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They went into the break 3-0 up but Mt. Pleasant were unlucky not to have scored three themselves as a combination of excellent goalkeeping by Joe Andrew and poor finishing gave the visitors a comfortable margin.

In the second half Stockton gave a better performance with stronger tackling and positive finishing. Karl Sharp was always a problem to the home defence and unfortunate not to get a reward for his efforts. His striking partner JJ Tucker got a hat-trick - his third goal an unstoppable strike from 20 yards. Substitute Kieran Basnett scored within a minute and took a second with a great shot across the keeper.

Mount Pleasant played balls over the top and nearly got a consolation but the shot was put over the bar. Goals from Hal White, Adam Maplesden and Harley Gibb completed the scoring. Stockton entertain Mt. Pleasant next week and need to be prepared for a backlash.

Richmond Town

Leven threatened to overrun Richmond Under-14s after taking an early lead, however Richmond came more into the game as half time approached. In the second half Leven almost immediately doubled their lead, however it was Richmond who scored next after Gareth Love sent Sam Pritchard clear, Sam kept his composure to slip the ball passed the advancing keeper.

With ten minutes left Leven took the lead following some hesitancy in the Richmond defence, however Sam Pritchard levelled the scores almost immediately. With no further scoring the game went into extra time. The first half was uneventful, however in the second both teams had reason to be disappointed with the referee. First Richmond were denied what looked like a penalty, then in the last minute Leven had a goal disallowed. In the penalty shoot out Richmond scored all five penalties with Leven hitting the post with their third penalty. Successful penalty takers for Richmond were Gareth Love, Tom Keegan, Sam Pritchard, Adam Hillary and Tom Stanwix.

Norton and

Stockton Ancients

Norton Under-13 B began in lively fashion against North Ormesby. Jamma Cronesberry worked hard to set up Adam Gell in the box, slipping it to Cooky who shot home from close range. Good Doggy pressure followed and they had a lot of possession, playing the best football for much of the half, and they created one good opportunity which Josh Edon palmed across the goal and off the crossbar. Norton against the run of play nearly doubled their lead when Cronesberry's through ball set Cook away again, he shot across the 'keeper but wide of the mark. The introduction of Liam Hardman, who put in a great performance, changed Norton's style and in the second half they were the better team. Gell's through ball looked to be too strong but 'keeper & defender were unsure and Cook's pace earned him a predatory second. The third was perfectly set up by Cronesberry with a great left wing run & cross, Cook finishing from six yards. Doggy danger man Leyshon was well marshalled by Steve Atkinson who read the game superbly and kept him very quiet, whilst Iveson turned in another strong display at the back next to Botwright. Norton's left came alive when Azza Stott made his trademark runs from deep, whilst 'keeper Edon's performance was perfect in every respect. Norton added a late fourth when Cook's persistence was rewarded as he kept the ball in and finished well when the chance looked to have gone.

Norton Under-15 B started off very well against Kiora bossing the game right from the start. The early goal came from man of the match Marti Woodhouse. After some good football from both sides, Marti Woodhouse grabbed his second with some good interplay between himself and Danny Wray. The third goal, and Mart's hat-trick, was the goal of the game with an over head kick into the top corner leaving Kiora's keeper no chance. Kiora then pulled one back with some sloppy defending by Norton. Kiora were then awarded a penalty which was saved by Norton's keeper, Chris Atkinson. In the second half, Norton were slow to react to a threw ball by Kiora to make it 2-3, but late on, Marti Woodhouse popped up to score his and Norton's fourth. This was a very good entertaining game played in good spirits.

In a hard fought Under-10 B match, the result was a little exaggerated in Leven s favour. Aiden Cattermole went close early for Norton but with their only two shots of the half, Leven went two up. Jack Grifiths had no chance with both. Norton pushed forward with Lewis Wing driving over and David Roth going close from a Liam Woodhouse corner. Tom Blakemore and Josh Peaden went forward from defence looking for a goal but Leven broke and added a third late on to make it 3 0.

Norton Under-10 B were well beaten by Cumby who were a more physical side. Lewis Wing scored direct from a corner and Jack Griffiths pulled off some good saves to keep the score a respectable 3-1 to Cumby.

Rohm and Haas JOC Hetton Youth League

Sacriston who have struggled for most of the season upset the form book defeating Ryhope in the semi-final of the prestigious Sunderland Eye Infirmary Cup.

The Wearsiders were firm favourites to make it into the final and when they led 2-1 at the halfway stage, Sacriston looked doomed.

But the home side rallied and in the end deservedly went through by a 4-2 margin.

Dave Dowdy was Sacriston's only scorer in the first period while Michael Turnbull and Michael Pattinson struck for Ryhope.

In the second period Sacriston produced possibly their best football of the season and were rewarded with a brace of goals from Scott Embleton and one by Ashley Bridge.

Sacriston, who are bottom of both the league table and the Subsidiary Cup table, will meet Jarrow St Bede in the final.

Liam Clark and William Guage netted for St Bedes in the first half and although Lumley replied on one occasion, they finished 3-1 losers as Clark hit his second goal.

Apollo Doors Gateshead Youth League

Leaders Low Fell M suffered a damaging defeat at Leam Rangers Y in the Under-11 division. The home side, who finished 3-1 ahead, are now only five points behind Low Fell M with no fewer than five games in hand.

Leam Rangers G have the same number of points as their neighbours but have played one additional game than Leam Rangers Y.

The G side romped to a 6-0 victory at Whickham Fellside G when Lewis Meach rifled a hat-trick.

Benjamin Campbell (3) and Alex Dodds (2) scored most of the goals in a 7-0 win for Blackfyne at Felling, while Andrew King with a hat-trick and Michael Groogin (2) earned Swalwell a 5-3 victory at Redheugh for whom Steve Wardle hit a couple of goals.

South Moor defeated Consett B 9-0 with Benjamin Gardner (4), Andy Barron (2) and Jack Watson (2) the principal scorers.

Two goals by Liam Dempsey enabled Consett Reds to claim a share of the points in a 3-3 draw with Whickham Fellside Yellows, while Ryton won 3-1 at Blaydon and Beamish and Winlaton finished 2-2.

In the Under-12 section Low Fell strengthened their grip on the top when they hit Winlaton with a 7-0 defeat but the biggest win of the day was Felling's 8-0 result at Blaydon where Andrew Chaters scored four times and Dean Palmer twice.

Jason French was another player to find the net on four occasions as Cleveland Hall recorded a 6-1 victory over Beamish.

Redheugh reached the final of the Under-12 division cup when they romped home 7-0 against Consett. Gordon Hutchinson and Martin Bagnall each bagged a brace of goals.

In the Under-13 division Washington Oxclose now have a nine points lead over Chopwell but their rivals have three games in hand.

Nick Jose struck four times and Joe Robb hit the net twice for Washington while Chopwell remain in touch with pole position following their 7-1 defeat of Winlaton. Josh Hedley (3), Lee Best (2) and Kang Pardeep were the marksmen.

Leam Rangers G just edged Redheugh 2-1 and Whickham Fellside R enjoyed a similar result visiting Low Fell. Two goals from Dean Martin featured in a 3-1 victory for Leam Rangers Y visiting Cleveland Hall.

In the Under-14 section Cleveland Hall and Redheugh now share pole position with identical records. Redheugh enhanced their championship prospects when they defeated Cleveland Hall 3-0 in the match of the day. Liam Henderson was their hero scoring twice.

Consett are third and they kept alive their slim hope defeating Winlaton 4-2.

Redheugh celebrating winning the Under-15 league cup with a handsome 5-0 victory over Leam Rangers when Scott Swanson scored twice.

New County North Durham Youth League

Blaydon have a 3-0 lead in the Under-16 division following their 3-0 victory at Ryton when Liam Bell, Lee Craggs and Scott Dent all found the net.

Second top South Moor, who are three points behind Blaydon and who have played one game more, also won by a 3-0 margin visiting Cleveland Hall, while Leam Rangers hit the highest score of the day with five goals at Consett.

Consett though were always in the game and responded through Peter Coulthard, John Westgarth and Scott Nicholson.

Leam Charlton (2), Lee Harris, John Sherlock and Ryan Moore all found the net for Leam Rangers.

Despite losing by an only goal at Birtley, Redheugh are still well ahead in the Under-17 section. Barry Morgan scored the only goal to earn Birtley their seventh win of the season.

Cleveland Hall are second but they are 12 points adrift of Redheugh having played the same number of games. Their latest victory was at the expense of Leam Rangers whom they defeated 3-0.

Joe Scope, Chris Fee and Adam Blair were all on target in a narrow 3-2 win for Cowgate at South Moor who replied twice through Paul Henderson and Stephen Agnew.

Consett celebrated only their third win in 15 attempts when they finished in front of fourth placed Red House.

Durham County Council Lomas Enterprises Youth League

Redheugh, who have clinched the championship in the first season of the competition, progressed in the Subsidiary Cup with a 3-1 victory over Trimdon.

Tony Thirkell, Aidan Atkinson and Richard Brodie all found the net for the Reds with Martin Peace replying for Trimdon.

Darlington Spraire Lads romped to a 9-0 success at home to Consett Badgers, also in the Subsidiary Cup. The goals flowed from Stuart Banks with a brace, Chris Lockerbie, Ian Gray, Matthew Leadbitter, Andy Caldwell, John Pattison and John McKie (pen).

Consett, who have failed to claim a victory in 12 league outings, also conceded an own goal.

One game was played in the league and Willington moved into second position with a 6-1 success against Darlington College.

Christopher Hodgson and Martin Hopps both scored twice, Lee Tinkler also found the target and Darlington conceded an own goal.

Kevin Russell was named man of the match for Willington and Craig Radcliffe was given the accolade for the College side.