Haverfordwest County AFC's manager Tony Pennock was left disappointed but proud of his team's efforts after they lost 2-0 to Penybont in the JD Cymru Premier European play-off final on Saturday. The Bluebirds were beaten at the DragonBet Stadium in a game of few clear-cut chances, played in awful conditions in Bridgend. Chris Venables' early goal was allowed to stand despite being in an offside position, before Mael Davies doubled the home side's lead in the second half. Tony Pennock insisted that the players must be proud of their efforts after a long and challenging campaign. The team can still feel a sense of achievement in reaching the league's showpiece game, having sat at the foot of the table in October. Pennock was keen to remind them of this achievement, saying the boys have been brilliant and dug in despite a tough start. The manager also congratulated Penybont on their third European qualification in four years, showing what a good club they are and how far they've come. Haverfordwest County AFC's players should be proud of themselves, and the club is excited for the future with new players joining on a full-time basis next season. The team will try to get over this disappointment and begin planning for next season. And despite the loss, the club's fans can take pride in their team's remarkable turnaround season. But the defeat was a tough one to take, especially given the controversial first goal. So the team will have to dust themselves down and look forward to next season. The club's manager Tony Pennock was proud of his team's efforts, and the players should be proud of themselves too. The future looks bright for Haverfordwest County AFC, with new players and a new season to look forward to.