Comrades fall to Lyons

In the Leagues Premier Division Hetton Lyons Cricket Club maintained top spot with a hard fought 3-0 home win over Houghton Comrades. Joe Walton  opened the scoring for the Lyons after 12 minutes, a blistering run down the left hand side form Ian Watson and from his cross the Lyons strikers header gave Niki Lawson the comrades goalkeeper no chance. The Lyons went 2-0 up late in the second half this time Ian Watson was the scorer after good work from Nicky Kane and in the 87th minute Joe Walton got his second goal to make it 3-0 in the last minute Davy Gordon saw his shot hit the post after chipping the goalkeeper. Washington JFC entertained the re grouped Kelloe Wmc  for this league fixture and they turned up with exactly 11 players.JFC were well out-played in the first half with Kelloe playing some really good keep-football which paid dividends in the 23 minute when their no. Andy Soppitt hit a left foot shot which JFC`s keeper could only parried into the encroaching Kelloe forward Gary Turton who tapped in from 3yds 1-0 Kelloe. Kelloe went 2-0 ahead when a good passing move put Andy Soppitt through who fired into the top of the net from 12yds. JFC got back into the game when a poor back pass by the Kelloe full back saw Andy Middlemiss beat the keeper to the ball and a low strike went into bottom right corner 2-1 Kelloe, went further ahead when Gary Turton scored from an acute angle beating the JFC Keeper 3-1 Halftime.
The 2nd half saw JFC play much better and they came back into the game when they were awarded a penalty for hand ball Vincent took the spot kick and although slipping still managed to send the Kelloe keeper the wrong way 3-2 Kelloe. For the rest of the 2nd half JFC put Kelloe under the cosh and hit the bar and squandered a close range chance to share the points a draw would have been a fair result but well done to Kelloe they were back to their old selves. Chester le Street Chester’s drew 3-3 at Langley Park Wmc

In the First Division Sacriston WMC won 4-0 against Chester Hilda Park with Ben Sanderson running the show in midfield scoring two and David Winter also scoring two with him winning man of the match for a all round performance up front.

In the second Division Ushaw Moor Cricket Club were 3-0 home winners over East Rainton Fc.

Two Games in Division Three had Chester le Street sides the Red Lion away to st Cuthbert’s, with the Lion winning 3-0, It was local derby time for Pelaw Grange Dogs and another away trip to the Bird Inn at High Handenhold,, this was the 3rd away match n a row and with another 2 to come in the next 2 weeks making that 5 away games back to back. The first chances of the day fell to the Bird Inn who had a couple of shots from distance the first not trouble the Pelaw Keeper John Forster the second he saved well. The dogs where to slow in passing the ball and with the bird working hard to close them down it wasn’t looking good for Pelaw. They soon found there feet and managed to created a good chance when Chris Hawkins played in David Donnelly who’s shot was saved at the front post and the rebound was cleared. Against the run of play the bird took the lead when Pelaw lost the ball from a throw in and there centre forward Mike Fletcher broke away with the ball, he then passed a ball back to the Birds centre midfield Steve Hocking who shot from distance into the bottom corner. Hawkins then crafted a chance for him self when he managed to wriggle his way between two Bird defenders but his shot hit the side netting. The Dogs hit the side netting again with a shot from distance. Then the Bird goal keeper Steve Rainne pulled off great save, after Craig Gosnell managed to get a volley off into the ground that looked like hitting the top corner but somehow the keeper managed to get his hand on it and also injured himself after colliding with the post. The Dogs then seen a lot of the ball but it was the final pass that was letting them down. Pelaw got the second half under way and where on top and pulled level when a quick throw in to wood who then cross for Mark Lyall to finish from close range. It’s always said that the first 5-10 minutes after scoring are the most important and Pelaw just stopped and when a corner found an unchallenged a Bird Inn player they where punished as he headed into the top corner. Hawkins then had another chance which again didn’t test the Bird keeper and hit the side netting. The sucker punch for the Dogs came when a 50:50 ball seen Patterson left in a heap and clearly hurt (suspected broken ankle) and with the Bird nor the ref stopping they went onto to score there 3rd of the game very sporting by both team and ref. Pelaw made there only possible change after turning up to the game with only 12 men, Davidson replace the injured Patterson. Pelaw didn’t give up and pulled one back when a free kick was played into the back post and Gosnell headed back across for Worley to tap in from close range. Another talking point happened right at the end with a goal month scramble that seen 4-5 attempts at goal all blocked off the line and a final shot fired in by Worley was then saved on the line by the bird centre half with arm/hand, but some however the ref deemed this not to be an advantage to them as the defender turned. Well this has to go down as save of the day because it won the bird all 3 points.
In the Fourth Division Quarrington Hill Wmc entertained new Club the Avenue a good game between two teams struggling for form. Quarrington hill started brightly and took the lead on 6 mins through Chris Taylor. They then doubled their lead on 12 mins after a great move was finished off with a powerful header by Jamie Matthews. HT 2-0. Second half was more even but Quarrington hill increased the lead to 3-0 through Chris Kane. On 60 minutes Karl Hennessey looked to have secured the points with a superb left foot volley. Shincliffe did not give up and pulled 2 goals back in 10 minutes. Q hill made it 5-2 with a fine finish from John Hayton, but Shincliffe had the last word with their 3rd on 82 mins. Credit to both teams for an entertaining game played in an excellent spirit and to referee Colin Piggott who was excellent throughout. Washington Honest Boy and visitors Bishop Middleham shared the points in a 2-2 draw.

In the Alan Smith Trophy New Brancepeth Wmc were 11-1 winners over Witton Gilbert Wmc, In the League Cup Brandon Sports were 5-0 winners at Shadforth Plough In.

Bow burn  Fc act struggled with players missing but started of the better team against Visitors esh Winning Cricket Club  In the JD Taxis Trophy, Bow burn Fact took the lead in the  20th minute through Dean Gundry but the visitors hit back 2 minutes later with Bow burn letting the centre forward run, 5 minutes later and a tap in saw Ash take a 2-1 lead but once again a couple of minutes later a goal from Ray Part levelled it at half time .5 minutes into the second half a dubious handball gave a penalty and then 5 more minutes a clear offside decision saw Ash score two to make it 2-4, a good goal from Craig Hill from Bow burn 7 minutes from time was not enough and Ash Winning go into the next round final score Bow burn 3 Ash winning 4. Chester Cricket Club beat Pitting ton 5-0, The first half saw the Cricketers go 2-0 up through a John Adamson brace, before being reduced to 10 men at half time due to players leaving for other commitments. The Cricketers went 3-0 up shortly after half time through Ashley Balfour but were reduced to 9 men when Jon Haggerty was dismissed for dissent. This didn't deter the home side, however, who went on to score two more with Ashley Balfour grabbing a second and Steve Reds haw completing the scoring from a free kick.Coxhoe Wmc were 8-0 winners over the Fox and Hounds, Ouston Fc won 6-2 at Sherburn Lambton Village, Chester Plough Inn Travelled to Sedgefield Social Club In a very entertaining game the plough were 2-0 winners On 35 Minutes  Dean Cooper Converted from outside the area with the right foot, it was a spectacular individual goal ,Then in  the second Half  on 60 min Michael Dawson supplied the through-ball, and Dean Cooper found the net from just inside the box with a tremendous right footed effort. To Give the Plough a 2-0 win.

 In the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup ,Chilton Wmc  hosted Easington Half Moon,Chilton played really all at sea in the first half never really getting into their stride as the opponents defended well, but Chilton scored just before the break through Joe Cornbill.In the second half they started well and soon found the net again with Dayle Taylor scoring, they found the net another three times with goals from Nicky Pickford (2)and another from Joe Cornbill,final score 5-0, Sedgefield Net Park found Sunderland Paragon too strong as they crashed to an 8-0 defeat. Washington Cross Keys Travelled to play Cleadon Wmc .Washington took an early lead with a finely executed header from Alan Wilson, which served only to compliment the excellent work by Chris Slater down the right hand side which resulted in the crossed ball. Cleadon Club equalised shortly after when the Keys Keeper miss read a back pass and was closed down by the young centre forward. Washington took the lead again shortly before half time, again a headed goal by Alan Wilson after a perfect corner from Gary Allen. Cleadon kept attacking for the remainder of the game but could not capitalise on the bouts of possession they enjoyed at times during the game. Washington continued to pepper the Cleadon goal with shots from well worked play only to be denied by the Cleadon keeper. Result 2:1 to the Keys. Kelloe Davy Lamp lost 2-1 to visitors Wear Valley Fc. Washington Chevies moved into the next round with a fine 8-0 Home win over Argos Fc, Bede Lodge lost 2-0 to visitors Peterlee Moorcroft. Houghton Mill All Stars exited the County Cup at Mill View SC from the Sunderland League. The game was very evenly matched until a cheeky back heeled goal from
Mill View's Stephen Ramsey opened the scoring on thirty five minutes. Three further goals gave Mill View a deserved 4-0 victory. Houghton's best goal scoring chance came after seventy five minutes when Nick Thompson blasted the ball at goal from six yards out but the ball was blocked on the goal line by Scot Watson, his own team mate. Pelton Roab crashed out of the competition loosing 2-1 at Peterlee Helford Fc after Extra time .Sedgefield st Edmunds had a Fine 4-1 home win over visistors Sunderland Redhouses Wmc Fc.Ferryhill Dynamo’s also won against a Sunderland Sunday League side beating visitors Hylton Castle Wmc 2-0.

            Burnside Wmc Travelled to Sunderland Sunday League Side the Inn Place and were 4-2 winners. Lumley Fc crashed out Loosing 4-0 at Home to Witton Park Rose and Crown. Washington Lambton Village had a Cracking 6-2 win at Bishop Auckland Cricket Club, Framwellgate Moor Wmc were beaten 4-1 at West Auckland Wmc. Langley Park Rams Head  had a Great 5-1  win at Shildon Athletic.Burnmoor Jks lost 2-0 to Visitors Ferryhill Celtic.Ferryhill Saints entertained Darlington Top Club and were 4-1 winners.

            In the all Durham Sunday League Clash Sacriston Cricket Club Travelled to Dubmire Wmc.

The Cricketers Dint start the game well and could have been behind early, Keeper Marc Hall kept the Cricketers in the game at times with a couple of good saves. The decisive moment of the match came on the stroke of half time when Ian Hunter making his Sacriston debut got down the right hand side and crossed into the box where the Dubmire goalkeeper dropped the ball and it fell very kindly to the feet of Gary Draper who found himself with the simplest of tap ins into an empty net. The pitch was very small and narrow and Dubmire had 2 players with very long throws which were testing for the Cricketers Defence In the closing Minutes of the game Dubmire hit the crossbar with a looping header and that was the closest they came to an equalizer and the game finished 1-0. To the Cricketers, Gilesgate Queens Head were 3-0 home winners over Penshaw Catholic Club, Biggest win of the Day; Newton Aycliffe Wmc entertained Greatham from the Stockton Sunday League, Aycliffe running out 13-0 Winners.

 

JFC Win Washington Derby

In the Pass and Go League Cup 2^nd Round In the big Washington Derby JFC entertained the Lambton Village A good competitive game with the home side controlling most of the early play however Lambton were well up for this Derby match and kept a clean sheet until the 39 minute when a solo run by Andy Middlemiss saw him cut in from the left wing, beat 2 defenders, before slamming a shot passed the diving keeper 1-0 half time to JFC.The 2nd half was just as competitive when in the 59 min Miller played a one-two with Clarke and finished off a great passing move by hitting the net from 10 yds 2-0 JFC, Lambton came straight back into the game when a clearance from a corner fell to their forward whose first time strike beat every one 2-1 JFC, the game was put to bed when WJFC scored 2 in 10 minutes the 1st was a well planned move which ended with a corner kick from the corner Clarke flicked on for Hewitt to tap in from 3 yds 3-1 JFC then Middlemiss made another solo run beating 3 players before passing to Clarke to slide home from 4yds 0ut 4-1 JFC Lambton won a penalty with 10 mins to go and the spot kick was taken confidently by their forward final Result 4-2 JFC.Newton Aycliffe Wmc entertained Washington Cross Keys, after a lively start it was Aycliffe who took the lead with two goals in two minutes from McMullen and Owen. Washington were living up to their reputation as first division leaders and Richardson in the Aycliffe goal had to be on his toes to tip over a blistering drive. Ten minutes into the second half and a foul by Ramsay in the Washington goal led to Wright getting the third from the penalty spot Two minutes later Washington pulled a goal back through Wilson, but minutes later Aycliffe regained their three goal advantage when Scater headed into his own net under pressure to make it 4-1.Two late goals from super sub Black completed the scoring to give Aycliffe an emphatic victory.Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Traveled to Burnside Wmc , Lyons dominated the game Played some good football with plenty of chances. A hat trick from Daniel Moore, two goals from Warren Byrne and Craig Price with Joe Walton were the goal scorers for the Lyons. Burnside scored a penalty in the last minute.Framwellgate Moor Wmc had an excellent home win over VISITORS First Division Sacriston Cricket club, this was a hard but excellent game Framwellgate Moor scored first Phil Steel heading in, Sacriston equalized Framwellgate went ahead Steven Carahar heading in extra time sacristan equalized again in the 114 minute Iain Field headed the winner for Framwellgate. Burnmoor  J.F.C entertained Gilesgate Moor Queens Head in a very entertaining game that saw the scores level at  4-4 after 90 Mins, sending the tie into extra time BURNMOOR Start To Show The Division One Side Gilesgate Moor Queens Head That They Were In It To Win It When Lee Gaunt Put Away His Third Goal Of The Day Seconds Before The Final Whistle Making It A 6 - 5 Win To Burnmoor.Chester Plough Inn  lost 4-2 to visitors Washington Chevies Dean Cooper and  Aaron Sheriff scoring the Plough Goals. The terrible run continues for Sedgefield Netpark, it was hard to see who the 1st division team was as they crashed to a 5-3 home defeat by Ferryhill Saints. Premier Side Sedgefield St Edmunds entertained new Club Washington New Tavern, Liam Parsons first half goal was the difference at half-time Edmunds leading 1-0, then 4 goals from Brian Fairhurst one from Mark Ferguson and another from Parsons made it a comfortable 7 - 1 victory for St. Eds.A Hat Trick from Davison one each for Mansfield, Drummond, Marriot and, Ritchie gave Pelton ROAB A 7-0 Home win over Houghton Mill All Stars. Kelloe Davy Lamp had most chances in the first half against visitors Esh Winning Cricket Club.Kelloe should have scored at hitting the post on 35 minutes.Esh Winning hit the post on 8 minutes and scored on the 45 min.They scored again on 47 minutes followed by the third goal on 53 minutes.kelloe never got into first gear and this allowed Esh Winning to remain in the winning position. Shadforth Plough traveled to Chilton Wmc, The Plough took the lead after 15 mins, but Chilton took control from then on, but only drew level just before half Time t through Joe Cornbill.The second half was nip and tuck until Chilton scored further goals from Joe Cornbill and Nicky Pickford, the Shadforth keeper pulled off some very good saves to keep the score down. A brace of goals from Andy Bowes and Craig Johnston put 'Chilton Lodge into a 4 goal lead by half time against visitors Lumley Fc. Craig completed his 'Hat-Trick in the second half by finishing off a one on one situation. A header from a corner gave Adam Summerson his first goal in three years to complete the scoring. Chilton Lodge 6-0 Lumley Fc . New Brancepeth Wmc won 4-2 at Ouston Fc.

                In the Premier Division Brandon Sports won 4-0 at Langley Park Wmc .In a good entertaining game with both teams playing some attractive football Houghton Comrades beat visitors Langley Park Steelers 3-1.both sets of players giving a 100% effort.

In the First Division Washington Victoria traveled to Sacriston Wmc, the Vic controlled the game from start to finish. They lead 3-0 at half time and scored two further goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half. More goals could have been scored by the away team.Coxhoe Wmc were 6-0 home winners over Sedgefield Social.

In the only game in the Second Division New Durham Wmc entertained Durham Bede Lodge Social .New Durham played some good football scoring 9 goals, hatricks from Mark Wild and Nick Marley, a brace from Graeme Brenkley and 1 from Gavin Joyce.

In the Third Division Pelaw Grange Dogs FC controlled the first half of the game away to Chester Red Lion , with goals from Chris Hawkins after 10 minutes and Marc Wood on 20 and 28 minutes to make it 3 nil to the Dogs. David Donnelly also had a hard drive just go wide of the post. Then a foul given away just before half time allowed Chester Red Lion to float the ball into the box and a mix up in defense saw an easy header for the lion to head the ball into the net unchallenged. After the break a renewed Red Lion were looking more to get into the game but it was Pelaw Grange Dogs who again gifted them a goal and then the Lion pulled it back to 3-3 as if Pelaw had gone to sleep after the ball had rebounded off the referee. A disallowed goal for the Lion finally woke the Dogs up and Marc Wood got his hatrick to make it 3-4 to the Pelaw Grange Dogs FC. Dubmire Wmc  continued their good form with an astounding 10 - 1 victory over Pittington Fc .Goals from Finch 3, Thompson 3, Parkin 2, Donkin, Jobling. 3 first half goals from West Rainton FC  killed of a poor Bowburn fC team with 10 players missing .A goal in the second half from Ray Pirt gave Bowburn hope but the game was already over. The Bird Inn Lost 6-1 at Chester Cuthbert’s Social Club.

In the Fourth Division Pity Me Lambton Hounds traveled to Ferryhill Dynamo’s The Lambton Hounds took the lead followed by an equalizer from the Dynamo’s central midfielder Jason Leary who received a throw in took a touch turned and volleyed it home. Then Dale Aunger raced down the right crossed for Vinny Gash to slot home from close range all before half time.
The second half was a pretty even affair. The game finished 2—1to the  Dynamoes.Quarrington Hill wmc Lost  4-1 at  Witton Gilbert Wmc and Bishop Middleham Fc were 6-1 winners at High Shincliffe Avenue.

Keys are Unlucky against the Lyons

Premier League leaders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club  traveled to first division leaders Washington Cross Keys for a Alan Smith Memorial League Cup 2nd round game. Hetton started strongly but the well organized Keys defenders kept them at bay until the thirty minute mark when Kane took advantage of a goalkeeper error to prod the ball home. In the second half the Keys stormed into the lead with a brace of goals from Chris Morrison, the first a wonderfully struck free kick. With ten minutes to go it looked like an upset was on the cards but the Keys needlessly conceding a penalty. Keeper Ramsey saves the spot kick but Hettons Watson reacts first to hammer the ball home. With time running out and the prospect of extra time looming Byrne scores the winner for Hetton with the goal of the game.Pelton Roab progressed into the next round winning 2-1 against visitors Houghton Comrades thanks to goals from Chris Moody and Michael Graver

In the First Round of the Washington Jrs Presidents Trophy the Big Chester le Street Derby saw the Plough entertain St Cuthbert’s Social.and it was the 3rd division outfit that got off to a flying start when they raced into a two goal lead.  The home side pulled a goal back in the 35th minute when Sam Baddams crossed for Daniel Hill to poke home from close range.  The second half got underway and it was the home side that took control and got an equaliser in the 60th minute when Michael Dawson crossed for Michael Curl to volley home from close range. The Plough now had the belief and confidence to win the game and took the lead in the 70th minute when Hill flicked on for Dean Cooper to race clear and finish well past the Cuthbert’s keeper. The game was put beyond doubt in the 80th minute when Michael Dawson supplied the through ball for Dean Cooper once again to finish well over the keeper head with the outside of his boot,Pelaw Grange Dogs Fc dominated the game from the kick off away to Framwellgate Moor Wmc . The pressure eventually showed and Anthony Nicholson put the ball from close range into Framwellgates net to make it 1 nil to the Pelaw Grange Dogs FC. A great volley though saw Framwellgate draw level not long before the interval after Pelaw gave the ball away in mid field. Pelaw were again dominating but then a mix up at the back saw the ball trickle into their net giving Framwellgate Moor a 2-1 lead at the half time. In the second half Pelaw still were dominating the game and eventually Chris Gosnell headed the ball home from close range to level it. Marc Wood had come on for Ant Nicholson and David Fleming came on about 15 minutes later for Chris Harvey who had some good efforts earlier in the game linking well with Paul Hargreaves. Once settled David Fleming hit a hard drive goal wards only for it to rebound eventually a good move saw Chris Hawkins strike a great volley into the net to give Pelaw Grange Dogs FC the match.Ouston FC were 6-2 winners at Durham Bede Lodge.

Chester Cricket Club ran out 6-0 winners against Quarrington Hill in the second round of the President's Trophy. The Cricketers were on top for the majority of the game and were rarely threatened by the away team. A first half hat trick from Steven Rose and a long range Ryan Davidson

goal gave the home side a 4-0 lead at half time.
Chester CC took their foot off the pedal slightly in the second half but continued to create chances. An Iain Ward strike from distance and a Jack Taylor penalty completed the scoring for the home side, while Quarrington Hill were unfortunate not to get a consolation goal from a well struck free kick. The Red Lion Traveled to Burnmoor they   started well looking good to put this game to bed gaining 3 goals in the first 30 mins with Burnmoor Juniors struggling to get any kind of composure, until Lee Gaunt finds the back of the net. After making a sub and a few minor adjustments at half time Burnmoor find their feet stepping up the game as Daniel Gardner slams a screamer leaving the keeper nothing to do but watch it hit the back of the net in the 58 min followed shortly by one from Carl Tingley and Christopher Saunders. The Lions then gain another goal in the 70 min with still some fight left in them until Lee Gaunt put another goal to bed moments after deflating the Lions which resulted in Lee Gaunt to score yet again in the 83 min and moments later his 4th goal of the game just before the whistle sealing a 7-4 win for Burnmoor J.F.C Langley park rams progressed into next round with a good cup win over visitors Washington New Tavern. Very windy conditions with an entertaining first half. Langley scored after 2 minutes when Cummings played ball to Rutter and he blasted them into lead and Langley thought could push on from here, but credit to Washington held the heads up and got into the game and scored after 8 minutes direct from the corner spot as wind got hold of ball, Washington then took lead after 22 minutes again a corner but this time drifted into box and Washington scored, Langley were back level 2 minutes after , Rutter did really well taking on couple of players and shot and ball might of been going wide but Laverick tapped ball in to make sure. Half time was 2 all and could still go either way. Langley then took over game and scored after 68 minutes Cummings played to bough and curled a beauty into top corner, Langley then went further ahead with Rutter adding two further goals to give Langley a 6-2 win. Ushaw Moor Cricket Club traveled to Lumley FC and lead at 1-0 at half time. But Lumley equalized when Man of the Match pounced on a loose ball and scored from close range. Lumley took control and soon led through Jonny Morgan who finished well. Joe Wilkinson added Lumley's 3rd when his 20 yard strike found the bottom corner. Lewis Hollows completed the scoring giving Lumley a comfortable 4-1 victory New Brancepeth club started well taking a 3-0 lead by half time Ferryhill Dynamo’s tried to make a come back with a long diagonal ball from right to left with Vinny Gash taking a good first touch then lobbing the keeper to make it 1-3 but in the end just weren’t good enough.Bowburn Cooperage  will not know how they lost this one against visitors Pittington Fc, after having most of the play and missing chances .2-1 up at half time  Full time 2-2 extra time and 3-3 one more goal from each team Pittingtons late on again before a penalty shoot out. But once again Bowburn were furious as the goalkeeper didn’t have his gloves on and it was slid into the net both teams missed one before Dale Goundrys kick was saved to send pittington through.Ferryhill Saints won 4-1 at Washington Jays and Shadforth Plough Inn were 5-0 home winners over The Avenue. Dubmire wmc  continued their good form with a comfortable 6 - 3 win against division 2 team Sherburn Lambton Arms goals from Parking 3,Dunleavy 1.Donkin 1.Thompson 1.secured their place in the next round of the cup

In the First Division Again Sedgefield Net Park struggled to finish off chances against visitors Burnside Wmc. Burnside took the lead from a free-kick which the netpark keeper could only parry into the roof of the net. Net park were struggling playing into a very strong wind and would have been happy at 0-1 down at half-time but in the last minute they gave away a sloppy goal H/T 0-2.Burnside started the 2nd half the better team and scored a good team goal after 50mins 0-3. Net Park kept trying but it was Burnside who increased their lead with a free header from a corner 0-4. Lee Peat scrambled one in at the death for Net park, Full Time 1-4.The tow Sacriston Teams the Cricket Club and the Wmc met in the first derby of the season, the first big chance game after half an hour when three Cricket Club players were allowed space only for Yates 8 yards from goal to fire at Potts one on one. The big moment in the first half came on the 35th minute mark when Summers was adjudged to have fouled a player and from 25 yards out Thornton sent an unstoppable shot into the right hand corner with Potts only managing to push it further into the net, this was proof of what the WMC would of liked to see from Thornton last season but only should glimpses.
The second half the WMC came back into the game and controlled the game better with them having more of the ball and looked more threatening than they did in the first. The cricket club did have chances to kill the game with a hatful of chances falling to Yates, four of which Potts made good saves to and another three he squandered wide or over the bar. With twenty minutes remaining Gavin Richardson fired an unstoppable shot from 35 yards out which cannoned of the post and left Hall only to watch the ball go wide. Then the turning point in the game was with 15 minutes left and David Winter was fouled in the area and the referee could only award a penalty, Wardle stepped up and calmly put the penalty away. The WMC nearly won the game with five minutes left when Hall turned the ball away for a corner from a Gavin Richardson header from eight yards out. All in all a point was a fair result 1-1 with a game that was played in an excellent spirit.
Houghton Mill all stars lost 3-1 at Washington Victoria

In the Premier Division Sedgefield st Edmunds traveled to Brandon Sports with nine players missing and came away with 3-1 win with 2 goals from Ben Smith and 1 from Stephen Bagshaw. Langley Park Wmc won 3-2 against visitors Washington Chevies Sports Bar.