Division One:

Hakin United 1–1 Goodwick United

Goodwick United became the first ever Pembrokeshire side to claim a Senior Cup, West Wales Cup, and Division One treble after Kieran O'Brien's header cancelled out Nicky Woodrow's first half opener at The Obs.

The Phoenix Boys, who were left indebted to a superb first half display from keeper James Gwilt, claimed a first league title since 1994 - despite finishing with 10 men after Chris O'Sullivan was sent off early in the second half.

The game was arguably the most highly anticipated clash in Pembrokeshire League football in modern times – and a huge crowd packed into The Obs to witness the county’s two top teams fight out the title decider.

Indeed, such was the magnitude of the occasion, assistants James Olyott and Dai Badger joined referee Angus Scourfield as officials – and the latter did well to calm matters when the first inevitable flashpoint between both sets of players came just six minutes in.

There was little in the way of chances early on as O’Sullivan blasted a long range free kick over for Goodwick, but the remainder of the half belonged to Hakin as Gary Dawes’ men piled on the pressure.

The first opening fell to Ben Steele, who fired over from Matthew Broome’s low cross.

Woodrow then miscued his chipped cross, with Ashley Bevan waiting unmarked in the six yard box – before Gwilt pulled off a magnificent double save to keep it at 0-0.

First the Goodwick keeper tipped away James Stanmore’s shot as it flew towards the top corner, before getting back to his feet to block Woodrow’s follow up effort from close range.

The keeper denied the Vikings’ top scorer again moments later, blocking with his head after Woodrow had nodded Stanmore’s cross straight at him.

But on 37 minutes, the home side got the goal their play deserved, as Bevan slotted in Woodrow, and this time, the striker made no mistake as he placed a low effort into the bottom corner.

The pressure continued as Bevan robbed O’Sullivan on the edge of the Goodwick area, but saw his low shot tipped away by Gwilt.

Woodrow then failed to keep a close range effort down from an Adam Davies knock down, and right on half time, Bevan had another effort well blocked by away centre back Scott Delaney – leaving Nigel Delaney’s side grateful to be only be 1-0 down at the break.

The Vikings also had the first clear chance of the second period, as Woodrow again threatened, latching onto a Matthew Broome through ball, but his angled shot was inches wide.

But then Goodwick appeared to rally, and Steffan Williams went down in the area under pressure from home keeper Steve Hartley - but no penalty was given.

Moments later Williams again caused problems as he latched onto an O'Sullivan through ball, but failed to get a proper shot away under pressure from Nathan Banner.

O'Brien then saw his driven shot palmed away by Hartley - but on 56 minutes, Goodwick's task seemingly became even more difficult.

A melee in the middle of the field saw Hakin defender Daniel Armstrong end up on the floor, and after consulting with assistant Badger, Scourfield showed O'Sullivan, who was also dismissed in the league game between the sides at Phoenix Park last month, a straight red card.

Suddenly, the intensity then picked up at both ends, and Adam Raymond's free kick deflected just over for The Phoenix Boys - before Hakin's Ben Steele had a curling effort gathered by Gwilt at the second attempt.

Johnny Horgan, brought on at half time by Delaney for Jordan Griffiths, saw his tight angled half volley pushed to safety by Hartley - but then on 69 minutes, came what proved to be the title winning goal.

Raymond whipped in a free kick from the touchline, and O'Brien's header heat Hartley via a deflection.

The goalscorer then had appeals for a penalty turned away when he went down in the area, and at the other end, Woodrow headed onto the top of the net from a Steele cross.

Woodrow then had a close range shot again blocked by Gwilt at his near post, but only after Horgan was inches away from sealing the title for Goodwick when he flashed a left foot shot just wide.

Hakin then desperately poured forward as Bevan headed a Steele free kick onto the bar - and in injury time, the midfielder's 20 yard free kick was blocked by the Goodwick wall.

And after a tense final few moments, Scourfield then signalled the end of the Division One season with the final whistle - sending the players and supporters of The Phoenix Boys into raptures.

Skipper Wayne O'Sullivan then lifted his third major domestic trophy of the season, capping off a season that has surely exceeded all the expectations of Nigel Delaney and his side.

For Gary Dawes, who is now expected to stand down as Hakin manager, it was a disappointing end to a glorious tenure in charge of The Vikings - although both sides deserve credit for producing one of the most exciting title races for many years.

More pictures and reaction in next week's Western Telegraph.

Hakin United: Steve Hartley, Matthew Broome, Nathan Banner, Daniel Armstrong (Mark Jones 63), Ewan Findlay, Jonty Bennett, Ashley Bevan, Adam Davies (Ricky Diamond 86), Ben Steele (Steve Mathias 78), James Stanmore, Nicky Woodrow.

Goodwick United: James Gwilt, Stefan Hayes, Wayne O’Sullivan, Scott Delaney, Anthony Couzens, Chris O’Sullivan, Adam Raymond, Kieran O’Brien, Steffan Williams, Jordan Griffiths (Johnny Horgan H-T), Rhys Dalling.

Subs not used: Steve Dockerty, Rob Morgans.

Referee: Angus Scourfield.

Assistants: James Olyott and Dai Badger.