Tenby hold on for revenge win (From Western Telegraph)

Tenby hold on for revenge win

Pennar Robins 1 Tenby 3

Irresistible. Thats what Tenby were in the first half of this superb advert for local football. From one to 11 they combined to play a swift passing game that completely knocked the stuffing out of the home side, by scoring three goals without reply.

It wasnt until the second half that Pennar came into the game in their quest to gain some points, but by then the damage had already been done, and although they were the better side after the break, Tenbys first half performance ensured that they gained a revenge win over Bobby Bells talented side.

The conditions were perfect. Played under clear skies on a firm, flat pitch, both sides started positively by always looking to play the ball around the park.

There were plenty of chances for both sides, with Tenbys Steve Hanlon having the first with a long range effort after Mike Murray had left the goal open. Sadly for him, his shot went wide.

Wayne Brunton, the Robins top striker, caused Tenbys defence some problems early on and he too could have scored after toe-poking the ball past Dewi Davies only to see the ball creep wide. Soon after, he had a powerful header well saved.

Tenby then stepped up a gear and proceeded to play some superb soccer. One-touch football was the order of the day as Anthony Griffiths marshalled the midfield along with Dominic Subbiani and they were able to distribute the ball swiftly to wingers Ryan Lawrence and the brilliant Scott McGlaughlin as they used their pace to push forward.

McGlaughlin was involved in the first goal after Neil Finlay played a neat ball to him and the skillful winger produced a lovely cross right into the path of the on rushing Gavin Scotcher, who powerfully headed home. McGlaughlin could have added another soon after as he produced a powerful shot which Mike Murray did well to save.

Despite Tenbys dominance Pennar did make a few attacks up-field and should have scored when Brunton and Lee Gilpin combined to to put Davies under pressure, but he made a good point-blank save, pushing the ball wide.

Tenby added their second mid-way though the half as Griffiths and Scotcher combined down the left. Scotcher showed his finesse as he mesmerised a couple of players with audacious skill and swiftly produced a neat cross which Steve Hanlon was able to tuck away.

Soon after and this demonstration of soccer continued as McGlaughlins powerful shot hit the cross bar and Griffiths was on hand to slam in the re-bound.

It was a great way for Tenby to finish the half but Pennar began the second much better.

Darren Shaw entered the fray to bolster the defence and he made a huge difference with a towering performance at centre back.

James Probert could have reduced the deficit after beating a few players, but he chipped over the bar. Dai Patterson showed some brilliant touches on his way to having a shot well saved and Marcus Lyons saw a powerful effort fly over the bar.

It was only a matter of time before they would score and the goal came from the dancing feet of Dean Driscoll, who took possession from a free-kick, beat a few players just outside the box and chipped Davies for a superb goal.

Tenby had chances of their own through McGlaughlin and Griffiths which came to nothing and Scotcher, who was put clear but was adjudged off-side.

Both sides were sensational to watch and it was Pennar who finished the better on the day as Driscoll and Brunton combined well only for the latters shot to whizz across the face of the goal.

On the face of their second half performance, pennar deserved to gain at least a point from the match, but no one should deny Tenby the victory as their first half performance was superb.