Saundersfoot clinch grueling semi-final victory

In a nail-biting clash at Bush Camp, the home of Pennar Robins, New Hedges Saundersfoot secured their berth in the Fourth Division Cup final after an intense showdown against Angle.

The highly anticipated encounter witnessed both teams battling fiercely for a shot at glory.

Entering the match in second place in their league, New Hedges Saundersfoot faced off against the resilient fifthplaced Angle squad. The encounter promised to be a thrilling affair, with previous encounters between the two sides setting the stage for another hard-fought encounter.

On the heavy playing surface, both teams showcased their determination, with New Hedges Saundersfoot initially seizing the momentum. However, Angle soon found their rhythm and dominated proceedings in the first half, though resolute defending from NHSU denied them the breakthrough they sought.

As the second half unfolded, the match took a dramatic turn when a breakaway led to a penalty for Saundersfoot, and up stepped star player Jack Franklin. Jack tried to score over in Saundersfoot though as his effort sailed high! Things got worse for Saundersfoot as Angle deservedly, and finally, took the lead with a great header by Rhys Allison, although Sam Franklin can consider himself unlucky with his effort to save the powerful header. Yet, Angle’s lead was short-lived as New Hedges Saundersfoot swiftly leveled the score through Oscar Miles, igniting hopes of a comeback.

With tensions running high and both teams locked in a stalemate, the match extended into extra time. In a pivotal moment, striker Adam Davidson delivered a stunning strike to give NHSU the lead, defying the odds and putting them on the path to a narrow victory.