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Monkton Swifts attack at Goodwick United
Goodwick’s Aled Rees clears the danger
Lewis Banks’ shot is blocked inside Swifts’ area
Goodwick United 1 Monkton Swifts 1
Goodwick United and Monkton Swifts were involved in a hard-fought tussle at Phoenix Park where neither side was able to capture the initiative enough to take the three points.
But both mangers will look back on chances missed that might have taken them to victory after Dan Scourfield had put the Swifts ahead with a penalty and Kieran O’Brien levelled matters from close range.
Scourfield looked sharp alongside Wayne Brunton and Ben Adams, who created an early chance for Marcus Blair but his header went wide. Wayne O’Sullivan and Anthony Couzens generally stayed in command at the back for Goodwick and at the other end it was Swifts’ skipper Jamie Callan who controlled things, despite strong surges by Sean Dalling and Jac Pepper.
The Swifts went ahead after Paul Lowe played a ball into the box and Adams was pushed – and when Paul Rooney pointed to the spot, up stepped Scourfield to send James Gwilt the wrong way to put his side 1-0 in front.
Goodwick levelled matters from a set-piece as Rhys Dalling drove a low free kick into the area and when it rapped the far post, Kieran O’Brien was on hand to net the simple rebound past Lance Creese.
The second period was equally as keenly contested but neither team was able to break the deadlock. O’Brien went the closest as he struck the crossbar from 20 yards with 15 minutes left – and James Dean had a half chance as he came on as sub for Goodwick in the closing stages.
But in the final analysis perhaps a draw was the fairest result on the day.
Goodwick United: James Gwilt, Darren Devonald, Wayne O’Sullivan, Anthony Couzens, Kieran O’Brien, Lewis Banks, James Evans, Aled Rees, Steve Blackford, Jac Pepper, Rhys Dalling. Subs: James Bottomley, James Dean.
Monkton Swifts: Lance Creese, Jamie Callan, James Russell, Ben Nicholas, Joe Lewis, Daniel Scourfield, Tom Meiring, Blake James, Paul Lowe, Ben Adams, Wayne Brunton. Sub: Marcus Blair.
Referee: Paul Rooney.
Narberth and Hakin United leading the race for the title
Pembrokeshiresport.co.uk takes a look how the other teams got on in the Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League First Division.
Narberth stay top of the table after hammering St Ishmaels 5-0 at home against St Ishmaels. Grabbing the goals for the high-flying Bluebirds were Rob Shipton (2), Justin Blewitt, Jordan Williams and Tony Evans penalty.
Hakin United are in second spot just a point behind the leaders after gaining a 4-1 victory at Saundersfoot Sports. Jack Franklin gave the homesters the lead but the visitors hit back with goals from Ewan Findlay, James Stanmore and two own goal secured the points.
Neyland drew 1-1 at home against West Dragons. Scott Crawford scored an early header for the visitors, but veteran Paul Hannon equalised, also scoring with a header.
Merlins Bridge secured a hard-fought 3-2 at Pennar Robins. Phil Thompson and Adam John scored for the homesters, but a Daniel Bryce Brace and an own goal secured the points for the Wizards.
The shock result of the day was St Clears winning 3-2 at home against West Wales Intermediate Cup champions Johnston at home. Sean Seymour Davies, Josh Jones and Nick Squire netted for the delighted Saints and Nicky Woodrow (penalty) and Chris Ormond scored in vain for the Tigers.
Tenby were too strong for Hundleton, winning by a 4-0 score line at the Clicketts. Sam Christopher (2), Callum Proctor and Richard Perry netted for Mike Lewis’ team.
