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.