Saturday's football January 29
01/02/11 20:51 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
EASINGTON Colliery extended their lead at the top of the table to six points when they defeated nearest rivals New Marske in the match of the day at the seaside.
Adam McGuinness gave them the lead with a good finish on the stroke of half time and midway through the second period, Chris Tarn also beat home goalkeeper Justin Hutchinson.
With only three minutes remaining, New Marske were awarded a penalty which Michael Mackin fired past Nicky Lawson, who again impressed making his second appearance.
The scene was set for a frenetic finale. The hosts pressed searching for an equaliser but the Colliers' defenders stood firm and played a big part in their side's crucial victory.
Ryhope CW, whose fixture was one of five to be postponed, stay third just a point adrift of New Marske while Ashbrooke Belford House regained winning form at Hartlepool.
Martin Deacon fired wide of goalkeeper Mark Bell on 15 minutes and Pools suffered another blow just before the interval with the dismissal of Mark Nicholson.
Immediately on resuming, Michael Charlton doubled the Wearsiders' lead but despite playing with just 10 men, Pools performed better during the second period.
Carl Anderson volleyed home a Johnny Bolton free kick and the hosts had the chance to equalise 12 minutes from the end.
They were awarded a penalty and goalkeeper Brett Wilson turned Shaun Ross's kick onto the post. The ball rebounded and Wilson made a fantastic stop and then somehow got his legs to the ball as Ross followed up a second time.
Two minutes later, the pressure on Belford House was relieved as Peter Benson broke clear of the home defence and chipped the goalkeeper. A minute from the end Ashbrooke's Michael Melmore was dismissed.
Because of work commitments, several Houghton Town players were unable to travel and it wasn't surprising that Windscale emerged 4-2 winners.
Alan Blair, with a brace, Dean Rogers and Laurie Black had them firmly in command by the 26th minute but Houghton produced a better performance in the second period.
Mark Catchside reduced the four-goals deficit two minutes after the break and then converted a 72nd-minute penalty. Houghton dominated for 10 minutes but Windscale soaked up the pressure and in the end were comfortable winners.
Redcar Athletic, who together with Easington Colliery and Ryhope CW have applied for promotion to the STL Northern League, lost for the third successive time when Boldon CA were surprising 2-1 winners.
Michael Meek headed in after an hour and following James Kesterton's equaliser, second-bottom Boldon took the points with a late penalty by Shaun Reay.
Prudhoe Town scored first through Gavin Lisle but suffered a 10-1 rout at Kirkbymoorside whose marksmen were Alex Strickland (4), Rob McDermid (3), Uyi Ehima (2) and Ryan Cooper.
EASINGTON Colliery extended their lead at the top of the table to six points when they defeated nearest rivals New Marske in the match of the day at the seaside.
Adam McGuinness gave them the lead with a good finish on the stroke of half time and midway through the second period, Chris Tarn also beat home goalkeeper Justin Hutchinson.
With only three minutes remaining, New Marske were awarded a penalty which Michael Mackin fired past Nicky Lawson, who again impressed making his second appearance.
The scene was set for a frenetic finale. The hosts pressed searching for an equaliser but the Colliers' defenders stood firm and played a big part in their side's crucial victory.
Ryhope CW, whose fixture was one of five to be postponed, stay third just a point adrift of New Marske while Ashbrooke Belford House regained winning form at Hartlepool.
Martin Deacon fired wide of goalkeeper Mark Bell on 15 minutes and Pools suffered another blow just before the interval with the dismissal of Mark Nicholson.
Immediately on resuming, Michael Charlton doubled the Wearsiders' lead but despite playing with just 10 men, Pools performed better during the second period.
Carl Anderson volleyed home a Johnny Bolton free kick and the hosts had the chance to equalise 12 minutes from the end.
They were awarded a penalty and goalkeeper Brett Wilson turned Shaun Ross's kick onto the post. The ball rebounded and Wilson made a fantastic stop and then somehow got his legs to the ball as Ross followed up a second time.
Two minutes later, the pressure on Belford House was relieved as Peter Benson broke clear of the home defence and chipped the goalkeeper. A minute from the end Ashbrooke's Michael Melmore was dismissed.
Because of work commitments, several Houghton Town players were unable to travel and it wasn't surprising that Windscale emerged 4-2 winners.
Alan Blair, with a brace, Dean Rogers and Laurie Black had them firmly in command by the 26th minute but Houghton produced a better performance in the second period.
Mark Catchside reduced the four-goals deficit two minutes after the break and then converted a 72nd-minute penalty. Houghton dominated for 10 minutes but Windscale soaked up the pressure and in the end were comfortable winners.
Redcar Athletic, who together with Easington Colliery and Ryhope CW have applied for promotion to the STL Northern League, lost for the third successive time when Boldon CA were surprising 2-1 winners.
Michael Meek headed in after an hour and following James Kesterton's equaliser, second-bottom Boldon took the points with a late penalty by Shaun Reay.
Prudhoe Town scored first through Gavin Lisle but suffered a 10-1 rout at Kirkbymoorside whose marksmen were Alex Strickland (4), Rob McDermid (3), Uyi Ehima (2) and Ryan Cooper.