Match Reports for 06 September 2009
06/09/09 13:32 Filed in: Match Reports
It was top of the league the Sheraton at home to league favourites the Mandale after their first loss in three seasons in the league last week, the Mandale were up for the game and fielded their strongest team of the season so far.
The game started at a good tempo and within two minutes Brian Cole had a great chance nearly lobbing Gary Poole in the Mandale goal, Martin Slater couldn’t follow it up. Martin Slater was having a bit of luck down the right but the Sheraton couldn’t find a much needed early goal as Mandale quickly settled and started making inroads down the Sheraton left, right winger Andy Henderson put a good ball into the Sheraton box which was side footed in, to give Mandale the lead. The Mandale started to play some good football and centre midfield’s O Toole and Ryder were controlling the game and out working the Sheraton’s midfield and soon hit a second which was much the same as the first goal with Andy Henderson crossing from the right and was put past Danny Phillips in the Sheraton goal. The Sheraton were finding it hard to get into the game Brian Cole was working hard upfront but didn’t have much to go on and Ash Hauxwell was having a good run in with Jamie Poole, Mandale were in total control and added a third before half time a great header from another good ball into the box, the Sheraton were in need of the half time whistle.
After the hair drier treatment the Sheraton went back out, looking to finish the match with some pride, and started the second half better working hard and making it hard for Mandale to play football and Mandale were slowly being pushed back into their half, the Sheraton were starting to make half chances and winning more and more corners but still couldn’t find a way past Gary Poole both teams made two change’s which gave the Sheraton some more go and legs, 15 minutes in and the Sheraton got their first goal it was a Marc Parry corner flicked on by Liam Connor and finally headed in by Martin Slater from close range this lifted the Sheraton more and the second half was looking to be as one sided as the first but this time it was the Sheraton making all the inroads, Danny Phillips was called into action a couple of time when the Mandale broke away. The Sheraton was up to the task with 15 minutes to go Ash Hauxwell finally got away from Jamie Poole long enough to flick one past Gary Poole in a crowed box for 3-2. The Sheraton were putting the pressure on the Mandale and it was turning out to be a rearguard action with the odd break away from the Mandale, it was just a question of could the Sheraton get another goal before full time Ash Hauxwell had a great chance on his right but missed Martin Slater missed a header from a corner and there was a big shout for a penalty when Martin Slater when down in the box after a tackle from behind pole axed him. The Mandale held on and were happy to hear the full time whistle go it was a great game by two of the best teams in the first division and Kevin Blackburn was top draw as the man in the middle.
Last weekend saw the first preliminary round of the Durham Sunday Cup with a number of sides from the league were involved these included Stockton West End who travelled to Hartlepool Engineers. Stockton West End started at a fast pace and they took the lead after five minutes when Steve Brown chipped the keeper. The game then settled down with both sides having good chances to score then just before half time the Engineers levelled the score with a five yard tap in. In the second half West End began to take control of the game and the Engineers keeper having to make good saves from both Brown and Martin. On the hour mark Cassidy then scored a second to make it 2-1 to the visitors and on 77 minutes Martin wrapped the game up for a good win for West End.
Rosegale N.&S.A. bounced back after a disappointing start to the season scoring eight goals without reply against Durham Cup opponent Greatham. A hat trick for Danny Earl and Dean Bell and a brace for Mark Lilley was the difference between the sides.
The Eagle met at home on Sunday in the first preliminary round of the Durham Cup against Hartlepool DPM Carpets. An exciting closely matched game left both teams level at full time (1 – 1 with Rob Hughes scoring for the Eagle). DPM Carpets came out on top into extra time bagging a further two goals although The Eagle pulled one back with the away team scoring an own goal. The Eagle bravely fought back to leave a tense final few minutes until DPM Carpets secured the win with a final goal to leave the score 4 - 2.
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Picture from The Eagle v Hartlepool DPM Carpets (Durham Sunday Cup)
The game started at a good tempo and within two minutes Brian Cole had a great chance nearly lobbing Gary Poole in the Mandale goal, Martin Slater couldn’t follow it up. Martin Slater was having a bit of luck down the right but the Sheraton couldn’t find a much needed early goal as Mandale quickly settled and started making inroads down the Sheraton left, right winger Andy Henderson put a good ball into the Sheraton box which was side footed in, to give Mandale the lead. The Mandale started to play some good football and centre midfield’s O Toole and Ryder were controlling the game and out working the Sheraton’s midfield and soon hit a second which was much the same as the first goal with Andy Henderson crossing from the right and was put past Danny Phillips in the Sheraton goal. The Sheraton were finding it hard to get into the game Brian Cole was working hard upfront but didn’t have much to go on and Ash Hauxwell was having a good run in with Jamie Poole, Mandale were in total control and added a third before half time a great header from another good ball into the box, the Sheraton were in need of the half time whistle.
After the hair drier treatment the Sheraton went back out, looking to finish the match with some pride, and started the second half better working hard and making it hard for Mandale to play football and Mandale were slowly being pushed back into their half, the Sheraton were starting to make half chances and winning more and more corners but still couldn’t find a way past Gary Poole both teams made two change’s which gave the Sheraton some more go and legs, 15 minutes in and the Sheraton got their first goal it was a Marc Parry corner flicked on by Liam Connor and finally headed in by Martin Slater from close range this lifted the Sheraton more and the second half was looking to be as one sided as the first but this time it was the Sheraton making all the inroads, Danny Phillips was called into action a couple of time when the Mandale broke away. The Sheraton was up to the task with 15 minutes to go Ash Hauxwell finally got away from Jamie Poole long enough to flick one past Gary Poole in a crowed box for 3-2. The Sheraton were putting the pressure on the Mandale and it was turning out to be a rearguard action with the odd break away from the Mandale, it was just a question of could the Sheraton get another goal before full time Ash Hauxwell had a great chance on his right but missed Martin Slater missed a header from a corner and there was a big shout for a penalty when Martin Slater when down in the box after a tackle from behind pole axed him. The Mandale held on and were happy to hear the full time whistle go it was a great game by two of the best teams in the first division and Kevin Blackburn was top draw as the man in the middle.
Last weekend saw the first preliminary round of the Durham Sunday Cup with a number of sides from the league were involved these included Stockton West End who travelled to Hartlepool Engineers. Stockton West End started at a fast pace and they took the lead after five minutes when Steve Brown chipped the keeper. The game then settled down with both sides having good chances to score then just before half time the Engineers levelled the score with a five yard tap in. In the second half West End began to take control of the game and the Engineers keeper having to make good saves from both Brown and Martin. On the hour mark Cassidy then scored a second to make it 2-1 to the visitors and on 77 minutes Martin wrapped the game up for a good win for West End.
Rosegale N.&S.A. bounced back after a disappointing start to the season scoring eight goals without reply against Durham Cup opponent Greatham. A hat trick for Danny Earl and Dean Bell and a brace for Mark Lilley was the difference between the sides.
The Eagle met at home on Sunday in the first preliminary round of the Durham Cup against Hartlepool DPM Carpets. An exciting closely matched game left both teams level at full time (1 – 1 with Rob Hughes scoring for the Eagle). DPM Carpets came out on top into extra time bagging a further two goals although The Eagle pulled one back with the away team scoring an own goal. The Eagle bravely fought back to leave a tense final few minutes until DPM Carpets secured the win with a final goal to leave the score 4 - 2.
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Picture from The Eagle v Hartlepool DPM Carpets (Durham Sunday Cup)