Herefordshire sporting weekend: Bronze for shooter James Bevis but upset for Sascha Kindred (From Hereford Times)

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Great Britain 0-0 Argentina in football 5-a-side. GB have to beat Iran on Tuesday to haver any chance of qualifying to the knock-out stages. That game kicks-off at 3.30pm.

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A draw would not be enough to put GB into top two qualifiers from Pool A as Argentina & Spain both scored wins over Iran. GB are yet to win.

4:37pm

Great Britain's Dave Clarke goes close, but sees his effort saved by the Argentinian keeper.

4:34pm

Argentina's Froilan Padilla fires a shot at goal but it goes wide. Sixteen minutes to go. Still 0-0.

4:32pm

Dan English has had to go off for GB as his nose is bleeding quite heavily. He's replaced by Robin Williams. Still 0-0 between GB and Argentina in the football 5-a-side group game.

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Half-time in the football 5-a-side: Great Britain 0-0 Argentina. Argentina missed a penalty and have proved tricky opponents for Tony Larkin's GB team, who drew 1-1 v Spain in their opening game. Remember it's only 25 minutes in each half.

3:49pm

The GB 5-a-side football team have started their Preliminary Group A game against Argentina. 0-0 after 15 minutes. This will be a tough test for Tony Larkin's team.

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Nyree Kindred has just pushed the buttons for the Lotto on BBC1. An interview with her was held beforehand.

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Sascha was close to tears speaking to the press after the race.

It was heartbreaking to see but we know he'll be back.

He said: "They knew what I was about. I have been champion for the past three Games and it hurts."

8:42pm

Sascha Kindred is next in action on Monday in the 200m individual medley. Heats are at 9.30am with tyhe final at 5.30pm.

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And, although he puts in a brave finish, Sascha finishes fourth with Cochrane taking gold.

8:29pm

At the turn, Kindred is back in sixth

8:26pm

The competitors for the 100m breastroke are being introduced to the crowd.

Sascha Kindred is in lane six and qualified fourth fastest.

Australia's Blake Cochrane, who broke the Paralympic record this morning looks like the man to beat.

8:15pm

We're just minutes away now from seeing if Sascha Kindred can complete Herefordshire's collection of medals.

His wife Nyree won silver on the first day and James Bevis won bronze earlier in the day.

Wouldn't it be great if Sascha could complete the set.

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It's now 40 minutes until Leominster Kingfisher Sascha Kindred takes to the water is his final.

The standard of swimming we've seen tonight has been exceptional.

I am not an expert but to sum it up in one word; awesome!

6:55pm

The crowd go wild as Ellie Simmonds is presented with her Paralympic swimming gold.

I thought the roof was going to be ripped off - the cheers were so loud.

Around 90 minutes to go before Sascha Kindred takes to the pool in his final.

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Huge roars in the Aquatics Centre as Ellie Simmonds storms to gold.

Ellie said earlier this week that Nyree Kindred is her inspiration.

That was a stunning victory and the crowd are just getting their breath back.

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The noise in the Acquatics Centre is remarkable. Fantastic support. Nyree Kindred is in the crowd too. Great to see her supporting her swimming colleagues.

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Fitness coach Ben Harwood mentioned that Nyree Kindred could be on the National Lottery show tonight.

I wonder if she will be cheering on husband Sascha from poolside.

5:27pm

The crowd say they are looking forward to seeing Ellie Simmonds in action....but don't forget Herefordshire's Sascha Kindred. 

Medals come in twos, don't they? After James Bevis' bronze medal, let's be greedy. We want a medal for the Leominster Kingfisher.

5:12pm

We're in the Aquatics Centre waiting for the action to begin in tonight's swimming programme.

Plenty of GB action, including Ellie Simmonds and Worcestershire's Claire Cashman in the build-up to Herefordshire's big event - Sascha Kindred in the 100m breaststroke.

That one's off at 8.20pm with Sascha having qualified in fourth for the final.

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Full-time. Hereford United 0-2 Grimsby Town.

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Tom Nichols with a fantastic 20-yard drive for Hereford which is tipped over. It's fair to say it hasn't been Hereford's day.

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Three minutes' stoppage time as Grimsby go close as Artus heads over.

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Today's attendance is 2,059 with 242 from Grimsby.

4:32pm

Anthony Elding, a man who Hereford know well, is on for Grimsby.

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Huge let-off for Hereford goalkeeper Dan Hanford. He fluffs a clearance but Southwell shoots wide from 20 yards. The game's finally opening up.

4:28pm

Best chance of the game for Hereford. Ball taken around the keeper but defenders were back to block Bowman's shot.

4:25pm

Should be game over. Andy Cook with a free header blazes over. Still 2-0.

4:20pm

Dan Connor leaves his commentary position to give instructions to 'keeper Hanford. Sammons on for Clist.

4:16pm

Tristan Plummer and Ryan Bowman on for Smikle and Canham. Can they get us back in the game?

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Second half underway. No changes to the Bulls line-up.

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Half time then. Grimsby 2-0 up. Surely we must see Tristan Plummer in the second half?

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And it's 2-0 Grimsby. Shaun Pearson scrambles home following a corner. Uphill task now for the Bulls.

3:40pm

GOAL - Grimsby take the lead. A lovely turn in the box by sub Dayle Southwell. Oh dear.

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Sam Clucas bursts forward into the box but shoots just wide. Hereford's best chance.

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In case you missed it earlier, new Hereford United signing Tristan Plummer is on the bench today. Brian Smikle comes in for the injured Marley Watkins. Still 0-0 here.

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Grimsby go very close. Pearson heads a corner down and onto the top of the Hereford bar.

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Just a reminder that Sascha Kindred's 100m breaststroke final takes place at 8.20pm this evening.

This could be a very good day for Herefordshire sport.

3:18pm

Best chance of the game for the Bulls. Clucas cross headed over the top by Nichols.

3:15pm

Deflected shot by Clist straight into the arms of the Grimsby goalkeeper again. Still 0-0.

3:08pm

Pell plays a lovely ball through to Tom Nichols whose right-footed shot is easily gathered by the Grimsby keeper James McKeown.

3:05pm

Even start at Edgar Street. Strange seeing a match kicking off at 3pm.

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Game underway at Edgar Street between Hereford United and Grimsby Town. We'll keep you updated.

1:51pm

Bronze medal winner James Bevis says he is relieved that it is all over.

He added: "I am chuffed. It has been a gruelling day. I wanted to come away with a medal so much." 

James, from Herefordshire, thanked his family and friends, Hereford Landrover for their support.

James also thanked the Hereford Times for following his career.

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"It was such a thrill to perform in front of such an amazing crowd," said Josie Pearson, who finished fifth in the club.

"It's not so much a cheer, it's more of a roar - I've never experienced anything like it before.

"I've beaten my pb and that's all you can want as an athlete."

Josie is now looking forward to her main event, the discus, on Friday.

12:33pm

James Bevis will be presented with his bronze medal shortly. It has been a remarkable day. This is the first time I've ever watched this sport live. It's been fantastic. Every shooter has been brilliant. Bronze medal joy for James and Herefordshire.

12:25pm

Josie Pearson confirmed in fifth place in the club with the gold medal going to Maroua Ibrahimi of Tunisia.

Gemma Prescott broke the European record to take bronze.

Josie surpassed her lifetime best three times in her six throws.

12:24pm

It is bronze for Bevis. He shot 10.4 and his opponent Voltz hit 10.5. Bronze for Bevis. That was tense. World class shooting. BRONZE FOR JAMES BEVIS.

12:20pm

He is joint second. Incredible. A shoot-off for silver. You can do it, James. Come on. Keep calm unlike me.

12:19pm

This is so tense. Last shot and Bevis shoots 10.6. 

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He hits 10.4 in his penultimate shot. He is tied for third. Come on James. One shot to go.

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Two more shots to go!

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James needs a good one and gets it! He hits 10.8 and is back up to third. 

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Seven shots down and Bevis hits 10.4 and drops to fifth. Three shots to go.

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We are up to the sixth shot and James fires off 10.7. He remains third. This is tense. 

12:09pm

It's now shot five and James Bevis hits a cracking 10.7 and he's joint third. Well done James.

12:07pm

He hits 10.6 with his fourth shot and remains fifth.

12:05pm

James hits 10.5 with his third and now he's fifth in the standings.

12:04pm

James hits 10.5 with his second competition shot. He is equal third after two shots.

12:01pm

James is sixth after the first competition shot with 10.6.

12:00pm

I am feeling feeling nervous waiting for the final to start. I know James has nerves of steel. He's trained four years for this moment.

11:54am

James Bevis is sat at station eight for this final. All the shooters are firing off practice rounds and the photographers are in place. The action is about to begin. Can he do it?

11:49am

But her final throw is another lifetime best - 13.42m and that takes her up to fifth place.

Josie still has another chance of a medal in the discus on Friday in an event where she is the world record holder.

11:46am

Her fifth throw is 11.76.

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Great stadium reaction for Josie but her fourth throw is a foul.

11:37am

Just 25 minutes until the shooting final. All eight competitors in this final shot a maximum 600 and equalled the world record. Remarkable.

11:34am

Josie about to take her final three throws. She can finish no lower than sixth.

11:25am

We've moved into the main arena for the final. There's going to be music and lights in here. Speaking to James Bevis' family outside, sister Katrina, dad Clive and step-mum Margaret are so proud of him. Fitness coach Ben Harwood is also here, too. Lord Coe is expected to be arriving here shortly.

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As you know, James Bevis has made it through to the final of the R5 10m air rifle prone SH2. The Clehonger lad has a shot at gold. The action starts at noon.

11:14am

All of the competitors in the club have now completed their first three throws.

Herefordshire's Josie Pearson is in sixth place at the moment still in with a medal chance after throwing a personal best in the initial stages.

There have already been two World records, one European record and two personal bests in the competition.

10:48am

Mounia Gasmi of Algeria throws a personal best to move up to second place in the club.

Josie Pearson down to fourth but more than half of the competition still remains.

10:36am

Tunisian athlete Maroua Ibrahmi has smashed her pb by more than two metres and set a new world record to take the lead in the club.

Josie still comfortable in second place after six competitors have taken their first three attempts.

10:26am

Josie still leads the way in the club after four competitors have completed their first three throws.

The Korean athlete Sunjeong Kim has broken the world record in her category but is only in second place behind Josie.

10:18am

It has just been announced that James Bevis has just equalled the Games record. Only the top eight has gone through and James has made it to the final.

10:15am

James Bevis has done it. He gets up from his seat and gets a pat on the back. 600 for the Herefordshire marksman. He is through to the final. Come on James.

10:10am

He now has one shot to go and has five minutes in which to shoot. It all boils down to this final shot. Can he make the final?

10:09am

James is currently ninth in the standings. There is less than ten minutes left and he has four shots to go. 57 straight tens for him so far. It looks like only eight could go through to the final. It is going to be tight.

10:06am

Josie' third throw is a foul, but she has a great chance of making the final stages. He throw equates to 883 points and she currently leads.

10:05am

Josie's second throw is 12.79 is another lifetime best.

10:04am

10:04am

Josie Pearson first up in the club. Massive response from the growing crowd. She throws a PB of 12.65 in her first throw.

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9:56am

There's huge support in the artillery barracks for shooter Georgy Callingham. James Bevis' family have just arrived wearing t-shirts with his picture on. Lovely touch that. The news is that James is currently eighth in qualifying. He has a total of 60 shots and has had 49, hitting straight tens.

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The athletes have just entered the Olympic stadium for the club competition.

Everything will be underway very soon.

9:41am

James is currently in eighth place in his qualification round. He has 60 shots to complete and has hit 33 tens. He is now up to seventh. 

9:33am

Excitement building here at the Olympic Stadium. Josie Pearson due on in the club at 10am.

Cheerful, smiling faces everywhere and Josie fans spotted wearing t-shirts in the crowd.

Masses of Union flags already appearing - Saturdays were great for GB fans at the Olympics; now it's Herefordshire's turn for a Super Saturday.

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James is sitting at station 47 and is doing very well so far. He's hit 11 shots and hit straight 10s. He is currently in 11th place. The standard of competition is fierce. Still a long way to go. 60 rounds in this qualifier.

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Looking around, there are not many spare seats in the stadium.

James hit straight 10s in his practice shots and he's now hit six 10s in his live rounds.

Make that seven 10s...great start from James.

9:10am

Here we go...it's another big day for Herefordshire's Paralympians. 

I am at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich and James Bevis is currently shooting in the Mixed R5 10m air rifle prone SH2. 

James is about 10 yards in front of me and it's the qualifying round of the competition.

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The final whistle goes. It's finished 1-1. Solid start for the GB team.

5:02pm

RNC student Dan English comes back on to the field. I bet the staff at the RNC are glued to this match.

4:58pm

I think the next goal could win this match now. There's not long to go. Tony Larkin looks relaxed and has just shouted some encouragement to his players. 1-1.

4:51pm

It's still 1-1 at the Riverbank Arena.

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4:39pm

Skipper Clarke almost made it 2-1 but his close range shot is well saved. The captain banged his nose earlier and it's bleeding again. He's gone off for treatment.

4:34pm

The crowd are loving the blind football. Let's hope the Hereford-based players can push on. I don't know which way this game will go. Lee Brunton could be the man to watch.

4:26pm

It's half time and 1-1. Tony Larkin will be pleased with the fight back. Spain started more brightly and took the lead. Dave Clarke beat three men for the leveller. How crucial will Skyers' penalty save be? 

4:20pm

Huge minute in the game. Lewis Skyers saves a penalty and then Super Dave Clarke makes it 1-1. Tony Larkin punches the air and Jon Pugh runs on to celebrate. 1-1.

4:15pm

Disaster for GB. Spain take the lead from a penalty. Keryn Seal gave it away. Lewis Skyers got his hand to the penalty but couldn't keep it out.

4:08pm

Eventful two minutes. Dave Clarke has gone off after a collision and his replacement, Darren Harris, has been shown a yellow card. Spain shaded the opening 18 mins.

4:00pm

It's nil-nil at the moment. GB boss Tony Larkin has called a timeout. The media around me are amazed by the skill. Come on Clarkie's boys.

3:41pm

The players have come out at the Riverbank Arena and the action is moment away. All the GB players sang the National Anthem.

3:22pm

Spain had their pre-Games training camp in Hereford and Tony Larkin caught a few glimpses of them in action. Let's hope this insight comes in handy today. Looks like a full house at the Riverbank

Arena. Ledbury's Lewis Skyers is going through his goalkeeping routine.

3:11pm

GB line up for today's game v Spain: Lewis Skyers, Keryn Seal, Dan English, Robin Williams, Dave Clarke. Subs: Will Norman, Lee Brunton, Roy Turnham, Darren Harris, Dan James.

3:03pm

Argentina have just beaten Iran 2-0. Argentina looked very impressive. Chants of 'Argentina', 'Argentina' from the winning team. The scene is all set for Tony Larkin's team....half an hour to the big game.

2:49pm

If there are any Herefordshire fans watching the blind football today inside the stadium, we would love a photograph of you. Please send your photographs to Ian.morgan@herefordtimes.com

2:43pm

Speaking to fans entering the stadium, Dave Clarke's name kept cropping up. He's the David Beckham of the GB team. He's a former trustee at the Royal National College. If you are in Hereford, the Bulmers arena at the RNC is the place to watch today's clash.

2:34pm

Inside the Riverbank Arena now and it's just an hour before Hereford-based GB Blind Football team take to the stage against Spain. The stadium looks full and it's sunny with a slight breeze. I can't be the only Herefordian in here today, can I?

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