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