Tuesday 31 January 2012

Rams make Final

Langley Park Rams Head qualified for their first ever Cup Final in the League, The Presidents Trophy semi-final sponsored by Washington Juniors at Ferryhill against Ferryhill Saints was given the Go ahead by the match Referee Paul Burt. Langley Park  took lead through Christopher Coates first goal season with a header after 10 Minutes, what a time to score first goal,Ferryhill Saints drew level 5 Minutes later, the scores stayed at 1-1  until the 55th  minute when Steven Cummings scored a header at back post to put the Rams 2-1 ahead. Game still could go either way and Langley battled well and defended well last 10 minutes. To earn a place in the Final.
            In the Premier Division the only game to escape the weather was at Dorlonco Villas Brandon were the Sports Club entertained  Langley Park Steelers.It was a Bright start by Langley Park Steelers  who deservedly took the lead after 20 mins. Brandon eventually got themselves in to the game and in a 15 minute spell scored 4 goals thanks to the influential Lee Blades who grabbed 2 goals and set up one each for Michael Fort and Graeme Stobbs.In the second half Fort completed his hat-trick, Stobbs scored a second and Gavin Mudd grabbed a headed goal. Langley scored a late penalty to make the final score 8-2.
            The First Division only one game survived the weather Washington Cross Keys entertained Gilsegate Moor Queens Head, The  Cross Keys moved up to second place in division one with a hard fought for 2-0 win over Gilesgate Moor Hotel. The Keys dominated the first half but resolute defending kept the score level. The Keys final broke through after seventy minutes Gary Allan heading home a corner. Tens minutes later Craig Smith sealed the result with a fine left foot volley from the edge of the box.
           All Games in the Second Division were given the go ahead, In a very high scoring game Durham Bede Lodge Social entertained Ouston Fc at Framwellgate Moor.Bede Lodge took a 1 - 0 lead  through Neil Waters, Ouston responded and went into a 3 - 1 lead which they held until half time. Marc McKenzie scored to make the score 3-2 before Ouston again scored to make it 4-2.  Further goals from Marc McKenzie and Neil Murray for Bede Lodge made the final score 4-4. Houghton Chilton Lodge produced their worst performance of the season crashing 1-4 to Esh Winning CC despite going ahead courtesy of a Andy College header after 20 mins. That was as good as it got for 'Chilton' who fell 1-2 down by half time and totally succumbed in the second half as 'Esh' dominated proceedings to add another two goals for a fully merited victory. Chester Plough Inn made the short trip to Washington to face last week’s opponents Washington Lambton Village. The Riversides were looking to pick up all 3 points after last weeks disappointing result. Washington Lambton got the game underway kicking up the field. Both sides were struggling to get the ball down and pass it around in the early stages due to the tricky pitch conditions. Both teams continued to battle for possession in the midfield area but neither side were able to take control of the game. The home side’s main threat came from a long ball forward to the tall centre forward with The Plough's wide man Aaron Sheriff very lively on the left flank. Lambton Village took the lead in the 20th minute with the game's first effort on goal. An in swinging corner came in from the right and was flicked on at the near post for the unmarked Warren Lead beater to head in from close range. The goal didn’t have much of an effect on either side as they both continued to battle for possession without threatening either goalkeeper. The wide man continued to cause problems down the left hand side and got his just rewards shortly before half time. Sherrif broke down the wing and fired a low drive into the corner of the net which the goalkeeper just stood and watched/T 1-1Chester Plough started the 2nd period and immediately took the game to the home side. The goal had obviously given the Riversides a huge lift as they took control and pressed Lambton Village back. Despite having the majority of the possession The Plough was struggling to create any opportunities as they found the home defence in fine form. Aaron Sheriff continued to cause problems down the left hand side. The Lambton defence stood strong and blocked the efforts. Dean Cooper had a glorious chance in the 70th minute when Cuthbert son beat the full back and crossed but the forwards effort was pushed over the bar by the keeper. Once again, Sheriff supplied another great cross into the danger area but Baddams and Atchison collided with each other and failed to convert. Atchison had a chance soon after when Sherrif crossed again but the ball skimmed off his head and away to safety. The Plough forced a number of corners as they pressed for a winner. Yet another cross from the left should have been converted by McIlduff but the striker missed the header. Washington had a great opportunity themselves in the latter stages as a long ball forward was flicked on by the forward to put his team mate clear on goal but his shot was tipped round the post by Lambert.F/T 1-1.Shadforth Plough Lost 6-2 at East Rainton Fc.
             In the Third Division Pelaw Grange Dogs Traveled to Lumley Fc  and  won 4 goals to 1, with first half goals from Neil Worley from the spot after a foul on Chris Hawkin. It was two when David Henderson played in Marc Wood who finished well into the bottom corner. It was three soon after when Chris Gosnell played a ball over the top for Marc Wood to score his second of the day. After half time Pelaw where reduced to ten men when Chris Harvey picked up his second yellow card of the day. With most of the second half to play Pelaw defended well and had a goal not given that had bounced off the bar and over the line. It was four nil soon after when David Donnelly provided a free kick for Chris Hawkins to finish well. Lumley pulled one back at the dead. New Brancepeth Wmc traveled to Chester le Street to play St Cuthbert’s Social,Chester Cuthbert’s started the half very brightly and could have been 2 or 3 up if not for some  good goalkeeping by the Brancepeth  Keeper and clearance of the line, lucky to get in at half time 0 -0, once 2nd half started new Brancepeth started to get on top and it was Andrew Nicholson wit a good header for 1 0, Adam Purvis then scored direct from a corner and again from a penalty, Nicholson rounded it off with another header for New Brancepeth to win 4-0. The Bird Inn lost 4-2 at Pittington Fc.
                In the Fourth Division only one game escaped the weather Ferryhill Dynamos entertained Bishop Middleham Fc, A very lack luster Ferryhill Dynamo’s side were easily beaten by a much changed Bishop Middleham side. Middleham were three nil up at half time, the second half was a bit of a non event, Middleham winning 3-0.
           In the Durham Football Association County Cup 3rd Round Kelloe Wmc Home game against Hillcarter was postponed, In the 4th Round the all Durham Sunday League Tie between Hetton Lyons Cricket Club and Langley Park Wmc was also Postponed, One game that did go ahead was again an all Durham Sunday League Tie, at Newton Aycliffe Wmc who entertained Sedgefield st Edmunds, Goals from Stephen Flockett 2 and one from Ben Smith gave the st Edmunds a 3-1 win.

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