Monday's football April 5
07/04/10 18:03 Filed in:
Reportsby MALCOLM PRATT
RYHOPE CW yesterday celebrated winning the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup for the
first time in 44 years when they defeated Cleator Moor Celtic by an only goal on
Wearside.
A closely-fought contest was anticipated between two sides in the top four of
the Wearside League and although there were opportunities at both ends, Richard
Jordan's strike on the stroke of half time was the only one accepted.
Following a goalmouth scramble the ball was partially cleared to the edge of
the penalty area where Jordan immediately delivered a clinical finish wide of
goalkeeper Craig Devine.
Ryhope carved out the better chances in the second period with Martin Metcalfe
just wide before Jordan's drive rebounded from the underside of the crossbar
back into play.
Barry Irving had a great opportunity to level 10 minutes from time when one on
one with Neil Atkinson but the goalkeeper came out on top.
Five minutes later Jordan fired against the post and the ball rebounded into
the hands of Celtic keeper Devine.
It was not all good news for the Wearsiders since their only serious
contenders for the championship, Scarborough Town thumped third-top Teesside
Athletic 7-1.
Georgie Rose, Josh Greening, Joe Danby, Wayne Brooksby, Dean Craig, Matthew
Brown and Nathan Cook all beat Athletic goalkeeper Jamie Fleming.
Jamie Clarke claimed a consolation for the Teessiders before being sent off
with the score 3-1.
Scarborough are second, nine points behind Ryhope with four games in hand and
a significantly better goals difference.
