Junior round-up

Once again, the programme was severely curtailed and only one game went ahead.

The result, though, was significant and Chester-le-Street's victory over West Denton enabled them to move into pole position.

But Chester left it late to secure their victory - scoring in the 90th and added time.

One point separated fourth-placed West Denton and second placed Chester when the Newcastle based side travelled to Moor Park on Saturday afternoon.

Chester had the better of the opening exchanges against a strong visiting side. Craig Watson's fine effort almost gave them a 10th minute lead, before Jonathan Taylor's superb centre, was blazed over at close range by Steven Dawson. Paul McDonald then powered a header just wide of the post.

The home side turned up the heat after the interval, but West Denton held firm despite Mark Adamson, Jonathan Taylor and Paul McDonald going close. Despite incessant pressure in the final 15 minutes, Chester struggled to find the breakthrough. Then, with all hopes of a breakthrough evaporating, Jonathan Taylor stepped up to grab a 90th minute winner. With the ball running lose from Mark Adamson's run, Taylor drove an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net from the edge of the box, for his third goal of the season.

A minute later, Mark Adamson was upended in the box, and Paul McDonald stepped up to secure his tenth goal in ten games, and the club's first goal of the season from the penalty spot.

Chester-le-Street are still the only undefeated side in the Fairs League this season having won seven and drawn two of their nine games. Commenting on Saturday's game, Manager Andrew Muxworthy said: "90 minutes is as good a time as any to opening the scoring. The fact that it was 0-0 for so long underpins the competitiveness of this league. For me, the fact that the team never gave up despite the frustration of missed chances, was very encouraging."

Chester: Beckwith, Coulson, Haggon, Renshaw, Rome (Smith 65), Watson (G Draper 57), Flynn, Taylor, Dawson (R Draper 61), McDonald, Adamson. Subs not used: Liddle, Lowther.

West Denton: Lockie, Routledge, Brunson, Horswill, Jones, Marshall, Clark, Murray, Dodds, Benson, Roberts.

Referee: B Embleton

Blackfyne

The Under-12s beat Redheugh 5-1 with goals from Daniel Walker (3) and man of the match Steven Shaw (2).

The Under-14s beat Leam Rangers 3-2. The goals were scored by Martin O Neill, Ellis Green and a last minute screamer from Antony Telfer. Stephen Clasper was man of the match.

Apollo Doors Gateshead Youth League

Blackfyne romped to a 9-0 victory when they visited Consett in the Under-11 division. Both Shaun Wood and Conrad Cruddace rifled hat-tricks and Chris Jennings helped himself to a brace of goals.

Other games were more evenly contested. Redheugh saw off the challenge from Winlaton by a 2-0 margin and Beamish enjoyed a similar result when they hosted Leam Rangers while Heworth just finished 2-1 victors over Low Fell.

In the Under-12 section Chopwell recorded the highest score of the day when they put nine goals past Blaydon and only two players accounted for the goal. Lee Best struck six times and Daniel Gibson recorded a hat-trick. Blaydon managed one goal in reply.

Leam Rangers G ended 7-1 winners at Winlaton and Blackfyne defeated Redheugh 5-1 when Daniel Walker (3) and Stephen Shaw (2) shared the goals.

A couple of goals by Andrew Nevins enabled Cleveland Hall to take the points from their home encounter with Consett. Swalwell and Whickham Fellside R were involved in a 3-3 thriller.

The first games in the Under-13 Subsidiary Cup were played and Reheugh romped to a 9-1 victory at home to Blackfyne. Both Liam Henderson and Charlie Bell struck hat-tricks.

Leam Rangers defeated Low Fell B 7-3 in a game which produced two hat-tricks. David Armstrong scored three times for Leam Rangers and Tom Berg did likewise for Low Fell B.

Despite a couple of goals by Viv Graham, Blaydon went down 6-2 at Cleveland Hall for whom David Hubbard also scored twice.

In the Under-14 division a hat-trick from Scott Wheeler was the feature of Felling's 5-2 victory at home to Consett while Blackfyne edged Leam Rangers 3-2 and Beamish and Whickham Glebe drew 1-1.

Two games went ahead in the Under-15 division with victories for Leam Rangers and Ryton, although in contrasting styles. John Sherlock struck three times for Leam Rangers who finished 6-1 in front of Stocksfield, but Ryton had to pull out all the stops before defeating Blackfyne 3-2. James Carr scored twice for Ryton and so too did Scott Nicholson in the Blackfyne lineup.

New County North Durham Youth League

Goals were plentiful in the Under-16 division and the biggest win of the day was recorded by Blaydon who hammered Rutherford 9-0 when all the goals were shared by two players. Shaun Lockey hammered in six goals and Larry Stanley hit a hat-trick.

Blackfyne were also in scoring mode at Wardley where they found the net on occasions when both David Thompson and Mark Lydon scored twice.

Wylam too went nap in their home game with Beamish. Adrian Sutcliffe with a hat-trick and David Sanders, who bagged a brace, shared Wylam's five goals.

In the Durham County Under-16 Cup Whickham Fellside defeated league rival Leam Rangers with a golden goal after the teams finished 2-2 following 90 minutes. Cleveland Hall also made progress defeating Billingham Wynyard 2-0.

In the Under-17 league Leam Rangers put nine goals past Wear Valley with Andrew Hetherington finding the net on four occasions while Nicky Langston recorded a hat-trick.

Goals were less plentiful in the other two fixtures. Robbie Blemmings scored both the Blackfyne goals enabling his side to defeat Prudhoe 2-0 while Felling scored just once against Blaydon, who failed to reply.

Redcar Town

THE Under-15s continued their push for the league championship last Sunday with a convincing 17-0 win in their latest Teesside Junior Alliance Division One match at home to Newton Aycliffe.

The seasiders adapted better to the testing conditions and set the tone with some tidy possesion however the visitors enjoyed some good moments themselves and were unlucky not to score on several occasions having been thwarted by some good defending by C Moore, L Jackson and D Rutter. Eventually the goals flowed and the seasiders ran out convincing winners in the end.

Tireless work by the midfield for Redcar loaded the gun for goals scored by Jonathan Grounds(8), Gavin Jackson(2), Craig Moore(2), Tom Whaley(2), Gary Wood(2) and Callum Revely.

Rohm and Haas JOC Hetton Youth League

Herrington reached the final of the prestigious Durham County Youth Cup with a 4-2 victory over Consett. the home side lead 3-1 at the interval following goals by Michael Fletcher, Michael Headley and Craig Ellison but the Steelmen were still in the tie after Michael Fraser reduced the deficit.

Despite a goal from Andrew Green, however, Consett went out of the competition as Ryan Rowntree scored the vital fourth goal for Herrington.

In the league, Lumley extended their lead at the top of the table over Jarrow St Bedes to six points defeating Ryhope 5-0. Craig McManus rifled a hat-trick and other goals flowed from Stephen Maddox and Simon Dolman.

Hebburn and Sacriston were involved in an eight-goal thriller which the South Tyneside outfit won 5-3. Sacriston, still held a point, hit three goals through Keiron Loan, David Gaudie and Scott Bledon. Two goals a piece by Andrew Hart and Adam Charlton, however, were decisive for Hebburn whose other marskman was Mark McShane.

Lampton Street just had the better of Washington Dunlop in a near bottom of the table clash. After establishing a 2-1 interval lead, Lampton Street ran out 3-2 winners to secure their first win in six attempts. David Snowdon, David Cawood and Christopher Divers found the net for Lampton Street with David Armstrong and Ian Ward replying for Dunlop.