Wearside Football League

Formed 1892

Match Reports - Sat 15th Aug 2009

20/08/09 11:37 Filed in: Reports

WEARSIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT

Ryhope CW conceded a last-minute winner to newcomers Scarborough Town who have won their first three games to open up a lead at the top of the table.

Nathan Cook converted a penalty on the stroke of half time but it was no more than the Wearsiders deserved when Richard Jordan fired home the equaliser from just inside the penalty area.

With time running out a draw looked the likely result but on 90 minutes Cook's drive from outside the area took a deflection on its way into the net.

Easington Colliery were the biggest scorers of the day as they hit Houghton Town for eight.

The visitors, without five regulars, went in front on five minutes through Mark Catchside but this was to be their only success.

Martin Jones bagged a brace by the 15th minute and although Houghton then held out until six minutes into the second period, they leaked a further six goals in little more than half an hour.

Neil Errington, Chris Wallace, Danny Flounders, Peter Crawford and Paul Coxon all beat the overworked Kevin McCluskey and just before the end Jones completed a superb hat-trick.

Coxhoe Athletic are one of only two sides still pointless. They suffered a third consecutive defeat when Jarrow, who had lost their first two games, enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 victory.

Adam McDonald headed the South Durham side in front but a penalty from Peter Halliday restored parity and before the interval Jarrow grabbed the initiative through Peter Kane.

Coxhoe goalkeeper Tom Orton made one outstanding save but was powerless to prevent Andrew Brabbs and Richard Stubbs earning Jarrow their first points.

A late strike from David Hopper proved pivotal for Boldon CA who just edged Kirkbymoorside. Mark Johnson was the home side's other marksman with Paul Round temporarily raising the hopes of the visitors.

Shaun Ross (2), Stephen Chapman and Kevin Dixon led Hartlepool to victory at Guisborough HC for whom David Campbell twice scored while an only goal from Glen Walker enabled Wolviston to record their first win, at Willington.

Dean Lee and Aaron Robertson netted for Annfield Plain with New Marske responding through Alex Anderson and Shaun Mackin.

Silksworth were saved a long travel into Cumbria when torrential rain caused the postponement of their fixture with Cleator Moor Celtic. The game between Windscale and Teesside Athletic also fell victim to the weather.