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