Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Johnson Hits Three to send Supporters Home
By Ground hopper
In the Quarter Finals of the Durham Football Association Sunday Cup Brandon Bay Horse entertained Hartlepool Supporters Association from the Hartlepool Sunday League. The Brandon Pitch at Dorlonco Villas was passed fit, very heavy but Playable. Brandon made the Home advantage pay as they comfortably won the Tie 6-1, A Hat Trick from Adam Johnson and one each for Michael Fort, Dave Lawson and Mick English, Star man for the Bay Horse was Gavin Mudd. Defending cup holders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club deservedly progressed in to the semi finals of the competition but they had to work hard for their victory on a very heavy pitch at Boldon against Home side Boldon Shack from the South Shields Sunday League. Hetton started the game without a recognized forward due to injuries but it didn't stop them from creating some good chances early in the game, Chris bell had a great chance but his shot that went thru the keepers legs hit the post and went out of play, a minute later Daniel Moore had the ball in the back of the net but his goal was disallowed by the linesman for offside then minutes Chris bell saw his shot hit the bar after some good work from Steve Capper. Half time the Lyons well on top but nothing to show from it. Second half underway Boldon got in to the game a bit more but the Lyons defence was solid. Hetton got the breakthrough in the 73rd minute, a long ball from Tommy English and Leon Ryan flicked it on to Chris Bell and he chipped the advancing goalkeeper, great goal it took a long time but it was worth the wait 0-1. Both teams made changes as there was some very tired players and it was the Lyons sub Jason Ainsley that put the Lyons 2 goals up in the 90th minute, a free kick from 25 yards and he kept it low and the Boldon goalkeeper couldn't hold on to it and the ball was in the back of the net 0-2. Boldon did have a chance in injury time but Carl Beasley cleared the ball off the line.
The Leagues First Cup Final of the Season was decided in the JD Taxis Trophy Semi-Finals. Langley Park Steelers Entertained Chester Cricket Club, It the Langley Park Steelers came out on top in this semi final. Michael Redshaw headed home a corner to give Chester Cricket Club a 1-0 lead, which they held onto until conceding a penalty shortly before half time. Kieron Moralee who ventured forward and earned a penalty kick when he was up ended in the area. Liam Burn flicked on a Michael Quinn throw in and the skipper was felled as he took the ball across the box. Stepping up to take his first penalty for the Steelers, Jamie Clifford made no messing with a fine shot to the keepers right to level the scores. The second half saw the Steelers enjoy a greater share of the possession, but both sides managed to create decent chances to snatch a winner. Indeed, with less than 10 minutes to go, Chester Cricket Club saw an effort cleared off the line only for Steelers to go up the other end and grab victory. with 10 minutes left on the clock. Michael Nichol had entered the field of play 10 minutes earlier and he controlled a quality cross field ball from Chris Welch. He advanced down the right flank and then pulled the ball back for Jamie Clifford to hammer into the roof of the net from close range, 2-1 Steelers
There was still time for drama, however, as the Cricketers saw a goal chalked off for a hotly disputed offside, but Steelers held on to their 2-1 victory to reach the final. The game was good to watch for the healthy crowd.In the Other Semi-Final Waterhouses Fc crashed to a 5-0 Defeat at Washington Victoria.
Pelton ROAB Progressed to the semi final of the Spennymoor Town FC League Cup with a Hard Fought 4-0 win at Pelaw Grange Dogs. Elton Took the lead on 39 Mins Kenny Ball firing Home, In the 56 Min Pelton were awarded a Penalty Craig Marron ran up, and with a right footed shot the ball found the net. Pelton went further ahead in the 67 Min. Luke Kerry added the final touch from close range with the right foot. Then with 10 Mins remaining Anthony Davison found the net from six yards out with a speculative right footed effort. To make it 4-0.
In the Presidents Trophy Quarter Final New Durham Wmc entertained Framwellgate Moor Wmc And It Was New Durham Wmc Who Progressed To The Semi Finals Of The Competition Beating Framwellgate Moor 2-1, Mark Wild Opened The Scoring With A Great Goal In The First Minute Of The Game Framwellgate Moor Levelled On The Half Hour, Then 5 Minutes Later New Durham Took The Lead Again, The Second Half Saw New Durham Create Chance After Chance Hitting The Bar And Post On 4 Occasions, ,But Overall A Comfortable Win For New Durham.
In the First Round of the D and P Trophies Knockout Cup Washington Honest Boy entertained Sherburn Lambton Arms. The scores Level at 0-0 at the half time break, with the Honest Boy squandering 3 or 4 chances. Then early in the second half Lambton Arms scored with a slack piece of Honest Boy defending resulting in a good goal from Sherburn. After the end to end passage of the first half Sherburn whipped a cross in and there striker latched on to it to get another goal 2-0 then the Honest Boy fought back with Andrew Thompson rounding the goal keeper only to fluff the ball over the bar, which summed up the honest boys day hitting the post 4 times and another 3 yard sitter from Paul Craister. They finally got there reward when Karl Bell rose like a salmon to score from a corner. But Sherburn held on till the final whistle, well done to the ref who had a cracking game in tough wet conditions. Final score 2-1.Lumley Fc Cruised into the Quarter Finals of the Competition Following a Hard Fought Victory over Chester le Street Easy Street. Sean Henderson Gave Lumley An Early Lead, Only For Easy Street To Equalise Soon After. Then Alex Malcolm Scored Twice To Give Lumley A 3-1 Advantage & At This Point Lumley Were In Full Control, Only For Gary Jackson To Be Sent Off For Retaliation. Veteran John Lines Came Off The Bench To Provide Defensive Cover But Easy Street Soon Pulled 1 Back Then Ex Lumley Forward Wood Levelled 3-3. On The Stroke Off Half Time 10 Man Lumley Regained The Lead Through Gray. The Second Half Saw Sean Henderson Net To Regain Lumley's 2 Goal Advantage But Again Easy Street Replied, 5-4. Easy Street Were Then Reduced To 10 Men, As Easy Street Searched For An Equaliser, Lumley Broke & Won A Corner. From The Resulting Corner Victory Was Secured From an Unlikely Source, As Veteran Come Super, Sub John Lines Pounced On A Lose Ball, 6-4
In the Leagues Premier Division 2nd Placed Kelloe Wmc crashed to a 3-2 Defeat at Sacriston Cricket Club, and Washington JFC lost 3-2 at Sedgefield st Edmunds.
In the First Division the only game to be played saw Houghton Mill All Stars Travel to Burnside Wmc. Burnside WMC took the Honours in a 2-1 win, Mill lead after only five minutes when Gary Adey beat keeper the Burnside Keeper Dean Caris with a low shot from ten yards out into the right hand corner of the net. Mill's joy was short-lived however as Burnside quickly equalised through Alec Chapman whose speculative shot from thirty yards out deceived Mill keeper Dan Pearson. On thirty five minutes Burnside were unlucky not to go ahead when Jamie Fletcher was harshly judged to be off side knocking the ball into the net from six yards out after it had hit the upright. In the second half Mill had a glorious chance for a 2-1 lead when a Gary Adey shot was parried by keeper Caris to Paul Rogerson who with the goal at his mercy some how managed to scuff the ball wide. Mill keeper Dan Pearson made three excellent second half saves to keep the game at deadlock including a one on one with Burnside's Trevor Laidler. But it was Laidler who netted the winning goal heading in a right wing cross on seventy eight minutes to give Burnside the three points.
In the Second Division promotion chasing Coxhoe wick travelled to Chester Le Street to play the Plough In at the Riverside Complex. Coxhoe wmc maintained their good run of form with a comprehensive victory. Coxhoe started the game slowly and found themselves a goal down early in the first half. The scores were soon level when Luke Lavery swivelled in the box to drill a low shot beyond the Chester keeper. Colin Young scored two well taken goals in two minutes to give Coxhoe a 3-1 lead going into half time. Daniel Davis extended Coxhoe's lead when he lobbed the Chester keeper when put clean through by Simon Ord. Chester grabbed a goal on the break to reduce the deficit to two goals midway through the second half. Coxhoe were not to be denied the three points however as Paul Broom notched two goals in the final 15 minutes to give Coxhoe a comprehensive 6-2 victory. Pelton Fc crashed to a 6-2 Defeat at Chilton Wmc.
In the Third Division the only game played saw East Rainton FC beat Ferryhill Saints 3-2.Goals from Callum Hopps, Andrew Shepherd and Jonathan Gaunt did the damage for East Rainton. In this hugely entertaining Division 3 clash.
In the Fourth Division Ferryhill Post Boy were 4-2 Home winners over Dubmire Wmc, Quarrington Hill Wmc won 6-4 against Visitors Burnmoor Jkr, Another entertaining game between these teams which has produced 16 goals this season. Great for the neutral not so good for the managers. Quarrington Hill Wmc took an early lead after 3 minutes through Alex Clewes. Burnmoor equalised 2 minutes later. By the 26 minute Quarrington Hill were leading 3-1 after goals from Dan Beaney and Chris Winter. Half Time 3-1.
Second half Burnmoor started brightly pulling a goal back on 50 minutes, only for the Q's to grab another goal through MOM Chris Winter 2 minutes later to make it 4-2. But credit to Burnmoor who refused to give up and started to control the game and managed to get back to 4-4. But goals from Alex Clewes and Dan Beaney sealed the points for Quarrington Hill. Washington Colliery's 1st home fixture for 3 & half months ended 4-3 to the visitors Ferryhill Dynamo’s. The 1st half didn’t really get started until the 44th min when out rushing Gordon Harrison took down the Dynamo’s attacker resulting in a penalty which was put away to give the Dynamo’s a 1-0 lead at half time. The 2nd half was an end to end encounter with 6 goals coming in the last 20 mins. Colliery got the equaliser when Drew Grays corner floated strait into the net, not long after Colliery were awarded a penalty which was confidently put away by sub Mark Wallis. Dynamos didn’t give up and there persistence paid off when they got themselves an equaliser. Chris Grier restored Collieries lead after slotting home Craig Neal’s cross. That’s the way it stayed till 2mins from time when Dynamo’s got 2 goals in as many minutes to make the score 3-4, the final whistle went seconds after the restart.
The Following Games were cancelled due to the weather:
D and P Trophy
Davy Lamp v Witton Gilbert Wmc
Premier Division
Ferryhill Wmc v Langley Park Wmc
Newton Aycliffe Wmc v Hilda Park
First Division
Houghton Comrades v Washington Arms
Ushaw Moor CC v The Osborne Wmc
Sedgefield Black Lion v The Biddick Inn
Second Division
Bede Lodge v Netpark
Third Division
Chilton Lodge v Cross Keys
Pittington v Bird Inn
Shadforth v Cooperage.
Fourth Division
Garden House v Leonard’s
New Brancepeth v Salutation.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Dans Pilling Driver sees off Ferryhill
By Groundhopper
In the Quarter Finals of the League Cup sponsored By Spennymoor Town Fc; Second Division Sedgefield Net Park entertained Premier League Side Ferryhill Wmc. In a very close game Net Park edged it winning 4-3,. The scores level at 3-3 Stephen Turland scoring twice for the Net Park and One Goal from Dan Pilling, then the Game settled by a ridiculous 20 yard overhead kick that made Rooneys look average!! Dan Pilling scoring from 20 Yards with and Overhead Kick Final score Sedgefield Net Park 4-3 Ferryhill WMC the Other Game between Pelaw and Pelton ROAB was off Due to a Waterlogged Pitch
In the 5th round of the Alan Smith Trophy sponsored by Castle Insurance Ltd, Framwellgate Moor Wmc pitch was declared unplayable so the Tie was Transferred to Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Home Pitch at Murton.Third Division side Framwellgate Moor Wmc found The Premier League Leader Hetton Lyons Cricket Club to strong as Hetton Lyons dominated the majority of the game and had plenty of chances before they got their first goal in the 25th minute when Jason Ainsley was fouled in the penalty area and Keith Graydon scored from the penalty spot 1-0. Nicky Kane scored two goals his first came in the 53rd minute with a great strike that gave the keeper no chance, then seven minutes later with some great work in midfield from Ainsley who then threaded a ball through to Kane and he calmly slotted the ball home to make it 3-0.Jason Ainsley was in the thick of it again when his 30 yard pass to Chris Lawther and he squared it to Warren Byrne to make it 4 -0. Fram Moor came close to scoring minutes later but a brilliant save from Simon Bishop denied them. Byrne got his second of the game in the 83rd minute a quality ball from Tommy English and Warren Byrne's strike smashed in to the net 5-0.
In the First Round of the Ramside Hall Hotel Cup Winners Trophy the, Draw created a Chester le Street Derby. The Osborne Wmc entertaining Easy street, a scrappy game that saw both teams unable to pass the ball like they wanted. The Osborne enjoyed most of the first half possession but it never came to anything. The Second Half was the same at the First both side cancelling each Other out in Midfield with Both Keepers rarely called upon to make a Save. The Osborne broke the deadlock in the 85 min a Long Ball forward Found Lloyd McGee unmarked who dully lobbed the Easy street Keeper Mark Middlemas to Give the Osborne a 1-0 Lead, This Fired the Easy street into action with The Osborne Keeper Steve Barnes having to make two Good saves, also the Osborne Full Back Ben Connolly had to kick a Easy street shot of the Line with Barnes well beat, Final Score 1-0 to the Osborne.
In the 2nd Round of the D and P Trophies Sponsored Knock out Trophy at the Riverside Chester-le-Street produced an exiting seven goal encounter between Chester Plough Inn and the Washington Arms. The Arms took the lead almost from the kick off, Darren Green heading home a corner. Daniel Hill thumped the ball home ten minutes later to level the score but within two minutes Chris Morrison restores the Arms lead, further Arms goal from Steve Crame and a spot kick from Danny Murray sees the Arms cruise into the half time break. The second half opens brightly for the Plough; Mark Atchinson makes it 2-4 on the sixty minute mark and twenty minutes later Aaron Sheriff puts the Plough right back into the game, and however stout defending by the Arms sees them through to the next round. Langley Park Steelers FC progressed through to the third round of the Knockout Trophy with a 5-4 win in extra time. In what was a scintillating match against Pelton FC the one goal in extra time was enough to see the home side as victors. Pelton took the first initiative when they scored a brilliant goal from the left by-line and it stayed that way until the half time whistle. Steelers FC rallied back in the second 45 with four goals out of the seven scored with the first coming from Jamie Clifford to level the match. The home side then took a 2-1 lead with a solo effort from Ben Harris and then again to make it 3-2 with a Craig Thompson one on one with the keeper after Pelton had equalised once more. The visitors levelled yet again at 3-3 before taking the lead in the final stages to push Steelers all the way. With 4 minutes left on the clock the skipper ventured forward to meet a Craig Thompson corner and head us level to take the match into extra time. Robert Russell had a top game for Pelton FC and was named as their MOM but it was the Steelers skipper who received the MOM accolade from the visitors as he broke the deadlock and their hearts in the second 15 with another header from a Thompson corner that was flicked on by Liam Burn. Although, not a good day for any supporter as it was pretty cold but those that stuck it out certainly watched an entertaining game that was played in great spirit.Framwellgate Moor Salutation Travelled to Quarrington Hill Wmc, an pitch Inspection because of the weather was ok when the Referee deemed the pitch Playable. The Salutation started slow and could not string any passes together to get in to the game. This allowed Quarrington Hill to dominate the early exchanges, but failed to score. This carried on for the most half till The Salutation began to put more than 2 passes together. The change in game resulted in the first goal coming from Paul Innes. A good passage of play down the right led to the ball being played across with Paul Innes hitting it from the edge of the box past the Quarrington Hill Wmc Keeper keeper. To give the Salutation a 1-0 lead at Half Time. In the Second half saw Steve Hughes coming on for injured Innes, and within a few minutes Andrew Harle had played the ball through and with a great first touch by Hughes he slotted low past the home keeper. The third goal for the Salutation came soon after from skipper David Smith. It was something he has tried a couple of times already this season without any joy. A near post run from a corner and a glancing shot, this time taking a couple of slight touches on the way in to the net. The game carried on in the same vain, although the home team did start to pile a bit more pressure on after they made a couple of substitutions. This resulted in a penalty being awarded after a harsh challenge by substitute Dave Armstrong. This ended in a red card for the away side’s player, and also a goal for Quarrington Hill. There wasn’t long left in the game after that, Dan Beaney grabbed a consolation penalty goal with two minutes remaining for Quarrington Hill.The score could have been a Lot more but for some Cracking saves from the Home Keeper Doc Clewes.The Final score Quarrington Hill 1 Fram Moor Salutation 3. Coxhoe Wmc were 7-1 home winners over West Rainton Fc.
In the Tie Carried Over from Last Week Lumley Fc entertained Sacriston Wnc in the First Round of the Competition, The road to Wembley (well New Ferens Park) began at Lumley Park.Vistors Sacriston wmc took an early lead thanks to a superb finish. But the hosts, Lumley fc rallied & levelled when Alex Malcolm nodded home from a corner. With the scores level at half time, the second half began with chances at both ends. When Alan Thompson broke and played a 40 yard pass to Alex Malcolm who finished to make it 2-1. Only for Sacriston to level. The game went into extra time. With neither team able to find a break through and penalty's looming Sean Henderson was able to race clear, score & win the game for Lumley FC
In the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Trophy Kelloe Wmc entertained Darlington Sunday League Side Darlington Haughton Grey Horse a decent game which was played on a very heavy Field both teams weren't at 100% and you could tell that on the pitch with a host of missed chances. Haughton had the better opening of the game and should have taken chance when they came but as the game wore on Kelloe started passing the ball well and took control of the match and played some good football, then a goal for Kelloe with 8 mins to go, put Kelloe into the Next Round .Two sides from the League met each Other Premier League Side Brandon Bay Horse Travelled to First Division side Houghton Comrades. Houghton just about deserved their victory after a slow start from the Bay Horse, The Comrades 2-0 after30mins however Brandon had a few good chances in the first half without really testing the keeper.2nd half the Bay Horse on top but Houghton Comrades still looked comfortable and Defended well .The Bay Hose got 1 back with 20 minutes left and also missed a last min pen. Final score 2-1 to the Comrades.
In the Premier Division the Only Game Played saw Sedgefield st Edmunds beat Visitors Sacriston Cricket Club 3-1,The Cricket Club started the game ok and they created a few promising situations in and around the Sedgefield area without getting any worthwhile shots on there goal, the weather conditions and the state of the pitch were not conducive to playing good football and at least the Cricketers were trying to play football the passes were not sticking and Sedgefield played the conditions better with a much more direct style of play.On 35 minutes Sedgefield went 1-0 up following a header from a corner which squirmed underneath Marc Hall in the Sacriston goal with Marc Baden having lost his man .Half time came and went and then on 47 minutes Sedgefield went 2-0 up when Dean Smith miss judged the flight of the ball and allowed his man to get in on goal and his shot was well saved and the danger seemed to have passed with Sacriston getting men back to defend but the same Sedgefield player managed to get hold of the ball and smash a shot in at the near post from a tight angle.On 64 minutes the Cricketers did get one back when Rob Draper headed in Gary Draper's corner at the far post but a minute later Sedgefield went urther ahead when John Robson hesiatated in defence and allowed the Sedgefield forward to take the ball into the box where he found himself one on one with the keeper and he finished superbly into the bottom right corner. Sedgefield had further chances to extend there lead when Brian Fairhurst hit the post from a tight angle which was well saved by Cricketers Keeper Hall.Final score 3-1 to Sedgefield
In the First Division Birtley Barley Mow Inn were 2-1 winners at Burnside Wmc, Ushaw Moor Cricket Club crashed to a 6-3 Home defeat from Visitors Gilesgate Moor Hotel, After losing 8-0 the previous week Houghton Mill All Stars bounced back with a fine 1-0 win against Fatfield Biddick Inn, this was a good competitive game throughout played in great spirit by both sides. The only goal of the game was after fifty minutes - Mill's Chris Rogerson brought the ball out of defence and made a neat pass to David Jane on the left wing. Jane crossed the ball into the goal area where an attempted clearance by the Biddick defence fell to David Hall lurking on the eighteen yard line. Hall fired the ball goalwards and into the net off the inside of the post.
In the Third Division East Rainton FC travelled to High Handenhold to play the Bird Inn, in a very entertaining game East Rainton beat High Handenhold Bird FC 6-3 in an epic division 3 clash. Steve Spence with a hat trick, Jon Gaunt with 2 and Steve Shepherd did the damage for East Rainton.Houghton Chilton Lodge were 3-1 winners at Bishop Middleham Cross Keys .New Durham Wmc won their 8th league game of the season beating local rivals Bowburn Cooperage 8 -1, New Durham kicked against a blustery wind first half but still went in at Half Time 2-1 up, second half, New Durham took control of the game and scored a further six goals to take another 3 points
In the Fourth Division Games at Durham Garden House and Burnmoor were cancelled due to Waterlogged Pitches, Chester Cricket Club entertained Dubmire Wmc; But the Misfiring Cricketers lost 4-1. Despite taking an early lead through Simon Masters, a disappointing first half performance saw Dubmire go in 2-1 up at half time. There was an improved second half performance from the Cricketers, but as they pushed forward to try and find an equaliser Dubmire struck twice more to round off a deserved victory. Langley Park Rams Head lost 8-5 at Ferryhill Dynamo’s. Washington Colliery took on top of the league New Brancepeth Wmc , only just managing to get 11 players, With many players playing 1st games and out of position the individual and team performances were more important than the result which is just aswell as New Brancepeth won 6-0. From a Colliery point of view the game had 3 major talking points..... 1- Mark Smith's excellent save of a goalbound header....... 2- Craig Neal's last minute MISSED penalty........ 3- Paul Short's 35 yard volley which flew into the back of the net, unfortunately though it was into his own net.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Byrnes Four puts out the Vics
Sunday 30th January 2011
By
Grasshopper
In the 1st Round of the Ramside Hall Hotel Cup winners Cup Hetton Lyons Cricket Club were 7-0 winners at Washington Victoria. Hetton Lyons had this game won with 6 goals in 32 minutes. Top scorer Warren Byrne got the Lyons on their way after 7 minutes, a cross from Johnny Butler and Byrne made no mistake with his header 0-1. Five minutes later good work between Byrne and Chris Lawther and it was Lawther's shot that gave the keeper no chance 0-2. Byrne got his 2nd of the game when he was fouled in the penalty area and slotted home the penalty 0-3 after 29 minutes Chris Bell got on the score sheet he cleverly beat the defender on the bye line and the strength of his shot beat the goalkeeper 0-4. Two minutes later and a sublime ball from Jason Ainsley for Lawther to run on to and he gave the goalkeeper no chance 0-5, a minute Byrne got his hat trick after Chris Bell's shot was saved and Warren Byrne was first to react to put the ball in to the net 0-6.Second half and Washington kept battling away to score but without any luck and on the 75th minute Keith Graydon Chipped the ball to Ainsley and he knocked it to Byrne to get his 4th of the game 0-7. Credit to both teams played in good spirit on a very heavy pitch
In the 5th Round of the Alan Smith Trophy Fatfield Biddick Inn entertained Handhold Bird Inn, Goals from Gav Grieves, Stuart Anderson two each for Kyle Dinsdale and Dave Jackson and a Hat Trick from Lee Baxter, put the Biddick in the Quarter Finals with an 8-3 win. Chester Osborne also progressed with a 6-0 Home win over Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.
In the 4th Round of the League Cup Kelloe WMC FC travelled to Houghton, to play Houghton Comrades. Kelloe went close early on as Alex Wilson hit the bar from a corner but it was the home side who deservedly took the lead with a great headed finish. Kelloe then missed chances to equalise before Gavin Barton fired home after 30 mins. Kelloe then pressed and took the lead when man of the match Kieran Megran chipped the keeper from outside the box. Stuart Thompson then quickly added a third before John Jury Scored making it 4 - 1 at half time. In the second half Kelloe dominated and missed several chances before Gavin Barton slotted neatly home. Barton then scored from a corner to complete his hatrick and the final score 6 - 1.In the Fourth Round of the Presidents Trophy a cup game that should have been played November last year ended but was cancelled due to the weather .Dubmire wmc travelled to play Bede Lodge Social, It was Dubmire who took the lead with 20 minutes gone and it stayed that way until half time. Shortly after the restart Bede Lodge equalised with a penalty, scored by Paul Richardson that resulted in a Dubmire player being sent off. Soon after another penalty was awarded and Paul Richardson scored again. Paul Richardson then scored a further 2 goals to make it 4 - 1. Dubmire then pulled a goal back before Neil Murray sealed the victory for Bede to make the score 5 - 2.In the 3rd Round New Durham Wmc were 4-3 winners at Ferryhill Postboy.In the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Trophy and all League Tie saw Chilton Wmc entertain Brandon Bay Horse, with the winners away to Houghton Comrades in the Quarter Finals. The Bay Horse was the stronger side winning 3-1 thanks to goals from Michael Fort, Dave Lawson and John Blades.
In the Premier Division Sacriston Cricket Club Travelled to Newton Wycliffe Waco , Aycliffe took the game to Sacriston from the start but goalkeeper Richardson had to make a couple of good saves to keep out the counter attacks. The game changed dramatically in the 60th minute when a left wing break from Sacriston led to Beggs planting a free header into the net to give Sacriston the lead. A few minutes later Aycliffes Brassel was sent off for a dangerous tackle on an opponent,Aycliffe threw on three substitutes, but found it difficult to adjust to the new set up.Sacriston scored three more good goals with the Aycliffe defence in disarray, and what had started as a good performance by Aycliffe turned into a rout. Chester Hilda Park entertained Washington Jkr This being Hilda Parks first Game since the 14th November. Washingtons midfield bossed the first half and poor defending let Hilda Park down, Hilda Park came back better in the second half but didnt finish any chances and Washington became dominant again winning 3-0. Sedgefield st Edmunds lost 3-1 at Langley Park wmc.The Game at Pelton ROAB against Ferryhill Wmc was cancelled due to the weather.
In division one Burnside Wmc were hosts to the Washington Arms. Burnside took the lead mid way through the first half when a quick free kick caught the Arms asleep, Carl Finch lobbing Arms keeper Ramsey from the edge of the box. The Arms retaliated with some fine play but the good approach work was let down by some poor finishing. Ten minutes before the end the Arms draw level, youngster Gary Allan heading home from a free kick. Both teams go all-out in search of a winner, the Arms centre forward Chris Morrison sees a tremendous rebound to safety off the post, from the restart Burnside pile forward and when the Arms fail to clear their lines Jack Cains forces home at the second attempt to earn Burnside all three points, Burnside winning 2-1. Langley Park Steelers had a Fine 3-1 Home win over Gilesgate Moor Hotel. The Game at Birtley between the Barley Mow and Sedgefield Black Lion was cancelled due to a Frozen Field.
In the second Division Sedgefield NETPark entertained Washington Lambton Village Inn
Sedgefield started the better of the two teams and took the lead on 10mins when Peter Sedgewick finished well from 18yards. Washington equalised after some slack marking at the far post allowed an unmarked Washington striker to head in the ball in at the far post. Then a mix up in the Washington defence allowed Sedgewick to pick up a loose ball and play in Ryan Boardmans well timed run he finished well, 2-1 at the interval. Sedgefield again started the brighter of the two sides with Washington not causing too many problems. Sedgefields Martin Broom broke free and was hauled down by the Washington CH. He was last man but no card was issued, Peter Sedgewick scored from the spot 3-1. Nick Walker replaced Sedgewick and wont forget his first touch, a rash tackle in his own box, penalty to Washington 3-2, game on. Another similar play by Sedgefield had Broom tearing down on goal again this time the tackle was slightly mistimed another penalty, Dan Pilling put it to the left corner but the Washington keeper saved well. Sedgefield played out the game and picked up the three points.Coxhoe wmc were 3-0 home winners over Chester Plough Inn, Lumley Fc crashed to a 5-1 Defeat at Sherburn Lambton Arms and Pelton Fc were 3-2 winners at West Rainton Fc.
In the Third Division Witton Gilbert WMC entertained Chester Easystreet, A very good end to end game played in Great Spirit by both sides and superbly refereed by Chris Bramley.A pitch inspection by the ref at 9.45 deemed the field playable and a fast end to end match resulted. Witton Wmc went 1 up through David Callcutt scoring from 15 yards in the 20th minute. Just before half time Easystreet were correctly awarded a penalty but the resultant kick was superbly saved low to his left by John Smith to keep it at 1-0 at the interval.Witton Wmc were 2-0 up when a superb left foot drive from Scott Embleton flew into the top corner but Easystreet never gave it up and got back into the game almost immediately at 2-1,Easystreet levelled the scores 15 minutes from time ,the last quarter hour could have gone either way and really a draw was probably about right on the day. Both sides deserve praise for the way in which the game was played but special praise should go to the referee who never put a foot wrong the whole game.Pittington Fc lost 6-1 at Houghton Chilton Lodge , Bow burn Cooperage travelled to Ferry hill Saints and shared the Points in a 2-2 Draw. The Games at Bishop Middleham and Shadforth were cancelled due to Frozen Pitches.
In the Fourth Division Chester Cricket Club travelled to Kelloe to play the Davy Lamp, The Cricketers Run Out 9-1 victors. A hat trick from man of the match Darren Redfearn, two goals apiece from John Sexton and Jonathan Haggerty, and a goal each for Dan Irving and Phil Forster led to a comfortable win for the Cricketers. An own goal gave Kelloe Davy Lamp their consolation goal. Washington Honest Boy Travelled to New Brancepeth Wmc, A very poor performance in the 1st half by the Honest Boy fc resulted in conceding 7 by half time. After a half time team talk the Honest Boy began to fight back in the second half having the lions share of possession and a few good chances but to no avail final score 8-1 to a well deserved New Brancepeth Wmc side.. A good all round performance from Washington Colliery today in the away game at Chester Leonards Fc. The result could have been a lot different if it wasn't for some excellent goalkeeping from stand in goalkeeper Dave Gillham and some missed chances at the other end. Colliery took the lead when a Gav Neal corner led to a goalmouth scramble and Andy McIntyre blasted home apparently via a deflection off Mark Wallis, the second goal came when Matty Davison's low cross was tapped in by a grateful Craig Neal. The score stayed 2-0 until Andy McIntyre decided to lob the keeper from 25yards out to make it 3-0 no doubt that goal was his. 4-0 came when sub Shaun Davies scored following up after Leonards keeper saved his initial shot. A good performance from all, a much deserved and needed win.Ferryhill Dynamos were 4-1 winners at Durham Garden House, while Langley Park Rams Head won 7-3 at Burnmoor JRS
By
Grasshopper
In the 1st Round of the Ramside Hall Hotel Cup winners Cup Hetton Lyons Cricket Club were 7-0 winners at Washington Victoria. Hetton Lyons had this game won with 6 goals in 32 minutes. Top scorer Warren Byrne got the Lyons on their way after 7 minutes, a cross from Johnny Butler and Byrne made no mistake with his header 0-1. Five minutes later good work between Byrne and Chris Lawther and it was Lawther's shot that gave the keeper no chance 0-2. Byrne got his 2nd of the game when he was fouled in the penalty area and slotted home the penalty 0-3 after 29 minutes Chris Bell got on the score sheet he cleverly beat the defender on the bye line and the strength of his shot beat the goalkeeper 0-4. Two minutes later and a sublime ball from Jason Ainsley for Lawther to run on to and he gave the goalkeeper no chance 0-5, a minute Byrne got his hat trick after Chris Bell's shot was saved and Warren Byrne was first to react to put the ball in to the net 0-6.Second half and Washington kept battling away to score but without any luck and on the 75th minute Keith Graydon Chipped the ball to Ainsley and he knocked it to Byrne to get his 4th of the game 0-7. Credit to both teams played in good spirit on a very heavy pitch
In the 5th Round of the Alan Smith Trophy Fatfield Biddick Inn entertained Handhold Bird Inn, Goals from Gav Grieves, Stuart Anderson two each for Kyle Dinsdale and Dave Jackson and a Hat Trick from Lee Baxter, put the Biddick in the Quarter Finals with an 8-3 win. Chester Osborne also progressed with a 6-0 Home win over Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.
In the 4th Round of the League Cup Kelloe WMC FC travelled to Houghton, to play Houghton Comrades. Kelloe went close early on as Alex Wilson hit the bar from a corner but it was the home side who deservedly took the lead with a great headed finish. Kelloe then missed chances to equalise before Gavin Barton fired home after 30 mins. Kelloe then pressed and took the lead when man of the match Kieran Megran chipped the keeper from outside the box. Stuart Thompson then quickly added a third before John Jury Scored making it 4 - 1 at half time. In the second half Kelloe dominated and missed several chances before Gavin Barton slotted neatly home. Barton then scored from a corner to complete his hatrick and the final score 6 - 1.In the Fourth Round of the Presidents Trophy a cup game that should have been played November last year ended but was cancelled due to the weather .Dubmire wmc travelled to play Bede Lodge Social, It was Dubmire who took the lead with 20 minutes gone and it stayed that way until half time. Shortly after the restart Bede Lodge equalised with a penalty, scored by Paul Richardson that resulted in a Dubmire player being sent off. Soon after another penalty was awarded and Paul Richardson scored again. Paul Richardson then scored a further 2 goals to make it 4 - 1. Dubmire then pulled a goal back before Neil Murray sealed the victory for Bede to make the score 5 - 2.In the 3rd Round New Durham Wmc were 4-3 winners at Ferryhill Postboy.In the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Trophy and all League Tie saw Chilton Wmc entertain Brandon Bay Horse, with the winners away to Houghton Comrades in the Quarter Finals. The Bay Horse was the stronger side winning 3-1 thanks to goals from Michael Fort, Dave Lawson and John Blades.
In the Premier Division Sacriston Cricket Club Travelled to Newton Wycliffe Waco , Aycliffe took the game to Sacriston from the start but goalkeeper Richardson had to make a couple of good saves to keep out the counter attacks. The game changed dramatically in the 60th minute when a left wing break from Sacriston led to Beggs planting a free header into the net to give Sacriston the lead. A few minutes later Aycliffes Brassel was sent off for a dangerous tackle on an opponent,Aycliffe threw on three substitutes, but found it difficult to adjust to the new set up.Sacriston scored three more good goals with the Aycliffe defence in disarray, and what had started as a good performance by Aycliffe turned into a rout. Chester Hilda Park entertained Washington Jkr This being Hilda Parks first Game since the 14th November. Washingtons midfield bossed the first half and poor defending let Hilda Park down, Hilda Park came back better in the second half but didnt finish any chances and Washington became dominant again winning 3-0. Sedgefield st Edmunds lost 3-1 at Langley Park wmc.The Game at Pelton ROAB against Ferryhill Wmc was cancelled due to the weather.
In division one Burnside Wmc were hosts to the Washington Arms. Burnside took the lead mid way through the first half when a quick free kick caught the Arms asleep, Carl Finch lobbing Arms keeper Ramsey from the edge of the box. The Arms retaliated with some fine play but the good approach work was let down by some poor finishing. Ten minutes before the end the Arms draw level, youngster Gary Allan heading home from a free kick. Both teams go all-out in search of a winner, the Arms centre forward Chris Morrison sees a tremendous rebound to safety off the post, from the restart Burnside pile forward and when the Arms fail to clear their lines Jack Cains forces home at the second attempt to earn Burnside all three points, Burnside winning 2-1. Langley Park Steelers had a Fine 3-1 Home win over Gilesgate Moor Hotel. The Game at Birtley between the Barley Mow and Sedgefield Black Lion was cancelled due to a Frozen Field.
In the second Division Sedgefield NETPark entertained Washington Lambton Village Inn
Sedgefield started the better of the two teams and took the lead on 10mins when Peter Sedgewick finished well from 18yards. Washington equalised after some slack marking at the far post allowed an unmarked Washington striker to head in the ball in at the far post. Then a mix up in the Washington defence allowed Sedgewick to pick up a loose ball and play in Ryan Boardmans well timed run he finished well, 2-1 at the interval. Sedgefield again started the brighter of the two sides with Washington not causing too many problems. Sedgefields Martin Broom broke free and was hauled down by the Washington CH. He was last man but no card was issued, Peter Sedgewick scored from the spot 3-1. Nick Walker replaced Sedgewick and wont forget his first touch, a rash tackle in his own box, penalty to Washington 3-2, game on. Another similar play by Sedgefield had Broom tearing down on goal again this time the tackle was slightly mistimed another penalty, Dan Pilling put it to the left corner but the Washington keeper saved well. Sedgefield played out the game and picked up the three points.Coxhoe wmc were 3-0 home winners over Chester Plough Inn, Lumley Fc crashed to a 5-1 Defeat at Sherburn Lambton Arms and Pelton Fc were 3-2 winners at West Rainton Fc.
In the Third Division Witton Gilbert WMC entertained Chester Easystreet, A very good end to end game played in Great Spirit by both sides and superbly refereed by Chris Bramley.A pitch inspection by the ref at 9.45 deemed the field playable and a fast end to end match resulted. Witton Wmc went 1 up through David Callcutt scoring from 15 yards in the 20th minute. Just before half time Easystreet were correctly awarded a penalty but the resultant kick was superbly saved low to his left by John Smith to keep it at 1-0 at the interval.Witton Wmc were 2-0 up when a superb left foot drive from Scott Embleton flew into the top corner but Easystreet never gave it up and got back into the game almost immediately at 2-1,Easystreet levelled the scores 15 minutes from time ,the last quarter hour could have gone either way and really a draw was probably about right on the day. Both sides deserve praise for the way in which the game was played but special praise should go to the referee who never put a foot wrong the whole game.Pittington Fc lost 6-1 at Houghton Chilton Lodge , Bow burn Cooperage travelled to Ferry hill Saints and shared the Points in a 2-2 Draw. The Games at Bishop Middleham and Shadforth were cancelled due to Frozen Pitches.
In the Fourth Division Chester Cricket Club travelled to Kelloe to play the Davy Lamp, The Cricketers Run Out 9-1 victors. A hat trick from man of the match Darren Redfearn, two goals apiece from John Sexton and Jonathan Haggerty, and a goal each for Dan Irving and Phil Forster led to a comfortable win for the Cricketers. An own goal gave Kelloe Davy Lamp their consolation goal. Washington Honest Boy Travelled to New Brancepeth Wmc, A very poor performance in the 1st half by the Honest Boy fc resulted in conceding 7 by half time. After a half time team talk the Honest Boy began to fight back in the second half having the lions share of possession and a few good chances but to no avail final score 8-1 to a well deserved New Brancepeth Wmc side.. A good all round performance from Washington Colliery today in the away game at Chester Leonards Fc. The result could have been a lot different if it wasn't for some excellent goalkeeping from stand in goalkeeper Dave Gillham and some missed chances at the other end. Colliery took the lead when a Gav Neal corner led to a goalmouth scramble and Andy McIntyre blasted home apparently via a deflection off Mark Wallis, the second goal came when Matty Davison's low cross was tapped in by a grateful Craig Neal. The score stayed 2-0 until Andy McIntyre decided to lob the keeper from 25yards out to make it 3-0 no doubt that goal was his. 4-0 came when sub Shaun Davies scored following up after Leonards keeper saved his initial shot. A good performance from all, a much deserved and needed win.Ferryhill Dynamos were 4-1 winners at Durham Garden House, while Langley Park Rams Head won 7-3 at Burnmoor JRS
Ryans double put Lyons Through
Sunday 23rd January 2011
By
Groundhopper
In the 3rd Round of the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup the league had three Teams left in the Draw, Holders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, Kelloe Wmc and Brandon Bay Horse.
Cup holders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club travelled to Sunderland to play Sunderland Sunday League side Humbledon and Plains Farm Wmc. Hetton almost took the lead after 3 minutes but Warren Byrne's shot hit the post with the Plains Farm keeper well beaten but the Lyons were a goal down after 17 minutes with the Lyons keeper having no chance. The Lyons were soon back on level terms with a cross from Chris Bell and Leon Ryan's header found the back of the net 1-1 with 20 minutes gone. Three minutes later they took the lead, a free kick from the right hand side from Steve Capper and Leon Ryan out jumped the home defence to score a with a great header 1-2. Plains farm equalized after 42 minutes after the Lyons failed to clear the ball from a corner 2-2.The home keeper was in the thick of it again when he pulled off another great save from Steve Capper but in the 45th minute Capper got on the score sheet, good work from Byrne to work his way into the penalty area and he was brought down by the defender and Steve Capper slotted the ball home from the penalty spot 2-3.Second half and the home keeper was the kept busy with some fine saves and the Lyons deservedly scored again in the 75th minute with a well worked goal a corner from Capper to the front of the 6 yard box and Carl Beasley nipped in to beat the defender and the keeper 2-4. Plains Farm kept the game alive on 90 minutes with a scrambled goal that made it 3-4. Injury time and the Lyons were looking for another goal this time a cross from the left hand side from Steve Capper and Richard Hodgson got the final touch to make it 3-5 at full time. God win for the Lyons on a very heavy pitch, could have been more goals but credit to the Plains Farm keeper
Kelloe entertained Sunderland Sunday League Side Grangetown Florists .Kelloe pressed early and quickly went 3-0 up with 2 neat finishes from Gavin Barton and a great half volley finish from strike partner Ian Ward. Kelloe then dominated the game and Gavin Barton finished a first half hatrick when his pressure forced the Florists keeper to miss kick and left the striker with a tap in, 4-0 at half time. After the break a clever through ball from Chris Smith found midfield runner John Jury who calmly slotted home. Gavin Barton then finished well for his fourth and substitute Stephen Carruthers finished making the final score 7-0.
Brandon Bay Horse entertained Gateshead Sunday League Side Gateshead Belle Vue, a goal each from Michael Fort and One from Dave Lawson gave them a 2-1 Home win.
So the Quarter Finals Now Look Like This
Brandon bay horse v Hartlepool Supporters AthleticKelloe wmc v Staindrop WmcFarringdon Social v Barley Mow wmc
Boldon Shack v Hetton Lyons Cricket Club
In the Heart Foundation Trophy High Handenhold Bird Inn were beaten 5-1 by Visitors Staindrop wmc.
In the Alan Smith Trophy the Big Shock of the Day was East Rainton Fcs 5-1 Home win over Premier Side Pacemakers Newton Aycliffe Wmc. East Rainton FC put the performance of the season in to beat premier league side Newton Aycliffe WMC 5-1. After falling behind to a penalty, Rainton rallied with a hat trick from John Gaunt and goals from Dave Hopps and Steve Spence.
In the League Cup Chester Osborne Wmc travelled to Sedgefield St Edmunds. Both teams had chances in the first half, the half Time score 0-0. Both teams looked busy from the second half whistle with further chances at each end. The Osborne were awarded a Penalty when Forward Chris Winn was pulled down, Winn stepped up to take the penalty, firing into the Bottom Corner to put the Osborne ahead. Further pressure came from Premier League St Edmunds in the dying stages of the game but The Osborne held on to progress to the next round. New Durham Wmc Travelled to Premier League Side Ferryhill Wmc Ferryhill took the lead through a New Durham Defenders Own Goal on the half our mark, Ferryhill leading 1-0 at Halftime, the second half started the same as the first, Ferryhill going further ahead due to another own Goal. New Durham hit back with a strike from Gavin Joyce, to make it 2-1, but 5 minutes from the end the ref awarded a penalty to Ferrhill.,final score 3-1 ferry hill wmc, Dubmire Wmc entertained Gilesgate Moor Hotel,Dubmire were the better team throughout, Gilesgates Keeper had a tremendous game and managed to keep Dubmire at bay with some outstanding saves from Fenwick, Maddison,Jordison, Thompson ,Dubmire got the goal they deserved when Jordison was given the ball from Fenwick and he played an inch perfect pass to Maddison who after watching the ball drop over his shoulder volleyed it into the top corner with the keeper getting a hand to it but unable to keep it out .A well deserved win for the Dubmire 1-0.Pelaw Grange Dogs Travelled to New Brancepeth Wmc .It was the home side who started the better, having most of the possession but Pelaw were defending very well, then after 22 minutes a clever free kick from David Donnelly played down the inside of the penalty area found Andrew Tippins who managed at full stretch to connect with the ball and divert it past Hall the Bancepeth Keeper. Ten minutes later Neil Worley made it 2-0 after being laid off by Fleming in the area, but he still had some work to do and he evaded a defender before finding the top corner with a good left foot finish. Early in the second half Pelaw had the chance to increase their lead from the spot after a handball in the area, and Worley calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner to make it 3-0. Shortly after the hour mark it was 4-0 when David Donnelly found the net with a very good finish after the keeper got caught out of position, and he curled it over the last defender into the far corner from just inside the box. Pelaw then made a change bringing on Anthony Nicholson for Neil Worley up front and he almost scored after a one-two with David Carter saw a header well saved by Hall in goal. Craig Bain then also went close hitting the bar with a header from a Donnelly corner. Another change for Pelaw saw Paul Curry replaced by Chris Gosnell in the centre of midfield. New Brancepeth had a few chances with Ricky Box pulling the strings in midfield but Wayne Laws played very well in the Pelaw goal was equal to anything thrown at him, and Pelaw defended well throughout to hold onto a clean sheet. Shadforth Plough welcomed Pelton, hoping of a Giant Killing but it was not to be, the premier league side showed there class in a 5 0 victory. The Plough defended well in the opening 20 minutes, but a shot from the edge of the area was blocked and fell to Garry Dryden A great left footed finish from just inside the box, Shadforth then messed up with the kick off and Pelton grabbed their 2nd in a minute, when Craig Mickle fired home from long range with a superb left foot goal, following a through-ball from Kenny Ball. It stayed like that until half time. 0-2. Pelton would go onto to grab 3, 2nd half goals 57 min Kenny Ball supplied the through-ball, and Luke Kerry found the net from just inside the box with a superb right footed effort. 64 min Craig Marron is fouled in the box, and Luke Kerry slotted home with a fine right footed finish. 67 min Craig Marron supplied the through-ball, and Craig Mickle found the net from just inside the box with a tremendous left footed effort. Shadforth showed grit and determination and played until the end, they hit the bar through Ryan Ascherl and Stephen Maddox had a goal disallowed. Ryan Ascherl also had a chance with a header which the Pelton keeper Scott Cresswell saved.
In the 2nd Round of the JD Taxis Trophy Chilton Wmc were 2-1 winners over Ferryhill Post boy. In the presidents Trophy 4th Round Waterhouses Fc beat visitors Sherburn Lambton Arms 6-2.
In the Premier Division Washington JFC crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Langley Park Wmc.
In the first division Washington derby Fatfield Biddick Inn came from behind to soundly beat local rivals Washington Arms 4-1. David Fittes opened the scoring for the Arms with a power full header on the twenty minute mark, man of the match Lee Baxter equalised with first of his four goals shortly before half time. Fatfield dominate the second period and three goals from Baxter ensure Fatfield take the three points. Houghton Mill All Stars travelled to Sacriston to play Sacriston Wmc, The game started fairly even, with both sides having half chances. Houghton took the lead with a long ball over the top, same again for the second, defensive errors from the Sacriston centre halfs led to Houghton breaking through and scoring again. 2-0 to the visitors at half time.Sacriston started much better in the 2nd half, with more possession and creating several chances, their goal came from a forward run from centre half Gary Varty, and he went past 3 Houghton players before slipping the ball through for Ben Sanderson to curl past the goal keeper. As Sacriston went looking for an equaliser, they became stretched, On a boggy pitch they started to tire, Houghtons 3rd came late on, some nice work down the left wing aloud the winger to cut inside and poke it past the keeper. Sacriston continued to try but even with lots of possession in the Houghton half they lacked a goal threat. Final Score Sacriston wmc fc 1-3 Houghton Mill. Sedgefield Black Lion hadnt played since October, whilst Barley Mow had been visibly improving of late and the first 30 minutes certainly showed this as Barley Mow started by far the better scoring the first after ten minutes. Sedgefield were awarded a penalty after 22 minutes but Dan Newby had his shot well saved and somehow missed the even easier follow up. This was to prove costly in the end as Barley Mow converted a penalty towards half time to go into the break with a two goal advantage, though Sedgefield were beginning to get more into the game. The second half was a different story with Sedgefield on top for long periods, David Brumpton scored two in quick succession and when Stephen Collins scored the goal of the game with 20 minutes remaining and with Sedgefield well on top at that stage it looked as though they were destined for the points, but credit to Barley Mow as after several squandered chances by the home team, they were awarded a clear cut penalty in injury time and equalised in what was to prove that last kick of the match, final score 3-3. Houghton Comrades were 6-1 winners away at Burnside Wmc.
In the second Division Lumley FC entertained Sedgefield Net Park & scored early from Alex Malcolm, James Laidler doubled the lead & as half time approach Sean Henderson made the score 3-0. But Net Park scored two early goals, then with Lumley tiring Net Park equalised then added to win the game 4-3.In the Big Chester Derby Chester Plough entertained Pelton Fc, But a 30 min Strike from Ben Lloyd and a Further goal on 83 min from Aaron Sheriff was not enough as Pelton won 3-2.Coxhoe wmc were 5-0 winners at Washington Lambton Village, Washington Victoria were 3-0 Home winners over Durham Bede Lodge,.
In the Third Division Witton Gilbert Wmc were beaten 4-3 at Bowburn Cooperage. Chester Easy Street were 4-0 Home winners over Bishop Middleham Cross Keys, Ferryhill Saints and Houghton Chilton Lodge shared the Points in a 2-2 draw, Framwellgate Moor Wmc crashed to a 6-2 Defeat at Pittington Fc.
In the Fourth Division Durham Garden House Travelled to Langley Park Rams Head , It was Langley Park who started the strongest and got an early goal with some neat passing but a well taken Steven Gardener penalty pulled the Garden House level and as the match started to even out Gardener then give a penalty away which had Langley 2-1 up at half time, an inspired half time team talk saw Garden House come out and start the second half the better team and a Steven Clarkson wonder strike brought them level and then a well deserved header from Andrew Clarkson put them 3-2 up Phil Miller kept The Garden House in the game throughout with some fine save and was named MOM.
Chester Cricket Club ran out 5-0 victors over visitors Burnmoor Juniors. The home side quickly took hold of the game and took the lead through an Andrew Robinson header. A second was added midway through the first half when Andrew Robinson despatched a penalty following a handball. The Cricketers went on to create a number of chances to put the game to bed but the Burnmoor keeper was in outstanding form. Despite this, Dan Irving slotted home to put Chester CC 3-0 up with what was the last action of the half. The second half saw the Cricketers continue to dominate and they found a fourth when Simon Masters slid home from a tight angle, while Darren Redfearn bagged the fifth and final goal. Quarrington Hill wmc entertained Kelloe Davy Lamp a well contested game where both teams and the referee contributed towards a very good game of football. An even first half with both teams having chances but with Quarrington Hill guilty of squandering some very good ones. Some fine saves from the Kelloe keeper kept the score 0-0 at half time. Quarrington Hill continued to press in the second half with the breakthrough coming from a close range effort from Chris Winter. Quarrington Hill could and should have finished the game off but again poor finishing and better goalkeeping meant a nervy period until Chris Kane got the second with a fine finish. The points were sealed after Dan Beaney made it 3. Andrew Ross was superb in the middle of the park and Captain Stuart Walton was MOM Chester Leonards made the short Journey up the M1 to Washington to play the Honest Boy; Leonards looking for their 1st win after the mini winter break against a decent Honest Boy side. After going behind in the 1st minute Honest Boys Martin Fishwick cut in side and John Dean took it off his foot to bobble one in off the post. Leonards battled back, and quickly equalised through goal machine Aaron Wilkinson, running from the half way line before expertly finishing. But again sloppy defending saw them behind at 2-1 quite soon after, A cross by Steve Taylor to Alan Bell who drilled it in from 15 yards.Leaonards were quick to reply Honest Boy Keeper Boundy had to dive to his left to push a shot round for a corner and then save with his legs from 6 yards. Leonards levelled the scores, Aaron Wilkinson adding his second of the Game with a cool dummy and finish leaving the honest boy keeper Boundy in a heap on the floor. Wilkinson then completed his hat trick not long before half time, with the keeper unlucky to see the ball trickle over the line after he had got a good hand to it. . Half time 2-3. The 2nd half was far more one sided and only Leonards posed any threat. Wilkinson added his fourth of the day with a brilliant lob from 30 yards out. And Morrison and Fryer came off the bench to combine with fryer neatly finishing Morrisons cross after a good run down the right. Full time 2-5 and after competing so well in the first half honest boy couldn't have any argument about the result This was the first game for the Framwellgate Moor Salutation since the middle of November, as they entertained Washington Colliery Fc, it did show at the start of the match. Things were very scrappy from both teams, the Salutation struggling to put a foot on the ball and Washington looking for the pace of their front men with a ball over the top. This continued for the majority of the first half until the Salutation began to get a grip of the game. Then on 33 mins after a scramble in the box, Kevin Scorer made it 1-0 to the Salutation at the second attempt after Collierys keeper made a good save. It was 2-0 just before half time after Steve Maddox broke through from midfield and was brought down inside the box. After a bit of a battle as to who was going to take it, Paul Bowen stepped up to take the penalty and sent the Colliery keeper the wrong way. Second half was a bit more controlled from both teams, a lot more passing on the floor. Although in the middle third of the pitch this was proving quite hard because of the conditions. Colliery began pressing to try and get a goal back. But the Salutations defence was holding strong, with Bourne and Smith marshalling everyone really well. On 60 mins after another good attempt by Scorer, John Banes managed to follow up and hit the back of the net. Colliery heads may have gone down at this point, but they were still trying to press forward, most of the attacks coming from their right back. Which is where their goal came from, a nice ball slid across the box and tapped in at the back post. Unfortunately for Colliery, the Salutation killed the game off soon after. Some great inter-passing between Edwards and Harle, before playing Bowers through for a close range strike; Final score 4-1.
By
Groundhopper
In the 3rd Round of the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup the league had three Teams left in the Draw, Holders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, Kelloe Wmc and Brandon Bay Horse.
Cup holders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club travelled to Sunderland to play Sunderland Sunday League side Humbledon and Plains Farm Wmc. Hetton almost took the lead after 3 minutes but Warren Byrne's shot hit the post with the Plains Farm keeper well beaten but the Lyons were a goal down after 17 minutes with the Lyons keeper having no chance. The Lyons were soon back on level terms with a cross from Chris Bell and Leon Ryan's header found the back of the net 1-1 with 20 minutes gone. Three minutes later they took the lead, a free kick from the right hand side from Steve Capper and Leon Ryan out jumped the home defence to score a with a great header 1-2. Plains farm equalized after 42 minutes after the Lyons failed to clear the ball from a corner 2-2.The home keeper was in the thick of it again when he pulled off another great save from Steve Capper but in the 45th minute Capper got on the score sheet, good work from Byrne to work his way into the penalty area and he was brought down by the defender and Steve Capper slotted the ball home from the penalty spot 2-3.Second half and the home keeper was the kept busy with some fine saves and the Lyons deservedly scored again in the 75th minute with a well worked goal a corner from Capper to the front of the 6 yard box and Carl Beasley nipped in to beat the defender and the keeper 2-4. Plains Farm kept the game alive on 90 minutes with a scrambled goal that made it 3-4. Injury time and the Lyons were looking for another goal this time a cross from the left hand side from Steve Capper and Richard Hodgson got the final touch to make it 3-5 at full time. God win for the Lyons on a very heavy pitch, could have been more goals but credit to the Plains Farm keeper
Kelloe entertained Sunderland Sunday League Side Grangetown Florists .Kelloe pressed early and quickly went 3-0 up with 2 neat finishes from Gavin Barton and a great half volley finish from strike partner Ian Ward. Kelloe then dominated the game and Gavin Barton finished a first half hatrick when his pressure forced the Florists keeper to miss kick and left the striker with a tap in, 4-0 at half time. After the break a clever through ball from Chris Smith found midfield runner John Jury who calmly slotted home. Gavin Barton then finished well for his fourth and substitute Stephen Carruthers finished making the final score 7-0.
Brandon Bay Horse entertained Gateshead Sunday League Side Gateshead Belle Vue, a goal each from Michael Fort and One from Dave Lawson gave them a 2-1 Home win.
So the Quarter Finals Now Look Like This
Brandon bay horse v Hartlepool Supporters AthleticKelloe wmc v Staindrop WmcFarringdon Social v Barley Mow wmc
Boldon Shack v Hetton Lyons Cricket Club
In the Heart Foundation Trophy High Handenhold Bird Inn were beaten 5-1 by Visitors Staindrop wmc.
In the Alan Smith Trophy the Big Shock of the Day was East Rainton Fcs 5-1 Home win over Premier Side Pacemakers Newton Aycliffe Wmc. East Rainton FC put the performance of the season in to beat premier league side Newton Aycliffe WMC 5-1. After falling behind to a penalty, Rainton rallied with a hat trick from John Gaunt and goals from Dave Hopps and Steve Spence.
In the League Cup Chester Osborne Wmc travelled to Sedgefield St Edmunds. Both teams had chances in the first half, the half Time score 0-0. Both teams looked busy from the second half whistle with further chances at each end. The Osborne were awarded a Penalty when Forward Chris Winn was pulled down, Winn stepped up to take the penalty, firing into the Bottom Corner to put the Osborne ahead. Further pressure came from Premier League St Edmunds in the dying stages of the game but The Osborne held on to progress to the next round. New Durham Wmc Travelled to Premier League Side Ferryhill Wmc Ferryhill took the lead through a New Durham Defenders Own Goal on the half our mark, Ferryhill leading 1-0 at Halftime, the second half started the same as the first, Ferryhill going further ahead due to another own Goal. New Durham hit back with a strike from Gavin Joyce, to make it 2-1, but 5 minutes from the end the ref awarded a penalty to Ferrhill.,final score 3-1 ferry hill wmc, Dubmire Wmc entertained Gilesgate Moor Hotel,Dubmire were the better team throughout, Gilesgates Keeper had a tremendous game and managed to keep Dubmire at bay with some outstanding saves from Fenwick, Maddison,Jordison, Thompson ,Dubmire got the goal they deserved when Jordison was given the ball from Fenwick and he played an inch perfect pass to Maddison who after watching the ball drop over his shoulder volleyed it into the top corner with the keeper getting a hand to it but unable to keep it out .A well deserved win for the Dubmire 1-0.Pelaw Grange Dogs Travelled to New Brancepeth Wmc .It was the home side who started the better, having most of the possession but Pelaw were defending very well, then after 22 minutes a clever free kick from David Donnelly played down the inside of the penalty area found Andrew Tippins who managed at full stretch to connect with the ball and divert it past Hall the Bancepeth Keeper. Ten minutes later Neil Worley made it 2-0 after being laid off by Fleming in the area, but he still had some work to do and he evaded a defender before finding the top corner with a good left foot finish. Early in the second half Pelaw had the chance to increase their lead from the spot after a handball in the area, and Worley calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner to make it 3-0. Shortly after the hour mark it was 4-0 when David Donnelly found the net with a very good finish after the keeper got caught out of position, and he curled it over the last defender into the far corner from just inside the box. Pelaw then made a change bringing on Anthony Nicholson for Neil Worley up front and he almost scored after a one-two with David Carter saw a header well saved by Hall in goal. Craig Bain then also went close hitting the bar with a header from a Donnelly corner. Another change for Pelaw saw Paul Curry replaced by Chris Gosnell in the centre of midfield. New Brancepeth had a few chances with Ricky Box pulling the strings in midfield but Wayne Laws played very well in the Pelaw goal was equal to anything thrown at him, and Pelaw defended well throughout to hold onto a clean sheet. Shadforth Plough welcomed Pelton, hoping of a Giant Killing but it was not to be, the premier league side showed there class in a 5 0 victory. The Plough defended well in the opening 20 minutes, but a shot from the edge of the area was blocked and fell to Garry Dryden A great left footed finish from just inside the box, Shadforth then messed up with the kick off and Pelton grabbed their 2nd in a minute, when Craig Mickle fired home from long range with a superb left foot goal, following a through-ball from Kenny Ball. It stayed like that until half time. 0-2. Pelton would go onto to grab 3, 2nd half goals 57 min Kenny Ball supplied the through-ball, and Luke Kerry found the net from just inside the box with a superb right footed effort. 64 min Craig Marron is fouled in the box, and Luke Kerry slotted home with a fine right footed finish. 67 min Craig Marron supplied the through-ball, and Craig Mickle found the net from just inside the box with a tremendous left footed effort. Shadforth showed grit and determination and played until the end, they hit the bar through Ryan Ascherl and Stephen Maddox had a goal disallowed. Ryan Ascherl also had a chance with a header which the Pelton keeper Scott Cresswell saved.
In the 2nd Round of the JD Taxis Trophy Chilton Wmc were 2-1 winners over Ferryhill Post boy. In the presidents Trophy 4th Round Waterhouses Fc beat visitors Sherburn Lambton Arms 6-2.
In the Premier Division Washington JFC crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Langley Park Wmc.
In the first division Washington derby Fatfield Biddick Inn came from behind to soundly beat local rivals Washington Arms 4-1. David Fittes opened the scoring for the Arms with a power full header on the twenty minute mark, man of the match Lee Baxter equalised with first of his four goals shortly before half time. Fatfield dominate the second period and three goals from Baxter ensure Fatfield take the three points. Houghton Mill All Stars travelled to Sacriston to play Sacriston Wmc, The game started fairly even, with both sides having half chances. Houghton took the lead with a long ball over the top, same again for the second, defensive errors from the Sacriston centre halfs led to Houghton breaking through and scoring again. 2-0 to the visitors at half time.Sacriston started much better in the 2nd half, with more possession and creating several chances, their goal came from a forward run from centre half Gary Varty, and he went past 3 Houghton players before slipping the ball through for Ben Sanderson to curl past the goal keeper. As Sacriston went looking for an equaliser, they became stretched, On a boggy pitch they started to tire, Houghtons 3rd came late on, some nice work down the left wing aloud the winger to cut inside and poke it past the keeper. Sacriston continued to try but even with lots of possession in the Houghton half they lacked a goal threat. Final Score Sacriston wmc fc 1-3 Houghton Mill. Sedgefield Black Lion hadnt played since October, whilst Barley Mow had been visibly improving of late and the first 30 minutes certainly showed this as Barley Mow started by far the better scoring the first after ten minutes. Sedgefield were awarded a penalty after 22 minutes but Dan Newby had his shot well saved and somehow missed the even easier follow up. This was to prove costly in the end as Barley Mow converted a penalty towards half time to go into the break with a two goal advantage, though Sedgefield were beginning to get more into the game. The second half was a different story with Sedgefield on top for long periods, David Brumpton scored two in quick succession and when Stephen Collins scored the goal of the game with 20 minutes remaining and with Sedgefield well on top at that stage it looked as though they were destined for the points, but credit to Barley Mow as after several squandered chances by the home team, they were awarded a clear cut penalty in injury time and equalised in what was to prove that last kick of the match, final score 3-3. Houghton Comrades were 6-1 winners away at Burnside Wmc.
In the second Division Lumley FC entertained Sedgefield Net Park & scored early from Alex Malcolm, James Laidler doubled the lead & as half time approach Sean Henderson made the score 3-0. But Net Park scored two early goals, then with Lumley tiring Net Park equalised then added to win the game 4-3.In the Big Chester Derby Chester Plough entertained Pelton Fc, But a 30 min Strike from Ben Lloyd and a Further goal on 83 min from Aaron Sheriff was not enough as Pelton won 3-2.Coxhoe wmc were 5-0 winners at Washington Lambton Village, Washington Victoria were 3-0 Home winners over Durham Bede Lodge,.
In the Third Division Witton Gilbert Wmc were beaten 4-3 at Bowburn Cooperage. Chester Easy Street were 4-0 Home winners over Bishop Middleham Cross Keys, Ferryhill Saints and Houghton Chilton Lodge shared the Points in a 2-2 draw, Framwellgate Moor Wmc crashed to a 6-2 Defeat at Pittington Fc.
In the Fourth Division Durham Garden House Travelled to Langley Park Rams Head , It was Langley Park who started the strongest and got an early goal with some neat passing but a well taken Steven Gardener penalty pulled the Garden House level and as the match started to even out Gardener then give a penalty away which had Langley 2-1 up at half time, an inspired half time team talk saw Garden House come out and start the second half the better team and a Steven Clarkson wonder strike brought them level and then a well deserved header from Andrew Clarkson put them 3-2 up Phil Miller kept The Garden House in the game throughout with some fine save and was named MOM.
Chester Cricket Club ran out 5-0 victors over visitors Burnmoor Juniors. The home side quickly took hold of the game and took the lead through an Andrew Robinson header. A second was added midway through the first half when Andrew Robinson despatched a penalty following a handball. The Cricketers went on to create a number of chances to put the game to bed but the Burnmoor keeper was in outstanding form. Despite this, Dan Irving slotted home to put Chester CC 3-0 up with what was the last action of the half. The second half saw the Cricketers continue to dominate and they found a fourth when Simon Masters slid home from a tight angle, while Darren Redfearn bagged the fifth and final goal. Quarrington Hill wmc entertained Kelloe Davy Lamp a well contested game where both teams and the referee contributed towards a very good game of football. An even first half with both teams having chances but with Quarrington Hill guilty of squandering some very good ones. Some fine saves from the Kelloe keeper kept the score 0-0 at half time. Quarrington Hill continued to press in the second half with the breakthrough coming from a close range effort from Chris Winter. Quarrington Hill could and should have finished the game off but again poor finishing and better goalkeeping meant a nervy period until Chris Kane got the second with a fine finish. The points were sealed after Dan Beaney made it 3. Andrew Ross was superb in the middle of the park and Captain Stuart Walton was MOM Chester Leonards made the short Journey up the M1 to Washington to play the Honest Boy; Leonards looking for their 1st win after the mini winter break against a decent Honest Boy side. After going behind in the 1st minute Honest Boys Martin Fishwick cut in side and John Dean took it off his foot to bobble one in off the post. Leonards battled back, and quickly equalised through goal machine Aaron Wilkinson, running from the half way line before expertly finishing. But again sloppy defending saw them behind at 2-1 quite soon after, A cross by Steve Taylor to Alan Bell who drilled it in from 15 yards.Leaonards were quick to reply Honest Boy Keeper Boundy had to dive to his left to push a shot round for a corner and then save with his legs from 6 yards. Leonards levelled the scores, Aaron Wilkinson adding his second of the Game with a cool dummy and finish leaving the honest boy keeper Boundy in a heap on the floor. Wilkinson then completed his hat trick not long before half time, with the keeper unlucky to see the ball trickle over the line after he had got a good hand to it. . Half time 2-3. The 2nd half was far more one sided and only Leonards posed any threat. Wilkinson added his fourth of the day with a brilliant lob from 30 yards out. And Morrison and Fryer came off the bench to combine with fryer neatly finishing Morrisons cross after a good run down the right. Full time 2-5 and after competing so well in the first half honest boy couldn't have any argument about the result This was the first game for the Framwellgate Moor Salutation since the middle of November, as they entertained Washington Colliery Fc, it did show at the start of the match. Things were very scrappy from both teams, the Salutation struggling to put a foot on the ball and Washington looking for the pace of their front men with a ball over the top. This continued for the majority of the first half until the Salutation began to get a grip of the game. Then on 33 mins after a scramble in the box, Kevin Scorer made it 1-0 to the Salutation at the second attempt after Collierys keeper made a good save. It was 2-0 just before half time after Steve Maddox broke through from midfield and was brought down inside the box. After a bit of a battle as to who was going to take it, Paul Bowen stepped up to take the penalty and sent the Colliery keeper the wrong way. Second half was a bit more controlled from both teams, a lot more passing on the floor. Although in the middle third of the pitch this was proving quite hard because of the conditions. Colliery began pressing to try and get a goal back. But the Salutations defence was holding strong, with Bourne and Smith marshalling everyone really well. On 60 mins after another good attempt by Scorer, John Banes managed to follow up and hit the back of the net. Colliery heads may have gone down at this point, but they were still trying to press forward, most of the attacks coming from their right back. Which is where their goal came from, a nice ball slid across the box and tapped in at the back post. Unfortunately for Colliery, the Salutation killed the game off soon after. Some great inter-passing between Edwards and Harle, before playing Bowers through for a close range strike; Final score 4-1.
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