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 2nd 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

In the 3rd 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
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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
action from Pelaw Grange Dogs v The Dynamoes
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