Sunday 3rd April



New Durham Wmc Presidents Trophy Winners 2010-2011



New Durham Recive Medals from League Chairman Michael Henderson



Match Officials Presidents Trophy Final.

 D and P Trophies Finalist sorted.

By Groundhopper.

The Two semi-Finals for the D and P Trophies Cup were played On Sunday. The Washington Arms made the long journey to Kelloe to play Davey Lamp in the semi-final of the Knock out Cup and made sure the return home would be a happy one with a fine 4-2 win. The Arms opened the scoring after eight minutes, Danny Murray heading home a great David Fittes cross. Davey Lamp equalise five minutes later with a corner kick that is sliced into the net to the surprise of the static Arms defenders. A brace of goals from David Fittes in the run up to half time seals the Arms first half dominance. Mid way through the second half Gary Alllen with a well placed shot from the edge of the box looked to have put the result beyond doubt, but a penalty fifteen minutes before the final whistle lifted the Davey Lamp lads giving them a slight chance to get back into the game. However the Arms always looked the most likely to score and comfortably saw out the remainder of the game. In the Other semi-final Langley Park Steelers Lost 2-1 at Coxhoe Wmc

In the Semi-Finals of the Alan Smith Trophy sponsored By Castle Insurances Ltd, Pelton ROAB  Travelled  to near neighbours Chester le street Osborne Wmc Another brilliant performance from the Buffs  again with some Great Finishing saw Pelton win  7-0 .This win sets up a final against Brandon Bay Horse who defeated Hetton Lyons Cricket Club in the Other semi Final . Pelton Took the Lead on 4 Mins A well delivered through-ball from Michael Graver was converted by Carl Ritchie. A brilliant finish with the left foot from long range. 6 Minutes Later Carl Ritchie supplied the cross, and Luke Kerry found the net from just inside the box with a well-finished right footed effort. On 24 Minutes some good work from Luke Kerry led to an opposition error. Carl Ritchie took advantage by scoring a well-finished left footed goal from close range.2 Minutes Later Craig Marron supplied the through-ball, and Luke Kerry found the net from just inside the box with a tremendous right footed effort. On the 30^th minute a genuine example of a team goal, with a number of players involved in the build up. A spectacular goal was capped by Anthony Davison with a left footer from long range, with an assist by Craig Marron. The Sixth Goal was scored Just Before Half Time a genuine example of a team goal, with a number of players involved in the build up. A tremendous goal was capped by Luke Kerry with a right footer from close range, with an assist by Paul Freeman. Half-Time Pelton were leading 6-0, The seventh Goal was scored On 76 Minutes Paul Freeman fired home from close range with a tremendous headed goal, following a cross from Carl Ritchie. In the Other semi Final Hetton Lyons Cricket Club entertained Brandon Bay Horse, Hetton Lyons were 3-0 down after 25 minutes Thanks to A Hat Trick for Tony Blades  and they only had themselves to blame with some poor defending  for the first two goals and the third was a cross come shot. However the Lyons showed that their had some fight in them and some good work between Hodgson and Cogdon who duly scored to make it 3-1 after 35 minutes moments later a brilliant save from the Brandon goalkeeper denied Hodgson from scoring.

Second half and the Lyons kept the pressure on the Brandon goal and on 52 minutes the Lyons made it 3-2 with some good football between Bell Hodgson and Beeston scored. The Lyons kept pushing for the equalizer and Brandon got there fourth goal of the game on 68 minutes Anthony Johnson Firing Home..

In the Premier Division Chester Hilda Park entertained County Cup Finalists Kelloe WMC at the  Riverside in Chester le Street , Hilda Park  were missing captain Marc Smith who served the final game of his suspension, Steven Wood through work, Ross Watson through injury, Chris Duke who was working. Nevertheless, there was a game to be played and a much needed 3 points in Hilda Parks quest for Premier League Football next season. As expected Kelloe took control from the kick off, playing some very good football without really threatening, and it was in fact a bizarre opening goal that gave Kelloe  the lead; a right wing cross evaded both Hilda Park defence and goalkeeper and found its way into the far corner, which gave the visitors an early lead. The next real opening came Hilda Parks  way; Shaun Smith  turned well in the penalty area but couldn’t find a way past the oncoming keeper. The visitors continued to see a lot of the ball, working it well across the pitch, but we did what we had to do and defended well from the front, limiting Kelloe’s attempts on goal and in fact goalkeeper Scott McGuire was only forced to make 1 smart save low down to his left to keep the score at 1-0.

Half Time – Hilda Park FC 0 – 1 Kelloe After the restart, Kelloe continued to see a lot of the ball with the impressive Chris Smith controlling the play from the centre of the park. However, with the score still at 1, Hilda Park knew they were still in the game, and equalised mid-way through the half following good work from Shaun Smith, who supplied a pin point cross onto the diving head of Stephen Gregory to level the score. Unfortunately Kelloe got themselves back in front; again Minutes Later, a goal that could and should have been avoided, Gavin Barton eventually sliding under the keeper to put the visitors 2-1 up. Nevertheless, 10 minutes before time, Stephen Gregory found himself in space on the left of the Kelloe penalty area and drilled across the keeper to get his and Hilda’s second to bring the scores back level. Full Time – Hilda Park FC 2 – 2 Kelloe Wmc. Newton Aycliffe Wmc were 3-0 winners at Sedgefield St Edmunds and Sacriston Cricket Club won 2-0 at Ferryhill Wmc.

In the First Division Sedgefield Black Lion were 3-0 winners at Birtley Barley Mow Inn, Houghton Mill All Stars were 1-0 winners at Gilesgate Moor Hotel, Sacriston Wmc beat Visitors Burnside Wmc 1-0 Houghton Mill All Stars kept up their good run of form with a 1-0 win away at Gilesgate Moor. This was Mill's fourth win from their last five league fixtures. Mill were the better side throughout the first half but failed to test home keeper Scott Williams. Gilesgate were unfortunate not to take the lead when a quickly taken free kick early in the second half caught Mill's defence napping but an eventual shot from eight yards out was hit wide.

The only goal of the game came on sixty five minutes when David Hall slotted the ball past keeper Williams after some fine work from Gary Adey. With ten minutes remaining Mill should have doubled their lead when substitute Paul Rogerson, who had just been on the field a matter of seconds, mis hit a glorious chance.  

In the Second Division Chester Net Park entertained Sherburn Lambton Arms A very close first half with both teams creating chances but it was NET Park would started to dominate possession and deservingly went ahead when Phillip Bland finished well when put through on goal after 35mins. H/T 1-0The next goal was going to be very important in this closely contested game and it was NET Park’s inform player Martin Broom who extended NET Park’s lead, 2-0. Sherburn started to revert to long balls that the NET Park defence cope with very well helped greatly by goalkeeper Stephen Torrison been very quick and brave off his line on a few occasions. F/T 2-0.Both teams are still very much in the promotion chase to Division One. Durham Bede Lodge were 4-3 winners at Pelton Fc, Chester Plough Inn were 4-2 winners at West Rainton Fc, Washington Victoria Inn entertained Chilton Wmc What a difference a day and a half makes! On Friday Night in the Cup Final played at New Ferens Park, The Victoria  had two fit subs on the bench ,today  we Had 5 and that’s what we need to be achieving every week ideally, The game itself, Victoria , were  superior all over the pitch. Chilton rarely troubled as the Victoria dominated possession. Liam Barnett gave the Vic something different in midfield, his first game for the Vic this season and he was on top form in the first half. Muzzy also used the ball to good effect,. Mickey Dowson returned today and was solid at left back; he got up and down the left hand side as though he'd never been away. Costa Lorraine returned to start up front with Paul Kindon. The Vic Took the Lead on 50 Minutes Steven Wilson fired home from 18 yards out with a well-finished right foot goal, following a through-ball from Mark Liddle.10 Minutes Later they added as Further Goal Some good work from Steven Wilson led to an offence in the box the Referee pointing to the spot, and with a well-finished right footed shot Mark Liddle hit the mark. Chilton pulled a Goal Back, but on 80 Minutes a great right footed finish from six yards out by Lee Munro, following an opposition error. Final Score Washington Vic 3 –Chilton Wmc 1.Waterhouese Fc won 4-2 at Washington Lambton Village.

In the Third Division Bishop Middleham Cross Keys  entertained East Rainton. John  Gaunt grabs a brace as Rainton win 2-0 but Bishop show great heart in playing 80 minutes with 10 men, New Durham wmc.  Were Not At There Best Today After There Win Over Washington Vic In The Cup Final On Friday Night But Still Came Away With A 4-0 Victory Against Pittington Fc Goals From Mark Wild, Andrew And Daniel Chester, And Tommy Renforth, And Also Hitting The Woodwork Four Times, Chilton Lodge were 3-2 winners at Chester Easy Street, Ferryhill Saints won 3-1 at the Bird Inn. Pelaw Grange were visiting Framwellgate Moor WMC FC but due to injuries and people away were forced to change the back 4 again. Although Pelaw stroked the ball well they fell behind from a corner when the tall Stephen Kitching was given a free header. Pelaw hit back but two saves from their keeper David Passmore from David Donnelly and then a header from Neil Worley saw the pressure come to nothing. By the break Pelaw were 3 down but this was more down to defensive mistakes and good finishing rather than Framwellgate being on top. After the break Neil Worley won a penalty but his free kick was saved only for Paul Curry to follow it up and put it into the back of the net. Pelaw were putting the pressure on Framwellgate Moor and Chris Gosnell cross from the wing sailed into the net to make it 3-2. Pelaw put relentless pressure on Framwellgate Moor but couldn't get the goal they needed although manager Paul Swinburn was doing well to win the ball in the air and hold it up for others coming forward. With so many players pressing up front and the legs tiring Pelaw left the back door open again as Framwellgate took advantage on two more occasions in the last 6 minutes to make the final score 5-2

In the Fourth Division Promotion chasers Chester Cricket Club hosted division 4 leaders New Brancepeth WMC, with the home side coming out on top 1-0.  This tightly contested affair was settled midway through the first half, when John Adamson put the finishing touch to a flowing move down the Cricketer's left hand side.  Chester CC were grateful to keeper Andrew Bell prior to the winning goal when he produced an excellent save from a penalty, which could've easily changed the course of the game. Chester CC had further cause to thank their keeper in the second half, man of the match Andrew Bell making at least two saves of real quality to deny New Brancepeth an equaliser they were pushing hard for. Quarrington Hill Wmc Travelled to Langley Park to play the Rams Head. Poor Quarrington Hill Wmc defending and some good fortune gifted Langley Park Rams Head a 4 goal lead inside the 1st half. The 1st goal after 5 minutes came after a miss controlled ball bounced kindly just inside the box for the Langley striker to produce an excellent finish. The second goal was a free kick which was crossed into the box missing everyone and found the net. The third was a well directed unchallenged header from a free kick and the fourth was the gift of the season from the Quarrington Hill centre half, trying to return a ball to the full back which was easily intercepted and well finished. Quarrington Hill got a goal back just before half time with a well worked goal down the right and finished cleverly by Lewis Newton. 4-1 half time. The game was over 5 minutes into the second half when Langley scored their goal of the game after some neat passing in midfield and a good finish. A good game well refereed and played in a decent spirit and a well desevered win for Langley. Some good football on an awful pitch. Final Score Langley Park Rams Head 5 Quarrington Hill 1. On a perfect morning for football, Framwellgate Moor Salutation took a trip away to Burnmoor Jkr. Sadly the football didn't match the weather, in what was an all together forgettable first half. With loose passing, missed tackles and wasted opportunities. The second half was an all together different match the salutation playing some nice football. The Salutation opened the scoring with a great piece of individual skill to take the ball down a lob the oncoming keeper. From then on it was really all one way traffic, with the salutation grabbing a well taken second, before the left back found him self with time and space in the opposition box to pick his spot and rifle his shot in to the roof of the net for 3 - 0.Chester Leonard’s were 3-2 home winners Over Dubmire Wmc, Ferryhill Post Boy were 2-1 winners at Washington Honest Boy and Washington Colliery were 4-1 winners at Ferryhill Dynamo’s