WCFL match report for w/e 22.1.2011
01/02/11 20:47 Filed in: Match Reports
by James Johnson
DURHAM MINOR CUP
Hall Farm Blakeneys produced their best performance of the season as they defeated Gateshead Rutherford Reserves with a pulsating 3-1 win to march onto the quarter finals.
It was Rutherford who started the stronger and missed a penalty after the Farm had an Andrew Adey goal ruled out. Bogans men grew in confidence which was evident in their play and just before half time they took the lead as Ross Taylor swept the ball home.
The second half was a tense affair and it was the Geordie visitors who struck a blow as they equalised with a well taken goal. Not to be undone, the Farm regrouped and laid siege to the visitors goal and there persistence paid off on seventy minutes as Ross Taylor grabbed his second goal to put his side in front after good play from Smith and Spence. The Farm could sense victory and it was Dean Smith who wrapped the game up after he tucked away the loose ball as the keeper spilled it.
Cameron Marshall was the Farm star man as they secured their third consecutive win.
Hylton Colliery Juniors also made it through to the quarter finals as they handed out a 6-1 beating to visitors Shildon Elm Road WMC.
The victory came courtesy of David Ward and Kevin Gordon who both hit stylish hattricks.
Redhouse made light work of their opponents, Hartlepool (HPOO) as they stormed through to the quarter finals after a 9-0 win at Downhill.
The Wearsiders had Paul Cromack unavailable as he was taking the kids to see Joe McElderry in concert, apart from that however they were at full strength with Carl Old finally being allowed back into the country after all charges were dropped. Hartlepool FC turned up in an official club bus and looked very smart indeed, Michael Stanness turned up smoking a roly and looking like Jimmy Jesus’ long lost brother, a more differing set of ideals you are unlikely to see! It was immediatley apparent that Redhouse had the measure of the opposition, but chances were being squandered left right and centre. The breakthrough came however in the 20th minute, Carl Old showing Redhouse what they had been missing as he picked up the ball and bulldozed his way through a few defenders before producing a lovely finish from a tight angle. From then the floodgates opened as Wooton finally got on the scoresheet with a smart chipped finish before firing home from close range to make it 3-0. Carl Old then grabbed a second to make it 4-0 to the home side. Hartlepool were out of sorts and out of control as they were reduced to ten men as their over enthusiastic defender started using his fists much to everyones surprise.
The second half saw Redhouse really turn on the style as they ripped into Hartlepool, the goals were now flowing as Stevie "Messi" Anderson scored a great goal as he showed mindboggling control to bamboozle 4 defenders in the Hartlepool box before curling the ball home. Old completed his hat trick and shortly after Mark Catcheside made it 7-0. Steve Anderson then showed great feet on the edge of the box to fire home for his second to make it 8-0. At this point Hartlepool FC threw the towel and the team was in complete disarray. The ninth goal soon came when Steven Taylor lashed home from two yards for his first goal in four years.
Gareth Brazier was Redhouse star man.
Hendon FC made a disappointing exit as they lost 3-2 in a fiery encounter at Darlington DSRM SC.
Jason Gargett fired the Wearsiders in front but the home side adapted to the appalling condition better and stormed into a 3-1 lead. Martin Hope grabbed a consolation goal to give his a chance but it wasn’t meant to be as DSRM saw the game out.
Thorney Close Inn’s eagerly anticipated tie with Shields United was postponed due to a frosted pitch much to the dismay of the Thorney hierarchy.
TWR COMMERCIAL LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP
East Durham Spartans progressed after finally overcoming a much improved Usworth FC 4-3.
Lee Wood was the Spartans hero as he bagged a fantastic hattrick, the prolific Philip Robinson also scored. Usworth replied with strikes from Andrew Makin, Michael Hill and Dean Simpson.
Stuart Dodds again starred for Usworth.
Hendon Grange were involved in an eight goal thriller as they were pushed all the way to claim a 5-3 victory against Times Inn.
The Grange won the game thanks to strikes from Adam Campbell (2), Stephen Langton, Josh Joyce and Alan Miller.
West End had a depleted squad for their tie with Silksworth Golden Fleece, but they still had too much quality as the progressed to the next round with a 2-0 win.
Stephen Bogie just can’t seem to stop scoring as he bagged both goals, West End star man was David Keithley.
ALAN HOOD MEMORIAL TROPHY
Colliery Tavern made light work of First Division Oddfellows as they cantered to a 5-0 win.
Margy Stokell’s charges won the game thanks to strikes from Michael Bulmer, sub Gary Stokell and Carl Chapman who hit an impressive hattrick.
Gavin Foot starred for the Tavern, as for Oddfellows well they felt they could have won if they had a full strength side out.
Shiney Row Travellers Rest also safely made it through to the next round as they eased to a 4-0 away win against Victoria Gardens.
PREMIER DIVISION
Aquatic Sports fielded a patched up side but still managed to grab a much needed three points as they won 5-3 in an end to end game against The Cambridge.
Aquatic drew first blood on fifteen minutes as Mark Dickinson drill home via the post from twelve yards after the visiting keeper flapped at a corner. It wasn’t long before Aquatic doubled their lead as Scott Johnstone scored with a 25 yard left foot curler after a mazy run. The Cambridge managed to pull a goal back just before half time, Craig McShane firing home after the home defence were exposed due to a lack of pace.
After some words of encouragement, Aqauatic came out fired up and increased their lead as Mark Fisk let fly from 25 yards and his strike flew into the net via the crossbar leaving the keeper beaten all ends up. The visitors pulled a goal back through Anthony Mullen. Aquatic were under immense pressure from the Cambridge long ball tactics and a fourth goal seemed to settle them down as Richard Cull nodded into the net.
Aquatic had chances galore to finish the game off but they were to rue those missed chances as Anthony Powell struck to set up a tense finale. Donaldson in the home goal pulled off some miraculous saves to keep his side infront. The game was finally put to bed as Paul Russell clinched the points for Aquatic with a 25 yard piledriver.
Aquatic keeper Kyle Donaldson stole the man of the match award with a tremendous display.
Hylton CW were left frustrated as they drew 1-1 away to Chesters Athletic.
The Colliers took the lead through Liam Oley and played well for the rest of the game, but their concentration deserted them as Chesters grabbed a valuable point in stoppage time through Robert Robson.
Liam Frame starred for Chesters as did Mark Cresswell for the Colliers.
FIRST DIVISION
There were three games played in the First Division of which produced a staggering 22 goals.
The Saltgrass earned a hard earned point as they drew 5-5 with FC Chesters.
John Hope continued his excellent form in front of goal as he bagged a fine hattrick and further strikes from Tony Wilkinson and an own goal secured a point for the Saltgrass as they try and break clear from the bottom.
FC Chesters goals came from star man Ethan Lee (2), Paul Maw, Stephen Murphy and Jon Wardle.
Saltgrass keeper Andrew forbes was man of the match producing a string of fine saves.
FC Whitburn grabbed a much needed win as they secured a 3-2 success against Hollycarside who are under new owners.
Substitute Liam Bayles came off the bench to score to win the game for Whitburn after strikes from Dayne Weir and Ross Toward. The Holly replied with strikes from Paul Stokoe (2).
Grant Pressling starred for Whitburn. Kyle Hourigan put on a great goalkeeping performance for Hollycarside.
There was a seven goal thriller at Thompson Park as Dray and Horses won 4-3 against Park View.