TENBY U10s A 4 TENBY U10s B 0

The following report should have appeared two weeks ago, but it got lost somewhere in the computer stratosphere. On a spring-like morning, the unbeaten Londis at Manorbier Stores and Post Office sponsored U10s A team hosted the JTs at Gallery Bistro sponsored U10s B team. The last game in the league this season for the A team, would it be a clean sweep? In just under an hour we would know. Again a large throng of supporters had gathered and the game started much as the previous week's had left off, the younger side fighting hard for every ball and upsetting the rhythm of the older boys, but it was an early strike from Jack, calmly slotting the ball home, that settled the As into action. Players on both sides shot just wide, but a coolly taken shot by Hugo, from just outside the area, gave the A team a 2-0 advantage at half-time. Still the younger side battled on in the second half, but the size of the As and that extra season's experience told, and they ran out the eventual winners, with Jack knocking the ball home from yet another great corner and Elliot picking up a rebound off his own shot, to make it a comfortable victory for the older side. So, unbeaten it is for the A team, an impressive first league season and a real testament to all the players involved. The goal tally is something in the region of 75-plus for and only three against - a great record. Equally impressive is the way in which the boys have played and conducted themselves: tackles have been hard ,but few fouls committed, the occasional whinge or moan heard (usually from Simon), but all good team-mates at the end and the opposition praised. A big vote of thanks goes to Simon and his assistants Neil and Colin, to the sponsors and, of course, the supporters. But most of all, it's a big thank you to all the players involved in an outstanding league debut season - congratulations all of you! Squad: Scott Cowan, Corey Morris, Toby Rossiter, Sam Butler, George Flockton, Tom Koop, Jack Murphy, Hugo Wellum, Daniel Fairlie, Elliot Goldsmith, David Webb, Tom Grover.

TENBY U12s 5 clarbeston road U12s 0

The Tenby Cycle and Skateboard sponsored Tenby Under 12s are a point away from securing the Under 12s Championship. This win consolidates their position at the top of the league and, although they stuttered through the game, they did enough to claim the three points. Josh Koop got Tenby on their way, when good play between Daniel Edwards, Jordan Richards and a superb pass from Ashley Smith was finished clinically by Koop. A long clearance by the home captain, Greg Lees-Griffiths, again found Smith in acres of space and he rounded his defender to square the ball to Richards for the easiest of tap-ins. Clarby had a few chances themselves, but once again the home defence stood firm, with William Thomas in goal and Loui Fecci at right back having outstanding games. Tenby's third goal came following a corner by Patrick Elliott, with Gareth Warlow laying the ball back for Curtis Hurlow to thump into the net from a cool 20 metres. The final goal of the half fell to Richards after a good run by Oliver Worley and a neat pass by Smith. If the first half was mostly Tenby, then the second belonged to Clarby. Thomas denied them on several occasions and was ably helped by the four boys in front of him. Warlow got the home side's only goal of the second half, with Hurlow providing the perfect pass. Tenby did a Chelsea and substituted three players at once, with Hurlow, Koop and Edwards making way for Leo Moreland, Ieuan Williams and Alex Heesom. The latter came to the Seasiders' rescue when he cleared off his own goal line following one Clarbeston Road attack. As the results stand, only second placed Camrose can catch them. If they win their last two games and Tenby lose their last two, they will be equal on points. However, the Seasiders have a far superior difference and Camrose will have to score more than 41 goals without conceding any in the two games. The two teams meet this Saturday at Camrose. Tenby side: W. Thomas, D. Edwards, P. Elliott, G. Lees-Griffiths, L. Fecci, C. Hurlow, A. Smith, J. Richards, O. Worley, J. Koop, G. Warlow, L. Moreland, I. Williams, A. Heesom.

Girls football

Only the Tenby Tigers were in action this week. In their first match they met Pembroke Boro. Roxy Paxton played well in goal and saved several shots. Molly Goforth tackled solidly in defence. Sophie Beynon and Yasmin Woods held the Boro for a long while, but constant pressure from resulted in two quick goals. Molly Morris and Holly Furlong played up front. The girls faired better in their next game, picking up a valuable point in a 0-0 draw against Neyland. But they came up against a strong Saundersfoot side in their third and final game. Despite battling well, they were beaten 4-0. Tigers: Molly Goforth, Molly Harries, Yasmin Woods, Roxy Paxton, Sophie Beynon, Holly Furlong.

Ten to one against for Kilgetty!

Camrose 10 Kilgetty 1

Action from Saturday's match at Camrose. Pic. Meyrick Brown

For the second time this season, Kilgetty trudged off the field having conceded 10 goals, a disappointment all round for the club. This time last year the team was on a high, looking forward to earning a place in the first division. It looks very much as if that stay is to be short-lived. Throughout the season the team, whatever its make-up, the manager and the supporters have started each game with great anticipation and desire. Unfortunately, despite some flashes of determination and skill, most of the matches have ended in disappointment. Success with most teams comes with the effort made off the pitch, in pre-season preparation and regular training and it would seem that in both areas the first team application has not matched the desire. This is a great disappointment for a manager who, in his day, was one of the best in his application and goal-scoring prowess, both on and off the pitch. Wallace Howells must be despairing at what he sees on the field of play, knowing that his lads have the ability, but are unable to match it with the character to overcome initial setbacks in a game. The difference between winning and losing can very often hinge on one or two moments in a game and the advantage of scoring the first goal can lift a team and boost the morale. This was perhaps what started the rout on Saturday. The first quarter of the game was evenly contested and Kilgetty showed early promise as Darren Rossiter and Geoff Marsh were lively in their attacks and the midfield players of Michael Scale and Anthony Bevan supported well in the attacking moves, while in defence Wayne Scourfield made a couple of fine saving tackles and Adam Hughes was solid in goal. They were supported by the strength and pace of Ollie Griffiths at sweeper and he was instrumental in setting up attacking moves. Every team needs a good spine through the middle and Ollie is the sort of player that Kilgetty needs in the back line, centre of midfield and up front. Unfortunately, he can only play in one position, and then not every week. Camrose showed their pace and ability early on as Adam Hawkins had a free header from a free-kick, only to put it wide of the post, and Adie Hawarth failed in two attempts as Adam Hughes was quickly off his line to foil his efforts. Camrose's first goal came midway through the first half and Aaron Devine found space behind the back line to put the ball beyond Adam's outstretched hands. The next two goals followed quickly as Adam Hawkins and Adie Smith combined twice to open the Kilgetty defence. Through balls found Adam Hawkins free on the right and he was able to cross to give Adie Smith two attempts, both of which he converted in positive manner. Kilgetty had been caught out by quick breaks and suffered from inaccurate passing, despite their attempts on the Camrose goal. Three goals conceded in 12 minutes had a demoralising effect on the visitors and a buoyant effect on the home side. It was going to be an uphill struggle as Camrose were quicker to the loose ball and attacked with pace, Adam Devine hitting a fierce drive to rattle the Kilgetty crossbar. Kilgetty attacks were becoming rarer by the minute. When they did string some passes together, they did create some half chances and one good passing move across the midfield resulted in a shot at goal by Anthony Bevan which looped over the crossbar. They also had a corner cleared off the line, but so had Camrose two minutes earlier. A Kilgetty free-kick found Nicky Cope on the left and his pass inside found Mikey Beynon, but his effort was turned behind for a corner. Two more goals before half-time proved the killer blow. Adie Hawarth saved a ball on the bye-line and crossed it to Adie Smith, who powered through to complete his hat-trick and he then crossed to Aaron Devine to wind up the half with goal number five. An early break in the second half brought false hope to the manager and supporters as Nicky Cope fed a ball to Mikey Beynon who found Geoff Marsh free on the right. His shot was parried by the 'keeper, to give Mikey an easy tap-in, for what was to prove a consolation goal. Camrose substitute Martin Tweed soon restored the balance as he side-footed the first of his two goals past Adam. Wallace tried to give greater impetus to the midfield when he drafted Lee James into the back line and moved Ollie forward to provide more bite. He was fighting a lone battle as the pace and running off the ball from the Camrose forwards brought them four more goals before the final whistle. Adam Hawkins, Adie Smith, Aaron Devine and Martin Tweed all gratefully exploited the gaps in defence to give them a 10-goal tally. There were chances at the other end. Ollie's drive and determination brought a relieving corner and a crossfield ball to Geoff Marsh resulted in a shot at goal which was parried wide for a corner. Mikey Beynon had a further opportunity to double Kilgetty's tally when he picked up the rebound from a poor back pass and only succeeded in looping it over the bar. Nicky Cope appeared to toe-poke the ball at goal, only to see it slide wide. There is a thought that you only get out of a game what you put into it and that you make your luck by your determination, fitness and skill. The slope for Kilgetty to climb gets steeper and more slippery by the minute. Team: A. Hughes, J. Bessant, O. Griffiths, W. Scourfield, S. Jenkins, M. Scale, A. Bevan, G. Marsh, D. Rossiter (L. James), M. Beynon, N. Cope. Sub. - L James.