Darlington GSYB
Barnard Castle held firm against early Darlington pressure and found themselves 1-0 up when Young Boys failed to clear their lines. Darlington levelled through Mark Cubitt, only for sloppy defending to allow Barnard Castle a second.
After the break Grammar returned to their teamwork ethics, but again conceded a goal through lack of concentration. However, the final 20 minutes saw Darlington camped in Barny's half and two goals from John McKie and one from Andrew Caldwell earned all three points on a day when The Young Boys were not at their best. Man of the match was Jonathan Farnish.
Darlington 21st Allstars
Waterlogged pitches have seriously affected the games played this week, but the difficult conditions did not deter the Under-15s, who were away to Levenside in the TJFA Challenge Cup. The Allstars pulled off an excellent all-round team performance with good attacking football being supported by a tremendous midfield and s solid defence. A fantastic hat-trick by Darryl Roberts and individual goals by Sams and Reeves resulted in a well-deserved 5-2 victory. Scorers were man of the match, Thomas Reeves, Adam Sams and Darryl Roberts (3).
The Under-9s travelled to Hartburn Tigers in the league and came away with a well-earned 5-0 victory. The Allstars dominated the game, forcing Tigers to face their first defeat of the season whilst the Allstars continued to lead the division. A fantastic all round team effort.
Scorers were Andrew Wilson (2), William Whittaker, Adam Jackson, Bradley Simpson and man of the match went to Adam Jackson.
The Allstars also dominated the friendly with Bradley Simpson scoring two and Andrew Wilson and 'Nobby' Jarvie also hitting the back of the net to make the final score 4-0. Callum Roddy picked up the man of the match accolade.
The Under-11s were away to Whinney Bank Jnrs in the league and continued their winning performance with a 3-0 victory. Jamie Kildaire scored a spectacular first goal and Whinney assisted with his second. Josh Knox, a newcomer to the team, gave an excellent midfield performance which earned him man of the match and he also managed to score his first goal for the squad.
The Under-8s were away to Newton Aycliffe Sports Club in the league and were extremely unlucky to lose the game, with Aycliffe scoring in the last minute. The Allstars played some good football and gave a spirited all-round team performance. Man of the match was Lewis Durham. The Allstars won the friendly 2-0 with goals from Lewis Durham and Ellis Husband and Todd picking up man of the match.
The Under-15 Colts were away to South Park Rangers in the league and suffered a 10-0 defeat. After some encouraging performances over the past weeks, this was a disappointing performance and hopefully the last of the season. Man of the match was Chris Wood.
Auckland and District EBAC Youth League
Barnard Castle Under-18s took a big step towards qualifying for the semi finals of the Auckland and District EBAC Youth League Cup with a 3-0 victory away to Newton Aycliffe in group two of the qualifying competition. Jonathan Kellett, Andrew Rodriguez Vanilla and Andrew Smith got the goals.
Coundon & Leeholme are also on course for the semi finals after their 4-2 win at Ferryhill, also in group two. Dale Jardine, Anthony Ross and Daniel Wales (2) were on target for the Coundon lads, Chris Dixon and Daniel Eeles replying for Ferryhill whose man of the match was Chris Hodgson.
St. Mary's
THE Under-10s came from behind to win 2-1 at home to Hartburn to strengthen second place in the Teesside Junior Alliance with 20 points from nine games. Billy Hutton and Nigel Turner got the goals.
The Under-13s drew 1-1 at home to Fishburn with Carl Wilson scoring.
St. Mary's Under-14s lost 1-0 at home to Beechwood after having two goals disallowed, and the Under-12s lost 4-2 at home to Belasis with Liam Gallagher and John Paul Glennie scoring.
Darlington Mount Pleasant Rangers
The bad weather conditions of late caused many of Mount Pleasant's games to be called off however, the following games were played.
The Under-12s B team played at Bedale and struggled to get into the game from the start with the final score being 7-0 to the hosts. Rangers man of the match was Karl Harrison.
The Under-8s A team played away in the league to Greatham and on a very cold and bleak day did very well, playing some good football. The score ended 2-0 to Greatham with Rangers man of the match being Joe Williamson.
The B team played a friendly against the same team and lost 4-1. Rangers scorer was Stephen Richardson.
Darlington Spraire Lads
This week the weather once again decimated the Spraire programme of games. At Under-16 Spraire put their indifferent league form behind them to progress to the Durham Cup quarter finals. Playing against Leven, Spraire posted their intentions in the opening minutes as Grant rattled the cross bar but continual pressure paid off when he coolly slotted home for Spraire's first. The second had an element of luck when Duffs corner was bundled in by Grant.
Just before half time Leven got one back to set up the second half. However in the second half Spraire took up where they left off when Duffy fired home Spraire's third. Leven then reminded Spraire they were not out of it when they broke after a Spraire corner forcing James to make a good save. In the dying minutes Spraire put the tie beyond doubt when Shield seized on a mix up in the Leven defence and scored.
At Under-15 the B team continued their promotion hopes with a 6-1 victory over William Newton. In a good performance the goals came from Moscrop, McDonald (2), and a hat-trick from Oliver.
At Under-10 Spraire won 7-0 against Stockton Rangers. A great team performance was capped with goals from Kneeshaw (2), Wade Gilbert and four for man of the match, Dale Johnston. Special praise for defender Richard Sanderson who was outstanding.
In a closely contested match, the Under-13s ran out 4-2 winners against Barnard Castle. Although Spraire Lads went into a 3-0 lead by half time through goals from Joe Clamp (2) and Michael Burton, Barnard Castle were never out of the game and pulled the score back to 3-2 in the second half. Chris Tingate settled matters with the fourth goal, converting a corner by Sam Wootten.
Spraire Lasses, at Under-12 played in the semi final of the league cup against a strong Sunderland side, losing 6-1.
Sunderland opened the scoring in just under nine minutes with a neatly taken shot, beating Spraire player of the match, keeper Katie McTague. No sooner had Spraire kicked of from the centre spot had Jordan Atkinson equalised with a low drive into the corner of goal.
Spraire had to absorb some heavy pressure from Sunderland with Tanya Shires and Laura Spence having to stand firm in defence, forcing the Sunderland attack to drive the ball wide of goal. Sunderland looked threatening throughout the game and took the score to 2-1 in the 31st minute. Laura Gowling, Helen McTague and team captain Rachel McKnight all came close to levelling the score before another quick break from Sunderland gave them a commanding 3-1 lead. Substitutes Joanne Wray, Keeley Edwards and new team member Joanna Dinsdale worked well in midfield but Sunderland stood their ground with some strong defending. The Darlingon supporters thought Laura Gowling had pulled a goal back in the third quarter but the ball had just missed the target hitting the side netting. The game was made safe for Sunderland with a goal in the 51st minute, the 4-1 scorline not doing justice for the effort and determination of the Spraire Lasses. Sunderland ended the afternoon comfortable 6-1 winners with goals in the 54th and 56th minutes and now meet either Marton or Boldon in the Final.
At Under-14 Spraire lasses lost 5-1 to Newcastle.
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