Wearside League

EASINGTON Colliery came back from the brink of defeat to hit eight-man Silksworth for six in the first round of the Wearside League Cup.

Silksworth, who led 2-0, had Cameron Marshall sent off in the 25th minute, followed by Jordan Craike and Ross Taylor late in the game.

They made the early running and Anthony Rogerson scored after ten minutes then again just before half- time.

Two goals in 12 minutes by Tom Orchard and Robert Huntley took the tie into extra time and Huntley went on to complete a hat-trick.

Peter Crawford also scored and Gary Tyzack put through his own goal.

Leaders Ryhope CW maintained their double bid when they came from behind at Wolviston, who led through Glen Walker.

Martin Metcalfe levelled and in the last five minutes Dan Smith and John Butler booked their side’s place in round two.

Four sides were involved in the North Riding Senior Cup.

Scarborough Town went through 3-1 at Fishburn Park with strikes by Josh Greening (2) and Robbie Hawkes.

Stuart Gregson netted for the home team.

Johnnie Brown bagged a brace of goals leading Kirkbymoorside to victory at South Bank St Peter’s.

Stuart Poulter, Dale Mendum and an own goal eased Teesside Athletic to victory against Nunthorpe Athletic, who led through two strikes from Michael McGinley.

Guisborough Town HC crashed out to Grangetown Boys Club, who won 4-0.

In the league New Marske conceded an early lead to Richard Stubbs but a superb hat-trick by Shaun Mackin swept them to a 5-1 win at home to Jarrow. Mark Dawson (2) was the other marksman.

Following a two-week layoff when the future of the club was in doubt, Windscale celebrated their return with victory at Hartlepool.

Dean Rodgers converted a penalty on the stroke of halftime and Paul O’Donnell netted midway through the second period.

Coxhoe Athletic’s fourgame unbeaten run was ended by Ashbrooke Belford House, for whom Peter Benson (pen), Mark Green and Paul Robinson found the net.

Jake Laverick and Peter Bulmer twice had Coxhoe in front, but they had goalkeeper Tom Orton sent off after 23 minutes for a foul which resulted in the penalty.

Billy Harrison and Simon Williamson twice raised Houghton Town’s hopes.

But Annfield Plain battled for a draw with strikes from Roy Gordon and Colin Snailham