In the Two games in the League’s Premier Division Pelton ROAB entertained Chester le Street Chester’s Goals from Michael Graver 2, Paul Freeman 2 and a fine solo effort from Carl Ritchie gave Pelton a 5-2 Home win. A magnificent hat trick by Richard Mundell was not enough to give Steelers FC a much needed victory and three points. His first levelled the game at 1-1 with his second giving us a bit of a life line when 4-1 behind. His treble was rounded off with a well taken penalty after the captain Kieron Moralee was scythed down in the box. Richard was duly awarded the MOM. Steelers 3 - 4 Chevy’s.
First Division
The Big Game of the day was the Sedgefield derby was the Social Club entertained Net Park a local derby between two clubs at the bottom of their division. No club wanted to lose this game and that reflected in a nervous and scrappy opening 20 mins. Net Park started to get the better of the game, Martin Broom putting them in front after 40mins with a simple finish. Chris Barber then had a great chance to increase Net parks lead but shot straight at the Social keeper when clean through on goal, H/T 0-1.The 2nd half again started scrappy but Social levelled the game when Mattie Grimley was allowed a free header from a free-kick that he finished well 1-1. Both teams began to gamble for the win. A through ball that should have been cleared by Net park allowed Wayne Richards to get a shot in on goal which Darren Bill saved well the loose ball fell to Blake Husband but he scuffed the rebound and put it wide.Netpark then started to get the upper hand and cause problems down the flanks, the winner came with minutes to go when Ryan Boardman was put through on the left side and he produced a fantastic finish to give all Net park all 3pts, F/T 1-2 Houghton Mill All Stars twice rallied from behind to take all three points away at Gilesgate Queens Head. In the first half Mill missed chance after chance before Gilesgate’ s Chris Brown put his team ahead on twenty minutes against the run of play. More Mill missed chances followed before David Hall blasted home an equaliser from close range on forty minutes after a Max Stoker overhead kick was parried by Gilesgate keeper Scott Williams. Gilesgate went ahead again ten minutes after the break when Matthew Bainbridge beat the off side trap to run at goal and fire past keeper Dan Pearson. A Joe Mence corner kick caused confusion in the Gilesgate goal area before Sean Clinton scrambled the ball into the net for 2-2. With ten minutes remaining Mill substitute James Morrison hit a great strike from eighteen yards out to beat keeper Williams for the winning goal. Man of the match awards deservedly went to Terry Patterson for Gilesgate and Paul Taylor for Mill.
Second Division
Washington Lambton Village travelled to Shadforth to play the Plough Inn, Lambton Village started the brighter of the two sides in the opening 10 minutes testing the homes sides defence, Shadforths Jack Moore was looking for his 17th goal of the season, but his shot was spilled by the Lambton Keeper, and Jack Jones was left a tap in for his 2nd of the campaign to put the Plough ahead. Jack Moore would get his goal in a second half of little chances a great bit of play from Rob Wade and Jack Jones left a cut back for Moore to slot into an unguarded net, 2 – 0 to the Plough. Jamie Collingwood would make a couple of great saves to ensure a much needed clean sheet for the home side. Joe Simpson, Ian Price & Sam Carman would all come from the bench, replacing Stuart Coxon, Jack Moore and Rob Wade. Sherburn Lambton Arms won 5-3 at Esh Winning Cricket Club. Bede Lodge won 3-1 at East Rainton Fc. New Durham Wmc won 4-2 at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club.
Third Division
Pelaw Grange Dogs travelled the short distance to Sacristan to play Chester-Le-Street St Cuthbert’s FC in the league. In a must win game to keep the promotion push going the Dogs couldn’t have getting off to a worse start conceding a sloppy goal when the ball wasn’t cleared and the St Cuthbert’s winger ran down the line before crossing for an easy tap in for the forward. As normal this gives the Dogs the kick they needed and they started to move the ball well. Their first chance came from a corner when a header was just sent over the bar. Harvey then created a chance for himself with a great run down the right but his shot was saved well by the keeper. Pelaw got level when a free kick was put into the top left corner by David Donnelly. Pelaw then stamped there authority on the game and created chance after chance, Donnelly should have finished when some great work by Hawkins done the right but his shot was high and wide. More chances came and the first was header with Patterson and Harvey getting in each other’s way with the ball ending up wide of the mark. Then Wood was played in down the left he then skipped pass the defender and played a brilliant ball to Hawkins who from 6 yards out couldn’t find the net and the ball was out for another corner which was put in and Wood flicked it on at the front post and Chris Hawkins finished well and the back post. St Cuthbert’s came back at the Dogs but couldn’t break the defence, and with some quick counter attacking player from Hawkins and Donnelly seen Harvey put in but his first touch wasn’t the best and his shot was blocked by the keeper who had closed down the gap. Pelaw didn’t start the second half and where punished again when a quick goal was set into the bottom corner after their midfielder who wasn’t closed down and had all the time in the world to find his spot. The game was very much messy from this point on with the Dogs not moving the ball or keeping it, and when they did create chance the St Cuthbert’s keeper was there to keep the game level, he saved well when Woods tested him twice. St Cuthbert’s looked to be in on goal only for a brilliant tackle by Hargreaves on the edge on the box which kept the game level. The winning goal came from another corner and with the ball not cleared centre half Scott Patterson hit a sweet volley into top corner. The dogs seen out the remainder of the game to gain to seal the victory and gain another 3 points in the league. West Rainton Fc won 5-2 at Lumley Fc, Framwellgate Moor wmc extended their lead at the top of div 3 to 6 points when they won 4-1 at Pittington. The hero for fram was James smith who kept up his excellent form by scoring all 4 fram goals. Fram were comfortable throughout but Pittington can take heart from this performance. Pittingtons goal was a spectacular own goal by fram defender Dave Pratt
Fourth Division
Ferryhill Dynamo’s travelled to Shincliffe to play the Avenue, The Dynamo’s took the lead when Dale Aunger beat his man and fired into the far corner. After half time the Dynamo’s took control going 2-0 up with a bullet header from John Sweeney from a corner followed by young Vinny Gash cutting in from the wing beat two men and placing the ball in the far corner. Liam Armstrong tapped in a goal mouth scramble to make it 4-0. High Shincliffe pulled one back before Ricky Morland scored direct from a corner to seal a comfortable victory Washington Honest Boy v Quarrington Hill, A well contested, competitive game. Quarrington Hill took the lead in the 8th min with a well taken finish by Chris Winter following some hard work from Chris Taylor. The same two players combined in the 35th min with a free kick from Taylor finished by winter. HT 0-2. The second half Honest Boy changed their shape and had much more of the play. Quarrington Hill extended the lead on 52mins when John Spoors reacted first in the box to finish from close range and MOM Chris Taylor scored on 55 mins. Honest Boy scored to make it 1-4.Kelloe Davy Lamp shared the Points in a 2-2 draw at Pity Me Fox and Hounds, Burnmoor Jnrs took an early lead against visitors Washington New Tavern ,which the Tavern never come back from, and ending up 5-0 down at half time. The Tavern however, who for a number of reasons were short of players, still rallied and got two goals back, the first from Mark Wallis, grabbing his first of the season and the second from Craig Neal. Full time 8-2and Bishop Middleham Fc beat visitors Washington Jays 2-0. Pity Me entertained Kelloe Davy Lamp, It was Pity me took the lead early in the game going 1-0 ahead within 5 mins as their left back D Grindley make a trademark run down the left flank. pity me played a lot on the counter in the opening minutes and again got a breakthrough when Gaz Bowen was taken down in the box. He got up and converted the pen. The first half fizzled out with very few good chances for both teams. Second half started with Kelloe fired up and the seemed to have pity me rattled. A moment of miscommunication saw Kelloe pull a goal back making it 2-1 and a tight affair. Pity me got into the game and made 3/4 chances where on another day they would have scored, story of the season but Kelloe fought back and grabbed a pen for themselves making it 2-2. Pity me maybe had the better chances but kelloe controlled possession making the draw a fair result.
Durham Football Association County Cup 1st Round
Durham Football Association Sunday Cup Holders Kelloe Wmc entertained Peterlee Sunday Side Dawdon Cw in the First Round proper of this seasons competition, in what was always going to be a tough tie for Kelloe Wmc, Kelloe made early running creating chances for Ian Ward, Dean Smithson and Kieran Megran which were all saved by the Dawdon keeper Paul McSween. After a goalless first half, Dawdon took the lead after a mistake by Kelloe defender Phil Best let in the Dawdon striker Robbie Bird; his shot was parried by Kelloe keeper Paul Morris, to the oncoming Lee Chapman to fire the ball home. Kelloe drew level straight from the restart when Dean Smithson headed in Phil Best's cross. Kelloe took the lead and went on to win the game through Kieran Megran's deflected 25 yard shot that left the Dawdon keeper Paul McSween helpless. final score 2-1 kelloe.Hetton Lyons Cricket Club entertained fellow Durham Sunday League side Coxhoe Wmc in .The Lyons nearly paid the price for missed chances and some heroic goalkeeping from Tommy Orton in the Coxhoe goal. Hetton had four excellent chances in the first half but a clearance off the line and the keeper saving with every part of his body denied the Lyons. In the second half Warren Byrne had a great chance to open the scoring from close range but his shot was saved from the goalkeeper’s knee. The Lyons kept the pressure on but it was Coxhoe who took the lead in the 78th minute with their first real attack on goal, a free kick from the left hand side and Stand in goalkeeper partially cleared it but the Coxhoe captain headed in to the net O-1. The lead last only four minutes when Callum Griffiths crossed the ball in to the six yard box and the Coxhoe defender put it in to his own net 1-1. Extra time and Danny Craggs had an excellent chance but his shot went wide of the post after the goalkeeper was well beaten, minutes later Chris Bell's shot smashed against the cross bar. The Lyons got the winner in the second period of extra time a cross from the right hand side and Ellison beat the keeper this time 2-1. In an all Swinburne Maddison Sunday League Tie Washington Cross Keys welcomed Houghton Chilton Lodge to Glebe Park. The Keys dominated the first half but only had one goal to show for their efforts, Gary Allan knocking the ball home from close range shortly before half time. Chilton Lodge came more into the game in the second half but could do nothing to stop a wonderful long range effort from David Fittes to make it 2-0. Chilton hit straight back to make it 2-1 and began to look dangerous going forward however the Keys restored its two goal advantage with a second goal from David Fittes mid way through the second half. Chilton Lodge refused to lie down and with five minutes remaining grab a life line with a second to set up a frantic finish, but resolute defending saw the Keys hold on to go through to the last thirty two for the first time in the clubs history. Chilton Wmc progressed into the next round, when they beat Washington Tints Windows by 4-1, Chilton Travelled to Washington and goals from Nicky Pickford (2) Kyle Wren & Adam Wright. Chilton played well for long periods in the game, Tints played their part in good game but were well beaten in the end from a inform team at the moment. Burnside Wmc travelled to Winlaton to the Commercial, Burnside were 4-1 down, pulled back to 4-4, but were eventually beaten 6-4.Newton Aycliffe Wmc entertained Sunderland Sunday League side Grangetown Florists, Goals from Cooper 2, Owen Brischuk, Wright and McMullen. gave Aycliffe a comfortable 7-3 win, Sedgefield st Edmunds continued with their run of good results, they entertained Greenside Social Club , Two Goals from Anthony Beamson and a well taken Brian Fairhurst penalty gave them a fine 3-2 win. Houghton Comrades beat Easington Social 3-2. Ferryhill Saints lost 3-1 to visitors Hartlepool Throston Wanderers. Sacriston Cricket Club were 4-0 winners at Washington Stella.
Alan Smith Trophy sponsored by Castle Insurance Services
Washington JFC entertained Brandon Sports in the 4th rd Alan Smith Trophy sponsored by Castle Insurance , an even game with both teams playing good football, JFC took the lead when Deano Stephenson’s first time cross from the right was controlled by Costa who turned to his left and pile-drove a left footer under the keeper 1-0. Brandon equalized when they won a free kick and from the cross David Fort beat 2 players before firing home from 10 yds 1-1 H/T. JFC had more of the game in the 2nd half and took the lead when a blocked shot fell to Briggs to tap home 2-1 JFC, the home team went 3-1 up when a great ball by Proudlock found Costa on the left, his well-timed lob beating the keeper. Brandon came back again when David Fort struck his 2nd of the game in-off the post 3-2 JFC, the game was put to bed when an identical lob by Middlemiss had the Brandon keeper looking at the stars as his lob sailed into the goal 4-2 JFC F/T
Knockout Trophy sponsored By D and P Trophies Washington
Bowburn Fc entertained The Bird In From High Handenhold, Bowburn Fc started off the better team and scored after 2 minutes Ray Pirt scoring from a free kick and were looking comfortable until a bad pass let in the opposition to score Bowburn were still creating chances but another defence mistake saw Handlehold score again to make it 2-1 after that Bowburn seemed to be going through the motions and two more late goals killed the game and knocked Bowburn out of the cup.
The President’s Trophy sponsored by Washington Juniors
Chester Plough Inn lost 2-1 to visitors New Brancepeth WMC, despite the Plough dominating the game. The Plough hit the woodwork four times and Brancepeth keeper made two superb saves to keep the sides level. Brancepeth took a two goal lead in the first half with their only shots of the game. The Plough pulled a goal back in the second half after a defensive mix up but despite all the pressure couldn’t get an equaliser.Ouston Fc beat Dubmire 4-2
The League Cup sponsored by Pass and Go Driving School
In the Third Round of this Competition Chester Cricket Club entertained Langley Park Rams Head, The Cricketers won This game which could of gone either way, Both teams on par with each other, having plenty of ball but not a lot of chances, Langley Keeper Watson made a good save of a Cricketers free kick in first half, Chester took lead with cross that was volleyed in from 12 yards. Langley pressed for equalizer but wasn’t to be and Chester made sure of game with 8 minutes when Langley were pressuring and player shot and deflected into net.2-0 to the Cricketers.
The Guards Cup sponsored By JD Taxis
In the Third Round of this Competition Chester Red Lion entertained Washington Victoria, Great game to watch with both teams playing some good football. Both teams missed good chances and both keepers made some great saves. The Vic went 1 up then the Red Lion levelled to make it 1-1. Vic went 3-1 up. The Red Lion pulled it back to make it 3-3 at 90 Minutes. In extra Time. The Victoria took the lead again to make it 4-3. But back came the Red Lion to make it 4-4 and with 2min to the Red Lion grabbed the winner.
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