PHOTOS:
Bluebirds’ centre back Sam Rodon puts in a strong challenge on Steelmen’s Luke Bowen
Luke Borrelli missed a penalty but redeemed himself by scoring a late equaliser

 

Haverfordwest County 1 – Port Talbot Town 1

 
Haverfordwest County came from behind to salvage a point against fellow Welsh Premier strugglers Port

This result was not what manager Wayne Jones had envisaged, nothing more than three points was what was required – but after a host of missed scoring opportunities over the 90 minutes – the Bluebirds camp will feel hard done by with a draw at the final whistle.

The Steelmen are eight points clear of relegation haunted Haverfordwest County in the table, and the Steelmen will be satisfied with their point on the Bridge Meadow.

Both Haverfordwest County and Rhyl are on 20 points and above the pair in tenth position is Port Talbot with clear daylight between them.
 

Clarke scores

 
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 12^th minute, a corner was poorly defended and Joe Clarke took full advantage to score from close range.

Port Talbot goalkeeper Steven Cann pulled off a stunning save midway through the first period to deny Luke Borrelli scoring from a well struck low free kick from the edge of the 18 yard area.
 

Wasteful in front of goal

 
Haverfordwest County's striker Jason Bertorelli wasted a good scoring chance in the second half and Borrelli was also wasteful in front of goal.

The Bluebirds were awarded a penalty when Borrelli took a tumble inside the box, but he tamely struck the resulting spot kick straight down the throat of Cann.

However, Borrelli made amends when he equalised ten minutes from full time, but despite pressing hard for an elusive winner it finished all square.

Next Saturday, March 19^th the Bluebirds entertain derby rivals CarmarthenTown; the kick off is at 2.30pm. Then they are away for the next two Saturdays against Bangor City and Aberystwyth Town.
 
Haverfordwest County: Alex Connell; Ricky Watts; Spencer Williams; Sam Rodon; Sean Pemberton; Dale Griffiths (Captain); Luke Borrelli; Greg Walters; Kieran Howard; Nicky Palmer; Jason Bertorelli. Substitutes: Tomas Wellington; Declan Carroll; Kristian Speake; Craig Morris.

Port Talbot Town: Steven Cann; Kurtis March; David Artell; Leigh De-Vulgt; James Parry; Chris Jones; Paul Fowler; Joe Clarke; Luke Bowen; James Loveridge; Kerry Morgan. Substitutes: Conah McFenton; Matthew Long; Jamie Latham; Kostya Georgeievsky; Marley Bishop-Wisdom; Duane Saunders.

Referee: Iwan Griffith.
Assistants: Michael Gray & Martin Roberts.
Fourth Official: Tom Bevan.

 
PHOTO:
Haverfordwest County’s Greg Walters worked tirelessly in the heart of midfield