Wednesday's football August 25
26/08/10 16:37 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE League
by MALCOLM PRATT
DESPITE fielding a severely depleted side, Silksworth won for only the second time when they defeated Darlington Cleveland Bridge last night.
The home side have made a useful start to their first season in the league and when Nick Enfield volleyed past goalkeeper John McLean after just 15 minutes, it looked as if they might be on their way to a fourth win in five games.
But Steven Smith's side turned the tables and before the interval were level as Chris Wilson rounded goalkeeper Michael Thraves for a simple tap-in.
Silksworth's winning goal came on the hour as David McKinley produced a clinical finish which flashed into the back of the net.
Ashbrooke Belford House at last struck form following an indifferent start to the season which had seen them score only three times in four games.
Tommy Dobbing's team more than doubled their goals tally against Wolviston at Silksworth.
They had the incentive of a fifth-minute volley from Lee Andrews and went in two goals ahead following Peter Bentham's delicate chip over goalkeeper Michael Thackeray.
Although Paul Vickers reduced the deficit, there was no stopping Ashbrooke and two goals in five minutes from David Baxter and Adam Hopps earned them a comprehensive victory.
Ryhope CW conceded their 100 per cent record when Windscale won by the odd goal in three on Wearside.
Martin Swales' side was on the back foot when they conceded two goals in the opening 35 minutes to Dan Gullen and Dion Barnes.
The Cumbrians dominated the first period but were second best after the interval. However, for all their pressure Ryhope managed just one goal from Adam McGuinness, although Joe Walton did hit the crossbar.
Despite being without seven of the side which played at the weekend, Hartlepool were still good enough to defeat Houghton Town.
Carl Wood scored the only goal, turning in Greg Jackson's cross at the back post midway through the first half.
Managerless Boldon CA suffered a fifth consecutive defeat when Willington, wooden spoonists in the last two seasons, won for the third time in four attempts.
It was a close call though and the only goal came on the stroke of half time as Adam Blenkinsopp drilled a low shot beyond goalkeeper Gary Frater.
Jarrow have made a good start and comfortably saw off the challenge from New Marske. Liam Clark was their first half marksman before Chris Lunn netted twice in the second period.
Annfield Plain are second top, equal on points with Kirkbymoorside although the North West Durham side had to settle for a point at Prudhoe Town.
Scott Wallace fired them in front on 40 minutes and after the break, Lee Best equalised to earn Prudhoe their first point of the season.
Coxhoe Athletic returned pointless from Cumbria where Cleator Moor Celtic won with an only goal by Craig Scott.
Kirkbymoorside moved into pole position, defeating Redcar Athletic with strikes by Ian Mudd (og) and Damon Cox before Stuart Poulter claimed a consolation deep into stoppage time.
DESPITE fielding a severely depleted side, Silksworth won for only the second time when they defeated Darlington Cleveland Bridge last night.
The home side have made a useful start to their first season in the league and when Nick Enfield volleyed past goalkeeper John McLean after just 15 minutes, it looked as if they might be on their way to a fourth win in five games.
But Steven Smith's side turned the tables and before the interval were level as Chris Wilson rounded goalkeeper Michael Thraves for a simple tap-in.
Silksworth's winning goal came on the hour as David McKinley produced a clinical finish which flashed into the back of the net.
Ashbrooke Belford House at last struck form following an indifferent start to the season which had seen them score only three times in four games.
Tommy Dobbing's team more than doubled their goals tally against Wolviston at Silksworth.
They had the incentive of a fifth-minute volley from Lee Andrews and went in two goals ahead following Peter Bentham's delicate chip over goalkeeper Michael Thackeray.
Although Paul Vickers reduced the deficit, there was no stopping Ashbrooke and two goals in five minutes from David Baxter and Adam Hopps earned them a comprehensive victory.
Ryhope CW conceded their 100 per cent record when Windscale won by the odd goal in three on Wearside.
Martin Swales' side was on the back foot when they conceded two goals in the opening 35 minutes to Dan Gullen and Dion Barnes.
The Cumbrians dominated the first period but were second best after the interval. However, for all their pressure Ryhope managed just one goal from Adam McGuinness, although Joe Walton did hit the crossbar.
Despite being without seven of the side which played at the weekend, Hartlepool were still good enough to defeat Houghton Town.
Carl Wood scored the only goal, turning in Greg Jackson's cross at the back post midway through the first half.
Managerless Boldon CA suffered a fifth consecutive defeat when Willington, wooden spoonists in the last two seasons, won for the third time in four attempts.
It was a close call though and the only goal came on the stroke of half time as Adam Blenkinsopp drilled a low shot beyond goalkeeper Gary Frater.
Jarrow have made a good start and comfortably saw off the challenge from New Marske. Liam Clark was their first half marksman before Chris Lunn netted twice in the second period.
Annfield Plain are second top, equal on points with Kirkbymoorside although the North West Durham side had to settle for a point at Prudhoe Town.
Scott Wallace fired them in front on 40 minutes and after the break, Lee Best equalised to earn Prudhoe their first point of the season.
Coxhoe Athletic returned pointless from Cumbria where Cleator Moor Celtic won with an only goal by Craig Scott.
Kirkbymoorside moved into pole position, defeating Redcar Athletic with strikes by Ian Mudd (og) and Damon Cox before Stuart Poulter claimed a consolation deep into stoppage time.