SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH 2014

HORSLEY HILL FC 2 V 2 HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES

Horsley Hills winning home record came to an end when they were held to a 2-2 draw against a determined Hartlepool side. Hartlepool took the lead when the Hills keeper punched a lofted ball against the post for Lewis Murphy to pounce and score. The Hill then took control of the game and there passing football was a joy to watch. Deservedly the Hill equalised just before half time with a scorching 35 yard strike from centre forward Kyle Houshby. The second half saw both teams playing good attractive football. With 25 mins to go the Hill finished off some sustained pressure with a goal from MoM Frankie Hucks. Hartlepool pressed hard for an equaliser and just when the points looked to be in the bag for the Hill, Hartlepool grabbed a share of the spoils with an equaliser. Both managers agreed that the football played by both young sides was a credit to the league

WASHINGTON AGED PEOPLES TROPHY ROUND 2

BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES 8 V 2 FERRYHILL TOWN      

In a competitive game, Bishop Auckland Reserves progressed to the next round with a comprehensive victory. Ferryhill did take an early lead, but Bishops came back strong with a hatrick from Lewis Dunn, two from Liam Bain and singles from Alex Cantwell, Connor McEvoy and Jordan Maughan. Man of the match was without doubt the Ferryhill Goalkeeper, who made a string of saves to keep it 8-2.

SHILDON RESERVES 4 V 0 SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC

A great team performance from the home team as Shildon run out 4 0 winners in round two of the Washington aged people's trophy. The home team started well and went in front courtesy of Shildon man of the match Joe Kerry. Sherburn then hit the bar with a stunning 35 yard effort from their man of the match Joe Simpson. The home team went two up soon after though with Cameron Wilkinson capping a fine game with his first goal for the club. Joe Kerry added a second before half time and at this time Shildon was rampant.  Sherburn responded well to some advice from the manager at half time but Shildon were stubborn in defence with Hayes and race dominating, two new fullbacks Dartnell and Thompson kept any threat from the flanks under control. Stephen Clifford then came off the bench to add a fourth for the home side and they were home and hosed. This was a good game from two teams who tried to play football on a good surface.

DURHAM COUNTY FA TROPHY ROUND 2

SEDGEFIELD NETPark FC 4 v 2 COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC

Avery competitive with both teams having very few chances in the first half. Coundon shading the better chances, HT 0-0...... The game came to life when Brian Fairhurst capitalised on a defensive mistake to put Sedgefield 1-0 up. Fairhurst then hit the post, shortly after first Coundon were awarded a weak penalty 1-1(Bailsy) then Sedgefield were 2-1(Fairhurst). The game really opened up but Fairhurst completed his hat-trick on 70, 3-1. Coundon came back strong and pulled one back on 75mins 3-2, Sedgefield defended well and after 85mins put the game to bed with a fast breakaway ending with Marcus Brown been chopped down, up popped veteran Brian Fairhurst to cap off a great performance against his old club and finished well to put Sedgefield into the semi-final, FT 4-2

MURTON AFC 0 V 6 WHICKHAM SC

Murton were outclassed from start to finish by a Whickham team who showed their league superiority with some very good football. Going in 1-0 up at half time Whickham came out in the second half and quickly took the game away from Murton. Special mention to Murtons keeper Swinburne who was outstanding making a number of quality saves including a penalty save. Final score Murton 0 Whickham 6.

HYLTON SC 1 V 7 GATESHEAD RUTHERFORD

Hylton played a well organised Gateshead Rutherford for the northern alliance league in the quarters of the county cup, the biggest test. Hylton started the brightest and dominated the first 20 minutes of the game and found them 1-0 up from a Stephen moody goal. It seemed as though Rutherford had extra men on the field as they turned up the heat and scored a dubious penalty 1-1. After that Hylton died and Rutherford took control of the game, Hylton tried hard to play but the opposition were just too well organised for Hylton and they strolled to an impressive 1-7 win. Hylton did not give a fair reflection of them on the day and the boys are disappointed, but life goes on and Hylton will be back next year with more experience and fight.

Good luck to Rutherford who worked hard for the full 90 minutes

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22ND 2014

SHILDON RESERVES 1 V 1 WHEATLEY HILL WMC FC

The game was abandoned due to fog after 30 minutes with the score at 1 1 Very disappointing to say the least.

HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES 2 V 1 BRANDON UNITED RESERVES

The game was played in heavy conditions with Brandon showing more energy than the home team in the first half. FC struggled, keeping possession of the ball and found them under pressure on more than one occasion. Brandon looked strong in defence with the big no 6 dealing easily with the long balls and set pieces. It was Hartlepool who scored first against the run off okay when Ross Kidson picked the ball up in midfield, played a neat one-two with Sam Harrison and slotted it under the keeper. Sam Harrison doubled the lead when he finished a great ball just before the break. FC had more possession in the second half but Brandon never stopped working and their hard work was rewarded when a ball was bundled home after a free kick was launched into the packed box. FC kept their nerve to take all 3 points.

HYLTON SC 4 V 0 SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC

Hylton have faded in the last few league games so today’s fixture against a good physical Sherburn FC was a must win. Hylton started with 3-1-4-2, the same tactics that have previously worked well against Sherburn. Hylton started the game dominant and it lead to Wooton beating the offside trap within the first few minutes and made no mistake 1-0 woody Hylton pressed more and more with confidence and were 3-0 up within 20 minutes through humble and a take a bow son top corner strike for Catchiside, humble grabbed his second just before half time with some fine skill a poking it home 4-0 Sherburn had a man sent off just before half time which was a shame as he was the brightest of Sherburn’s players. HT 4-0 Hylton played the second half against a team full of heart and never gave up, Sherburn battled for every ball but couldn't find that goal they needed as Hylton cruised and dictated how the game was going to play out. FT 4-0 A great game for the neutral but Hylton were just to strong on the day, hats off to Sherburn though as they showed great pride.
Well done all concerned.

WALLSEND TOWN 19 V 0 FERRYHILL TOWN FC

Wallsend town were excellent from the off with a dominant performance in which a score line off 19-0 shows but that could of easily been doubled that. With some clinical finishing and some outstanding goals from Wallsend town and fantastic football. With 5 goals each from Wallsend town skipper Gary hall and In form Decka graham, a hatrick each for Ryan Arnott and Paul Thomson and some good goals from Connor Dixon and Connor brown Mick Pooley to round the onslaught of goals

MURTON AFC 1 V 2 BIRTLEY FC

The match started bright and at a fast pace with both sides creating chances at both ends, But on the 15' Birtley FC took the lead with a brilliant lob from debutante Jason McCartney. Both sides still went on to create chances but nothing come from it with Birtley FC clearing one off their own line to maintain there one goal lead after the first 45 minutes. Second half started the same way as the first half, all end to end action but on the 55' Jonathan Swift doubled Birtley FC's lead with a great header. Both Birtley FC and Murton AFC had good shouts for a penalty claim but the referee did not award either team. On the 76' Mark Ruddock pulled one back for Murton AFC to make it 1-2 and for the final 10 minutes Murton AFC pushed everyone up to find the equalizer but Birtley FC's defence battled on brilliantly and held on to their well deserved first away win of the season .

HORSLEY HILL FC 3 V 1 BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES

The first half saw both teams contribute to some excellent free flowing football. Against the run of play, Liam Bain saw his deflected shot loop over the Hills keeper, to put Bishops 1-0 up. However, this fired the Hill up and the pressure finally played when Andrew Taylor gave the Hill a deserved equaliser. From then on the Hill took control of the game, adding 2 second half goals; through commanding centre back Ryan Moore and an Adam Bell penalty. The result saw the Hill protect their 100% home record. 18 yr old Tom West was outstanding in the centre of the park for the Hill gaining the MOM award

 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH 2014

SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC 7 V 0 BIRTLEY FC

Sherburn started the game strong from the off and kept it going all game . Sherburn Opened the score on 6 mins with a great ball over the top from Bob Cooper to no11 Nicky Marley to slot past the keeper 1-0 . 6 mins later a ball worked well by Sherburn from defence was threaded through to Scott Arnott to make it 2-0 . On 20 mins Sherburn’s Joe Simpson slotted home from 10 yds after a great build up 3-0 . 2mins later Simpson again made it 4-0 with a wonderful strike from 25 yards . HT 4-0 . Sherburn were in total control of the game and on 53 mins Joe Simpson got his third after a great ball from Scott Arnott he smashed it past the keeper 5-0 . Sherburn got a penalty on 65 after striker Nicky Marley was brought down in the box up stepped Joe Simpson to make it 6-0 and his fourth goal of the game .to round the game off a ball through the middle from Sherburn’s Tim Edwards for Nicky Marley to run onto who powered his way towards goal around the keeper to make it 7-0 . Give Birtley due respect they never gave up they worked really hard and it was a good clean game

SEDGEFIELD NETPark 4 v 1 CHESTER-LE-STREET WHITEHILL

Sedgefield took an early lead after 3mins when Adam Strong took advantage of a defensive mix-up to score. The game was tight with both teams pressing. Netpark scored a second with a great move involving Andrew Blackburn and Tom Olley with Adam Strong finishing with a great header 2-0, minutes after Whitehill’s were awarded a penalty with Craig Mickle making no mistake, H/T 2-1.Second half and Whitehill’s started well but Netparks defence were solid all game. On 54mins Whitehill’s players all stopped waiting for a whistle; Anthony Smyth capitalized as he kept going and scored with ease 3-1. Ten mins later and Netpark put the game to bed after two great saves by Whitehill’s Scott Creswell, Tom Olley eventually smashing the ball home 4-1. Netpark made several substitutions and saw the game out, great win, F/T 4-1.

HYLTON SC 2 V 3 SHILDON RESERVES

A game with very close score lines in previous matches but Hylton had an advantage with a home win in the county cup and expected another but Shildon reserves thought otherwise. It was Hylton who dominated from the start but could not find that clear cut finish, Kevin humble took action with a fine solo effort. 1-0 Shildon steady them and took advantage of Hylton on the counter attack, a low shot cleared off the line only to hit the defender on the ankle and found its way into the bottom corner. 1-1 Hylton pressed on and didn’t let this faze them, some fine play from midfield let in humble and he made no mistake, slotting in his second of the game. 2-1 ht Shildon came out second half a different team, winning battles in the middle of the park, first 15 mins Hylton were pushed back and with a mistake from the right full back Shildon were 1 on 1 and the striker slotted home. 2-2 After this Hylton turned up the heat with the Shildon keeper being the busiest of the two keepers but Hylton couldn't find a way through, with Shildon pushed back, reverted to long balls which Hylton found difficult to deal with and a miss placed pass from Hylton’s 18 yard box let in Shildon who scored with ease against the run of play. The game ended Hylton 2-3 Shildon. A fine battling performance from Shildon who never gave up and deserved the 3 points.

BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES 4 V 1 MURTON AFC

These two teams met each other for the second week running, with the home side full of confidence from their previous 8-1 victory. The game was very different however, with Murton much more competitive and physical than the previous encounter. The first half was an edgy affair, with Murton having a couple of long range effort going well wide. Bishop's looked composed and took the lead on 40 minutes after a perfect Callum Sweeney cross from the right found Lewis Dunn whose looping header was perfect into the far corner. The lead should have been doubled as Conner McEvoy was played through, only to somehow put his effort wide! The second half started brightly as Lewis Dunn doubled his tally. Michael Owen's perfect ball into the right channel was neatly crossed by Alex Cantwell, for Dunn to round the keeper. This seemingly kick started the pacy Bishop's attack. Callum Sweeny fired just over, before man of the match Dunn was fouled. Alex Cantwell missed the penalty, but converted the rebound. Murton found a way back into the game from another penalty, before Dunn notched his hat trick after a powerful run from Liam Bain allowed Dunn to simply tap in at the far post.

HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES 8 V 1 EBCHESTER CONSETT RESERVES

Hartlepool dominated this fixture and had a chance within the first minute. Evans put a shot over the bar soon after when he turned neatly in the box. Hartlepool were ahead on 8 minutes when Kidson rifled home with his second shot. A good move by Murphy and Donaghy led to evans making our 2-0. Murphy made it 3 just before the break after Ferguson played him in.  FC went 4 up soon after the restart when Murphy hit his 2nd. Ebchester pulled a goal back with a converted penalty to give them a glimmer of hope. Harrison smashed a ball into the top corner to crush Ebchester come back and Murphy got his hat trick with a 1 on 1 worth the keeper. Beddow made it 7-1 worth a fine taken goal after a run from deep and Readman hit goal of the game with a 25 yard pile driver
 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 2014

FERRYHILL TOWN 1 V 6 SHILDON RESERVES

Ferryhill 1-6 Shildon Reserves. Shildon played very good football everything been created by Andrew Bartle they scored 6 well worked goals. Ferryhill man of match was Nick Pattison with a solid game him and the target man number 9 Shane Snaith playing with their hearts on there sleeves Shane Snaith scored Ferryhill goal with a clinical finish into the bottom of corner out strengthen Shildons centre half.

MURTON AFC 1 V 8 BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES

Bishop Auckland thrashed Murton 8-1 in a game they domineered from start to finish. Three early goals set the pace, even when Murton pulled the game back to 3-1, they were never really in it and bishop responded by making it 4-1 before half time. Murtons lack of discipline show when they were reduced to 10 through an act of stupidity, from there bishop romped adding 4 goals to top an emphatic and convincing performance.

WALLSEND TOWN 4 V 3 HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES

All round great game to watch and some excellent football getting played which showed in the score line as Wallsend town won 4-3. Excellent goals from Derek graham 2 and another for Captain Gary hall and unfortunately bad lad of the day Paul Gordon who was fortunate to not have stayed on pitch

SEDGEFIELD NETPark 5 v 1 BIRTLEY FC

NETPark started the stronger team and went 2-0 in 15mins with a brace from Adam Strong. After 35mins NETPark were awarded a penalty but Adam Strong crashed his effort against the bar and Birtley cleared. H/T 2-0. 2nd half started with both teams fighting hard then after 60mins Birtley capitalised on a mistake by the NETPark keeper Matt Smith and were awarded a penalty as Lee Butterworth handled in the box, 2-1 and Birtley improved with a good 5mins. NETPark broke on the break with Anthony Smyth finishing well to make it 3-1. Then on 70mins Adam Strong was clean through on goal and was brought down from behind, 'veteran' Brian Fairhurst made no mistake from the spot 4-1. On 80mins Martyn Musgrave scored with a great low effort from 20 yards to make it 5-1 and game over.... F/T 5-1

WHEATLEY HILL WMC FC 5 V 1 BRANDON UNITED RESERVES

With Brandon only starting with ten men Wheatley Hill took an early lead through Jonathan Briggs. Been dominant from the start Wheatley Hill made it two just fifteen minutes into the first half with a free kick hitting the bar and falling kindly for Lee Westgarth. Wheatley Hill carried on with their dominance who eventually won the game 5-1. However without the performance of the Brandon Reserve keeper who pulled off some fantastic saves, it could easily have been double figures.

AUCKLAND CHARITY CUP ROUND 2

COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC 6 V 1 WITTON PARK
The game was fairly even when Coundon broke through the Witton Park defence after 25 minutes and a red card was given to a Witton Park defender for a foul. Paul. Bailes took the penalty giving Coundon a 1-0 lead. Ian Madison scored another goal for Coundon. After. 37 minutes and Ben Collinson. Scored after. 45 minutes to give Coundon a 3-0 half time lead. The second half kicked off with. Witton Park playing. well with ten men. Witton Park the broke through and scored. Coundon eventually took advantage with Mark Wood scoring a fourth goal for Coundon. Kurt Mathews scored after. 90 minutes and Ian Madison scored again after. 91 minutes to give Coundon a 6-1 win
SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC 4 V 2 SHILDON RAILWAY
Shildon visited Sherburn without a defeat in 7 and flying high in there league Sherburn knew they were in for a tough game. Shildon started very strong and put Sherburn under pressure from kick off. Some great flowing football from Shildon in the first 10 mins put Sherburn on the back foot. Two great saves by Sherburn’s keeper David Pritchard kept it 0-0. Sherburn soaked up the pressure and started to get organised. The game then ebbed and flowed with chances falling to both teams. It took until the 35th min before the deadlock was broken a ball across Shildons box was met by Ryan Bell to slot home 1-0 Sherburn. 5mins later Shildon were level a great strike from striker Danny Thomas hit the back of Sherburn’s net 1-1. The first half finished level. Within 4mins of kick off Shildon were 2-1 up a corner from the right to the back post was met by Mathew Brown who headed home from 6 yds 2-1. Straight from kick off Sherburn’s Scott Arnotts shot from 20 yds was well saved by Shildons keeper. 6mins later Sherburn were level a great ball down the right found Andrew Chester who took it past the defender and slotted past the oncoming keeper to make it 2-2. Sherburn upped the tempo Gary Dodds hit the bar on 60 mins and 3 mins later Scott Arnotts shot was tipped past the post by the keeper. Another great save on 66 by Shildons keeper saw Gary Dodds shot put over the bar. Sherburn took the lead on 72 with Scott Arnott taking on 3 defenders, passing to Gary Dodds who took out another defender with a great pass to Arnott whose shot was powered past the keeper 3-2. Shildon came back strong but couldn't find a way through Sherburn's defence. And on 82 Sherburn sowed it up. A ball from defender Tim Edwards down the right found Karl Hutchinson who turned, took on the defender and slid the ball through to Ryan Bell who went past a defender to slot the ball into the bottom left corner of the net 4-2 to Sherburn. Shildon didn't throw the towel in and the last 5 mins saw them pile forward to try to salvage the game. Sherburn stayed strong and saw it out. A great game of football by both sides.

 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH 2014

BRANDON UNITED RESERVES 0 V 3 HORSLEY HILL FC

On a very misty cold night Brandon entertained high flying Horsley Hill at the Welfare Ground. The heavy rain over the previous 24 hrs meant that the Brandon pitch was soft and would test the player’s stamina. Horsley were quickly on the attack from the kick off and Brandon's defence was under considerable pressure. That turned out to be the story of the first half with Brandon on the back foot and a youthful and exuberant Horsley side being full of running. This limited Brandon to a few breakaway chances but they held out until the 40th minute before conceding to give Horsley a 1-0 lead at half time. In the second half Brandon had the slope and finally showed some attacking flair but for Horsley to score their second in the 65th minute. With the clock running down and some very tired Brandon legs on the pitch Horsley ran in three more goals in the last 15 minutes. Final score a possibly unjust 5-0 to Horsley. Horsley Hill were the best footballing side seen at Brandon for some time, full of running, passing and movement. A very good game of football to watch and after Brandon's Heroics at Wallsend at the weekend a little disappointing to lose so heavily. Goal scorers for Horsley Hill were Davison, Foster, Watson, Bell and Taylor. Man of the match for Horsley was Frankie Hucks and for Brandon was veteran keeper Bryan Potts.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST 2014

SHERBURN VILLAGE WMC FC  8 V 3 FERRYHILL TOWN

Sherburn controlled the game from kick off and on 10 mins their first chance came from a quick free kick by Joe Simpson to Scott Arnott who knocked it across to Gaz Dodds who's shot skimmed the post . A great shot from 20 yds by Joe Simpson skimmed the bar on 22. A cross from Sherburn’s Danny Rooney was met by the head of Joe Simpson to slot into the bottom left 1-0 Sherburn. 5mins later on 37 a loose ball on the edge of the Sherburn’s box was latched onto by Ferryhill's no 6 who rifled home 1-1. 3 mins later a cross from Sherburn’s Joe Simpson found the head of Omar Mustafa to make it 2-1 H/T. Straight from kick off Sherburn increased their lead with a great strike by Gaz Dodds and 2 mins later he made it 4-1 with a well taken goal. Sherburn took their foot off the pedal and Ferryhill pulled one back on 70 mins with a great strike from 20yds by Ben Richardson. 2 mins later a mess up by Sherburn was converted by Ferryhill’s no 10 to make it 4-3. This woke Sherburn up and on 74 Scott Arnott made it 5-3. Gaz Dodds made it 6-3 for his hatrick on 78. With 5 mins left Arnott made it 7-3. Omar Mustafa finished the game with a great strike to make it 8-3.

WASHINGTON AGED PEOPLES TROPHY ROUND 2

BIRTLEY FC 3 V 8 HARTLEPOOL FC RESERVES

A hard thought game by both teams but Hartlepool were to strong on the day and won 8-3.

WALLSEND TOWN 4V 2 BRANDON UNITED RESERVES

Today Wallsend played host to Brandon United reserves in the cup both teams got off to a slow start with Wallsend wasting a number of chances before they managed to break a Stubborn defence With Dekka graham scoring the first not long after Wallsend made it two with a well took goal from Ian graham but Brandon hit back with their young striker having a very good game Ben Pearson made it 2-1 And after the break young Ben made it 2-2 But then Wallsend took charge and replied with 2 Quick goals from Michael Pooley and Derek Graham To sealed the win for Wallsend

DURHAM COUNTY FA TROPHY ROUND 1

MURTON AFC 4 V 3 BILLINGHAM FC
Murton made it through to the next round of trophy following a good performance which resulted in them beating Billingham FC 4-3. An even first half saw the sides go in level at 1-1. Billingham FC took the lead shortly after half time with a good breakaway goal; however Murton powered back into the game scoring two well worked goals before Billingham FC equalised with ten minutes to go. With the game looking like it was heading to extra time Murton won the game with 4 minutes left following an extra strike from mom Swinburne.

WHEATLEY HILL WMC FC 3 V4 SEDGEFIELD NETPark FC

Started off with a competitive attitude from both sides with 3 penalties been awarded in the first half. This left Wheatley Hill hill 2-1 up at half time. Both penalties from Phillip Hickman and a Sedgefield penalty from Brian Fairhurst. Wheatley Hill then took a 3-1 advantage through Shaun Jackson. But sloppy play led to Sedgefield equalising and taking it to extra time which they went on to claim the game 4-3.

HYLTON SC V SHILDON RESERVES

Hylton S.C faced a much improved Shildon reserves side the County Cup and the fixture didn't disappoint. Hylton started the brightest with short and sharp passing which reverted the away side to long ball tactics from kick off, confidence grew for Hylton and with some smart play down the right lead to a Stephen Moody goal. Hylton 1-0 Moody. Shildon now on the back foot stayed positive and levelled not long after with route one being key. Shildon are back in it 1-1. Hylton tried to stay focused but Shildon wouldn't let them settle, Hylton pressed more and more with time and finally scored again from the impressive martin hope, a ball bobbled on the edge of the box and hope(Ghandi) pounced with a fierce strike which left the keeper no chance. Hylton 2-1 Ghandi.  Hylton wanted to see the half out and re-group as both teams had worked really hard to try and control the game, a quick throw in down Shildon left caught Brian Carter napping and the Shildon centre forward chipped the on rushing Hylton keeper, classy goal 2-2 Half time. Second half was much of the same with Hylton having more shots and testing the Shildon keeper, Hylton made changes just after the break and were frightening going forward but couldn't find the finish that counted, Shildons centre half was having a game to remember and kept Hylton at bay, but Hylton kept the pressure on sensed blood. A ball through the middle lead to a corner and with a great ball in it fell to humble on the edge of the box who placed it in the bottom right corner.  Hylton 3-2 humble.  Hylton had some breathing space but Shildon soon pushed on gaining most of the possession the last 10 minutes, but couldn't break the Hylton back 3 down. Finished Hylton 3-2 Shildon a great game to be involved in and Hylton host Shildon again in the Durham alliance league in a fortnight’s time.

BISHOP AUCKLAND RESERVES 2 V 7 WHICKHAM SC
A tough day for Bishop Reserves against a very strong and quick Whickham side.
Play started well for the home team with good possession and a couple of chances keeping Whickham at arm’s length, however a ball played in behind the defenders gave Bishops keeper no option but to try and sweep the ball. He was second to the ball and as the Whickham player went to play the ball round him the keeper instinctively stuck out an arm.  The resulting free kick lead to the opener and a few mins later Whickham had doubled their lead. It then became one way traffic as some great quick play and passing got the better of Bishop and soon it was 6-0, good forward play and silly mistakes looked like it was only going to be one way traffic. Bishop did respond just before half time when Liam Bain found himself a bit of space out on the left to curl the ball home in off the top corner post and put Bishop on the score sheet. After the half time break Bishop looked to have learned from their early mistakes and battled hard in every challenge. Bishop earned a goal through their hard work after great wing play led to a cross that was picked up by centre forward Lewis Dunn; he kept his head and although looked to be going away from goal beat the retreating keeper and Whickham's goal line defenders to get another back for Bishop. Whickham's attacking momentum started again and scored another well worker goal to make it 7. There were more chances from both sides with Whickham hitting the bar and then being awarded a penalty for hand ball, only for keeper James Cleminson to beat away. Full time came and a much better performance in the second half, but the work in the first half from Whickham made it look a one sided game and full time score of 2-7. Congrats to Whickham and good luck in the next round. Bishop will look to build on the game when they return to league action with back to back games Vs Murton.

CHESTER-LE-STREET WHITEHILL 0 V 1 COUNDON & LEEHOLME YOUTH FC

Whitehill lost out to the only goal of the game when they went down 0-1 at home to Coundon in the Durham F A Trophy, Whitehill created the first chance of the game on 2 mins but the keeper saved well from a Stephen Wood shot. Coundon then had a chance to take the lead on 8 mins this time Scot Cresswell in the Whitehill goal made an excellent stop. The all important goal came on 28 mins when Stevie Johnson headed in a corner kick to give the visitors a 0-1 lead. Coundon had a chance to double the lead when they were awarded a penalty kick on 41 mins but once again Scot Cresswell saved well. H T 0-1 The second half saw Whitehill pile on the pressure without creating really clear cut chances but credit to Coundon they defended very well as a unit, Whitehill pressed right to the end of the game and the best chance of the half fell to Craig Mickle a minute from time but she shot wide.  An entertaining game which was a credit to the Durham Alliance League played out by two very good sides.