MATCH REPORTS FOR WEEK ENDING 2nd OCTOBER 2010
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DURHAM MINOR CUP
The league had mixed fortunes in the Durham Minor Cup as only 6 out of the 11 teams that were in action progressed to the next round.
Hylton CW Juniors continued their fine start to the season as they won their tie comfortably as they annihilated Hartlepool The Fens Hotel 10-1. Hylton were in ruthless mode and it was goal machine David Ward who led the rout as he bagged four goals, further goals from star man Stephen Thompson (2), Jordan Monson (2), Lee Cresswell and Andrew Kibble saw Steve Harrison’s men safely through to the next round.
The Cambridge had their prayers answered as they progressed at the expense of Bethany Church FC, Scott Connor grabbed 2 goals for the Cambridge and the prolific Paul Stokoe grabbed the winner.
Shiney Row Travellers Rest made the long trek to Whickham Lang Jacks and came away with an excellent 4-2 victory. The goalscoring heroes for the Travellers were Adam Rowntree, Brett Rowntree, Brett Edwards and Paul Bridge. Michael Dixon was Travellers star man.
The Saltgrass hope to have turned the corner as they came out on top in their fixture against Wearhead United, Mr Klipper’s men won 4-2 in an end to end game thanks to goals from Tony Wilkinson (2), Chris Golden and John Hope.
Hollycarside put their recent poor league behind them as they came away with a deserved 4-2 success at Framwellgate Saluation.
Oddfellows also progressed into the next round but they were made to dig deep for their victory as they won 5-4 away to Crook Coach and Horses.
Thorney Close Inn were far too strong for Swalwell Amateurs as they easily ran out 6-1 winners in a tempestous match.
Thorney started brightly and had 2 clear cut chances straight away but were let down by some poor finishing, this was to come back and haunt the Wearsiders as Swalwell took the lead as James Page put the ball into his own net. Thorney immediately equalised after great work down the left from Makin who crossed to the back post for fullback Stevie Stewart to end his marauding run with a volley from close range. Swalwell were now under the cosh and Thorney took the lead when Brett Gillatt rammed home from close range after the keeper saved a fierce Paul Brooke volley.
Thorney came out the 2nd half all guns blazing as Swalwell just couldn’t cope with the one touch football and it wasn’t long before it was 3-1,great work by Micky Nicholson down the left, saw him beat his man and crossed to the back stick where Paul Brooke was on hand to squeeze home an excellent finish. Swalwell were then reduced to 10 men as their forward saw red.That made it even easier for Thorney and their slick passing was ripping the Geordies apart and within minutes of the sending off it was 4-1. Gillatt flew down the left and crossed for Paul Brooke who dummied it for Dan Makin who let fly with a left footer from 25yrds which rocketed into the top corner. The Wearsiders were now running riot and were making the extra man count as Paul Brooke completed his hattrick with two quickfire goals, the latter being a 20 yard blockbuster which flew into the top corner. The game ended on a sour note as Swalwell had another man sent off and Thorneys Robert Brooke also got his marching orders.
The Times Inn put up a good fight but it was all in vain as they narrowly lost 2-1 away to Darlington DSRM SC.
Silksworth Golden Fleece fine league form deserted them as they were easily beaten 5-0 at home against Hartlepool Chesters Hotel.
Stockton Churches ended Usworth FCs interest as they cantered to a 6-0 success, Father Ted was Stockton star man.
Victoria Gardens were ruthlessly eliminated as Bowes FC went on the rampage to record a resounding 10-0 win.
PREMIER DIVISION
Redhouse continued the pursuit of league honours as they recorded a fine 3-0 win at neighbours Aquatic Sports.
Redhouse won the game with strikes from Carl Old, Steve Lewis and a 20 yard scissor kick from man of the match Liam Wooton. Aquatic could have lost by double figures but they were indebted to their keeper Kyle Donaldson who produced a goalkeeping masterclass pulling off some stupendous saves.
Chesters Athletic were made to work hard for their 3 points as they battled to a 5-3 win against Hendon Grange.
Man of the match Kevin Gordon scored two goals excellent goals, one a lob over the onrushing keeper and the other a curling effort into the top corner from 30 yards. Ian "Balls" Redman scored a tidy left footed finish in the second half and further goals from Anthony Yates and Greg "Dixy's Chicken" Dixon after great play from Liam Richardson completed the scoring.
Hendon Grange put up a good fight but Athletic stayed strong and resilient, Grange scorers were Gavin Ackroyd, Patrick Storey and Adam Wright.
Hendon FC remain hot on the heels of the league leaders as they laboured to a 3-1 win against Hylton CW at Stadio della Stannington. Goals from star man James Dickinson, supersub Gareth Hill and Jason Gargett saw Marcus ‘Highbrow’ Turnbull’s men claim 3 valuable points.
Sassco UK put in a sterling performance but they can count themselves unlucky as they were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Hall Farm Blakeneys.
The Farm had a lot of the play without really doing much and were punished when slack marking allowed Sassco to take the lead on 20 minutes. Mr Bogans men looked to be going through the otions in the first half and a few choice words were said at half time.
The Farm came out for the second half determined to carry on their good form but were finding Sassco UK hard to breakdown as they were defending as if their lives were on the line. Chance after chance was being wasted before veteran defender Kevin Agnew started and finished a fine move to head home the equaliser on 70 minutes. The Farm changed personnel and tactics as they went looking for the win and it seemed to pay off. On 82 minutes substitute Ross Taylor fired home the winner from a Smith pass, this broke the hearts of the visitors and a win is surely round the corner in the near future.
FIRST DIVISION
Seaham Harkers Bar kept their 100% record intact as they defeated high flying East Durham Spartans 4-2. Liam Gill and Johnny Holland replied for the Spartans, but it was the goals from Anthony Armstrong, Shane Docherty (pen), Dan McEwen and Scott Sheriff that saw the Seaham lads grab the points.
Dray and Horses recorded a fine 4-0 win over FC Whitburn thanks to goals from star man Lee Hiles (2), Lee Robins and Tommy Tansey.
Country Park Inn and FC Chesters shared the spoils as they fought out a 1-1 draw.
Both teams went on the attack from the off with both defences cancelling each other out. Park Inn were constantly put under pressure by Chesters route one play and this paid off on the half hour as Tom Robason scored with a diving header from a cross by Jon ‘two tonne’ Wardle to give the visitors the lead.
Stephen Murphy then missed a sitter to put the Chesters further ahead amazingly screwing his shot wide from 6 inches out!! Park Inn had a few chances of their own but Chesters keeper was up to the test yet again and pulled off some vital saves to keep his side in front going into the half time interval.
The second half was nip and tuck until Park Inn equalised against the run of play as Andrew White hauled them level from a fortunate cross field ball that saw him scuff his shot into the bottom corner. Both teams went for the win but they both lacked that cutting edge.