.

In the last minute of the game, the Jays scored a stunning goal and won 1-0.

The Bees also had a good start against Prendergast, with Leila May, Shani Escott and Lucia Fecci having some good shots, but they lost it at the end, 1-0.

Team: Lowri Lewis, Shani Escott, Lucia Fecci, Leila May, Lucy May.