WCFL MATCH REPORT FOR W/E 29TH JANUARY 2011
06/02/11 17:47 Filed in: Match Reports
PREMIER DIVISION
Aquatic Sports overcame a plucky Usworth FC as they won 5-2 to reach the dizzy heights of fourth in the league table.
Aquatic dominated the first half and finally made the breakthrough on the half hour as Mark Fisk latched onto an exquisite through ball to expertly plant the ball into the net.
In the second half Aquatic conceded a corner early on and a rare error from Hoey allowed Andrew Kirkley to power a header into the roof of the net. Aquatic needed to raise their game and the introduction of two substitutes soon changed the complexion of the game in Aquatics favour. Mark Fisk restored Aquatic lead as he stabbed home a left wing cross. Usworth then collapsed like a pack of cards as Aquatic ran riot, Mark Dickinson scored a cracking half volley from a Scott Hailstone pass to make it 3-1.
It was soon 4-1 and it proved to be goal of the game as Michael Conlon scored with an amazing 15 yard bicycle kick. Following a great interception and pass from yours truly (who actually had a good game!) to Beam and another great ball from Beam Critter struck a beautiful half volley in the bottom corner from 20 yards to seal the game for Aquatic. The win was then completed as Paul Russell slammed home an unstoppable drive. Usworth pulled a goal back thanks to the legendary Andrew Makin.
Anthony Fletcher starred for Usworth as did Mark Dickinson for Aquatic.
Hylton CW have improved of late and continued their good form as they thumped The Cambridge 8-2 at the Billy Hardy Centre.
Barry Cooks’ men proved too strong as they stormed to success thanks to goals from Liam Oley who bagged a hattrick, John Cairns, Carl Price, Adam Sloanes and John Migham. The Cambridge replied with strikes from Anthony Mullen and Craig McShane.
Anthony Powell starred for The Cambridge.
FIRST DIVISION
FC Chesters produced the performance of the day as they defeated Seaham Harkers Bar 5-2 and end the latters unbeaten league record.
The Chesters got off to the best possible start as great pressure from Ethan Lee allowed Paul Maw to nip in and score from the tightest of angles. Harkers Bar soon equalised as home keeper Robason produced a stunning save only to see Matthew Mustard to volley in the rebound. Chesters kept their opponents on the back foot and went close with several efforts, the pressure finally paid off as Maw grabbed his second goal of the game hitting home the rebound after the keeper had saved his first effort.
The second half saw Chesters going for the jugular and scored a third goal as Stephen Murphy let fly from 25 yards and deflected off a defender and wrong foot the keeper.
Ethan Lee made then it 4-1 from Murphys corner kick, Lee rose like a salmon to head in from close range. Paul Maw eventually grabbed his hat-trick after leaving the defender for dead and finidhing with aplomb. Harkers Bar managed to pull one back courtesy of a Darren Ruddock penalty.
Ethan Lee starred for FC Chesters as did Marc Ruddock for Harkers Bar.
Silksworth Golden Fleece came out on top in an eleven goal thriller as they won 6-5 against fellow promotion challengers East Durham Spartans.
Spartans replied with goals from Philip Robinson (2), Daniel Kears, Jamie Cresswell and man of the match Terence Bentley.
Country Park Inn seem to have turned the corner as they recorded a 5-2 win against Park View.
Ryan Scott was the goalscoring hero as he claimed a hattrick and further strikes from Paul Bell and Scott Cameron gave the Park Inn the three points.
Goalkeeper Priest starred for Park Inn producing several smart saves.
Hollycarrside, now under new management have picked up form as they produced a gritty performance to win 5-3 away to Victoria Gardens.
Paul Stokoe has been a revelation as he scored a perfect hattrick. Further strikes from Callum Hellens and Jake Bell secured the win. Andrew Morris starred for The Holly. An excellent hattrick from Adam Wasey for the Vicky Gardens wasn’t enough to win the game, whose man of the match was Kevin Golightly.
Times Inn have definitely improved this season and recorded yet another win as they triumphed 4-2 away to FC Whitburn.
Whitburn replied with strikes from man of the man Liam Bayles and Kyle Gray.
Oddfellows were involved in an eleven goal thriller although the game wasn’t that close as they ran out easy 9-2 winners against a very lacklustre Saltgrass FC.
The prolific John Hope hit both Saltgrass goals, but his efforts were overshadowed by opposition centre forward Andrew Smith who scored a phenomenal six goals. Further goals from Darren Liddle, Steve Colquhoun and Michael Livingston gave the Oddfellows a comprehensive win.
Special mention must go Mr Klipper of The Saltgrass who despite his old age produced a great performance from midfield demonstration fine technique and tremendous heading ability.
WEARMOUTH & HYLTON AGED PEOPLES TROPHY
Chesters Athletic produced a battling performance as they sent high flying Hendon FC packing with a 3-2 victory.
Athletic won the game thanks to efforts from Rob Thompson, Marc Stephensdon and Marc Evans. The visitors replied through goals from Kyle Sumner and James Dickinson.
Craig Bewick shone for Athletic as did Keith Lonsdale for Hendon.
Shiney Row Travellers Rest also progressed as they made light work of an inept Dray and Horses to record a 6-2 win.
Paul Bridge proved to be the matchwinner and difference between the sides as he hit four goals and was backed up with strikes from Michael Dixon and Ian Wilkinson.
DURHAM MINOR CUP
West End produced a magnificent performance to progress to the quarter finals as they battled to a 5-2 win away to Bowes FC.
Backed by a huge travelling support West End took the lead as John ‘Billy Liar’ Coomber lashed home a penalty after David Keithley had been fouled. The away fans were in wonderland as an own goal saw West End go 2-0 up, Bowes decided to roll their sleeves up and it worked as they bombarded West End with attack after attack and before you could blink the score was 2-2 after some lethargic defending from the visitors.
West End were given the Alex Ferguson hairdryer treatment at half time, after dodging the flask and plastic cups the players came out with the bit between their false teeth. Veteran player Anthony Nelson and striker Andrew Lloyd Webber came on to give the side much needed impetus, the changes worked as Webber with his electrifying pace was causing problems left, right and centre. Jonny Glenwright restored the visitors lead with a long range strike, Webber then scored to restore the two goal cushion.
From then it was all Bowes as they tried in vain to get back into the match, but West End had the final say as John Coomber scored another penalty to make the final score 5-2 and secure his side a place in the quarter finals where their opponents will be Hartlepool.
West End would like to thank their magnificent support who attended the game especially Eddie Dodds who sang, danced, cartwheeled and drummed his way throughout the match, rumours say that his antics were down those cakes from Greggs.