MONDAY AUGUST 18TH 2014

SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC 1 V 4 HYLTON SC

Sherburn started the match the stronger side with a chance by Sherburn’s striker Nicky Marley putting the ball just wide on 3mins. Sherburn then had a another chance on 10 when Gary Dodds struck a low shot from 12yds which Hylton’s keeper palmed just past the post . Hylton then came into the game thanks to an own goal by Sherburn’s Steve Bowes. Hylton then made it 2-0 when striker Kevin Humble converted a very dubious penalty. On 40 mins Hylton’s Humble made it 3-0 with a great strike from 20yds leaving the keeper well beaten. Hylton ended the half the stronger and we're well worth their 3-0 lead. Second half saw Sherburn come back into the game on 60 mins when winger Omar Mustafa crossed from the left which was met by forward Niki Marley to slot into the net. Hylton were awarded a penalty on 70 mins which was well saved by keeper Pritchard. Hylton then finished the game off on 75mins when Kevin Davis broke through to score his 4th.

WALLSEND TOWN 1 V 0 HORSLEY HILL

A great fought end to end action game for the mutual spectator to watch. Horsley hill come out strong as did Wallsend town with both teams missing several chances but it was a bit of magic from Wallsend town striker Derek graham striking the ball from 20 yards out to clip the underside of the bar on the 82nd minute to clinch the game for Wallsend town.

SHILDON RESERVES 1` V 1 HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES

A game of high quality, commitment and excitement ended in draw and that was a fair result. The game was played at dean street Shildon which added to the atmosphere and both sets of players rose to the occasion. The game was very even until Shildon took the lead with a powerful header from a Michael Nichol corner. Shildon dominated the rest of the half but couldn't add to their tally. Hartlepool came out strongly in the second half but couldn't get the equaliser. Both sides then had chances to score but the visitors pulled level with a well taken goal from Sam Harrison. Shildon then had a great chance to snatch a winner but the game ended in a draw. A great advert for the Durham alliance league that was played in a very competitive manner and a very fair result.

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN WHITEHILL 1 V 2 COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC

This game was an excellent advert for the Durham Alliance League, with two committed teams and the result could have gone either way.
Whitehill started just the better of the two sides in this close game Tommy Wray had the first excellent chance on 20 mins, and two mins later a great build up by the home side saw Jamie Kelly bring out an excellent save from the keeper who turned the ball round for a corner kick. Coundon went close with a far post header on the half hour mark but the half time score stood at 0-0 .The game turned on 50 minutes when Karl Raine beat Jack Taylor to the ball and lobbed the Whitehill keeper for 0-1 to Coundon. Whitehill were two down when ten mins later a shot from distance found its way over the keeper to give Coundon a grip on the game. Whitehill pressed and made it 1-2 when Matty Nichols shot and Stephen Jackson deflected the ball with his head to give an exciting finish to the game. Both teams deserved something from the game but it was Coundon who took the three vital points this time around.

MURTON AFC 5 V 3 WHEATLEY HILL WMC FC

Murton claimed their second victory of the season following a competitive contest with Wheatley hill, after taking an early lead through a Williams’s goal Wheatley hill equalised from the penalty spot. Heavy rain made for slippy playing conditions and following an evenly balanced first half Murton led 3-2 following an outstanding solo goal from mustard and a neat finish from Grayson. Murton continued to push forward in the second half however Wheatley hill also looked dangerous breaking forward, a further goal from mustard and one from Winspear sealed the points for Murton. Wheatley hill did pull one back late one through a 25 years screamer however the match finished Murton 5 Wheatley hill 3.

FERRYHILL TOWN 2 V 5 EBCHESTER CONSETT RESERVES

 Ferryhill town 2-5 Ebchester Reserves. Ebchester scored 4 goals in the first half playing some nice football. Second half Ebchester got another goal through a own goal by Ferryhill town forward Shane Snaith but Snaith replied with a 30 yard goal lobbing the keeper then he scored his second taking it past two defenders and then past keeper to slot into the top corner with a hard angel Ferryhill better team second half but Ebchester got the three points of good first half performance