This match was played at Hilltop Playing Field as part of the Durham County FA Minor Cup Prelim Round.
Gateshead Leam Rangers Reserves narrowly defeated South Moor Reserves with a score of 3-2. The home team benefitted from a solid performance and a crucial goal from Kevin Rookes. South Moor Reserves pushed hard but could not overcome the deficit despite scoring twice.
Ethan Peden, James Collier, and Kevin Rookes were the goalscorers for Gateshead Leam Rangers Reserves. Mason Pine and Lewis Renwick found the net for South Moor Reserves.
Alisdair Milne-Davies was awarded a yellow card for Gateshead Leam Rangers Reserves. Ryan Greaves-Renforth received a yellow card for South Moor Reserves.
For Gateshead Leam Rangers Reserves, Ethan Peden was replaced by Kevin Rookes, Callum Watts was replaced by Joe Riley, and Kieron Clark was replaced by James Collier.
For South Moor Reserves, no substitutions were recorded.
Pre-Match Prediction Analysis
I had expected a tight contest and predicted a 2-1 victory for Gateshead Leam Rangers Reserves. It turned out to be a thrilling encounter, and the actual score of 3-2 confirmed my instincts about the match being closely contested!