WERASIDE LEAGUE
by MALCOLM PRATT
 
Ryhope CW moved to the top of the table when they came from behind to defeat New
Marske with a scintillating second-half performance.
 
There  was  little  to choose between the sides in the opening period  but  just
before the interval Michael Mackin headed the Seasiders in front.
 
It  took  Martin  Swales'  team just eight minutes to equalise  as  John  Butler
produced a clever chip which gave the goalkeeper no chance.
 
Four  minutes  later Richard Jordan fired into the net and just before  the  end
Butler beat the offside trap to make sure of three crucial points.
 
Previous  leaders Scarborough Town surprisingly went down 5-3 to  Kirkbymoorside
whose  marksmen  were Alex Strickland (2), Paul Round (2) and Johnny Brown.  Joe
Ramm, Robbie Hawkes (pen) and Mark Barber replied for Boro.
 
Ashbrooke  Belford House are up to fifth after they enjoyed a four-goals romp at
Houghton  Town who trailed by three goals before Gavin Dorward threw the hosts a
lifeline.
 
David Baxter though ended their hopes with his second goal. Peter Benson and Lee
Harrison were Ashbrooke's other marksmen.
 
Silksworth  trailed  by  two goals until the 67th minute but  salvaged  a  point
against second-from-bottom Willington.
 
Adam  Blenkinsopp and John Richardson had the visitors comfortably in front  but
after Scott Walker headed in, Andrew Bowes levelled with a tremendous header.
 
Basement  side Coxhoe Athletic celebrated their first win in 11 attempts and did
so  in  style scoring five times through Peter Bulmer (2), Kevin Mulgrew,  Chris
Garbutt  and  Adam McDonald at home to Guisborough Town HC. Junior  Nasandi  and
John Cairns (pen) replied.
 
Shaun Heads and Chris Robertson earned Boldon CA a narrow victory against third-
from-bottom Hartlepool whose only goal was credited to Ian Davies.
 
After  conceding  goals  to  Eddie Miller and Barry Lindoe  inside  25  minutes,
Easington  Colliery drew level courtesy of Martin Langley and Robert Huntley but
Gary Beadle snatched a late winner for Annfield Plain at Derwent Park..
 
Jarrow  and Wolviston both made their exits from the Durham Challenge Cup at the
hands of Skilltrainingltd Northern League First Division opponents.
 
Chris  Lunn,  Peter Kane and Christie Elliott netted for Jarrow at home to  West
Auckland  Town  who  responded  through Stuart Irvine (pen),  Neil  Tarrant  and
Stephen Cochrane.
 
The  scores ended level at 3-3 following extra time and West went through 4-2 on
penalties.
 
Phil  Brumwell  and  Sean Reay guided Shildon into Round Two with  victory  over
Wolviston at Metcalfe Park.