New Hedges/Saundersfoot United are celebrating after coming from behind to win the Division 3 Cup Final in extra time against Pembroke Borough FC.

Played at the home of Haverfordwest County AFC, NHSU came out looking for an early goal to settle nerves but were denied by a superb Owen Wallace save when Davidson broke through.

They kept exploiting Boro’s high line, with Drummond and Davidson making excellent runs in behind. But as chances went unrewarded, Boro began to grow into the game and create more dangerous opportunities.

Boro broke through in the 21st min when Dionte Campbell found space on the left from a long throw. The full-back calmly cut back and played it to Connor Rees, whose smart run into the box was followed by a clinical six-yard finish at the near post to make it 1-0.

The goal rattled NHSU, who uncharacteristically lost composure as unforced errors crept in. Sensing an opportunity, Boro pushed for a second. Backed by their vocal supporters, Rees came close, but his shot drifted just wide of the post.

As the half neared its end, nothing seemed to be going NHSU’s way. Adam Carlier’s 25-yard free kick was heading for the bottom corner, but Wallace pulled off a brilliant double save, first denying Carlier, then somehow stopping Drummond from a yard out. Boro held their 1-0 lead into the break.

A half-time team talk from manager Simon Brace gave NHSU the spark they needed to return to their short-passing game.

From the kickoff, they regained possession and strung together slick passes, with Carlier at the heart of it.

Davidson burst into the box and drilled a low cross for Harvey Drummond, who battled past his marker to slide it past a helpless Wallace to make it 1-1.

The goal lifted NHSU, who pushed for a second and again found space behind Boro’s high line. But their momentum took a hit when Davidson was brought down on the edge of the box; landing awkwardly and suffering a serious injury that ended his night and weakened NHSU’s attacking threat.

As the 90 minutes wore on, both teams grew more cautious, with tired legs from a frantic first half slowing the game down. In the final minute, Boro won a free kick 25 yards out; almost their moment to seal the Cup. Sture’s effort deflected off the wall and crashed against the bar, much to NHSU’s relief.

NHSU started the extra time period strong, energised and purposeful, quickly taking control. Just like the second half, they got on the front foot.

Billy Lawrence, tireless all game, won the ball in NHSU’s half and linked up with Jack Franklin.

A smart dummy lost his marker, and Lawrence lofted a perfect ball over Boro’s tired backline. Harvey Drummond raced into space and delivered a pinpoint low cross, met by Morgan Broomhall, who timed his run and side footed it home, sparking wild celebrations. 2-1, and NHSU had one hand on the cup.

Fittingly, after a standout season, it was Broomhall’s goal that would prove decisive!

Boro kept pushing, searching for a late chance, but as time ran out, so did their hopes. The final whistle sparked jubilation for NHSU, who secured a back to back cup final win and brought home a trophy that was last in the clubs hands in 1978!