Wednesday's football March 17
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Reportsby MALCOLM PRATT
Wearside League leaders Ryhope CW left it late before defeating fifth-top
Easington Colliery by the odd goal in three.
A tense struggle was anticipated and it was not until two minutes into the
second period that John Butler celebrated his return to the Ryhope line-up,
firing home from the edge of the penalty area.
With just five minutes remaining it looked as if former Horden CW player
Stuart Brightwell had gained a point for the Colliers but two minutes later
Jonathan Davis produced a good finish from 18 yards.
Martin Swales' side still lead Scarborough Town by eight points but their
rivals have three games in hand.
The Seasiders made no mistake at Guisborough Town HC where they enjoyed a
five-goals romp. Joe Danby bagged a brace with Mark Barber, Dean Craig and
Josh Greening also on target.
Guisborough played almost the entire second half with 10 men following the
dismissal of Stephen Reid and on the hour Danny Cornell was also red-carded,
leaving the home side with only nine players.
Jarrow have not scored in four games after losing at Houghton Town. On the
stroke of half time Michael Curtis set up Kevin Gordon who rifled the ball
into the net.
Five minutes later 17-year old Richie Goodman celebrated his debut heading in
a corner.
Windscale, who at one stage were too near the bottom for comfort, confirmed
that they are a much improved side when they held Ashbrooke Belford House to a
draw at Silksworth.
Lee Harrison gave Tommy Dobbing's side the lead on 30 minutes and 20 minutes
from the end Adam Blair equalised.