SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH 2014

BRANDON UNITED RESERVES 1 V 2 SEDGEFIELD NETPark

In the first half Brandon had more of the play but Sedgefield led at half time courtesy of goals from Phil Bland and Brian Fairhurst. Second half Brandon pushed hard to get back into the game and scored after 60 mins from a penalty by Dan McDonough. Despite working hard and playing some attractive football Brandon was unable to add to their tally and Netpark ran out 2-1 winners. Man of the match for Brandon was Jordan Gibson and for Sedgefield was veteran Brian Fairhurst

LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP ROUND 2

BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES 3 V 1 SHILDON RESERVES

Bishop Auckland Reserves came out on top in this local derby cup fixture, beating their rivals 3-1 on the day in an entertaining game. The home side took the lead on 10 minutes as Lewis Rowell opened his account for the season after a clever Liam Bain corner kick. The lead was doubled a few minutes later by Bain himself after he rounded the keeper following some neat interplay from the home side team. It could have been worse for Shildon as Lewis Dunn missed is header from a yard out, after some brilliant play from winger Shaun Pickford. Shildon did test Craig Foster in goal from range, but he was equal to the effort.  The second half was an entertaining affair with both sides having chances. The visitors could have felt aggrieved as claims for a penalty were waved away after a mix up between Rowell and Foster, but the result was rounded by the goal of the game as Lewis Dunn showed neat feet before firing home with his left. Alex Cantwell forced the Shildon keeper into a good save, before Liam Bain hit the post following a powerful run. Shildon did pull one back as a consolation with minutes to go, but it was Bishops that marched into the next round. Credit to both sides for an entertaining fixture!

HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES 1 V 0 EBCHESTER CONSETT RESERVES

An average performance from both teams on the day with Pools just winning it after creating most chances. Both teams generally cancelled each other out with Pools going closest when hitting the post. Half time 0-0.
The second half started well with Pools hitting the bar twice and Ebchester not taking advantage of a chance across the face of goal. The deadlock was broken when Larkin broke down the left and cut in for Lewis Murphy to tap into an empty net. There were claims for offside but the goal stood

SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC 1 V 3 HYLTON SC

The first 14 mins was fairly even until a great strike from Sherburn’s Scott Arnott flew into the low right hand corner of Hylton’s net to make it 1-0 the keeper stood no chance . 2mins later Sherburn should have been 2 up when a cross by Scott Arnott was met by the right foot of Karl Hutchinson from 6yds but just went over the bar. Hylton equalised on 22 when a 'questionable' penalty decision was given. Which was converted by Hylton’s no 9 Martin Hope. The half was end to end with great tackles and football being played all over the pitch by both sides it ended 1-1. 2mins into the second half Hylton took the lead with a great strike by Mark Catchiside from 25yds which sailed into the top right hand side of Sherburn’s net 2-1. The game was still end to end both teams putting on a great display of football. Hylton scored their 3rd on 75mins by Liam Wooton. Sherburn didn't throw the towel in and the game was battled hard by both teams right to the final whistle. Hylton came out winners in a great game. Good luck to Hylton.

COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC 4 V 0 BIRTLEY FC

Coundon started well and there was an early goal. Mark Wood scored and scored again later. A good game with both teams playing very well. After interval Coundon played well and Pau Bailes scored and Coundon scored again towards the end of the game with a goal by Stephen Johnson. Overall a good game.

FERRYHILL TOWN 2 V 7 WALLSEND TOWN

Ferryhill 2-7 Wallsend. Good competitive first 80 minutes 2-2 but Wallsend got 5 easy goals last 10 minutes with Ferryhill fitness very poor good win for Wallsend good all round squad

MURTON AFC 1 V 2 HORSLEY HILL FC

Horsley hill edged past Murton in a tight cup tie coming back from a goal behind to deservedly win 2-1 and take their place in the next round.

WHEATLEY HILL WMC 6 V 2 CHESTER-LE-STREET WHITEHILL

Chester Le Street took the lead early with a penalty kick from Matty Smith. From then on Wheatley Hill dominated the game and scored goals through determined hard work. Goal scorers were Liam Cockerill 2, David Jackson, Stuart Softly, Shaun Jackson and Jonathan Davies.