WCFL Match Report for w/e 5.2.11
09/02/11 10:44 Filed in: Match Reports
DURHAM MINOR CUP
Thorney Close Inn produced a major upset in their County Cup tie as they knocked out the holders Shields United 3-2 to progress to the quarter finals.
Thorney started the brighter when a brillant ball in the channel for Paul Brooke to bare down on goal only for Parkin in the Shields goal to pull off an excellent stop Shields United’s 2 Africans up front Assan Jallon and Aristote Guerin were having a awesome tussle with Liam Dunn and Mark Swindle at the back and looked very dangerous, and it was Shields that took the lead on the half hour mark when Assan Jallon got to the byline and crossed for Liam Robertson to stab home in a crowded penalty Area. This sparked the visitors into life and immediately equalised when Paul Brooke went clean through and his effort was saved but Dan Makin was on hand to slam the rebound into the net to sent the supporters wild. Just before half time Thorney took the lead after some great play between Brooke and Lisle saw Makin hit a scorching volley which was well saved and up popped Dale Spence to crack in a half volley. United duly responded and the dangerous Guerin smashed an effort off the crossbar on the stroke of half time.
The second half was more open and Shields started to look threathing on the break and had pace in abundance and Jackson made another great stop. With the game end to end Thorney extended their lead on seventy minutes, the overlapping Rob Brooke crossed perfectly for his brother Paul Brooke to slam home. Chances were squandered by the visitors to wrap up the game, the main culprits were Lisle and Paul Brooke. United then gave themselves a lifeline as they pulled a goal back thanks to a screamer from Assan Jallon. This set up a grandstand finish but the Wearsiders held on to record a famous victory.
Thorney Close Inn have been rewarded with a mouth watering quarter final tie away to highflying Redhouse. It is also worth mentioning that the league has 5 teams in the quarter finals and are guaranteed 2 semi finalists, this is the best showing in the competition from teams in the league. Well Done.
ALAN HOOD MEMORIAL TROPHY
Hylton CW Juniors are having a season to remember as they produced a major upset as they knocked out cup holders West End. The Juniors won a penalty shoot-out after the game finished 3-3 after extra time.
West End started off slowly and were deservedly a goal down after ten minutes thanks to a crisp finish from Lee Cresswell, the cup holders were sparked into life and the freescoring Stephen Bogie equalised after some exhilarating football. Both sides were playing excellent football and it was the West End who took the lead after a fine strike from Jonny Glenwright, the lead didn’t last long as the Juniors equalised as Jordan Monson headed in from a free kick.
West End were given a stern talking to at half time and came out focused on putting the game to bed, confidence was ozzing through the side and after some good play West took the lead as Stephen Bogie bagged his second dof the game. The Juniors then proceeded to bombard the West goal but their efforts were easily dealt with, but with fifteen minutes to go slack defending allowed John Kerry to equalise and send the game into extra time.
Extra time produced not much action as both teams cancelled each other out, it came to penalties and the Juniors nicked it 3-1 after some super stops from keeper Matt Rowan.
Hendon FC got back to winning ways but they needed extra time to progress as they laboured to a 3-1 win against neighbours Hollycarrside.
Hendon took the lead through Keith Lonsdale and they were soon pegged back as Jordan Ewen equalised against the run of play. Extra time came and Mr Turnbull’s men turned on the style as their opponents wilted, goals from Martin Hope and Brian ‘Peg Leg’ Carter secured the win.
TWR COMMERCIAL LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP
Chesters Athletic were pushed all the way before managing to secure a 3-2 win against a plucky Shiney Row Travellers Rest.
Goals from Richard King and a double from Marc Stephenson sent rob kings men into the next round. Craig Bewick starred for Athletic.
Colliery Tavern produced a battling performance as they edged out Seaham Harkers Bar 3-2 in an entertaining game.
The Tavern found themselves 2-0 up thanks to a quickfire double from man of the match Ben Ward, but Harkers staged a fightback and found themselves on level terms thanks to goals from Darren ‘Razor’ Ruddock and James Lowery.
The game could of gone either way but the Taverns experience shone through and won the game with Anthony Stokell firing the winner.
FC Chesters were down to the bare bones but still managed to progress as they needed extra time to produce a battling 3-2 win at Park View.
The patched up Chesters won the game thanks to strikes from Paul Maw, Stephen Lyndon and Brian Baxter. Park View replied with efforts from Simon Peacock and a Kane Clinton own goal.
PREMIER DIVISION
Hylton CW good form continues as they produced yet another huge win, this time winning 7-0 against basement boys Usworth FC.
The man of the moment Liam Oley showed his predatory skills as he notched four times. Further goals came from Mark Cresswell (2) and Carl Price who also scuffed a penalty.
John Banks was Hylton CW man.
Aquatic Sports produced a battling performance to continue their winning streak and they defeated Hendon Grange 3-1 at the San Siro.
The game got underway with both teams testing each others' defences but no goals were scored. Half way through the first half Aquatic took the lead after Richard Cull placed his header wide of the keeper to make it 1-0 to Aquatic and it wasn't long before it was 2-0 with Mark Fisk finishing well inside the box. Just before half time Hendon had a couple of chances to level the game but Aquatic keeper Kylos saved them both. The second half started with each team having a couple of half chances but they could not take them. Hendon made a couple of changes and it seemed to spur them on and with about 20minutes to go they got a goal back and then started to put the pressure on Aquatic but with 5 minutes left Alan Palin played a great ball through to Mark Fisk who let the ball come across him and with his left foot placed his shot into the corner of the net for his second goal of the game.
Redhouse kept up their pursuit of the league title as they eased to a 5-3 win against an out of sorts Hall Farm Blakeneys.
Redhouse flew out of the blocks and were soon ahead when great work by Carl Old and Steve Anderson saw the ball played out to Dale Huggins who lashed home from the edge of the box. That lead was soon doubled when Stevie "Weavie" Anderson continued his rich vein of goal scoring form, cutting in past 2 defenders before curling the ball home from 18 yards out. Redhouse were playing some great stuff and it was no surprise when they soon went 3-0 up, a short corner was played out to John Dixon and his cross was met at the back stick by Neil Middlemiss who fired home on the volley. Hall Farm however grabbed a barely deserved glimmer of hope when a corner ricocheted around the Redhouse box before being poked home by skipper Lee Southern The second half saw more of the same as Redhouse went 4-1 up, again great tight interchange around the Hall Farm box lead to Carl Old firing home with a great first time finish. Old then broke away down the right before crossing for the onrushing Neil Middlemiss to head home and make it 5-1. At this point the Redhouse management team of The Moth, Catfish and Tommy ‘Liar’ Bell rang the changes and this seemed to have an effect on their team as they took the foot off the pedal to allow the Farm to pull two goals back through a Cameron Marshall and substitute Andrew Steele.
This was a solid performance from Redhouse who are the only side in the league to be still challenging for all 5 trophies this season.
Carl Middlemiss shone for Redhouse as did Paul Hope for the Farm.
FIRST DIVISION
Silksworth Golden Fleece were made to battle for their 4-2 win against a much improved Victoria Gardens thanks to goals from star man Carl Young (2), Ed Wood and Kris Tyson.
Oddfellows eased to a 7-3 win in the clash with Times Inn at Silksworth. Oddies goals came from the prolific Andy Smith who netted an impressive four goals, Steven Colquhoun scored twice and Stephen Allan wrapped up the scoring.