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MATCH REPORT FOR SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY 2012






WEARMOUTH & HYLTON CHARITY CUP





FC Whitburn stormed into the quarter finals after they produced a stunning smash and grab raid winning 2-0 at runaway Premier Division leaders Farringdon Dolphin.


The game finally got the go ahead after both managers agreed to play

despite a section of the pitch still being frozen solid. The Dolphin kicked off

and for the first 10 minutes of the game, it was a pretty even tie, with the

Dolphin shading more possession. It didn't take long for the Barca strips to

flood forward and create their first chance of the game however debutant

keeper Adam Baker gathered the ball with safe hands and released the ball

quickly with a throw to set up a counter attack. Whitburn came forward with

Liam Donnelly, who then played through Alex Eleazar on the edge of the

box to fire into the far bottom corner from a tight angle. As the game

progressed the Dolphin dominated possession however a stubborn

Whitburn side proved to be a tough unit to break and even had a clear cut

chance to double their lead. Right back Jack Fawcett played through lone

striker Robbie Campbell who only had the keeper to beat but failed to make

it count. Whitburn had to weather the storm after a fair few half chances fell

to the opposition, including a penalty claim that was turned down by referee

Mark Swinney, to make it to half time.




The second half got under way and it was always going to be one way traffic

as the Dolphin desperately tried to get that elusive equaliser. Whitburn set

up the way they ended the first half, trying to defend what they had.

Throughout the half goal keeper Adam Baker made some tremendous saves

any keeper would have been proud of, including 2 or 3 from point blank

range. The Dolphin continued to enjoy plenty of possession but couldn't use

it where it counted, as soon as the ball was in their possession in Whitburns

half they could only go backwards without resorting to a long ball attempt.

Mid way into the second half, a second penalty claim was turned down by

the referee, however it proved an easy decision given the theatrical fall by

the Dolphin striker. During the latter stages of the half, Whitburn were

getting more joy on the ball, and countering more and more effectively, but

still had a massive task on their hands to continue to keep out the premier

league side. Winger Andy Smith dispossessed his man and played Alex

Eleazar through who galloped deep into the Dolphins half nevertheless he

couldn't find the clinical touch to kill the game. With not long to go there

were a lot of Whitburn legs tiring and cramping up, so changes were made

with winger Andy Smith being replaced by Sean Williams for the final 10 and

Alex Smiles replacing the experienced Lee Carrick for the last 5. The last 10

minutes was a total bombardment of long balls being attacked by Barca

shirts as Whitburn continued to frustrate their opponents. The one rare

occasion where keeper Baker was beaten, centre half Dayne Weir was there

to clear off the line in acrobatic fashion. Last minute of the game and the

Dolphin were awarded a corner, so naturally up came their keeper. The

corner came in but was defended with the ball falling to right back Jack

Fawcett who sprinted down the right and played a superb pass to captain

John Bailey who only had to run the ball into an empty net and secure

Whitburns victory.


Adam Baker starred for FC Whitburn as did Michael Noble for Farringdon Dolphin.





FC Chesters also caused a mighty upset as they had to come from behind to win 2-1 against a shell shocked Hendon FC.




Hendon started the brighter who soon put Chesters defence on the back foot forcing the keeper into an early save. Steven Clark had a glorious chance to open the scoring after finding himself free one yard out with an open goal only to scuff his effort high over the bar for the miss of the season. Clark soon put this out of his mind when he set up Jason Gargett to turn on a sixpence on the edge of the box to fire low into the bottom corner well out of reach of the diving keeper for 1-0. Hendon seemed to be in full control of the game even though Chesters leading marksman Anthony Clifton squandered a glorious opportunity to level the game shooting straight at the keeper. With 10 minutes to play Chesters were awarded a free kick just inside Hendons half, Greenwell and Murphy played a quick one which saw Murphys pin point left wing cross fall sweet on Jon Wardles head to fire across goal into the back of the net. With Hendon losing concentration through some dubious referee decicions for both teams Chesters got a second just before half time thanks to Anthony Clifton who beat the offside shouts to run in on goal to chip the keeper to the delight of the home crowd.

Hendon came out strong for the second half again looking for the equaliser leaving gaps at the back. Clifton once again went close with his effort. Hendon thought they had done enough to pull one back when skipper Kevin Mortons goalbound effort hit Chesters Scott Dunlop protecting the near post from a corner kick. Subs were made by the home team which saw the return of Paul Maw. Maw should have done better with his first chance on goal only to knock it straight into the keepers arms. Clifton and Maw had further chances to kill the game off with Clifton rounding the keeper to hit the side netting and Maw with a volley just over the bar.

It looked like Chesters would pay for missed chances when Hendons all-out attack nearly paid off after two fine blocked efforts from Dave Robason and a goal bound effort deflected out for a corner kick in the very last min from a diving header by Stephen Lydon saving the day and from the resulting corner the ref blew for full time.





Oddfellows progressed into the quarter finals after triumphing on penalties against luckless Aquatic Sports who pushed their opponents all the way after the tie had ended 1-1 after extra time.


The first ten minutes was a midfeild battle until Oddfellows created the first chance when Whitfeild found King who fed Rowntree and he took it round Donaldson in the Aquatics goal and shot from a tight angle but an Aquatic defender just cleared the ball off the line before it went in. Aquatic then broke away and found themselves 3 on 2 in their favour but there striker dragged his shot wide when he should of really passed. Aquatic then won a corner which was whipped in but Redman's volleyed clearance hit Carline then straight into Chris Smiths hands and a lucky escape for Oddfellows. The home side then won a free kick which Stevie Allan whipped in and found Rowntree who tried a spectacular volley but watched in vain as it hit the outside of the post and out to safety. Oddfellows then had a great chance to take the lead when they won a free kick 25yrds out which Tommy Carline struck low and hard only to see Donaldson make a great save but could only watch as the rebound fell to Paul Simon but he somehow shot straight a Donaldson who made another great save. With Oddfellows well on top won another free kick which was took quickly to release Murray clean through but yet again Aquatics keeper saved superbly. Aquatic finished the half with 2 chances of their own the first forced Chris Smith into a smart save and the second a long range effort which just went wide of the top left hand corner.


Oddfellows started the brightest and created the first chance when Carline's long ball was flicked on by Rowntree and found Paul Simon but once again Donaldson rescued Aquatic with another great save. Oddfellows kept on top and a cross from Paul Simon looked to be heading straight for Shaun Kings head but only could watch as Donaldson got fingertips to the ball to take it away from him. Oddfellows then won a corner which was flicked on by Paul Simon to find Davey Redman but he headed just wide from 6 yrds out. Chris Rowntree then saw a header just flash wide. On 75mins though Oddfellows finally beat the impressive Aquatic goalkeeper when Rowntree fed Paul Simon down the right and his cross found Shaun Bage who volleyed home from 8 yards out despite being under heavy pressure by an Aquatic defender. Aquatic now changed formation and pilled forward and created their first chance of the half on 80 minutes a right wing cross found there striker but seen his header cleared off the line by Tommy Carline then another driven cross from Aquatic seen there striker glance his header just wide. Aqautic though did grab a dramatic equaliser on 89 minutes when a throw in found there striker whose weak shot was saved by Smith but spilled it and rolled into the net a rare mistake from the goalkeeper. The drama wasn’t finished though as Oddfellows broke deep into stoppage time and a cross found Shaun King who's header was tipped onto the bar by Donaldson and after a big goalmouth scramble Aquatic finally cleared and brought the end of 90minutes.





The first half of extra time brought no worthwhile attempts by either side. The second half kicked off and with both teams looking tired the game become very open and Oddfellows created 3 chances the first Paul Simon found himself free 8 yrds out but his shot was brilliantly saved again by Donaldson then again Paul Simon and Chris Rowntree brought saves out of the Aquatic keeper. Aquatic incredibly should’ve won the game in the 120th minute when a cross found there stiker totally free 8 yards out but to Oddfellows relief he dragged his shot wide and take the game into a penalty shootout. The penalty shootout saw Oddfellows hold their nerve as they went through 4-1.


Kyle Donaldson starred for Aquatic as did Mark Whitfield for Oddfellows.





Seaham Harkers Bar needed extra time as they eventually won 6-3 to see off the brave challenge of Gleneagles. Star of the show was Matthew Mustard who rifled in a fine hattrick for Harkers Bar and further goals came from Michael Wilson, Marc Rudduck and Darren Rudduck.





West End Potters put aside their wretched league form to storm through after a workmanlike 4-2 win at Times Inn at Thompson Park.





Wearside Wildcats were made to work hard for their 4-2 at home to Hollycarrside to make it through to the quarter finals in only their first season in the league. Star man Paul Stokoe and Dylan Oxberry struck in vain for Hollycarrside, but the goals from Aaron Dugan, Thomas Foster, John Morris and Michael Leadbitter saw the University based side through.





Hall Farm Blakeneys also won through after they came out on top winning 3-2 in their local derby at Silksworth Golden Fleece.


It was no surprise when Farm took the lead as full back Michael Bowden lashed in from 20 yards after great work by man of the match Kyle Lax. The Fleece then proceeded to dominate for the rest of the half and only excellent defending stopped them from scoring.


The second half saw Farm extended their lead to 2-0 as Gary Adey scrambled home the ball after Lay saw his shot saved as he was set up by brilliant work from Cameron Marshall. The Fleece then pulled one back thanks to a header from Anthony Yates, but the Farm soon restored their 2 goal cushion as Gary Adey headed in his second goal after a fine cross from Grainger. The Fleece pulled a goal back 5 minutes from through star man Darren Davie who converted a penalty. Fleece then missed a glorious chance to equalise as did Tommy Charlton for Farm.








QUARTER FINAL DRAW





ODDFELLOWS v WEST END POTTERS


HALL FARM BLAKENEYS v FC CHESTERS


FC WHITBURN v SEAHAM HARKERS BAR


UNIVERSITY of SUNDERLAND or EAST DURHAM SPARTANS v WEARSIDE WILDCATS






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LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP





Wearside Athletic were pushed all the way as they relied on penalties to overcome Bluestone Construction after they game had ended 4-4 after extra time.


Bluestone scorers were Joe Taboun, Alex McDonald, Ian Douglas and Luke Clayton. Athletic replied through strikes from man of the match Adam McQuillan (2), David Hurrell and Brett Chapman.


Ian Bird starred for Bluestone.





PREMIER DIVISION


Hetton New Inn continued their good run of form as they won 3-1 at Three Horse Shoes.


The Shoes got off to a good start playing some neat and tidy football but they lacked that cutting edge in front of goal and Hetton took advantage of this by taking the lead against the run of play. The Shoes did equalise soon after as Gavin Foot scored a twice taken penalty after Jordyn Moore had been hacked down in the box. Despite The Shoes playing well it was their opponents who were more clinical in front of goal as they found the net twice more to steal the points.





Hylton CW and Hendon Grange shared the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 draw at The Billy Hardy Centre.


The game started at a frenetic pace as both side tried to get the upper hand and it was the visitors who took the lead as Steven Wright tucked the ball into the net after playing a quick 1-2 in the box. Hylton were straight on the offensive and they were soon level as Alan Golightly stabbed the ball home after a great run and cross from Ged Huntley. The second half saw both teams pile forward in search for goals and it was the Grange who regained the lead thanks to Steven Wright who scored his second goal of the game, Hylton though were not to be outdone and equalised immediately thanks to Dean Machin who swept the ball home after some good build up. The drama didn’t end there as Grange restored their lead as Adam Campbell thumped home a header but in the last seconds of the game Carl Price smashed home the equaliser to earn Hylton a well deserved point.





FIRST DIVISION


University of Sunderland B finally moved off the bottom of the table after a resounding 9-5 win at home to fellow strugglers Park View who replied with goals from star man Rob Russell, Ed Doyle, Ian Morris, Aidan Lowthian and Robert Briggs.

PREMIER DIVISION

Aquatic Sports produced a stunning fightback to come from two goals down to eventually win 3-2 at home to Silksworth Golden Fleece. Goals from Clasyton Avery and Kris Tyson had the Fleece 2-0 up but David Hoeys side rolled their sleeves up and won the game thanks to goals from Craig Wilson, Dan Hardy and man of the match Niall Quinn.

Star man for Fleece was Richard Clark.

Hendon FC strolled to a 12-0 win against hapless Colonel Prior at Stannington Grove. Hendon took the lead after only ten seconds thanks to Gareth Hill. This was the start of a glut of goals thanks to hattricks from Liam Robson and Jason Gargett, further fgoals came from Steve McAneney, Steven Clark (2), Keith Lonsdale and Robert 'The Tinman' McManus.

Hendon Grange battled to a 3-2 win against Three Horse Shoes who replied thanks to goals from Gavin Foot and Anthony Stokell and their best performer was Shaun McGregor.

Hylton CW won 2-0 at West End Potters.

Farringdon Dolphin have a huge lead at the top of the table thanks to another win, this time a 5-1 success against FC Chesters.

Nicholson (Silky cricket clubs no1 wicketkeeper apparently) hasnt put a set of gloves on in his life and after 30secs a long throw was flicked on and Kevin Cowley was on hand to fire home his first for his club and left Farras management team thinking Nicholson in goal could have been a bad decision. Thats as good as it got for Chesters as for the rest of the half were pinned in as chance after chance went begging fore Farra. "Ghandi" Hope burst down the byline twice in quick succesion and crossed for Andy Place who both times from a yard out blazed over with his 58deg lob wedge boots on with the keeper beaten. Farra did get level on 25mins when Makin's slide rule pass found Hope thru 1-on-1 and he made no mistake to bury into the bottom corner. Ghandi, this time turned provider within minutes when he burst down the wing and crossed for Placey to this time ram home. It was all Farra and the crucial 3rd goal came on 38mins with a free flkowing move when Stephenson's cross field ball into the channel found Hope who beat the full back and crossed for strike partner Place to crash in off the underside of the bar. "Ghandi" was getting joy down the right and again broke the offside trap and crossed for Place to fire home for his hat-trick only for the ref to blow and Place was adjudged offside even thou Hope was yards from the byline when crossing. 3-1HT. The 2nd half starting at a slow pace and it wasnt 4-1 until 62mins when Makin got to the byline and crossed for Martin Hope to bullet a header home. Both Place & Hope had chances to grab there hat-tricks but passed them up and Farra had to wait for the final goal to arrive on full-time, but it was worth the wait, Sub Farren Pope recieved the ball from Makin some 30yrds out, and took one touch and boom, top corner for Pope, brilliant strike and the game ended 5-1. Morris & Clifton starred for there respective clubs.

Oddfellows ran out 2-0 winners against Hetton New Inn in what was a tight encounter.

Oddfellows went into there last league game of 2011 and took on a Hetton New Inn side who completly outplayed a Oddfellows team in a 3-0 win back in October. Oddfellows went into todays game at Thompson Park looking to gain a bit of revenge. The game kicked off and it was Hetton who created the first chance on 7 minutes when a mistake from Livingston seen the ball fall to a Hetton midfielder who fired just over. Hetton then created another chance just after when there striker hit a shot which took 2 deflections forced Chris Smith into a good save before Stevie Allan cleared off the goaline. Oddfellows though did grab the breakthrough on 20 minutes when Stevie Allan sent the pacey Andy Middleton clean through on goal and he kept his composure to slot underneath the on rushing goalkeeper to give the home side the lead. 1-0. Oddfellows grew in confidence and were starting to pass the ball round and that led to Chris Rowntree forcing there keeper into a smart save at his near post. Hetton had 2 chances to find an equaliser but seen a 20yrd free kick blazed over and a looping header going just wide from a corner. Oddfellows though should of grabbed a second on halt time when a Stevie Allan cross found Chris Rowntree completly unmarked but just never got enough on his header and it went just wide.

Hetton started the brightest in the second half with a very ambitious 40yrd free kick which was struck superbly and brought a good save out of Smith. Again though Hetton tried 2 more long range efforts what were hit perfectly but again Smith was up to the task and saved them both. Oddfellows started to get a foothold in the game and created 3 gilt edge chances the 1st a cross from Middleton found Rowntree who failed to score into the empty net but to be fair the ball was at a awkward height the 2nd was a poor clearence from Hettons goalkeeper and seen the ball fall to Middleton who blazed over when he should of fed the unmarked Rowntree and the 3rd seen Rowntree go through 1-1 but Hetton keeper made a great save as Rowntree tried to take it round him. Hetton started to pile forward in the latter stages of the game and missed 2 great chances for an equaliser and maybe even swing the game in there favour the 1st chance seen there stiker free on the edge of the box but he slioced wide and the second was a cross from the right found there striker totally unmarked 6yrds out but headed just wide to the total relief of the full Oddfellows team. Oddfellows finally put the game to bed on 80 minutes when Middleton went through 1-1 but his shot was well saved but the ball fell to Gareth Murray who fired into the top corner from a tight angle. 2-0. Murray nearly grabbed another goal for himself but this time the underside of the crossbar saved Hetton on this occasion. The full time whistle went and a excellent performance over a strong Hetton side brought Oddfellows a throughly deserved 3 points what lifts them above Hetton in the league.

FIRST DIVISION

Gleneagles produced an excellent performance to outgun Seaham Harkers Bar 3-2 in an enthralling contest. Terry Clinton (2) and Alan Surtees did the damage for the Eagles, whilst the prolific Matthew Mustard and Marc Ruddick replied for Harkers Bar.

David Robinson starred for Gleneagles as did Thomas Hobkirk for Harkers Bar.

Shiney Row Wheatsheaf won 4-1 at home to in form Hollycarrside thanks to goals from man of the match Brett Edwards (2), Adam Rowntree and Alec Chapman. Star man Paul Stokoe replied for Hollycarrside.

A depleted Bluestone Construction battled to a deserved point in a 0-0 draw against Victoria Gardens. Alex McDonald starred for Bluestone.

Gary McIlduff and Michael Hartley were on target for East Durham Spartans in their 6-2 defeat against FC Whitburn. Daniel Wright starred for Spartans.

Wearside Athletic thumped Park View 7-0.
 
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Hall Farm Blakeneys were pushed all the way before eventually progressing to the next round after a 3-0 win at University of Sunderland B.

Wearside Wildcats needed extra time to win 2-1 at arch rivals University of Sunderland.

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WEARSIDE COMBINATION LEAGUE
MATCH REPORT FOR SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2011
PREMIER DIVISION
Colonel Prior defied their league position as they won 3-2 at FC Chesters in what was a cracking game.
Prior started brightly and put the home team on the back foot from the off and within 5 minutes were 1-0 to the good. A blatant off side wide left saw winger Jamie Fletcher cut in one on one to fire low past Chesters keeper for the lead. It was soon 2-0 as a corner kick not defended well saw Andrew Tatters free in the box for a simple finish across the goal. Tatters made it 3-0 before half time once again a free header straight down the middle of the goal, well deserved lead for prior from a poor display from Chesters.
Stern words at half time and a knee jerk sub saw Gareth Mence enter the fray with ex prior player Jefferson making way. Chesters stared a lot better thanks to the endeavour of Anthony Clifton chasing every lost cause and with Alsop and Mence getting at the back four, Clifton was rewarded with his goal. His shot being well saved by Adam McCann but the shot was too strong to stop it going through his hands and trickled over the line for 3-1. Mence made it 3-2 and game on with half an hour to go after a spill in the box saw the goal sniffer have a simple tap inn. Stephen Murphy had the chance to level the game after Cliftons close range shot was hand balled on the line only for the rebound to be shot straight in the net in between the ref blowing for the pen befoer the goal went in. So after Murphy hit a hattrick of pens aginst them at the start of the season hopes were high for another to go in. The resulting spot kick was saved well and the rebound afterwards was shot straight back at him. Smith in the Chesters goal made more vital saves to keep the visitors out but it was the final 5 minutes or so where Adam McCann earned his corn pulling off some top draw saves notably one point blank effort from Clifton just throwing his body at it which definetely saved the day for the Prior.
On reflection Prior chould have scored more through chances created
 
Farringdon Dolphin extended their lead at the top after coming out 6-5 winners in an enthralling contest at Hendon FC.
Hendon got off to a flying start when Hill found space and turned and James Dickinson in the channel who ran on and beat Jackson into the far post in only the first minute.Dolphin instantly responded on 5 minutes when Jackson's long punt when straight through to leading scorer Andy Place to round the keeper and slot home. It was 2-1 to Hendon 5 minutes later when Swindle hauled down Dickinson in the box, up stepped Kevin Morton to crash it off the bar and prod in the rebound of which Jackson tipped in. Dolphin should have equalised 2 minutes later when Place hit the bar from 2 yards out from a Stephenson cross. They finally equalised on 20 minutes when another Jackson punt caught Hendons back 4 cold and Marc Stephenson went on to lob the keeper. Dolphin missed a host of chances before grabbing a richly deserved lead when Micky Nicholson's cross was dropped by Donnelly and Andy Place was on hand to prod home.
Dolphin obviously didn’t listen to the team talk as it was 3-3 almost immediately after the restart when Scott Kelly hooked home from a corner. Hendon had their tails up and Dickinson put them 4-3 up on 55 mins as the visitors were imploding at the back. Dolphin made some needed substitutions and instantly hauled off Nicholson and Noble and replaced them with Spence and Morris and the double substitution instantly paid dividends when the lightening quick Spence drove into the box and was brought down by Innes. Up stepped Place to grab his hat-trick and sent Donnelly the wrong way. End to end by this time and Dolphin went ahead when Andy Morris drove from midfield and released Place through the middle and he finished comfortably past the keeper. Gareth Hill grabbed the equaliser for Hendon on 68 minutes when a defensive mistake sent him clear and he finished brilliantly past Jackson. Still time for more and the winner came on 70 minutes when Marc Stephenson broke down the left and his cross flew into the top corner. This game still had more twists and turns to come when Micky Woodward was dismissed and this gave Hendon a lifeline with 15 minutes to go but Dolphin hung on even with Hendon hitting the bar late on, for a hard fought but deserved 3 pts.
Hetton New Inn recorded a fine 2-1 win against Redhouse who replied through a strike from Stephen Coyne. New Inn won the game thanks to a Dan Burnside brace.
Anthony Ashman starred for Hetton as did Stephen Anderson for Redhouse.
 
Hylton CW won 6-1 at Silksworth Golden Fleece thanks to strikes from Dean Machin (2), Lee Cresswell (2), Jordan Cook and man of the match Alan Golightly. Fleece replied through Kris Tyson, their star man was Andrew Baxter.
 
Three Horse Shoes bounced back with an emphatic 8-3 win at home to Aquatic Sports.
With a new team layout the Shoes got there first victory in league for a while much to the delight of the players and supporters there was a hattrick for Carl Chapman a brace for star man Nathan Robinson and goals from the mighty Jack Quinn, Michael  Bulmer and a stunner from Shaun McGregor as the ball was cleared from the goalmouth he volleyed it back towards goal and it bounced in front of the goalkeeper and went in over the goalies head into the net.  Goals for Aquatic came from Dean Smith, Jonathon Atkinson and Craig Wilson and their star man was Mark Dickinson.
Hall Farm Blakeneys shared the points as they fought to a 3-3 draw against free scoring Hendon Grange.
Farm took the lead on 6 minutes as Andrew Bowes scored direct from a corner. Grange then won a penalty but Lee Smith pulled off a fantastic save to keep his side in front and spurred Farm on as they extended their lead as Dean Smith pounced on a poor clearance and he drove in from the edge of the box. Charlton then missed a sitter to further extend the lead and this let Grange back into the game as they scored just before half time with a headed goal which the opposition thought was offside.
Grange came out for the second half all fired up and equalised on 50 minutes from the penalty spot after Todd was adjudged to have fouled in the box. Bowes then fired in a 25 yard free kick that hit the underside of the bar but Dorian was not quick enough to put the ball into the net but minutes later the Farm took the lead again as Andrew Bowes thumped in a 20 yarder via the post. The game and points looked safe but Grange are made of sterner these days and they grabbed a deserved equaler in the final seconds much to the dismay of the Farm who saw victory snatched away from them.
FIRST DIVISION
Wearside Wildcats kept their unbeaten league run intact but only just as they won 5-4 against Wearside Athletic.
Aaron Dugan opened the scoring for the Wildcats early on with John Hope-Hindmarsh levelling not long after. Wildcats were cruising after Dan Callaghan and Michael Leadbitter put them 3-1 up. But Wearside Althetic worked hard and got themselves back into it just before the half time whistle with a great strike from Hope-Hindmarsh.

Wearside Athletic started the second half the brighter of the two teams and took the lead with a third from Hope-Hindmarsh and Adam McQuillan. The game looked destined to finish 3-4 with 5 minutes left until Aminu fired an effort in from 40 yards that flew past the Athletic keeper. Then with only 1 minute left James Tully chipped the ball into the back of the net ending the game 5-4.
 
University of Sunderland heaped more misery on AC Sunderland with a resounding 8-1 win thanks to goals from Dan Wilson (3), Jordan Birnie (2), Alex Netolichi (2) and star man Gordon Wallis.
Seaham Harkers Bar proved to be too hot for FC Whitburn as Matthew Mustard helped himself to a hattrick and further goals came from Darren and Marc Rudduck, Dan Black and Thomas Hobkirk.
Park View had Robert Russell on target in their 1-1 draw with Shiney Row Wheatsheaf who equalised through Adam Rowntree.
David Brown starred for View as did Ian Forsyth for Wheatsheaf.
Gleneagles won 3-1 at home to Victoria Gardens.
Victoria Gardens took the lead as Tony 'Trophy' Breen charged out of his goal into no mans land to allow there player a simple tap in, after Tony 'The Pony' Hammond limped off with a groin injury and was replaced by Craig 'Womble' Collins who was influential in turning the game around and immediately had the opposition on the back foot constantly with his dribbling and surging runs. Collins got himself on the score sheet as well as Ethan Lee and Ryan ‘Rambo’ Gordon who somehow managed a goal with his head. Unfortunately the sending off of Kyle Gibson marred a otherwise well contested contest.
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West End Potters advanced to the next round as they were pushed all the way in their 2-1 win at Hollycarrside. Bryan Norton and star man Brad Freeman scored for Potters. Hollycarrside replied with a goal from Paul Tyson.
Brian Bell starred for Hollycarrside.
Times Inn won 2-1 at home to East Durham Spartans thanks to goals from Mark Bewick who scored twice and their star performer was Neil McNulty.
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Oddfellows advanced to the next round as they overcame brave resistance from Bluestone Construction to win 2-0.
Oddfellows started the brightest and created the first chance after 40 seconds when Shaun King shot straight at the keeper. On 7 minutes a poor clearance by Blue Stones goalkeeper fell straight to Shaun Bage but his effort went straight back into the goalkeepers arms. Bluestone created their first chance when a long throw was glanced on and just went wide of Chris Smiths goal. Oddfellows were enjoying a lot of possession and had Bluestone pinned back in there half but just couldn’t break down a stubborn defence and restricted Oddfellows to long range efforts. Oddfellows did finally take the lead when they won a free kick on the right hand side and Chris Rowntree mishit the free kick but to his delight see the ball loop over the goalkeeper and into the top corner and for the first time in a long time Oddfellows have a bit luck. Bluestone were struggling to get out of there half but were still keeping Oddfellows at bay. Oddfellows should of went 2 up when Shaun King ran the full length of the field to the Bluestone box but was well tackled only to see the ball fall to Andy Smith whose powerful shot was expertly saved to deny Smith a certain goal. Bluestone nearly grabbed an equaliser on the stroke of halftime when a slip from left back Aaron Donkin let in there right winger who crossed across the face of goal only to see Paul Simon make a last ditch tackle to stop the Bluestone striker from tapping in.
Both sides started the half slowly with both teams cancelling each other out. On 55 minutes Chris Rowntree tried an ambitious overhead kick what took a slight deflection and seen the ball bounce on top of the crossbar. Andy Smith then was unlucky not to make it 2 when he went 1-1 but his scuffed effort was kept out by a combination of goalkeeper and a puddle of mud which allowed a Bluestone defender to clear. Oddfellows welcomed back Davey Redman who come on as sub after a long spell on the sidelines through suspension and nearly made himself an instant hero when a corner from Stevie Allan found Redman free in the six yard box but he headed straight at the keeper. Chris Rowntree was the next to test their goalkeeper when his drive from 20 yards was tipped round the post. Bluestone went down to ten men when a there centre half went off injured and they had no subs left but they still kept plugging away. Oddfellows did finally put the game to bed on 80 minutes when right back Stevie Allan ran 60yrds unchallenged and his cross found Chris Rowntree who beat his marker and fire a brilliant shot into the bottom corner what left the goalkeeper with no chance. Chris Rowntree nearly grabbed his hattrick when his free kick from 25yrds was superbly saved.