Spraire Lads

Two excellently taken goals from Liam McKue and a great looping volley from Johnathan Dye in the first-half had South Park Rangers on their heels. In the second-half, Spraire defended well losing only one goal and scoring themselves on the breakaway through Craig Edwards. Excellent saves from Christopher Soanes earned him man of the match.

Spraire Lads Under-10s were away to Brinkburn. Spraire started off the stonger, with Wilson Kneeshaw hitting the post and James Bennett going close with a free-kick. Spraire took the lead through Kerry Hedley and continued to push for the second, but good keeping from Brinkburn kept the score at 1-0 at half time. The second-half began with Brinkburn pushing for the equaliser only to be thwarted by good handling from keeper Jack Binks together with good defending from Ryan Allinson and Matty Plumb. Spraire then broke for Hedley to scored his second with a header to make the final score 2-0. In the friendly afterwards, Spraire won 2-1 with goals from Matty Plumb and Danny Stead.

Spraire Lads Under-11s were involved in an amazing game at Yarm which finished 9-8 to the visitors. Spraire were 4-2 to the good at the break and gradually increased their lead to 9-4 before Yarm launched their comeback just a little too late, but which nevertheless resulted in a nail-biting finish. Spraire scorers were Sam Pow (2), Ben Sanderson (2), Ben Bradley (2), Jackson Kneeshaw, Wade Gilbert and Dale Johnson. MoM went to Jackson Kneeshaw.

Spraire Lads Under-15 A put in a great team performance and were twice in the lead against League Leaders, Beechwood but eventually went down 4-2. Michael Ward scored both of Spraire's goals and keeper Matthew Readshaw was awarded man of the match.

Spraire Lads Under-15 B had to work very hard indeed for their 3-1 win at Tees Valley Rangers. With the advantage of the slope, Spraire spurned a number of chances before 'Tubs' Chandler game them a 1-0 lead at half-time. Man of the match, James Krishnan, extended Spraire's lead from a corner after the interval. However, kicking-down the slope, Tees Valley came back strongly and put the Spraire defence under pressure and eventually pulled a goal back. Spraire were desperate for another goal to relieve the pressure and Robert Knox duly obliged with a great strike from 20 yards with ten minutes to go.

Spraire Lads Under-15 C once again struggled to cope with long balls up the middle, resulting in a 7-3 defeat against Ormesby. Callum Lund and Matthew McNaughton(2) were the Spraire scorers. Lund was awarded man of the match for his excellent work-rate throughout.

Spraire Lads Under-16s squandered a 3-1 lead to share the points at Richmond. Steven Oliver gave Spraire the lead after 20 minutes and Richmond equalised shortly before the break. However, early in the second half Oliver put Spraire back in the lead before Alan Barr made it 3-1 to Spraire. With ten minutes to go, Richmond made it 3-2 from the penalty spot for shirt pulling and with only two minutes left on the clock there was more drama when Richmond were awarded their second penalty, this time from a hand-ball. The initial kick was missed, but a re-take was ordered because the Spraire was off his line. This time Richmond made no mistake to level the scores in a very entertaining and sporting match.