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