The Lyons Roar into another Final!
30/03/10 10:29 Category: Match
Reports
By Groundhopper
In the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup Semi – Final two Clubs from the Premier Divison met each other, Hetton Lyons Cricket Club and Visitors Brandon Bay Horse the Game started well, the Lyons nearly paid the penalty for missed chances and should have been 3 goals up in the first 15 minutes but the visitors took the lead after the half hour when Lyons keeper fouled the Brandon Bay Horse Forward , Gavin Mudd stepped up and scored from the Penalty spot (0-1) for the rest of half the Lyons showed very little.Lyons Started at a much better pace in the second half and they got the equalizer after 55 minutes when Substitute Craig Ruddy hit the ball from 25yds giving the Bay Horse keeper no chance (1-1). The Lyons took the lead 6 minutes later when a cross from Ruddy and the Brandon defender headed in to his own net (2-1). Brandon pulled the scores level shortly after when a Lyons defender handled the ball in the penalty box and Gavin Mudd scored from the spot again(2-2). Hetton Lyons got the winning goal in the 85th minute when substitute Jason Ainsley took the corner and the Lyons defender Daniel Moore got away from his marker and scored with a diving header (3-2). The Lyons should have put the game well out of reach with great chances from Cogdon and Rae but the Bay Horse keeper blocked them. Full time 3-2.
Chester Easy Street Fc progressed to the final of the Deerness Driveways Presidents Trophy with a comprehensive victory over Division Three side Sedgefield Net Park.
Having already progressed to the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Trophy Final two weeks ago, the tantalising prospect of meeting local rivals the Osbourne in the final was enough to drive Easy to victory. In extremley blustery conditions the match was largely one sided despite the gale force winds preventing any real play from either side. Attacking against the wind in the first half, Easy Street showed their class despite the adverse conditions with some slick passing and moving. Craig Mickle should have opened the scoring mid way through the half but saw his shot trickle wide. The striker did turn provider soon after as he wriggled away from his markers on the left and played a sumptious pass into Carl Ritchie who slid the ball into the net first time. They did however have to defend resolutley with Sedgefield looking to take advantage of playing with the wind. However their tall strikers lacked any real pace to catch up with the ball which was continually hoofed upfield.
Net Park did have the chance to equalise late in the first half. A right wing corner was flicked on in the box and EasyStreet had keeper James Davidson to thank for the deflecting the ball away with his face. The second half was much of the same with Easystreet playing with the wind and firing an endless amount of shots at the beleaguered Sedgefield keeper. They did double their lead early into the half with Mark Peck nodding home Anthony Davisons inswinging corner. Mickle then got his name on the scoresheet for the 44th time this season, cutting in from the right and smashing a shot into the net with his left foot. Mickle and Peck almost made it 4-0 but their efforts both crashed against the crossbar. Pecks inparticular would have been spectacular with the defender volleying from inside his own half only to his effort smack off the bar. Final Score Sedgefield Net Park 0 Chester Easystreet fc3.
In the Premier Division Pelton ROAB Travelled to Ferryhill Wmc and Goals In the 65 min from Luke Kerry A clinical individual goal and a moment of inspiration! Good lead up play led to Luke Kerry going on a solo run, and scoring a right footed goal from close range yards and a Further Goal from Kerry in the 78 Min Luke Kerry fired home from 18 yards out with a clinical right foot goal, following a decent through-ball. To Give Pelton a 2-1 away Win. Last Seasons Premier League Champions Kelloe wmc were 4-0 Home winners Over Burnside Wmc.Thier was a Comfortable win for Sedgefield St Eds, as they travelled to Langley Park W mc .Langley had the strong wind first half and managed one shot against the bar. After that it was all St Ed's, Keith Flockett getting 2 and Brian Fairhurst getting the other. Newton Aycliffe wmc were 4-2 Home winners Over Houghton Glendale Social.
In the First Division Sacriston Wmc were 2-1 Winners at Birtley Board Inn, In the Big Washington Derby Washington JFC beat the Biddick Inn 3-0, Washington Arms Travelled to Waterhouses and shared the Points in a 0-0 draw. Gilesgate Moor Hotel were 4-1 winners at Houghton Mill All Stars.
In the Second Division Chester Plough Inn were on their travels again to high fliers Esh Steelers Fc looking to revenge their home defeat earlier in the season, when two late goals robbed the cestrians of victory. The home side won the toss and decided to kick up field and immediately enjoyed most of the possession. Steelers used the extra man in midfield well and created a few early openings. It was around the twenty minute mark that the home side took the lead, when a well struck free kick came back from Daglish and the Steelers players were first to react and poke the ball home from close range. Steelers came straight back at The Plough and thought they had doubled the lead soon after when their striker hit a cracking shot from distance, only to see Tony Daglish the Plough Keeper dive full strength to tip it over the bar, top drawer save from the cat! The home side did manage to score around ten minutes later with a great piece of football. The Steelers midfield man played a fantastic cross through field ball in behind Simm for his team mate to run onto a fire a low drive into the corner of the net, Once again the home side had a fantastic opportunity to put the game beyond doubt when the striker had a one on one with the keeper, only for Daglish to save well again. The away side struggled to get a foot on the ball and were very sloppy with possession in the first period but hoped to turn it around after the break. H/T 2-0 to the Steelers The Plough were now kicking up the slope and enjoyed more of the ball in this early period. Joel Baddams was very busy up front and Keith Lines was working tirelessly up and down the left flank. Tony Daglish was once again called into action when he saved well at the strikers feet to keep his side in the game. Steelers pushed forward again and had a number of very good chances but a combination of poor finishing and last ditch blocks kept the Steelers side from increasing their lead. Their were no further Goals in the second Half the Steelers winning 2-0. Pelton Fc were 9-3 winners at Bishop Middleham Cross Keys, Chilton Wmc returned to winning ways with a 4-3 Home win over Sherburn Lambton Arms.Coxhoe wmc and Durham Bede Lodge shared the Points in a 1-1 draw. West Rainton came out best in a 5 Goal thriller against visitors Pittington Fc Rainton winning 3-2. Chester Osborne travelled to Ushaw Moor Cricket Club , it was Chris Winn who scored four goals before the half time whistle. Some good passing play lead to the 4 goals in the first half which included a penalty as Chris Days was brought down in the area.The Osborne sat back a little in the second half and substitute Michael Toon scored five minutes from time with a cool finish from 18 yards aftre some good play by Chris Davison,Final Score Ushaw Moor Cricket Club 0 Chester Osborne 5
In the Third Division Washington Usworth Top Club were 3-1 winners at Houghton Chilton Lodge,Low Feel Gold Medal were 4-3 Home winners over Visitors East Rainton Travellers Rest, This was the second Sunday that the Pelaw Grange Dogs Fc had played shadforth Plough with a draw in both games. Shadforth Plough took the lead early on from a corner that blew or curled into the Pelaw's net at the far post. however they came straight back within 5 minutes and levelled it 1-1 with a goal low struck past Shadforths keeper by Neil Worley. Pelaw should of had the game wrapped up by half time after some good work but although only a yard out both the strikers failed to turn the ball into the goal and eventually it was cleared. Eddie Shanks was then up ended in the penalty box and Referee Dennis Matuszek had no hesitation in giving the penalty however Shadforths keeper saved the penalty and held onto the ball. The second half was a dour affair but again Pelaw Grange Dogs kicking with the wind should of went ahead if Chris Hawkins had left the ball alone to go into the net and was rightly ruled off side. Before this the ball looked from the side line that a shot had crossed the line to be pulled back by the keeper but there was no appeal from the Pelaw Grange Dogs Players. The final score been 1-1. Eddie Quinn replaced Mark Stevenson with about 25 minutes to go but had little effect mainly due to the strong wind as both sides tried to keep the ball down.
In the Fourth Division Neville’s Cross travelled to near neighbos Durham Garden House only to Loose 2-1, Ferryhill White Horse were 2-0 Home winners Over Witton Gilbert Wmc, Kelloe Davy Lamp won 2-0 at Framwellgate Moor Wmc.High Handenhold Bird Inn recorded their highest away win of the season winning7-3 at Oxclose Ox and Plough Inn. Chester Leonard’s Lost 2-0 at New Durham Wmc.
In the Durham County Football Association Sunday Cup Semi – Final two Clubs from the Premier Divison met each other, Hetton Lyons Cricket Club and Visitors Brandon Bay Horse the Game started well, the Lyons nearly paid the penalty for missed chances and should have been 3 goals up in the first 15 minutes but the visitors took the lead after the half hour when Lyons keeper fouled the Brandon Bay Horse Forward , Gavin Mudd stepped up and scored from the Penalty spot (0-1) for the rest of half the Lyons showed very little.Lyons Started at a much better pace in the second half and they got the equalizer after 55 minutes when Substitute Craig Ruddy hit the ball from 25yds giving the Bay Horse keeper no chance (1-1). The Lyons took the lead 6 minutes later when a cross from Ruddy and the Brandon defender headed in to his own net (2-1). Brandon pulled the scores level shortly after when a Lyons defender handled the ball in the penalty box and Gavin Mudd scored from the spot again(2-2). Hetton Lyons got the winning goal in the 85th minute when substitute Jason Ainsley took the corner and the Lyons defender Daniel Moore got away from his marker and scored with a diving header (3-2). The Lyons should have put the game well out of reach with great chances from Cogdon and Rae but the Bay Horse keeper blocked them. Full time 3-2.
Chester Easy Street Fc progressed to the final of the Deerness Driveways Presidents Trophy with a comprehensive victory over Division Three side Sedgefield Net Park.
Having already progressed to the Castle Insurance Alan Smith Trophy Final two weeks ago, the tantalising prospect of meeting local rivals the Osbourne in the final was enough to drive Easy to victory. In extremley blustery conditions the match was largely one sided despite the gale force winds preventing any real play from either side. Attacking against the wind in the first half, Easy Street showed their class despite the adverse conditions with some slick passing and moving. Craig Mickle should have opened the scoring mid way through the half but saw his shot trickle wide. The striker did turn provider soon after as he wriggled away from his markers on the left and played a sumptious pass into Carl Ritchie who slid the ball into the net first time. They did however have to defend resolutley with Sedgefield looking to take advantage of playing with the wind. However their tall strikers lacked any real pace to catch up with the ball which was continually hoofed upfield.
Net Park did have the chance to equalise late in the first half. A right wing corner was flicked on in the box and EasyStreet had keeper James Davidson to thank for the deflecting the ball away with his face. The second half was much of the same with Easystreet playing with the wind and firing an endless amount of shots at the beleaguered Sedgefield keeper. They did double their lead early into the half with Mark Peck nodding home Anthony Davisons inswinging corner. Mickle then got his name on the scoresheet for the 44th time this season, cutting in from the right and smashing a shot into the net with his left foot. Mickle and Peck almost made it 4-0 but their efforts both crashed against the crossbar. Pecks inparticular would have been spectacular with the defender volleying from inside his own half only to his effort smack off the bar. Final Score Sedgefield Net Park 0 Chester Easystreet fc3.
In the Premier Division Pelton ROAB Travelled to Ferryhill Wmc and Goals In the 65 min from Luke Kerry A clinical individual goal and a moment of inspiration! Good lead up play led to Luke Kerry going on a solo run, and scoring a right footed goal from close range yards and a Further Goal from Kerry in the 78 Min Luke Kerry fired home from 18 yards out with a clinical right foot goal, following a decent through-ball. To Give Pelton a 2-1 away Win. Last Seasons Premier League Champions Kelloe wmc were 4-0 Home winners Over Burnside Wmc.Thier was a Comfortable win for Sedgefield St Eds, as they travelled to Langley Park W mc .Langley had the strong wind first half and managed one shot against the bar. After that it was all St Ed's, Keith Flockett getting 2 and Brian Fairhurst getting the other. Newton Aycliffe wmc were 4-2 Home winners Over Houghton Glendale Social.
In the First Division Sacriston Wmc were 2-1 Winners at Birtley Board Inn, In the Big Washington Derby Washington JFC beat the Biddick Inn 3-0, Washington Arms Travelled to Waterhouses and shared the Points in a 0-0 draw. Gilesgate Moor Hotel were 4-1 winners at Houghton Mill All Stars.
In the Second Division Chester Plough Inn were on their travels again to high fliers Esh Steelers Fc looking to revenge their home defeat earlier in the season, when two late goals robbed the cestrians of victory. The home side won the toss and decided to kick up field and immediately enjoyed most of the possession. Steelers used the extra man in midfield well and created a few early openings. It was around the twenty minute mark that the home side took the lead, when a well struck free kick came back from Daglish and the Steelers players were first to react and poke the ball home from close range. Steelers came straight back at The Plough and thought they had doubled the lead soon after when their striker hit a cracking shot from distance, only to see Tony Daglish the Plough Keeper dive full strength to tip it over the bar, top drawer save from the cat! The home side did manage to score around ten minutes later with a great piece of football. The Steelers midfield man played a fantastic cross through field ball in behind Simm for his team mate to run onto a fire a low drive into the corner of the net, Once again the home side had a fantastic opportunity to put the game beyond doubt when the striker had a one on one with the keeper, only for Daglish to save well again. The away side struggled to get a foot on the ball and were very sloppy with possession in the first period but hoped to turn it around after the break. H/T 2-0 to the Steelers The Plough were now kicking up the slope and enjoyed more of the ball in this early period. Joel Baddams was very busy up front and Keith Lines was working tirelessly up and down the left flank. Tony Daglish was once again called into action when he saved well at the strikers feet to keep his side in the game. Steelers pushed forward again and had a number of very good chances but a combination of poor finishing and last ditch blocks kept the Steelers side from increasing their lead. Their were no further Goals in the second Half the Steelers winning 2-0. Pelton Fc were 9-3 winners at Bishop Middleham Cross Keys, Chilton Wmc returned to winning ways with a 4-3 Home win over Sherburn Lambton Arms.Coxhoe wmc and Durham Bede Lodge shared the Points in a 1-1 draw. West Rainton came out best in a 5 Goal thriller against visitors Pittington Fc Rainton winning 3-2. Chester Osborne travelled to Ushaw Moor Cricket Club , it was Chris Winn who scored four goals before the half time whistle. Some good passing play lead to the 4 goals in the first half which included a penalty as Chris Days was brought down in the area.The Osborne sat back a little in the second half and substitute Michael Toon scored five minutes from time with a cool finish from 18 yards aftre some good play by Chris Davison,Final Score Ushaw Moor Cricket Club 0 Chester Osborne 5
In the Third Division Washington Usworth Top Club were 3-1 winners at Houghton Chilton Lodge,Low Feel Gold Medal were 4-3 Home winners over Visitors East Rainton Travellers Rest, This was the second Sunday that the Pelaw Grange Dogs Fc had played shadforth Plough with a draw in both games. Shadforth Plough took the lead early on from a corner that blew or curled into the Pelaw's net at the far post. however they came straight back within 5 minutes and levelled it 1-1 with a goal low struck past Shadforths keeper by Neil Worley. Pelaw should of had the game wrapped up by half time after some good work but although only a yard out both the strikers failed to turn the ball into the goal and eventually it was cleared. Eddie Shanks was then up ended in the penalty box and Referee Dennis Matuszek had no hesitation in giving the penalty however Shadforths keeper saved the penalty and held onto the ball. The second half was a dour affair but again Pelaw Grange Dogs kicking with the wind should of went ahead if Chris Hawkins had left the ball alone to go into the net and was rightly ruled off side. Before this the ball looked from the side line that a shot had crossed the line to be pulled back by the keeper but there was no appeal from the Pelaw Grange Dogs Players. The final score been 1-1. Eddie Quinn replaced Mark Stevenson with about 25 minutes to go but had little effect mainly due to the strong wind as both sides tried to keep the ball down.
In the Fourth Division Neville’s Cross travelled to near neighbos Durham Garden House only to Loose 2-1, Ferryhill White Horse were 2-0 Home winners Over Witton Gilbert Wmc, Kelloe Davy Lamp won 2-0 at Framwellgate Moor Wmc.High Handenhold Bird Inn recorded their highest away win of the season winning7-3 at Oxclose Ox and Plough Inn. Chester Leonard’s Lost 2-0 at New Durham Wmc.