Ben Ahmun scores from the spot for Haverfordwest County against Caernarfon Town. Picture Gordon Thomas


 

JD Cymru Premier – Phase 1



 

Ben Fawcett stays strong under pressure. Picture Gordon ThomasHaverfordwest County 1 –
Caernarfon Town 1



 

Early top of the table pace setters Caernarfon Town came from behind to secure a draw with eighth placed Haverfordwest County at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium, televised live on Sgorio.
 

The Bluebirds defeated The Cofis in the European Play-Off final last season. However, The Cofis have made a bright start to the new season, before this clash they have won 10 points from their first four games and have scored 15 goals.
 

The Bluebirds came into this clash with an eight game unbeaten record against The Cofis, three of the four matches between them last season finished in draws – ironically this finished all square.
 

Haverfordwest County skipper Corey Shephard drives forward from midfield. Picture Gordon ThomasHaverfordwest County edged the first period and were awarded a penalty five minutes before the break as Cofis’ Phil Mooney scythed down Bluebirds’ Ben Ahmun inside the box as referee Ryan Kenny immediately pointed to the spot. Ahmun dusted himself off to coolly send goalkeeper Connor Roberts the wrong way which gave his side a narrow one goal cushion at the break.
 

The visitors came out with more intention after the break as Bluebirds’ goalkeeper Luc Rees pulled off a string of good saves to deny The Cofis.
 

The visitors levelled matters in the 74th minute as Sion Bradley’s dangerous corner was met by Dominic Smith who glanced in a header for his first goal for his new club.
 

The Bluebirds were given a few more scores before the final whistle, as both teams settled once again settled for a hard fought draw.


 

Caernarfon Town celebrate grabbing a second half equaliser. Picture Gordon Thomas
 


Haverfordwest County: Luc Rees, Rhys Abbruzzese, Alaric Jones, Ricky Watts, Corey Shephard (Captain), Ben Fawcett (87’ Luc Owen), Dan Hawkins, Kyle McCarthy (76’ Panashe Makwiramiti), Greg Walters, Iori Humphreys, Ben Ahmun (87’ Owain Jones).
Unused substitutes: Ifan Knott, Thomas Shepherd, Ashley Watkins, William Hughes.

 
Caernarfon Town: Connor Roberts, Morgan Owen, Matty Jones, Phillip Mooney, Iwan Lewis, Daniel Gosset (Captain), Adam Davies, Dominic Smith, Sam Downey (63’ Osebi Abadaki), Sion Bradley (83’ Connor Evans), Josh Lock (83’ Darren Thomas).
Unused substitutes: Hari Thomas, Kyle Harrison, Osian Ellis.
 

Referee: Ryan Kenny.
 

Assistants: Harry Hendricks & Ashley Davis.
 

Fourth Official: Ben Williams.
 

Referee Observer: Edward King.



Attendance: 476.




Livewire Greg Walters is taken down from behind. Picture Gordon Thomas






Dan Hawkins shows a neat touch for Haverfordwest County. Picture Gordon Thomas