Rooneys Double sinks Kelloe Wmc

By Groundhopper

The League had Two Teams in the 2nd Round of the Football Association Sunday Cup the holders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club entertained Brow Fc from Birkenhead and Kelloe Wmc entertained Oyster Martyrs from Liverpool. The Holders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club progressed in to the next round of the cup with a comfortable victory over the team from Birkenhead on a very heavy Spennymoor pitch, it had been raining for the Last 30 hours and the grounds man had been working since the early hours to get this game on .The Lyons took the Lead after 18 minutes when Moore played the ball through for Lewis Dodds who beat the offside trap and his shot beat the goalkeeper to make 1-0 they almost doubled their lead minutes later but a brilliant save from the Brow goalkeeper Kelly denied Tommy English from scoring. Brow scored on 23 minutes, a corner from the left and a free header from Cassidy gave the Lyons keeper no chance 1-1. Lewis Dodds put the Lyons back in to the lead 3 minutes later, a brilliant ball was put through by Griffiths that split the Brow defence for Dodds to run on to and took it around the goalkeeper to score 2-1.Hetton were starting to move the ball about much quickly and went 3-1 up after 30 minutes, a cross from Capper and a bullet of a header from Carl Beasley gave the keeper no chance, the Lyons were well on top but some Brilliant saves from Kelly and wasteful chances kept the score down to 3-1 at half time.

The second half and the Lyons kept the pressure up for more goals with Byrne denied twice by the goalkeeper and Lawther coming close. Warren Byrne got his reward for all his hard work in the 81st minute when the ball was played up to him from English he then beat the defender and smashed it past the keeper to make it 4-1. In the dying minutes Chris Lawther almost scored from one of his many chances this time he beat the goalkeeper but his shot hit the cross bar. Full time 4-1.In the other Tie Kelloe Wmc entertained Oyster Martyrs at Coxhoe.The game started in very Heavy Rain, Kelloe started brightly but Rooney the cousin of Wayne Rooney, scored an outstanding individual effort against run of play to give the Martyrs the lead. Kelloe were quickly back in the game with some slick passing and quality crosses with Gavin Barton netting twice the First on 15 Mins Heading Home Keiran Megrans Cross and the second on 25 Mins, this gave Kelloe a 2-1 Lead at Half Time. After the break the conditions got very heavy the Rain lashing down, The Martyrs changed their formation and upped their game. Kelloe struggled in the conditions to get any decent possession and the Martyrs thoroughly deserved their equaliser, a tense last 5 mins saw Kelloe mount attack after Attack, Thompson going into the box and brought down, however the ref chose to play on as Cook hitting the post twice, and the Martyrs defender clearing off his own bar following a Barton Shot. The Martyrs then went straight down the field ,their centre forward clean through The Kelloe Keeper brought him down, Referee awarded a Penalty Rooney stepped up to fire the ball Home , Game ,over 3-2. A tough defeat for Kelloe but all credit to the Martyrs. A good entertaining game

In the Premier Division Newton Aycliffe Wmc entertained Sedgefield st Edmunds, Ayciffe went closest after 21 minutes with a Hall header being cleared off the line. Five minutes later Sedgefield took the lead when a close range effort from Cleary squirmed under the Aycliffe Keepers body. Aycliffe were knocking the ball about well but there was no final product with Sedgefield defending comfortably. After the break Aycliffe returned to attacking mode with Sedgefield looking dangerous on the break. After 70 minutes an excellent passing move ended with Bagshaw heading neatly passed Wood in the home goal, to give Sedgefield a 2.0 lead. Aycliife finally managed to get a bit of bite into their attacks, and the last fifteen minutes of the match was hectic. Mason fired home a great effort into the top corner to make it 2.1, but a couple of minutes later a sloppy pass by the Aycliffe keeper allowed Cleary to roll the ball into an empty net, to maintain the two goal advantage. Back up to the other end and Hall crashed in Aycliffes second. Aycliffe threw everything at the Sedgefield defence, but it was not to be and Sedgefield held out for a 3.2 victory. Brandon Bay Horse and visitors Washington JFC shared the points in a 1-1 Draw, Langley Park Wmc were 2-0 winners at Sacriston Cricket Club.

In the First Division Houghton Mill All Stars' Thompson brothers both netted to give the homeside a 3-2 win over Sacriston WMC. Sacriston took the lead on twenty minutes when a defence splitting pass was met by Ben Sanderson who ran at goal to score past keeper Golightly. But within fifteen minutes Mill had taken the lead - the first was a beautiful left foot volley into the corner of the net by Nick Thompson after good work from David Hall and Gary Adey. Then a Scot Watson long throw in caused chaos in the Sacriston goalmouth before Adey scrambled the ball home. Sacriston equalised ten minutes into the second half when Dave Wardle struck a well taken penalty kick past Mill keeper Neil Golightly who was harshly judged to have fouled striker Aaron White. However Mill came out victorious - the winning goal was again started, from a long Watson throw in; confusion reigned in the Sacriston goalmouth before Philip Thompson blasted the ball into the net from eight yards out. Mill's Chris Rogerson was outstanding at left full back and was deservedly awarded man of the match. Burnside Wmc were 7-5 winners at Gilesgate Moor Hotel, In wet conditions the Langley Park Steelers gained 3 valuable points against visitors Sedgefield Black Lion, it was enough to take the Steelers into second place in the league. It wasn't until the second half that Steelers made the breakthrough and this was down to an excellent performance from the visiting keeper, Andrew Jefferson. He pulled off a string of fine saves during the match and on one of the few occasions when he could have been beaten the shot was fired over the bar. Cruelly, it was a deflected goal that put the home side in front. Adam Malekpour drove a fierce shot goal wards and a deflection off the full back took it beyond Jefferson's reach. Adam Malekpour grabbed a second late in the game when the Lion pushed forwards for an equaliser. It was as good a game as you will see considering the conditions but the home side did deserve the win as the visiting keeper was the busier of the two. The Steelers defence were outstanding on the day and deserved another clean sheet. In dismal conditions the Birtley Barley Mow Inn put on a sparkling first half display to stun their visitors Washington Arms in a first division encounter at Birtley Leisure Centre. Michael Bradley opens the scoring on the ten minute mark following some great work down the right hand flank by Ryan Moore. The Washington Arms responded with a fine Daz Green effort that was finger tipped onto the bar by former Arms keeper Andy Maddocks. Neil Evans grabbed Birtleys second after thirty minuets and shortly after Karl Laverick made it three nil. On the stroke of half time David Richardson stabs home a loose ball in the penalty box to lift the Arms hopes for a second half revival, but to no avail and the game ended with a well deserved victory for Birtley Barley Mow.

In the Second Division Chester Plough Inn lost 4-1 at Washington Victoria the Ploughs goal coming in the 75 min Chris Cuthbertson intercepted a poor pass by the full back and put in an inch perfect cross for Daniel Hill to volley past the keeper from 8 yards out. The Game at Sherburn between the Lambton Arms and Visitors Lumley Fc was abandoned after 30 Mins due to the Weather.

In the Third Division East Rainton Fc entertained Bowburn Cooperage. Rainton took a two-goal lead only to throw it away and go 3-2 behind. Rainton showed great fighting spirit to regain the lead and come out 4-3 winners. Goals from Gaunt 2 and Shepherd 2, Framwellgate Moor Wmc lost 3-2 at Bishop Middleham Cross Keys, Pelaw Grange Dogs and visitors Shadforth Plough Inn share the points in a 1-1 draw, Chilton Lodge won 4-1 at Witton Gilbert Wmc.

In the Fourth Division Chester Cricket Club stretched their winning run to four games with a deserved 5-1 victory over Washington Honest Boy. Played on a muddy surface the early exchanges were fairly even as both teams came to terms with the conditions, with Honest Boy perhaps having the better of the early chances. It was Chester CC who made the breakthrough, however, as Andrew Robinson collected a throw in on the edge of the Honest Boy's box before turning to smash a left footed effort into the far corner. The Cricketers extended their lead when Darren Redfearn capitalised on a defensive error to pass into an empty net and the same player gave the home team a 3-0 lead to take into half time. John Sexton was the architect this time, supplying a pin point cross for Redfearn to finish from close range. Honest Boy came out fighting in the second half to try and get back into the game but it was put well and truly beyond them when Darren Redfearn completed his hat trick, a fine run saw him reach the by-line and smash the ball into the roof of the net from the tightest of angles. The fifth arrived shortly after when an excellent team move ended with Craig Newbigin supplying the pass for Andrew Robinson to finish. The Honest Boy kept going however and found a consolation with a superb strike from their centre half which gave home keeper Jack Taylor no chance. DubmireWmc entertained Langley Park Rams Head, it was Dubmire that started really well and had Langley pinned back in their own half for long periods .They were playing some really good football despite the heavy conditions and creating plenty of chances. After 20 mins Dubmire took the lead with an excellent move starting with Henshaw who played in Maddison and he crossed to Jordison to score from 8 yards .Dubmire were well in control and playing some great football .Totally against the run of play Langley pinched the ball in the centre and played it into their striker who placed it into the net 1-1.Dubmire were straight back attacking and a some good link up play between strikers Maddison & Parkin put Parkin through only for the keeper to just take it off Parkin`s Foot but somehow it squirmed out his hands and fell to Parkin to tap in 2-1.Dubmire were totally dominating the game now and look likely to score every time they went forward .Jordison`s corners were causing all sorts of problems for the Langley defence and another corner nearly resulted in the 3rd goal but Langley were able to clear after a scramble in the 6 yard box .Another long throw from price was flicked on by Maddison and Parkin headed in at the back stick for his 2nd and Dubmire`s 3rd .
Half time 3-1.Langley came out 2nd half meaning business and made Dubmire defend for long periods but they couldnt breach the Dubmire defence .Dubmire came back into the game and went close to increasing their lead on numerous occasions the best effort came from Jordison which the keeper tipped over the bar. Another good attack sent Parkin clear and he was pulled down for a penalty .Fenwick stepped up only to miss the Goal Totally with his spotkick.2 mins later Gardiner was sent clear and the defender pulled him down just as he was getting ready to shoot.Parkin stepped up to send the keeper the wrong way and clinch his Hatrick . Final score 4-1 A really good win in at times terrible conditions. Chester Leonards got back to winning ways this week, with a good display away at Quarrington hill. But for a 10 minute spell at the end of the 1st half, Leonards were the better side throughout with every player putting in a performance. Aaron Wilkinson put them ahead midway through the 1st half with a fine header after good work from Jon Morrison down the left. Wilkinson then double the lead with a great lob from 25 yards after a defensive error. Credit to Quarrington hill who rallied and had Leonards on the back foot and pulled a goal back before the break and had chances to equalise.Leonards 2nd half performance was particularly pleasing and Quarrington hill rarely threatened. Wilkinson completed his hat trick with a wonderful free kick, before Luke McClelland rounded off the scoring with a fine strike from distance. Todays game between Framwellgate Moor Salutation and Ferryhill Dynamos started in poor conditions with the rain over the past few days. The Salutation started quick out of the blocks, After 7 mins, the ball was played out on to the right and Marshall put a great cross in to pick out an unmarked Gareth Bowen to tap in. This was the story of the first half really, The Salutation trying to get the ball wide in their new look 3-4-3 formation. And on 11 mins from a left wing corner, Maddox rose virtually unmarked to head in and make it 2-0. Dynamos only attacks were coming about by them playing a long ball up to their big striker and looking to get their midfielders around the back, but the home defence was staying strong. On 24 minutes a mix up in Dynamos defence allowed Hughes to tap in for his 13th goal of the season. The best of the 4 goals was saved till last, the ball coming in from the left to the feet of Barnes, making his first appearance for the club; he turned and slotted it in to the top corner beating the keeper all ends up. Half time 4-0.Second half was a bit more open as Dynamos knew they had to attack and press if they had any chance of getting anything out of the game. The conditions were worsening, mid way thought the half, a misjudged clearance by Foster went under his foot, and allowed the away side to get a goal back. After that they pressed hard, which forced a change in formation by the home side to 4-2-3-1. This allowed the Salutation to handle any extra men Dynamos were throwing forward, and then able to cause problems for the away side on the counter. Which happened with ease towards the end of the game as Dynamos piled men forward in hope of getting another goal. Hughes, Barnes and Bowen all had chances to put the game too far out of the away sides reach. Burnmoor Jfc lost 3-2 at Ferryhill Postboy.

In the Alan Smith Trophy sponsored By Castle Insurances goals from Luke Kerry, Tony Davidson, Michael Graver, Craig Mickle, Criag Marron, Chris Moody and Two from Paul Freeman, gave Pelton Roab an 8-1 win at Durham Bede Lodge. Mark McKenzie getting the Bede Lodge Consolation Goal.

In the Spennymoor Town Sponsored League Cup The Bird inn started slow against Chester Easy street and found themselves 2-0 down at halftime, but a much better second half found themselves in a better game with two goals from Shane Swift and one from Jonathan Swift sore the Bird win the game 3-2 and go to the 5th rd of the league cup M.O.M Dean Turnbull.

In the JD Taxis Trophy In wet conditions Sedgefield Net Park caused an upset in the last 16, by beating top of division one side Houghton comrades 3-1. Goals from Steven Turland and Dan Piling in the first half saw Sedgefield take a strong lead. Houghton pulled one back as they had a spell but Ryan Boardmans goal put Sedgefield further ahead and they could have had a couple more in the closing stages.

In the Presidents Trophy Coxhoe Wmc were 5-1 winners at Ferryhill Saints.