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The Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League returned to action with Division Two sides kicking off on a lovely evening across the county.
Results in full:
Johnston 5-2 Merlins Bridge 2nds
Hakin 2nds 3-3 Camrose
Monkton Swifts 2nds 9-2 Broad Haven
Narberth 3-1 Carew 2nds
St Ishmaels 4-0 St Clears
Herbrandston 6-1 Cosheston
Johnston 5-2 Merlins Bridge 2nds
The Tigers got off to a dream start thanks to a slice of good fortune, with the ball blasting off Geno Cleal from a defensive clearance beyond the helpless Bridge goalkeeper.
The lead was soon doubled with Scott Crawford brilliantly heading home after a Craig Bendall cross from a free-kick.
Bendall then got on the scoresheet himself, converting a penalty won by new signing Kieran Blundell who was a constant threat all night.
Tomos Gwilliam pulled one back for Bridge soon after the break with a rocket of a strike into the top right corner, but the Tigers quickly restored their three-goal cushion with Tom Richards getting on the end of a superb cross from Kieran Blundell.
Tomos Gwilliam scored another to give Bridge some hope but the Tigers responded quickly again with Scott Crawford firing home a superb strike after being laid off by strike partner Tom Richards.
The game also saw youngster Alfie Crawford come on to make his Johnston debut.
Scott Crawford on the ball for Johnston
Glenn Hewer challenges for the ball
Tom Edmonds holds off Scott Patterson
Scott Crawford running with the ball
Kieran Blundell making his Johnston debut
Billy Martin and Geno Cleal
Zac Watters making his Merlins Bridge debut
Geno Cleal challenges for the ball
Johnston's Craig Bendall
Johnston Captain Joey George
Hakin 2nds 3-3 Camrose
League champions Hakin 2nds were pegged back in a thrilling draw, with league newbies Camrose securing a last-gasp draw courtesy of last season's Cup hero Scott Chalmers.
A young Hakin side got off to a dream start with Mason Dolling scoring in the 12th minute before Finley Davies equalised for the visitors.
Bobby Jenkins restored the lead for the Vikings from the spot, before adding another in the 65th minute to double his side's lead.
Danny Llewellyn pulled a goal back for Camrose in the 72nd minute before Scott Chalmers scored an injury-time goal to seal a fantastic point on the road.
Monkton Swifts 2nds 9-2 Broad Haven
The night's biggest victory came courtesy of Monkton Swifts 2nds with new signing Billy Davis scoring four goals and getting two assists.
Davis opened the scoring, with Joshua Sture scoring the only other goal in the first half.
Liam Butland's 50th-minute goal opened the floodgates during the second half with a flurry of goals.
Billy Davis scored three in the second period, Liam Butland grabbed a brace, Joshua Sture added another and fan favourite Lee Duignan was also on the scoresheet.
Both of Broad Haven's goals came from last season's top goalscorer Ian Harvey.
Narberth 3-1 Carew 2nds
After a tough couple of seasons, Narberth can feel confident starting the season with a strong side capable of getting good results.
Jamie Thomas scored in the 15th minute to give the hosts the lead before, with a Jordan Williams penalty making it two.
Lloyd Wilson pulled one back for Carew before Jordan Williams restored the two-goal cushion to make it 3-1.
St Ishmaels 4-0 St Clears
The Mice were comfortable winners in the battle of the two relegated sides as they look to bounceback to Division One.
Captain Brennan Devonald put his side in front before star striker Joel Morgan doubled the lead just minutes later.
Joel Mills then made it three before the break, with Joseph Davies scoring the game's final goal in the 60th minute.
Herbrandston 6-1 Cosheston
Having just missed out on promotion last season, Herbrandston got off to the perfect start against a much-changed newly promoted Cosheston team.
Joshua Lee opened the scoring for the hosts before turning provider for Adam Whatling to make it two.
Daniel Kitts pulled a goal back for the visitors before Herbie captain Craig Nicholson made it three for his side.
Adam Whatling scored another to make it 4-1 at the half-time break.
Adam Whatling completed his hat-trick in the 66th minute after a fizzing cross from Josh Lees, before grabbing another goal, once again set up by Lees who ended the night with a hat-trick of assists.
