Match Report for w/e 14th August 2010
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In the Premier Division,Hendon FC are looking to improve on last season and they have hit the ground running as they worked their socks off to claim a thrilling 7-4 win at home to Hylton CW Juniors.
All the pressure was on the remaining management team to have a good start to the season after joint manager Marcus Turnbull eloped off almost Sven Goran Eriksson like, on a romantic holiday with his latest love interest – he is currently enjoying a two week break in the penthouse suite at Camrex House complete with a picturesque view of the River Wear. On a plus note Hendon FC are expecting substantial royalties from the Hello magazine coverage. New signing Martin Hope opened the scoring after 5 minutes with a clever finish from a tight angle into the roof of the net, Hendon continued to pressure with both teams working hard, Konch in particular was Hendon's driving force in midfield who then doubled their lead through Jason Gargett. Hylton started to rally and scored two goals in quick succession to level it, the first goal was a good free kick into the top corner. Jason Gargett got his second goal of the game to give his side a 3-2 lead just before half time when he calmly passed it into the back of the net when one on one with the keeper.
Hope made it 4-2 a couple of minutes into the second half, it continued to be an end to end game and it was played at a quick pace. Gary Innes continued to tear down the right wing and cause problems - for himself mostly, Hendon added another through Steven Clark only for Hylton to reply to bring it to 5-3, with 20 minutes to go. Hendon brought on Darren 'muscles' Morse for his debut he replied by scoring with his first touch, Hylton replied again to make it 6-4 but thankfully for Hendon, Kyle "St Tropez" Sumner pounced to grab a seventh goal and a well earned three points.
West End, formerly Jolly Potters, started their defence of the league title with an emphatic 6-1 away win at Hendon Grange Global Gym. Scorers for West End were Michael Wharton (3), Michael McCabe, Dave Sanderson and star man Stephen Robson. Star man Luke Page hit Global Gym's consolation goal.
Chesters Athletic are hoping for some success this season and they started their season in style as they recorded a hard fought 4-2 win at Shiney Row Travellers Rest. During a goalless first half Chesters dominated proceedings with both Gordon and Golightly going close with efforts and probably should have went in at half time 2 or 3 up.
The second half brought a change of fortunes, after coming under heavy pressure from a resurged Travellers Rest side, Kevin Gordon broke down the left wing and duly beat the keeper with a strong low right-footed strike from 25 yards to make it 1-0. Chesters were in full flow and quickly went 2-0 up when another run from Gordon led to a scramble in the box being finished by a powerful half volley from an acute angle from Alan Golightly. Some great linkup play between Gordon and Alan Golightly again set up the third goal with an excellent 1-2 leading to a tap-in from Golightly giving him a brace on his debut. With 20 minutes to go of the match Chesters conceded a penatly when a rash tackle from Symonds, which Travellers scored, and the Travellers scored again to set up a frenetic finale. Anthony Yates had an impressive game on his return and was rewarded in the final minute when some good closing down play led to him scoring a tap-in after the keeper came out and missed the ball.
Hall Farm Blakeneys travelled to Marley Potts and came away with all points as they won 3-2 against Aquatic Sports.
Aquatic started on top and created three or four good half chances in the opening exchanges that were defended well but with slight nervousness by a back four playing together for the first time, it was against the run of play that Farm took the lead and it was a great goal too. Marshall collected the ball on half way, spun and played a great ball out wide to Jackson on the right, he took a touch and whipped in a cross for marksman Dean Smith to head home. Farm were now well on top but unbelievably they let in an equaliser as Scott Hailstone fired home after some great work in midfield. Farm regained the lead just before half time, Watt punted a long ball down field that was helped on by Jackson to the on rushing Andy Adey who finished very well first time for a goal on his debut!! Aquatic started the second half strongly and looked to get back into it as Farm looked sluggish but the back four, Southern in particular were performing excellent and keeping the door locked. At the other end Farm were missing good chances, those missed chances came back to haunt Farm as Craig Watson equalised for Aquatics on 80 minutes. Farm looked deflated but urged on by the vocal touchline they got back on with the task and went at Aquatic, chances were passed up by Smith, Timm, Jackson and Adey and it looked like it wasnt going to be Farms day, the management then made a tactical substitution. This was to prove a masterstroke as deep in stoppage time the Farm grabbed the winning goal as Dean Smith got his second goal of the game thanks to a well taken finish. Cambridge Hotel found their scoring boots as they put a sorry Sassco Uk to the sword. Goals from Paul Stokoe (3), Craig McShane (2), star man Anthony Powell (2) and Steve Conlin gave the Cambridge an 8-0 win.
Last seasons first division runners-up Colliery Tavern went nap on their first Premier League game as they handed out a 5-0 drubbing to Hylton CW. Tavern scorers were David Dixon (2), Gavin Foot, Adam Bulmer and star man Anthony Stokell.
Redhouse are another side who are looking for success this season and they couldn't have got off to a better start as they obliterated Usworth 10-1.
Redhouse flew out of the traps and were soon ahead as last seasons top scorer Liam Wooton continued where he left off with a well taken brace inside the first 4 minutes. His strike partner Carl Old, newly signed from Aquatic Sports was soon in on the act he too had two goals to his name after linking up well with Wooton. It was one way traffic as Redhouse peppered the Usworth goal but they were thwarted time and time again by the overworked and impressive Ewan Lowrie in the Usworth goal. Wooton secured his hatrick after out pacing the Usworth backline, before debutant Steven Lewis rolled the ball into a empty net after a neat move. Carl Old then completed his hatrick on the stroke of halftime to leave Usworth shellshocked and 7-0 down. Redhouse made changes at half time and it was more heroics fo the Usworth keeper that kept the score down, but more goals did come as Old grabbed his fourth goal and the impressive Lewis headed in the ninth and the same player saved the best till last as he saw his long range effort fly into the net to send his sides score into double figures. Usworth finally pulled a goal back late on but there was not enough time for them to stage a comeback.
Steven Lewis was star of the show for Redhouse, the former Newcastle United trainee ran the midfield with a commanding display.
In the First Division, Country Park Inn got off to a solid start as they gave a footballing lesson to new boys Hollycarside. Dan Wilson led the way with a hattrick in the 9-3 win and was backed up with further strikes from Chris Priest (2), Anthony Malin, Ryan Scott, Mark Evans and Richard Norris.
The Oddfellows were hampered by players going to watch Sunderland as they narrowly lost 2-1 to East Durham Spartans. Sloppy play by the Millfield outfit saw danger man Phil Robinson bag both Spartans goals in the first 15 minutes. Oddfellows got back into the match as Adam Laider scored a consolation goal.
Golden Fleece have got off to a dream start as they crushed Victoria Gardens 5-0, goals from Shaun Wilkie (2), Carl Young, Luke Cable and Darryl Pearson ensured the Fleece a welcome win.
Times Inn were full value for their 4-2 win over Park View at a sun drenched Thompsons Park. Simon Peacock and Dave Lilwall grabbed the View Goals, but strikes from Lee Walker, Marc Eden and a well taken brace fom Neil McNulty gave the Southwick a perfect start to the season.
Thorney Close started the new campaign in 1st division WCFL against last seasons wooden spoonists the Dray & Horses (formerly The Cove), it was not all easy going as Thorney were made to fight for their 3-2 win. Thorney must have thought it was going to be a stroll and fell asleep almost immediately when a diagonal ball caught the back 4 napping and Drays star man Jordan Moore raced through and rocketed a shot into the roof of the net. Brett Gillatt immediately equalised for Thorney as he prodded the ball home after good work from Woodward. Gillatt then grabbed his second goal to put his side into the lead for the first time after some good work form Paul Brooke. The Dray were not to be outdone and weresoon on level terms, a ball over the top was chased down by the Chris Robins and he finished with ease after a fumble from Jackson in the visitors goal. With minutes to go it was Brett Gillatt who stole the three points for Thorney Close as he produced a neat finish from Woodwards 70 yard through ball.