Sep 2009
Match Reports - Sat 26th Sep 2009
28/09/09 13:31 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
On a day when four sides scored five times, Ryhope CW needed a second goal in stoppage-time to earn them a crucial victory at Houghton Town.
Following a goal-less first half, Houghton were awarded a penalty and the visitors' Neil Moan was sent off. Billy Harrison converted the kick, giving goalkeeper Michael Burlison no chance.
The visitors hit back with a Glen Marney equaliser but the game was into the 91st minute as Neville Newby scrambled the ball home.
Three sides won by a 5-0 scoreline. Ashbrooke Belford House were on the receiving end at Teesside Athletic where they finished with only eight players.
James Kesterton (2) and Daniel Drazdauskas had the home side comfortably in front before Kenny Taylor was sent off in the 45th minute.
Prolific scorer Kesterton took his tally to four and goalkeeper Greg Dixon and Chris Charlton were both then injured.
Ashbrooke had already used their substitutes and therefore finished severely depleted. It was not all joy for Teesside either who had Andy Taylor taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm.
Silksworth, who had conceded 12 goals in their first six games, leaked five to Kirkbymoorside for whom Johnny Brown, Daryl Rivis, Alex Strickland, Paul Round and Sarjo Cham all beat the overworked Daniel White.
Scarborough Town remain top of the table and they also plundered five goals at home to Hartlepool. Robbie Hawkes was another player to score four times with Nathan Cook also on the mark.
The Seasiders had Luke Jenkinson sent off just before the interval and four minutes into the second period Pools goalkeeper Mark Bell was also red-carded.
Easington Colliery and Windscale were involved in a dour goal-less draw. The best chance fell to Chris Tarn but he fired a penalty over the Cumbrians' crossbar.
Coxhoe Athletic are still pointless but gave an improved performance against Wolviston who won with second-half efforts from David Patterson and Michael Murphy.
Junior Masandi was an early scorer for Guisborough Town HC but it was not until the last three minutes that Willington conceded further goals to John Cairns (pen) and Michael Pugh.
Boldon CA caused an upset in the Durham Challenge Cup when they recovered from a two-goals deficit to defeat Hebburn Town 5-2.
Willy Crew and David McCann struck in the opening 16 minutes before Michael Meek, with a brace, Chris Robinson (pen), Andrew Hall and Mark Johnson swept Boldon into the next round and an away tie with Brandon United.
An only goal by Christie Elliott proved sufficient for Jarrow at home to Annfield Plain. The South Tynesiders line up at home to West Auckland Town in the First Round.
Match Reports - Sat 19th Sep 2009
21/09/09 17:18 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
Ryhope CW were twice ahead but had to settle for a point when New Marske
equalised late in the game with a hotly-disputed penalty.
John Butler fired the Wearsiders into a 10th-minute lead with a clinical shot
from the edge of the penalty area but Michael Mackin headed the equaliser.
Early in the second period, Kristian Kamarra put the visitors in front with a
scrambled effort and Anthony Ross's drive restored parity.
With just 15 minutes remaining Glen Moan headed in a corner but just when it
appeared that Martin Swales' side would secure another win, Nick Ward fired in
his spot kick.
Ryhope remain second, two points behind leaders Scarborough Town who hit
Boldon CA with a four-goals blitz.
Robbie Hawkes bagged a brace with Mark Barber and Luke Jenninson also on the
mark. Boldon's Dean McKeown was taken to hospital after crashing into a post.
Ashbrooke Belford House are in the top six and they comfortably defeated
Hartlepool. David Baxter fired them in front on two minutes and in the second
period Martin Deacon and Brian Smailes also found the net. Mark Ecclestone was
outstanding for Ashbrooke.
Mark Robinson restored parity for Houghton Town after Summersgill had fired
Wolviston ahead but three minutes from time Steve Patton's side conceded a
winning goal to Walker.
Coxhoe Athletic crashed 5-0 at Windscale for whom Dean Rogers produced a
stunning performance scoring four times. John Donnelly was the other marksman.
Annfield Plain were also in Cumbria and Cleator Moor Celtic claimed the points
thanks to Craig Hadley and Terry George.
Jarrow earned a point at Kirkbymoorside with a goal-less draw and third-top
Teesside Athletic maintained their promotion aspirations defeating Guisborough
Town HC thanks to Billy Millington (2) and James Kesterton. Russell Spence was
the visitors' only scorer.
The two sides competing in the FA Carlsberg Vase both went out to
Skilltrainingltd Northern League teams.
Easington Colliery were only a minute away from taking Shildon to extra time
and it took a spectacular free kick from Andrew Johnson to end their hopes of
glory.
Willington gave neighbours West Auckland Town a good game before losing by the
odd goal. Carl Thompson struck for the Hall Lane team with Martin Young and
Ian Maddison earning West their passage into the Third Qualifying Round.
by MALCOLM PRATT
Ryhope CW were twice ahead but had to settle for a point when New Marske
equalised late in the game with a hotly-disputed penalty.
John Butler fired the Wearsiders into a 10th-minute lead with a clinical shot
from the edge of the penalty area but Michael Mackin headed the equaliser.
Early in the second period, Kristian Kamarra put the visitors in front with a
scrambled effort and Anthony Ross's drive restored parity.
With just 15 minutes remaining Glen Moan headed in a corner but just when it
appeared that Martin Swales' side would secure another win, Nick Ward fired in
his spot kick.
Ryhope remain second, two points behind leaders Scarborough Town who hit
Boldon CA with a four-goals blitz.
Robbie Hawkes bagged a brace with Mark Barber and Luke Jenninson also on the
mark. Boldon's Dean McKeown was taken to hospital after crashing into a post.
Ashbrooke Belford House are in the top six and they comfortably defeated
Hartlepool. David Baxter fired them in front on two minutes and in the second
period Martin Deacon and Brian Smailes also found the net. Mark Ecclestone was
outstanding for Ashbrooke.
Mark Robinson restored parity for Houghton Town after Summersgill had fired
Wolviston ahead but three minutes from time Steve Patton's side conceded a
winning goal to Walker.
Coxhoe Athletic crashed 5-0 at Windscale for whom Dean Rogers produced a
stunning performance scoring four times. John Donnelly was the other marksman.
Annfield Plain were also in Cumbria and Cleator Moor Celtic claimed the points
thanks to Craig Hadley and Terry George.
Jarrow earned a point at Kirkbymoorside with a goal-less draw and third-top
Teesside Athletic maintained their promotion aspirations defeating Guisborough
Town HC thanks to Billy Millington (2) and James Kesterton. Russell Spence was
the visitors' only scorer.
The two sides competing in the FA Carlsberg Vase both went out to
Skilltrainingltd Northern League teams.
Easington Colliery were only a minute away from taking Shildon to extra time
and it took a spectacular free kick from Andrew Johnson to end their hopes of
glory.
Willington gave neighbours West Auckland Town a good game before losing by the
odd goal. Carl Thompson struck for the Hall Lane team with Martin Young and
Ian Maddison earning West their passage into the Third Qualifying Round.
Match Reports - Sat 12th Sep 2009
16/09/09 17:52 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
Ashbrooke Belford House applied to have their Sunderland Shipowners' Cup tie at Wolviston postponed because nine players were attending a wedding.
And when Nathan Summersgill scored twice in the first four minutes, it appeared the Wearsiders' worst fears would materialise.
But their make-shift line-up staged a magnificent rally and a brace of goals by Peter Benson and one from Michael Charlton earned them a surprise victory.
Coxhoe Athletic produced the shock result of the season as they defeated Kirkbymoorside.
The South Durham side went into the tie on the back of seven consecutive defeats and when Alex Strickland headed in on the 20th minute, another reverse seemed likely.
Dan O'Brien levelled from the spot with the last kick of the first half and in stoppage time he converted another penalty for the winner.
Ryhope CW had no trouble seeing off the challenge from Houghton Town. Richard Jordan bagged a brace with Gareth Hill and John Butler also on target. David Sewell was the home side's only marksman.
Hartlepool and Silksworth failed to produce a goal following two hours play and Pools booked their place in the next round, winning 5-3 on penalties.
Easington Colliery were well beaten at Boldon CA whose hero was Stephen Williams with a hat-trick. Michael Meek added to the woes of the visitors who managed just one goal from Jack Pounder.
Scarborough Town defeated Annfield Plain 4-3 on penalties. William Jarvis-Smith and Dominic Elliott had the visitors two goals up at the interval but Joe Ramm and Luke Jenkinson took the tie into extra time.
Willington also went out on penalties to Guisborough Town HC. Adam Blenkinsopp headed the hosts in front and Chris Rigby restored parity for Guisborough who then won the shoot-out 4-3.
Dean Rogers was an early scorer for Windscale but Teesside Athletic secured their place in the next round with a couple of strikes from regular scorer James Kesterton.
Only one game was played in the league and Jarrow moved up into third position, three points behind leaders Scarborough Town and Ryhope CW.
Peter Henderson, Peter Kane, Lee Buglass and Chris Lunn were the scorers against Cleator Moor Celtic at Perth Green.
by MALCOLM PRATT
Ashbrooke Belford House applied to have their Sunderland Shipowners' Cup tie at Wolviston postponed because nine players were attending a wedding.
And when Nathan Summersgill scored twice in the first four minutes, it appeared the Wearsiders' worst fears would materialise.
But their make-shift line-up staged a magnificent rally and a brace of goals by Peter Benson and one from Michael Charlton earned them a surprise victory.
Coxhoe Athletic produced the shock result of the season as they defeated Kirkbymoorside.
The South Durham side went into the tie on the back of seven consecutive defeats and when Alex Strickland headed in on the 20th minute, another reverse seemed likely.
Dan O'Brien levelled from the spot with the last kick of the first half and in stoppage time he converted another penalty for the winner.
Ryhope CW had no trouble seeing off the challenge from Houghton Town. Richard Jordan bagged a brace with Gareth Hill and John Butler also on target. David Sewell was the home side's only marksman.
Hartlepool and Silksworth failed to produce a goal following two hours play and Pools booked their place in the next round, winning 5-3 on penalties.
Easington Colliery were well beaten at Boldon CA whose hero was Stephen Williams with a hat-trick. Michael Meek added to the woes of the visitors who managed just one goal from Jack Pounder.
Scarborough Town defeated Annfield Plain 4-3 on penalties. William Jarvis-Smith and Dominic Elliott had the visitors two goals up at the interval but Joe Ramm and Luke Jenkinson took the tie into extra time.
Willington also went out on penalties to Guisborough Town HC. Adam Blenkinsopp headed the hosts in front and Chris Rigby restored parity for Guisborough who then won the shoot-out 4-3.
Dean Rogers was an early scorer for Windscale but Teesside Athletic secured their place in the next round with a couple of strikes from regular scorer James Kesterton.
Only one game was played in the league and Jarrow moved up into third position, three points behind leaders Scarborough Town and Ryhope CW.
Peter Henderson, Peter Kane, Lee Buglass and Chris Lunn were the scorers against Cleator Moor Celtic at Perth Green.
Match Reports - Sat 5th Sep 2009
08/09/09 10:36 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
Following a seven-goals drubbing in their previous game, Silksworth bounced back to form, comfortably defeating neighbours Ashbrooke Belford House.
Ashbrooke went into the game having won five and lost just one of their six games but they were no match for Steven Smith's side.
David McKinley opened the scoring after half an hour with a good chip and before the interval outstanding work by Scott Walker split the Belford House defence for Andrew Place to head home.
Early in the second period Place was again on target and it could have been worse for Belford as Cameron Marshall missed a penalty.
Ryhope CW defeated Wolviston but still conceded the leadership on goals difference to Scarborough Town.
It was a close call for Martin Swales' team and there were only five minutes remaining as Richard Jordan scored the only goal following a good move involving John Butler and Gareth Hill.
Scarborough Town, who conceded pole position last week, are back on top by virtue of their 4-1 victory over Coxhoe Athletic.
With just seven minutes remaining, however, a shock was on the cards. The South Durham side had led for a long period with Adam McDonald's early effort but eventually Luke Jenkinson equalised.
In a frenetic finale a brace of goals from Robbie Hawkes and one by Joe Danby enabled the Seasiders to snatch pole position from Ryhope. The sides have identical playing records but Scarborough have scored one goal more than the Wearsiders.
Easington Colliery comfortably saw off the challenge from Guisborough Town whose only goal by Nicky Pugh didn't arrive until three minutes from time.
Robert Huntley, Liam Beeston and Barry Turton had the Colliers three goals up by the interval and they were never troubled.
Houghton Town withstood late pressure from Annfield Plain to claim their third win in six attempts.
Adam Forrest put them in front from the penalty spot and on the hour Tommy Nobbit fired in a free kick from just outside the 18-yard line.
With 10 minutes left Roy Gordon reduced Plain's deficit and Houghton breathed a sigh of relief as David Turner rattled the woodwork.
Jarrow's season so far has been marked by inconsistency. Following a seven-goals romp last mid-week they suffered a three-goals defeat at Teesside Athletic whose marksmen were James Kesterton and a brace from Billy Millington.
Boldon CA twice led through Michael Meek and Chris Robertson but were denied a point at Windscale for whom Dean Rogers scored twice.
Willington trailed by three goals to Scott Davies, Sam Cook and Rob Jones at New Marske but then rallied and set up an interesting finish.
John Harrison headed them back into the game and Adam Blenkinsopp scrambled the ball home but New Marske held out.
Hartlepool went down 4-2 in an incident-packed game at Kirkbymoorside where they ended with nine men.
Alex Strickland rifled a hat-trick with Carl Richardson also on target for the home team. Craig Woodward and Simon Hanlon responded for Pools.
by MALCOLM PRATT
Following a seven-goals drubbing in their previous game, Silksworth bounced back to form, comfortably defeating neighbours Ashbrooke Belford House.
Ashbrooke went into the game having won five and lost just one of their six games but they were no match for Steven Smith's side.
David McKinley opened the scoring after half an hour with a good chip and before the interval outstanding work by Scott Walker split the Belford House defence for Andrew Place to head home.
Early in the second period Place was again on target and it could have been worse for Belford as Cameron Marshall missed a penalty.
Ryhope CW defeated Wolviston but still conceded the leadership on goals difference to Scarborough Town.
It was a close call for Martin Swales' team and there were only five minutes remaining as Richard Jordan scored the only goal following a good move involving John Butler and Gareth Hill.
Scarborough Town, who conceded pole position last week, are back on top by virtue of their 4-1 victory over Coxhoe Athletic.
With just seven minutes remaining, however, a shock was on the cards. The South Durham side had led for a long period with Adam McDonald's early effort but eventually Luke Jenkinson equalised.
In a frenetic finale a brace of goals from Robbie Hawkes and one by Joe Danby enabled the Seasiders to snatch pole position from Ryhope. The sides have identical playing records but Scarborough have scored one goal more than the Wearsiders.
Easington Colliery comfortably saw off the challenge from Guisborough Town whose only goal by Nicky Pugh didn't arrive until three minutes from time.
Robert Huntley, Liam Beeston and Barry Turton had the Colliers three goals up by the interval and they were never troubled.
Houghton Town withstood late pressure from Annfield Plain to claim their third win in six attempts.
Adam Forrest put them in front from the penalty spot and on the hour Tommy Nobbit fired in a free kick from just outside the 18-yard line.
With 10 minutes left Roy Gordon reduced Plain's deficit and Houghton breathed a sigh of relief as David Turner rattled the woodwork.
Jarrow's season so far has been marked by inconsistency. Following a seven-goals romp last mid-week they suffered a three-goals defeat at Teesside Athletic whose marksmen were James Kesterton and a brace from Billy Millington.
Boldon CA twice led through Michael Meek and Chris Robertson but were denied a point at Windscale for whom Dean Rogers scored twice.
Willington trailed by three goals to Scott Davies, Sam Cook and Rob Jones at New Marske but then rallied and set up an interesting finish.
John Harrison headed them back into the game and Adam Blenkinsopp scrambled the ball home but New Marske held out.
Hartlepool went down 4-2 in an incident-packed game at Kirkbymoorside where they ended with nine men.
Alex Strickland rifled a hat-trick with Carl Richardson also on target for the home team. Craig Woodward and Simon Hanlon responded for Pools.
Match Reports - Wed 2nd Sep 2009
06/09/09 12:34 Filed in: Reports
WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
RYHOPE CW surged to the top of the Wearside League when they went nap at Willington last night.
Martin Swales' side made a dream start, scoring twice in the opening two minutes with a Richard Jordan header and a drive from Anthony Ross.
Willington, second bottom with just one win in six attempts, hit back as Henry Drummond delivered a clinical finish from outside the penalty area but there was no stopping Ryhope.
Ross drove home for his second goal of the night and before the interval Ryhope just about secured victory as Philip Hall also found the target.
Early in the second period, Jordan completed the scoring and his goal was just sufficient to lift Ryhope above Scarborough Town on goals difference.
Easington Colliery produced a splendid performance to end Scarborough Town's 100 per cent record at Welfare Park.
Barry Turton only passed a fitness test shortly before kick-off but he came up trumps for the Colliers when he headed the only goal on 32 minutes.
Both teams had scoring opportunities in a highly-entertaining game but Easington held out for their third win.
Ashbrooke Belford House are third following a 3-1 victory over Cleator Moor Celtic.
A tremendous 35-yard strike by Lee Harrison gave the hosts an interval advantage but the Cumbrians restored parity in the 70th minute courtesy of Ben Davison.
Davison then conceded an own goal and two minutes from time David Baxter made sure of the points for the Wearsiders.
Silksworth, who had leaked just five goals in four games, suffered a 7-1 rout at Jarrow who consolidated fourth place. Lee Buglass and Chris Lunn both rifled hat-tricks and Silksworth's woes were compounded as Peter Kane converted a penalty.
Andrew Place claimed a consolation goal for Steven Smith's side which, with seven points out of 12, had made their best start in three years.
Coxhoe Athletic are the only side without a point and they went down 5-1 at home to Kirkbymoorside whose marksmen were Paul Wilson (og), Daryl Rivis (2) and Alex Strickland (2). Michael Owens had equalised for Coxhoe with only his team's third goal in six games.
Only 85 minutes play was possible at Hartlepool but Annfield Plain were confirmed as 2-1 winners.
Roy Gordon hit a long-range effort which skidded off the wet surface and entered the net via a post in the second period Paul Henderson doubled Plain's lead with a breakaway effort.
Shaun Ross fired into the roof of the net to raise Pools hopes but in the 85th minute the referee consulted the teams and curtailed the match.
by MALCOLM PRATT
RYHOPE CW surged to the top of the Wearside League when they went nap at Willington last night.
Martin Swales' side made a dream start, scoring twice in the opening two minutes with a Richard Jordan header and a drive from Anthony Ross.
Willington, second bottom with just one win in six attempts, hit back as Henry Drummond delivered a clinical finish from outside the penalty area but there was no stopping Ryhope.
Ross drove home for his second goal of the night and before the interval Ryhope just about secured victory as Philip Hall also found the target.
Early in the second period, Jordan completed the scoring and his goal was just sufficient to lift Ryhope above Scarborough Town on goals difference.
Easington Colliery produced a splendid performance to end Scarborough Town's 100 per cent record at Welfare Park.
Barry Turton only passed a fitness test shortly before kick-off but he came up trumps for the Colliers when he headed the only goal on 32 minutes.
Both teams had scoring opportunities in a highly-entertaining game but Easington held out for their third win.
Ashbrooke Belford House are third following a 3-1 victory over Cleator Moor Celtic.
A tremendous 35-yard strike by Lee Harrison gave the hosts an interval advantage but the Cumbrians restored parity in the 70th minute courtesy of Ben Davison.
Davison then conceded an own goal and two minutes from time David Baxter made sure of the points for the Wearsiders.
Silksworth, who had leaked just five goals in four games, suffered a 7-1 rout at Jarrow who consolidated fourth place. Lee Buglass and Chris Lunn both rifled hat-tricks and Silksworth's woes were compounded as Peter Kane converted a penalty.
Andrew Place claimed a consolation goal for Steven Smith's side which, with seven points out of 12, had made their best start in three years.
Coxhoe Athletic are the only side without a point and they went down 5-1 at home to Kirkbymoorside whose marksmen were Paul Wilson (og), Daryl Rivis (2) and Alex Strickland (2). Michael Owens had equalised for Coxhoe with only his team's third goal in six games.
Only 85 minutes play was possible at Hartlepool but Annfield Plain were confirmed as 2-1 winners.
Roy Gordon hit a long-range effort which skidded off the wet surface and entered the net via a post in the second period Paul Henderson doubled Plain's lead with a breakaway effort.
Shaun Ross fired into the roof of the net to raise Pools hopes but in the 85th minute the referee consulted the teams and curtailed the match.