The Mudd helps Brandon Sports win 11 goal thriller

In the Leagues Premier Division Sedgefield st Edmunds entertained Kelloe Wmc ,kelloe took the lead when Ian Ward forced the ball home after good work from John Gibson. Sedgefield equalized when Edward Johnson fired in a back post header, Sedgefield then took the lead with John Cook firing home. In the 2nd half st Edmunds extended the lead with a goal from Andrew Beamson. Gibson pulled a goal back for Kelloe with a stunning free-kick, then st Edmunds were stunned when Ian Ward headed in his 2ndof the game to level the scores at 3-3, 5 minutes later st Edmunds regained the lead with a shot from Beamson that Kelloe Keeper Phil Morris could only parry into the net. St Edmunds made the game safe with a last minute penalty converted by Brian Fairhurst to make the Final, final score 5-3.to St Edmunds. In the Big Langley Park Derby the Wmc entertained the Steelers       In Division One Houghton Mill All Stars were worthy 4-0 winners away at Sedge field Net Park. Joe Mence notched Mill's first goal from twenty yards out - the ball going in off the post after a long kick from keeper Dan Pearson. On fifty minutes Shaun Corner, making his debut, lobbed keeper Darren Bill for number two and ten minutes later Corner slotted the ball under the advancing keeper after a neat flick from Paul Roberson for Mill's third. On eighty minutes Roberson’s first time effort from the eighteen yard line made it four. Throughout the second half keeper Pearson pulled off a number of marvelous saves to give Mill a clean sheet. Sean Clinton was Mill's star man for the second week in succession.Sacriston Wmc entertained Burnside  Wmc, the game started evenly, with both sides creating chances. Sacriston scored first when a well delivered corner was headed goalward by David Winter, the Burnside defence cleared the ball but it was adjudged to have crossed the line. Burnside equallised when their full back broke down the right hand side, sacriston thought the ball had crossed the byline but he cut it back and after some pinball in the area it found the back of the net. half time 1-1 Burnside started the 2nd half the better side and scored straight away, sloppy defending allowed them to play through the sacriston defence and slot the ball home to take the lead. more chances fell to both sides, Winter scored his second of the game to make it 2-2 then with only minutes of the game left burside scored from a corner, the defence failed to clear the ball and it was prodded home to make it 3-2. Sacriston nearly got a third in the final seconds when they threw everyone forward for a corner, the ball was played across only feet from the goal but no one was able to get a touch. Final Score Sacriston WMC 2 Burnside 3.
       In the Second Division Shadforth Plough In and visitors Bede Lodge shared the Points in a 1-1 Draw, Ouston Fc were 4-2 winners at Washington Lambton Village, Sherburn Lambton Arms Traveled to Ushaw Moor Cricket Club and earned a creditable 2-2 Draw
       In the Third Division Lumley FC faced a goal keeper crisis going into the home game against Bowburn. Lumley started brightly and only a host of missed opportunities kept the scores level. The cross bar was rattle when Mark Bailes let fly from the edge of the box. Then Matthew Smith struck from 30 yards to open the scoring. James Laidler could and should of doubled the lead when 1 on 1 with goal keeper Green. Bowburn leveled. As half time approached Lumley lost keeper John Ling to injury, Paul Saint donned the keeper shirt. In the second half Lumley dominated but Bowburn capitalized from 2 corners and a Craig Elliott o.g.Final score 4-1 to Bowburn.In the Chester le Street Derby the Cricket Club entertained St Cuthbert’s  Social  in a very tight game goals from Andrew Robinson, Steve Rose and Ash Balfour gave the Cricketers a 3-2 win. Chester Red Lion and visitors the Bird In shared the points in a 2-2 draw
            In the Fourth Division form side Kelloe Davy Lamp Hit 6 against visitors Bishop Middleham Fc, Lee Soppitt opened the scoring for the Lamp in 4 minutes and Bishop hit the crossbar in the 37th min. Daniel Davis made it 2-0 for the Lamp in the 43 minute.Unfortunately 2 minutes later the lamps right back Andrew Bell was badly injured in a 50 /50 tackle which resulted in Andrew breaking his right leg and being rushed to hospital. The game restarted after 30 minutes and four more lamp goals from Stephen Caruthers, Shaun Dower Daniel Davis and a penalty from Carl Sanderson sealed Bishops fate.Ferryhill Dynamo’s entertained the Avenue from Shincliffe A fairly even first half with the Dynamo’s going in 1-0 to the good. A well worked goal with Dale Aunger taking on 4 players and squaring for Vinny Gash to tap in. After the break the Dynamo’s took control, Jonathon Mason heading in a Vinny Gash corner. Jonathon Slater curled a free kick around the wall into the bottom corner to make it 3-0 and then Vinny Gash with his back to goal turned and lashed in a forth to finish thing off.
        In the 3^rd Round of the Alan Smith Trophy sponsored by Castle Insurance services Newton Aycliffe wmc were visitors to New Durham Wmc  In a great cup tie New Durham made a lot of chances in the game , The game going to extra Time ,Newton Aycliffe’s Mark Bruischuck snatched a goal with only 5 mins left in the 2nd period of extra time, New Durham went all out attack but were caught again in the last minute with a strike from John Steele, final score 2-1 to Aycliffe.Langley Park Rams Head traveled to New Brancepeth Wmc ,. Langley took lead after 15 minutes when the impressive Tony Rutter played in Colin  Bussey who easily finished, Langley were creating chances and New Brancepth keeper made two good saves just after that. Then New Brancepth drew level are 33 minutes from a corner, New Brancepeth were having plenty of ball and should have been further ahead. Langley went further ahead after 49 minutes Bussey played Rutter in and he curled into top corner, again New Brancepth were still having plenty of the ball and were getting into the box .Langley then went further ahead against run of play when Michael Watson played ball over top and Bussey finished after going around keeper then a minute later Langley finished game of when Steven Mikel shot ball low into bottom corner. To give the Rams Head a well deserved win. Chilton Wmc  were missing several players for this cup match against Pelton ROAB , Chances for both sides were very few and far between,so it was Pelton who got the all important goal after 35mins. To win 1-0 . Ferryhill Saints were 2-0 home winners over Esh Winning Cricket Club. in a hard fought game Shane Todd got both goals
        In the 3^rd round of the Pass and Go League Cup Brandon Sports Travelled to Framwellgate Moor Wmc On a very heavy pitch, Brandon were 6-5 winners, Man Of the Match Gavin Mudd with the First then two for Micheal Eilles and a Hat Trick for Dave Fort. Burnmoor Jnrs entertained Houghton Chilton Lodge ,Houghton Chilton Lodge continued their recent good form and led Burnmoor Juniors 2-0 at half time, Andy Bowes opened the scoring with a fine diving header which was followed a shot by David Firth for his first of the season. Micky Renshaw also opened his account for the season converting a tap in after 75mins for Houghton’s third. Craig Johnson went on to lob the keeper to make it 4-0 after 80 mins and substitute Mark Thirkell completed the scoring with the fifth goal in the last minute tapping in from close range.
       The Big Local derby saw Washington JFC entertain Washington Victoria ,  The JFC ran out eventual winners over the 10 man Vic in a hotly contested local derby. After an even first 10 minutes, the Vic started to take control of the game, with their two front men causing problems for the JFC defence. The Vic went 1-0 up with a well taken header By Steve Kindon, after good work down the right. 5 minutes later, tensions rose again as the Vic player handled the ball just outside the area but the referee pointed to the spot , and theVic reduced to 10 men,with Vincent cooly dispatching the penalty. To make the score 1-1 The 10 men of the Vic picked up where they left off. The Vic resumed the lead when their inside forward made a great turn and fired into the top of the net 2-1 H-Time. JFC eventually took advantage of the extra man and started to open up the Vic`s defence and the pressure paid off when Costa  Lorrainne slotted home from 5yds 2-2, the game was been played in a good spirit by all. JFC got the vital winning goal in the 73rd minute direct from a corner Lorrainne firining home
In the D and P Trophy Pittington Fc won 3-1 at Quarrington Hill Wmc with goals from, 2 John Guthrie and 1 from Brian Colledge

Ellison Launches a Screamer!

FA Sunday cup 1st rd. Burradon & New Fordley FC  0 - 1 Hetton Lyons Cricket Club FC, Hetton Lyons progressed in to the next round of the competition thanks to a 30 yard screamer from substitute Marc Ellison. The game itself produced very few chances for both teams and it looked like going in to extra time without both goalkeepers having to make a great save. The hosts came the closest in the first half after 30 minutes with an overhead kick that smashed against the cross bar and the Lyons eventually clearing the rebound.

Marc Ellison

Second half and Hetton should have taken the lead on 51 minutes, a cross from the right hand side from Joe Walton and unmarked Ian Watson put his header wide of the goal. Fordley came close 5 minutes later with a free kick and saw it go wide of the post. The Lyons made 3 substitutions well into the second half and the pace of the game seemed much quicker and much better movement up front and in the 86th minute Marc Ellison picked the ball up in the midfield and hit the ball from thirty yards and his shot gave the goalkeeper no chance 0-1. The last ten minutes of the game which included five minutes added on saw Fordley throw everything at the Lyons but Chris Hunter and Daniel Moore and the heart of the Lyons defense were superb and duly cleared everything. Full time 0-1. In the Next Round Hetton are at Home to Chapel Town Fforde Grene who play in The Leeds Combination League, Division Jubilee, Chapel Town beat Deng United 3-1 In The Last Round With  A Hat Trick From Their Top Striker   Dempsey Smith Kelloe Wmc Entertained Hartlepool Rovers Qouits and were also 1-0 winners, in the next round Kelloe face a tough game as they  Travel to play Eden Vale Who are members of the Liverpool FA and play in the Ormskirk & District Sunday League. Eden vale were 5-3 winners at Sandstone Fc in the previous round.
      ChiltonWmc were away in the Durham County Sunday Cup to Stanley Hibernian from the Consett League. On a very uneven pitch with long grass l Chilton found it tough going, but after 20mins led through Nicky Pickford, but Stanley pulled level 10mins later.Dayle Taylor scored the 2nd from the spot after Joe Cornbill was fouled in the box,h/t 1-2.Chilton were well on top in the 2nd period and added further goals from Nicky Pickford with a shot from a fully 30yds out on the wing which caught the keeper of his line, and Dayle Taylor with a simple tap in when he rounded the keeper. Newton Aycliffe Wmc were 6-2 winners at Old Shotton Royal George thanks to goals from -Wing, Oliver, Cooper 2 and Louden 2.Burnside Wmc  needed  extra Time to beat fellow League side Gilesgate Queens Head 4-2. Washington Chevies Lost 5-1 to visitors Hastings Hill. Ferryhill Saints won 2-1 at Myers Fc. Langley Park Rams Head lost 9-4 at Sunderland Sand hills. Sacriston Cricket Club entertained Wear Valley Fc The referee kicked the game off sharp and Sacriston quickly began to get the ball down and pass it about to try and get a good look at Wear Valley and open them up at the back.  Gary Collinson who was the star performer of the match was moving the ball around well in his preferred central midfield position and was linking up well with Graham Embleton,Gary Draper and Kevin Coates who was finding room on the right flank and was able to get in some telling crosses to test the Wear Valley backline. Such a move led to Sacriston's first goal as the ball was played down the right and was put into the near post for Draper who got to the ball first to bring it down under pressure from a Wear Valley defender who tried to nick the ball but only managed to clip Draper and bring him down with the referee awarding a penalty. Draper dusted himself down and clinically despatched the penalty past the Wear Valley keeper who went the right way, but could not get a hand to the ball. Wear Valley FC responded well and were finding space between the Sacriston defence and midfield. Sacriston conceded a couple of corners that they defended well and were grabbing every opportunity to press Wear Valley with some delightful two-touch passing football. Sacriston were then awarded another penalty when a ball was played in to Andrew Collinson in the 18 yard box, who was about to bring it down with his back to goal, but a Wear Valley defender clumsily pushed Collinson and the ref immediately pointed to the spot. Gary Draper again stepped up to despatch the penalty, putting the keeper the wrong way on this occasion. Sacriston went in at half-time with a comfortable two nil lead,. Soon into the second half Chris Yates made his long awaited comeback from injury coming on for Robert Nixon. He made an immediate impact and was running at and getting in behind the Wear Valley defence. Yates endeavour paid off when he scored Sacristan’s third after good running and a bit of luck as his initial shot came back off the keeper and hit him to bounce into the net. Final Score 3-0.Chilton Lodge were 3-0 Home winners over Jubilee Fc.
      In the Premier League Langley Park Steelers FC lost away to Chester le Street Chester's in this bottom of the league clash. Chester's had taken an early lead and went on to lead by 3 goals just after the half time interval. Steelers did pull back to 3-2 with goals from Liam Bowes and Kieron Moralee. Michael Quinn was MOM for the Steelers for the second week running. Steelers FC have been hit with further bad news as recently returned keeper Kerry Moralee has played the last 4 games but has suffered a broken finger and will be out for some time. A hat Trick from Luke Kerry, two from Craig Mickle and one each for Micheal Graver and John Davison gave Pelton Roab a Fine 5-3 home win over Langley Park Wmc.
       In the First Division Houghton Mill All Stars collected their first league points of the season away at Sedgefield Social thanks to a cracking winning goal by full back Liam Mence.Sedgefield took an early lead but Steve Malloy grabbed Mill's equaliser on the half hour mark to make it 1-1 at the break. Social went ahead again four minutes into the second half only for Mill to respond again - a Joe Mence free kick was parried by keeper Andrew Jefferson to David Hall who shot home from eight yards out. Mill then twice struck the cross bar with a Sean Clinton header and a Philip Thompson volley. Each side had suffered a poor start to the season and both were desperate to win but it was Mill who scooped all three points when on 82 minutes a Joe Mence long throw in was headed out of defence towards brother Liam Mence who was standing twenty yards from goal - Mence hit the ball first time and watched it thunder towards goal and bulge the net in the top corner leaving keeper Jefferson stranded - surely a candidate for goal of the season ?Alistair Dodd’s and in particular Sean Clinton were outstanding in the heart of Mill's defenseman closely contest game as Sedgefield Net park travelled to Washington to play the Victoria, not many chances in the first half with Victoria taking the lead on 30mins with a well taken goal. Net Park won a penalty on 40mins with Chris Barber finishing well. Halftime 1-1. Net park let Victoria take the lead when the Victoria forward brushed off 3 challenges and was finally brought down in the box by the goalkeeper, penalty scored 2-1 to Victoria. One or two Net park players picked up knocks so some players had to play out of position. Victoria were catching Net Park on the break and had the better chances but in the last 15mins Net Park began to create a few themselves. No more goals and a good win for Victoria 2-1.
      Chester Plough Inn entertained Durham Bede Lodge in the League’s second division fixture hoping to repeat their cup win over Bede Lodge earlier in the season. The home side got the game underway and were very sloppy in the opening stages giving away possession too easily. The Plough started to take control of the game with Mark Atchison enjoying a lot of space on the left flank. The deadlock was broken in the 15th minute with a well worked goal from The Plough. Some great passing play sent Mark Atchison racing down the left flank before pulling a superb ball across the six yard area for Chris Cuthbert son to poke in from close range. The goal seemed to settle the home side as they grew in confidence and it didn’t take long for them to double their lead with another well worked goal. The goal was virtually a carbon copy of the first one as Mark Atchison beat the full back before pulling the ball back for Sam Baddams to bundle over the line for a few yards out. The Plough looked to be in cruise control mode as they were pulling the Bede Lodge players all over the players. Ben Lloyd was timing his runs to perfection but the referee kept blowing for offside which was frustrating the home side. The Plough had the perfect opportunity to really bury Bede Lodge when Lloyd played in Gary McIlduff but with the whole goal gaping he shot high and wide. In the 29th minute Bede Lodge pulled a goal back with their first shot on goal. The Ball was pumped into the Plough Penalty area and fell kindly Jonathan Kelly to blast home from close range. This gave the away side a tremendous lift as they started to enjoy more of the possession and pose a threat in the wide areas. It didn’t take long for them to grab an equaliser and it has to go down as a goalkeeping error. A long punt up field towards goal was fumbled in the air by Plough Keeper Stuart Lambert and the ball fell kindly for Kevin Kerr to knock in from a yard out. The Plough did regain the lead shortly after with another fine move. This time Gary McIlduff did well to beat his marker on the right before pulling the ball back for Ben Lloyd to smash in from close range. Concentration was needed up until half time but unfortunately there was a severe lack of it as the away side came straight back and got their equaliser. The ball was switched from left to right and with Dave Vaughan standing on his own just inside the area he hit a sweet right foot shot first time into the corner of the net beating the Plough Keeper/T 3-3. The second half neither side could produce the winner Final score 3-3.Ouston Fc and visitors Sherburn Lambton Arms shared the points in a 1-1 Draw.
      In the Third Division Framwellgate Moor Wmc travelled to the Cuthberts Social Club  in Chester le Street Both teams had chances but in the end was a comfortable win for Framwellgate Moor Wmc with goals from   Ian Phillips and John Jaques.
      In the Fourth Division a deserved win for Pity Me in a their away game at Quarrington Hill Wmc. Quarrington Hill Wmc struggled to find their recent good form. Pity Me started brightly and took the lead in the 22 minute. They doubled their lead on 40 minutes through a free header from a free kick. It wasn't until the 70 minute that Quarrington  Hill started to play with any effect and pulled a goal back on 76 minutes with sub Dan Beaney netting. Despite continued pressure Quarrington Hill could not find an equaliser and Pity Me took all three points winning 2-1.Kelloe Davy Lamp beat Shincliffe 8-1 and Washington New Tavern lost 4-1 to visitors Washington Jays.
       In the D and P Trophy Ferryhill Dynamoes Entertained Bishop Middleham Fc, Ferryhill Dynamoes defence were all at sea for most of the first half as they went in 0-3 down. The Dynamoes pull one back after the break from a well worked free kick that was lofted into the box for Jonathon Mason to glance home. Bishop Middleham scored a further two goals to finish the game.
       Chester Hilda Park visited Lumley fc in The Alan Smith Memorial Trophy where the home side were the underdogs Lumley started very brightly, they could and should have taken the lead with a number of opportunities which where spurned. But Hilda Park took the lead when Lumley old boy Sean Henderson scored. Lumley then equalised after a goal Line scramble the ball dropped to James Laidler who smashed it home.
Then second half began with a Hilda goal, when a hit n hope from distance found the net. When Smith delivered from a free kick Mark Elliott scored on his Lumley return with a powerful header. With the scores level and extra time looming. Hilda broke and was allowed to fire a tame effort which squired under the body of Andy Key to give Hilda a 3-2 lead. Lumley pushed but couldn't find an equalizer. Ushaw Moor Cricket Club Lost 4-2 at Brandon Sports, Washington JFC travelled to East Rainton fc. The game was competitive all the way through with Washington JFC taking the lead in the 28th min with an excellent strike from Costa 1-0 Washington JFC the away team went 2-0 up with a well taking tap in by Stephenson. The home team were awarded a contested penalty in the 40min which they converted well. 2-1 Washington JFC at H/T.The 2nd half was a one sided affair and Washington JFC added a further 3 goals from Clarke-Taylor- and Costa`s 2nd of the game to run out comfortable winners full time 5-1 Washington JFC.
      Chester Cricket Club won 4-3 at Shadforth Plough in the 3rd round of the Washington Jks Presidents Trophy. Shadforth took an early lead when a defensive clearance rebounded into the Cricketer's net, but Chester CC struck back through Ashley Balfour to send the teams in all square at half time. Chester CC took the game to Shadforth early in the second half and quickly found themselves 3-1 up through goals from Darren Redfearn and Andrew Willcock. Shadforth Plough kept themselves in the game through a penalty before getting an equaliser following some poor defending. With minutes on the clock and the game looking to be heading for extra time, Ashley Balfour found a winner with a strike from the edge of the box. The Bird Inn won 5-2 at Pittington Fc.

Fairhurst Strikes Four

Premier League leaders Hetton Lyons Cricket Club entertained Kelloe Wmc. Hetton dominated the game and if they took all their chances it would have been well in to double figures. Two goals in the first half from Nicky Kane and Chris Bell, and substitute Danny Craggs grabbed a brace with Debutant Kyle Davis getting the fifth. Stuart Thompson grabbed a consolation goal for Kelloe.Pelton Roab travelled to Langley Park to play the Steelers; a very competitive match resulted in a 1-1 draw although Steelers FC had opportunities to win the match in the second half. Creswell the Pelton Keeper received MOM for Pelton after a handful of good saves during the game.  Craig Malekpour received the accolade for the Steelers after a tremendous performance and the equalising goal after Micheal Graver had put Pelton ahead.. Steelers best chances in the game fell to Race (2) and Malkepour (2) but the visiting keeper was equal to their efforts. Sedgefield St Edmunds entertained the Chester’s from Chester le Street, 2 penalties in 1st 15 mines put Chester’s 2 0 up and Sedgefield’s keeper made 2 important saves to keep the score 2-0, but a goal by Graham Kyme on half time and 4 second half goals from Brian Fairhurst (2, one penalty) and Liam Parsons and Andrew Beamson gave St Eds a flattering 5 -2 win. Houghton Comrades won 2-0 at Washington JFC hat Trick from Mark Brishuk two from Micheal Owen, one each for Trevor Wing, John Hanson and Steve Forest gave Newton Aycliffe Wmc a Fine 8-0 win at Washington Chevies. Brandon Sports were 3-1 winners over visitors Langley Park Wmc.
In Division One Washington Victoria beat Houghton Mill All Stars 5-3.Washington's first goal was from a penalty kick after Mill's Sean Clinton pushed an opponent in the goal area. Mill keeper Dan Pearson pulled off a number of stunning saves to keep Victoria at bay but he couldn't prevent Washington from scoring again for 2-0 before Mill put on a spirited comeback - James Morrison knocked one in off the post and Philip Thompson blasted home following a defensive mix up to level at2-2 at the half way period. However, Mill failed to extend this fine form into the second half and Washington netted a further three goals before a James Morrison free kick ended the game at 5-3. Division one leaders Washington Cross Keys went down 2-6 against Coxhoe Wmc, James Morrison and Paul Docherty got the Keys consolation goals.Sacriston Cricket Club Travelled to Gilesgate Queens Head It was a game which two sides wanting to win. Sacriston having most the of the play. Gilesgate went ahead through a Sacriston goalkeeping error. Sacriston fought back with a goal in the first half. 2nd half again all Sacriston but could not find the net. 1-1 finish. Chester Hilda Park were 4-2 winners at Sedgefield Social Club.
In the Second Division the Only game played saw East Rainton Fc Travel to Ferryhill to play the Saints. In a very hard Game Ferryhill saints ran out 4-0 winners with goals from Paul Robson 2, Steve Ferguson and David Tate with one each.
In the Third Division Pittington Fc Lost 2-1 at Chester Red Lion, Visitors Framwellate Moor Wmc defeated much fancied New Brancepeth 2-1 in a tightly contested affair. Fram had to withstand a lot of early pressure but took the lead when Stephen Phillips skipped past his man and fed the ball to James smith who expertly lobbed the home keeper. The host hit back straight away with a curled effort following a fine move. 2nd half was a similar story with David Passmore in the Fram goal having an inspired day. It wasn't all one way traffic and Fram got the winner from the spot when Stephen Phillips sent the keeper the wrong way
In the Fourth Division Quarrington Hill Wmc entertained Witton Gilbert Wmc, A very close game in which Quarrington.Hill took the lead mid-way through the 1st half after an excellent finish from Jeff Dean one of the few clear cut chances of the half. The second half started with Witton pushing for an equaliser and they were gifted one with a controversial penalty that only the referee saw which was duly dispatched. At 1-1 the game could of gone either way but Q.Hil looked the more likely to score which they did through Luke Jury with a well taken goal from 25 yards with 5 minutes remaining.Witton then went all out for another equaliser and with 2 minutes left they produced the best move of the game moving the ball across the midfield and a ball placed behind the Q.Hill full back was then lashed into the top corner of the net for the leveller. A great game played in Great Spirit and a credit to Sunday league football despite the controversy.The Game ending 2-2. Kelloe Davy Lamp entertained Washington New Tavern, a strong westerly wind down pitch helped kelloe to a 4 2 lead at half time but hindered their defence in the second half assisting 3 further goals for new tavern putting them ahead 5 4 kelloe equalised in the 87 min but new tavern struck again in the 90 to win 6 5.Daniel Davis scored 4 for kelloe.Burnmoor Jnrs entertained Washington Jays, Burnmoor failed to turn up today giving Washington the edge with four goals to two in the first half. Then the second half Washington showed they wanted the win more than Burnmoor ending the game 6 - 3 to Washington Jays .The Avenue Shincliffe and Pity Me shared the Points in a 3-3 draw.

In the JD Taxis Trophy 2^nd Round Chilton Wmc travelled to Lumley Fc, This was an ugly match to watch no pattern of play from both sides; both sides could not put two passes together between them. Chilton took the lead in the 20th min from the spot after a Chilton player was upended in the box; the spot kick was put away by Nicky Pickford. The same player scored again 10 min later with a strong drive from 10yds. . Matthew Smith pulled one back before half time for Lumley. Chilton had most of the match in the second half but could not get the 3rd goal to get the breathing space needed to slow the game down with some poor finishing. Houghton Chilton Lodge entertained Sedgefield Net Park; Chilton Lodge took the lead following a move where Andy Bowes took a return pass from his own corner and shot into the bottom corner of the goal. They went 2-0 up when a cross by graham Colledge was headed in by Adam Summerson. A long through ball caught Sedgefield out 'Chiltons' Jonathon Fox was the first to react to lob the keeper from 20 yards. Sedgefield pulled one back via a penalty when 'Chiltons' Craig Johnson was deemed to have brought down their player in they area their number 12 converting from the spot. Another penalty restored parity when Chiltons Gavin Tate blasted in their fourth goal after Jonathon Fox had being upended in the box. Andy Bowes then scored with a tremendous header following a cross from the right hand side from a free kick awarded for handball. Chilton sixth goal came from a corner where a flick on at the near post was headed in by Andrew Stevens this gave Chilton Lodge a 6-1 home win.Pelaw Grange Dogs Made the Long journey to Feryhill to play the Dynamoes, and with the Dogs losing the toss they were kicking downhill with the wind first half. The first chance fell to Donnelly who was played in by Wood but the final effort was wide of the mark. A few minutes later Nicholson was played in and took a first time shot that flew over the bar.

Gosnell then turned provider when he played in Donnelly for another chance this time the keeper saved well. With the pressure building on Ferryhill it was only a matter of time before the Dogs took the lead, and when Nicholson

broke the offside trap of the Ferryhill defence he shoot straight at the keeper for the ball to role kindly to Harvey who finished from close range to make in one nil. Nicholson then found his finishing touch when he netted to make it two nil with a well taken touch and goal. It was three when Harvey met a corner and headed home from six yards. The Dogs conceded just before half time when Worley was penalised for handball and a penalty was awarded and dispatched well past Laws. The second half seen the dogs play there better football going uphill and against the wind. With Ferryhill using there keepers massive kick to launch the ball forward it was a test for the Dogs defensive and keeper. This said they managed superbly well limiting Ferryhills clear cut chances to just one and Laws managed to save well to keep it out. Worley then broke from left back and went on a brilliant run taking on four or five Ferryhill players but the stream ran out just as he was taken a shot which was easily saved. With Hawkins introduced for Nicholson he should have made it four when the ball was cross to him and with the keeper out of position he managed to clear the cross bar from a few yards out (how he did this is beyond us), his second chance came when Wood played him in one on one and his effort was saved well. His third chance came from another one on one that he hit wide of the mark. His last came when he was played in for a free header that he managed to guide over the bar and with this he then took the Wood Role of last week. Was it not for the Ferryhill keeper the score line would have been much higher because the Dogs created chance after chance but just could get it past him.Pelaw winning 3-1.Burnside Wmc beat Dubmire Wmc 4-2

In the 3^rd Round of the President’s Trophy Langley Park Rams Head entertained Bishop Middleham Fc, Langley got back to winning ways in in this cup game. Tony Rutter opened scoring in first half and was 1-0 at half time, Bishop scored not long after second half had started and game could now go either way, Bishop were having more of the ball, then Langley got in front and finished of game well. Tony Rutter got another two, Michael Bough got 1 and super sub Scott Davison scored Langley finished 5-1 winners

In the second Round of the Pass and Go League Cup, New Durham Wmc Travelled to Chester Cricket Club, New Durham were beaten by a better side today , New Durham were 1-0 up at half time, but should of been 3-0 up missing chances again, second half New Durham conceded 4, through bad defending . But take nothing away from Chester, they played well and deserved there win good luck to them in the next round

Marc Atchinson

Chester Plough Inn entertained West Rainton Fc, The Plough went ahead in the 7 Min

  Mark Atchison burst down the left flank and pulled the ball back for Ben Lloyd to side foot the ball from inside the area ,5 Minutes later, Michael Dawson looked up and crossed the ball to Sam Baddams who took superb first touch before slotting past the keeper Half time 2-0 to the Plough, On the Hour, Ben Lloyd raced towards the goal before showboating his way past the defender and coolly finishing past the keeper then with 15 Minutes Left Chris Cuthbert son smashed a 25 yard direct free kick straight past the West Rainton keeper....even if he was aiming for the opposite corner! Looked good though! The Plough won 4-0.Ouston Fc beat visitors Washington Honest Boy 4-2

 

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Coopers Hat Trick Puts the Plough Through

The Leagues Fixture Programme was reduced at the weekend due to clubs taking part in the Bishop Auckland Heart Foundation Trophy. In the Alan Smith Trophy Chester Plough Inn entertained Burnmoor Jnrs. In a very entertainening game The Plough ran out 5-1 winners, On 15 minutes Michael Dawson hit a shot from outside the area which was spilled by the Burnmoor keeper and Dean Cooper made no mistake from close range, 10 Minutes Later  Mark Atchison supplied the cross, and David Willcock rounded the keeper before slotting in the empty net, and just before Half Time the Plough went 3-0 up Mark Atchison supplied the cross for  Dean Cooper who found the net from just inside the box with a well-finished right footed effort. Burnmoor pulled a goal back but the attaching Plough added a further goal on the Hour Dean Cooper completing his hat trick, 10 minutes before the end Ben Lloyd added to the ploughs total, to give them a 5-1 win. In the Chester le Street Derby Hilda Park were 4-3 winners at the Cricket Club.
In the JD Taxis Trophy Giles gate Queens Head travelled to Langley Park Rams Head and came home winners in a 6 goal thriller. This was the Rams Heads first defeat of the Season the Rams got of to worst possible start when Giles gate scored after 2 minutes with first corner of game. Very even next 10 minutes or so until Langley drew level after 15 minutes Tony Cotter crossed ball from right and fell to Michael Bough who volley ed ball into bottom corner, Langley were now the better side and the Giles gate keeper made two really good saves to keep the scores level, then Langley missed a golden opportunity to go ahead on 30 minutes ball came across and somehow left back Michael Cant put ball over bar from 3 yards out. That put Giles gate back into the game and took lead after 33 minutes. half time and Giles gate very leading 2-1, Giles gate went on to score two further goals to make the score 4-2 at Full Time to the Queens Head. Chester st Cuthbert’s lost 4-3 to visitors Washington Honest Boy. New Brancepeth Lost 1-0 at Sacriston Cricket Club. Washington Cross Keys were visitors to Ferryhill Saints. The Saints took the lead after twenty two minutes through Paul Robson, the Keys hit back with a Chris Morrison goal just before half time. A Tony Morgan strike restores the Saints lead ten minutes into the second half but shortly after the Keys are back on level terms with the goal of the game from Alan Wilson. The games go into extra time but those producers no goals and the game is decided with a penalty shoot in favour of the Cross Keys.
In the Washington Juniors Presidents Trophy Pelaw Grange Dogs travelled to Kelloe Davy Lamp .Pelaw took the lead when some good work between Gosnell and Worley down the left allowed Worley to cross to the back post and Anth Nicholson was there to finish well from close range for his first of the day. Kelloe started the second half on top and were piling on the pressure, and after some good defending Pelaw hit Kelloe on the counter attack and when a ball was put over the top down the left hand side Anth Nicholson had spotted the Kelloe keeper stray off his line and hit it first time to lob the keeper from 25 yards. Kelloe then got one back when a long throw was allowed to bounce and an unchallenged Davis tapped in from close range. Pelaw got their third when a long throw from Davidson wasn’t cleared and Neil Worley turned his man and finished well with his right foot. Kelloe dug in and Daniel Davis scored on 74 minutes only for Pelaw to score again on 80 mins.David Neil substituted for Carl Hewitson and scored on 82 mins but Pelaw hung onto
their lead to the final whistle. For a 3-2 win

In the Dand P Trophies Cup Pity Me Fox and Hounds and Visitors Chester Red Lion were level after extra Time at 2-2, in the penalty shoot out the Red Lion won 12-11.

  In the League Premier Division a Goal from Luke Kerry was not enough to prevent Pelton Roab for loosing 2-1 at Houghton Comrades.Washington  JFC didnt have to travel far for this Premier League match against Chester le Street Chesters, as both teams play at the same venue. The game was a close encounter with JFC having most of the ball however it was the home team that went ahead in the 35th min when a move down the left saw a good cross converted by a strong header into the top of the net 1-0 Chesters at half time. Immediately after the restart JFC were awarded a penalty when Middlemiss was brought down in the box just as he was pulling the trigger, Vincent took an excelent penalty giving the keper no chance
1-1 JFC continued to command the game and got their just rewards when a good cross by Taylor put Briggs in at the far post to slot home 2-1 JFC, Chesters kept up their attacking play and got the equaliser when a great chip/pass over the top of the defence saw their centre forward just beat the keeper to head home 2-2, the game was won won by Chesters when they were awarded a free kick 25yds out, the poorly struck kick deflected off a defender and sent JFC`s keeper the wrong way into an empty net 3-2 Chesters full time. Langley Park Steelers FC travelled to Washington to play Chevies Sports Bar, It was Steelers who soon made headway. A Thompson ball into the box was handled by the home defence and the official pointed immediately to the spot. With both the Steelers regular penalty takers not in the starting 11 Ben Harris stepped up and blasted the ball to the right hand middle of the goal to give the keeper very little chance.Chevies were always going to provide a threat to our back 4 as they have an experienced forward line with an abundance of pace and this showed as early as the 27th minute when their centre forward latched onto a through ball and he calmly slotted the ball into the left hand side of our net.Steelers FC seized all three points when substitute Michael Webster finished a Marty Merren delivery with style. The free kick was flighted behind the defence perfectly and Webster ghosted in-between defenders and keeper to volley home.
         In the Only Game in the First Division Houghton Mill All Stars entertained Sedgefield Net Park and Lost 4-2.

In the Second Division Leaders New Durham Wmc entertained Esh Winning Cricket Club. New Durham scored 3 first half goals, 1 each from Mark Wild, Graeme Brenkley and Andrew Ward. New Durham missed loads of chances in the second half, but credit to Esh they played some good football. Sherburn Lambton Arms Looking to catch leaders New Durham were 5-3 home winners over Bede Lodge Social.Shadforth Plough Inn lost 2-1 at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club. Washington Lambton Village run out winners after over powering an under performing East Rainton FC side 5-1.
In the Third Division Framwellgate Moor Wmc entertained Bottom club Pittington fc, Pittington's mistakes and lack of marking cost them another game in which they had the greater possession throughout the whole game, but could do nothing in front of goal.Framwellgate Moor Wmc winning 6-1.Lumley Fc travelled to West Rainton Fc, Lumley opened the scoring through a stunning strike from Graeme Bainbridge. West Rainton levelled from a corner through Ian Brown.Ian Brown added a further goal to give West a 3-1 lead. Ian Laider pulled 1 back for Lumley to make it an exciting finale but West held on to win 3-2.
In the Fourth Division Washington Jays entertained League Leaders Bishop Middleham Fc In an even 1st half Jays took the lead when Adam Hill chased a through ball, held off Bishops defender, continued past the keeper, then slid in against another defender to force the ball into Bishops net. 10 mines later a good strike from 20 yards from Bishops made it 1-1 at half time. The ball broke to Michael Fletcher after persistence from Jays who then scored from just inside the box. 10 mines from time Jays got a 3rd from James Loyal from 25 yards after a flowing move through the centre of the park. Final score 3-1 to the Jays.Washington New Tavern were 8-2 winners at High Shincliffe the Avenue.
In the Heart Foundation Trophy Sedgefield st Edmunds had a Fine 4-0 away win at Durham Seniors.Bowburn Fc were 5-4 home winners over Newton Aycliffe Tubina.Langley Park Wmc won 5-2 at Bishop Auckland Dog and Gunn. Ferry hill Dynamos and Hunwick were all square at 5-5 at the end of extra Time, Hunwick winning the penalty shoot out 5-4.Newton Aycliffe Wmc were 6-3 home winners over Spennymoor Salvins, Brandon Sports club were 8-0 winners at Bishop Auckland Hospitals Club, and the Bird Inn lost 3-1 to visitors Darlington Slater’s Arms.