HAVERFORDWEST County got back to winning ways on Tuesday night (Sept 27) as they beat Cardiff Met 1-0 at the Ogi Bridge Meadow.
Jamie Veale’s second half free kick proved enough for Tony Pennock’s side who now sit seventh in the JD Cymru Premier table.
In the third minute, Dylan Rees sent a ball forward to Jack Wilson but his cross was pushed away by Met keeper Alex Lang.
A miss-timed header then sent Jordan Davies in but his effort was blocked.
The Bluebirds continued to search for the opener and on 27 minutes, a pass from Elliot Scotcher sent Wilson in but he saw his shot saved. The rebound fell to Jordan Davies but his shot was blocked.
Towards the end of the half, Met pushed forward and Matt Chubb went on a good run down the right but he saw his shot go wide.
Harry Owen also tried his luck but saw his shot saved by County keeper Zac Jones and the sides went in at the break with the score locked at 0-0.
There was an even start to the second half as both sides looked to dominate. A cross into the Met box was headed clear by Emlyn Lewis while Craig Davies sent a cross in at the other end but no one could get on the end of it.
On 72 minutes Jordan Davies reacted quickly to head the ball goalwards but he saw his effort go over the bar.
Four minutes later though the Bluebirds were awarded a free kick wide on the left. Veale took it and the ball floated all the way in to give the home side the lead.
Wilson then saw a shot go wide as the Bluebirds looked to make the points safe.
The Met pushed late on as Eliot Evans saw a shot deflected wide while Sam Jones shot over the bar in time added on.
The Bluebirds held on for a welcome win, with Rhys Abbruzzese being named player of the match.
