Camerons Teeside League

BEADS, who when they last played were thumped 10-1 by Hollybush United, bounced back in the best possible way and pulled off the surprise result with a 2-1 home win over Bedale Athletic had gone six matches without defeat.

In the first half, Bedale had the strong wind behind them and created a number of chances, but Jonathan Hyndman in BEADS goal was in impressive form. The home side had the chance to take the lead in the 30th minute, a Michael Walker shot hitting a post, then a defender and the ball running along the goalline before being cleared.

In the second-half the home side were on top and were rewarded in the third minute of the second period when player-manager Craig Blyth set up Lee Bowes who finished in great fashion with a 20-yard shot. Although the visitors threatened through Adam Bramley the home side created a number of chances but in the 69th minute a short corner fell to Steven Anderson whose deflected shot sent the keeper the wrong way. BEADS showed their spirit and in the 80th minute regained the lead when Walker sent man of the match Bowes away and he shot home from 25-yards.

Carlin How agreed to Fishburn Park's request to switch venues. In an entertaining match the points were shared in a 1-1 draw.

Carl Swales, Fishburn's keeper, kept Jason Draper at bay with some good saves, Draper also hitting a post. But in the 20th minute Carlin How were rewarded when a corner form Kevin Hampton was swung over and beat all the players and the keeper to hit the far post and drop into the goal. In the second half, Fishburn hit the woodwork, as well as Mark Harkin, in the Carlin How goal, keeping his side in front. Ten minutes from time a free kick from Taddy Smith was headed home at the back post by Michael Hall to level matters.

Carlin How's new signing David Jones, making his debut, had a great opportunity to mark his debut in style but screwed his shot wide when it seemed easier to score.

Acklam Steel Works completed their third double with a 3-1 win at bottom club Mackinlay Park who are six points adrift of Wolviston Reserves whose home match with Whitby Town Reserves was postponed. Acklam took the lead through Steve Burns in the 35th minute and he added a second before half-time. In the second half Mackinlay Park tried to find a way back into the match but with ten minutes remaining, Alan Oliver added a third. From the very next attack Mackinlay Park scored a late consolation goal through Matty Johnson.

New Marske SC gained a third win out of four meetings with Guisborough Town Reserves, recording a 4-2 home success. On this occasion, New Marske took an early lead when Michael Magor sent Dave Brown away who ran on to score his seventh of the season. Two minutes before half-time New Marske extended their lead when Brown's cross was forced home by Darren Hendry. In the second-half the visitors had the advantage of the win and in the 59th minute Rob Walton gave his team a glimmer of hope when he scored with a free-kick from the edge of the box. Against the run of play, New Marske regained their two-goal advantage in the 70th minute through Hendry. In the 84th minute Paul Dixon with a 30-yard free-kick pulled it back to 3-2. With four minutes remaining Stephen Whalley with his first of the season made the game safe for New Marske.

Nunthorpe Athletic moved above Cargo Fleet, who were victims of the weather, into second place after securing their first double of the season with a 4-1 home win over Richmond Town. After an even half hour, the home side took the lead through Gary Hyde after 30 minutes, his 13th of the season. Five minutes before half-time Peter Boldison broke through and chipped home from the edge of the Richmond penalty box. In the second half Nunthorpe were well on top and they should have made more of the many chances they created, but Richmond, playing their first match for four weeks, had their keeper to thank for keeping the score at 2-0. However, he was finally beaten again in the 65th minute when Ross Whatmore curled a cross into the box which flew over the heads of all the players and nestled into the back of the net, a bitter blow for the visitors who fought back and pulled it back to 3-1 in the 70th minute through Michael Glenith who scored with a penalty. Ten minutes from the end, Boldison sealed the win to put Nunthorpe behind Acklam Steelworks, eight points behind but with two games in hand.

Stokesley Sports Club, playing only their forth home match of the season - five home matches have been postponed due to bad weather - went down 3-0 to champions Grangetown Boys Club. In the 16th minute Anthony Roberts scored his fourth of the season and Mark Hackett gave Grangetown a second after 35 minutes. The visitors were well on top for the remainder of the match but failed to take their chances until five minutes from time when and an own goal gave the Boys Club a comfortable win.

Durham Alliance

Hartlepool Boys Welfare consolidated their lead at the top with a 7-2 win over Birtley Town Reserves. Despite stuttering early on, allowing second bottom Birtley to take the lead through Adam Dixon, there was no stopping Welfare once they got into their stride. Dave Smith equalised after 20 minutes and this led to a deluge of goals including a double from man of the match, Chris Birbeck.

Seaham The Duke moved into second place behind Welfare thanks to their 4-1 defeat of Chesters. Although the home side took the lead through David Hewson, a brace from Martin Taylor and a further two from the outstanding Mick Appleby, sealed victory for The Duke.

Eight teams were on cup duty, fighting for third round places in the Washington Aged People's Trophy. Washington Westwood go into the hat following their 3-2 defeat of Belford House, going 3-0 in front thanks to Paul Diamond and a Jason Fox double. The visitors rallied late on with two goals in the last ten minutes, but Westwood hung on to clinch victory. Durham Victoria Bridge join them in the next round, defeating Herrington CW 4-1, thanks to a 35-minute hat-trick from Cain Hobson. Graham Cook added a fourth to end Herrington's cup hopes for another season. Despite a battling performance, Sunderland Flying Boat were also defeated, although the 4-0 scoreline flattered victors Springwell Village. Paul Hardy netted twice, alongside goals from Gary Hood and Michael Thompson.

Hathaway and Cope Stokesley League

For the first time in several weeks there was a full complement of fixtures with the quarter finals of the Arthur Reed Memorial Shield sponsored by Leven Bridge taking centre stage.

Tanfield Bros. made it through to the semi finals, beating Ennis Square 4-3 but only after the game had gone to extra time.

Paul Wardell put Tanfield in front midway through the first half but Ennis drew level with 15 minutes remaining when substitute John Kirk headed home Stephen Gent's corner.

The turning point of the game was in the first period of extra time when Tanfield hit three goals in quick succession.

Wardell scored his second of the game, soon followed by a goal from John Gilgannon. Mark Geddes made it 4-1 to Tanfield and many sides would thrown in the towel.

Ennis, however, were not prepared to give in so easily and bounced back with a penalty from Alan Jeffs. John Kirk reduced the arrears further with only minutes remaining but Tanfield held firm to book their semi final spot.

B and H King's Head beat Boosbeck Melbourne Tyres 2-1 although they were made to battle all the way. Michael Jones made the breakthrough on the stroke of half time when his cross took a deflection and went in off the far post but Boosbeck responded well, unlucky to see two efforts disallowed and being kept at bay by King's Head keeper Michael Williams who put in an outstanding performance and earn the man of the match award.

Paul Dowson got on the end of Sammy Johnson's corner to give King's Head a two-goal cushion but they had to endure a nervous last five minutes after Paul Round scrambled the ball home for Boosbeck.

The tie between Dorman's and Teesside Athletic was goalless at the interval but within 15 minutes of the restart Dorman's led 2-0 and they went on to win 2-1 although Teesside kept the game alive when Michael Yuill scrambled the ball home with 15 minutes remaining.

The quartet of semi finalists in the Arthur Reed competition was completed by Middlesbrough Post Office who recovered from the shock of going a goal behind inside 30 seconds before beating the Woodman's Arms 3-1.

John Lavender scored to bring the Posties back on level terms by half time and early in the second half, Stewart Rose beat the offside trap before setting up David Reed.

The Woodman's then had their best spell of the game and might well have drawn level but for the exploits of Alan Linton in the Post Office goal.

Post Office's Ian Pinchbeck had the last word, however, latching on to a ball from Andy Fuller before firing home the decisive third goal.

Redcar Coke Ovens made no mistake in their Wilf Leader Trophy cup tie beating Lingdale FC 5-0 and in the only league game to take place last weekend, Onyx beat Huntsman Athletic 6-0.

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