Northern Alliance Round-Up 12/01/13

Premier Division

Harraby United’s Aaron Roberts hit a hat-trick as the Cumbrians inflicted a heavy defeat on leaders Amble United.

Roberts sent the keeper the wrong way from the penalty spot for the opener and then pulled back for Dan Balmer to power in the second.

Roberts made no mistake from the penalty spot for the third in the 61^st minute and although Rikki Hume came off the bench and fired in for Amble, just three minutes later Roberts restored the three-goal advantage at the other end.

Lee Otway rounded the keeper and rolled in the fifth nine minutes from the end to complete Amble’s misery.

Wallsend Town had a hat-trick hero in Paul Gordon as they crashed seven past Hebburn Reyrolle. Craig Burke hit two more and Chris Garwood and Paul McHutcheon were also on the scoresheet while sub Rob Allen claimed a double in response.

Paul Dunn’s shot and a Dean Deagle header ensured that Shankhouse led at the break in their clash with Rutherford.

Chris Rue extended their advantage and although Shaun Todhunter netted from the spot, James Armstrong rounded off a fine team performance by adding the fourth late on.

Daniel Chambers capitalised on a defensive mix-up to give Whitley Bay A the lead at Seaton Delaval. Alex Redfearn levelled ten minutes after the break, but Andrew Robertson netted five minutes later to put the Seahorses back on top and with the Red Devils chasing the game, Kyle Downey exposed gaps at the back to add a third in the 81^st minute.

Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup

It was a day of shocks in the Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup as three Premier Division sides went out to lower league opposition.

Ashington Colliers went ahead at Division Two’s Blyth Isabella when Kris Willis smashed a 25-yarder into the top corner but Isabella fought back and Kris Allington levelled. Matthew Lavender pounced to grab the winner.

John Paxton hit the only goal as Division One’s Wallington saw off Carlisle City and Ponteland United recovered from going behind to David Atkinson’s opener direct from a corner for Blyth Town.

Andrew Davidson equalised in the 75^th minute to take the game to extra time and they struck a hammer blow just sixty seconds into the added period when Richard Kent scored. Dan Wright added a third and Town went out despite Malcolm Morien giving them hope with a late strike.

United face Wallington in the semi-finals with Isabella playing Heaton Stannington.

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Darren Percy (2) and Chris Tait were on the scoresheet for Morpeth Town A as they advanced at the expense of Cramlington United, who had Graham Marshall on target,

Division One

Jordan Watson slammed in the only goal against Bohemians as Cramlington Town went back to the top of the table.

The game was switched to Cramlington to get in played and Town took full advantage to claim the three points.

Scott Robson hit a hat-trick as Hexham came from behind to beat Willington Quay Saints.

Liam Heenan and a Paul McLean penalty put the Tynedalers out of sight after saints had started well with Liam Taylor’s opener.

David Clasper and Kev Hay scored for Gateshead Redheugh as they saw off Newcastle Chemfica and goals from Jamie Hope and Nicky Routledge gave Northbank the three points at Newcastle Uni, whose scorer was David Mifsud.

Goals from Elliot Mitchell and Rob Watson weren’t enough for Cullercoats as visitors Heddon netted three times through Andrew Hall, Dale Robson and Richard Derwent to claim the victory.

Division Two

Birtley hot-shot Damien Stevens struck four times as Birtley crashed seven past Wallsend Boys Club.

James Bowman got two, including one from the penalty spot, and debutant Joe Whelan was also on target.

Scott Lowery, Russell Slater and Michael Slater scored for Boys Club.

New signing Sean Palmer netted a double as Wooler hit Lonbenton for six. James Scott also bagged a brace with Craig Henderson and Tom Martin getting the others in a thumping win for third against fourth.

NFA Minor Cup

Grainger Park advanced with a 6-3 success in a cracking game at Gosforth Bohemians A.

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Premier Division

Sean Taylor’s late leveller gave Amble United a point at Seaton Delaval as they fought back from 3-1 down.

Taylor had given the Seasiders a lead which was cancelled out by strikes from Kevin Westphal, Michael Scott and Joseph Danquah.

Josh Hay gave United hope in the 80^th minute and five minutes later Taylor struck.

Daniel Beresford grabbed a hat-trick in Blyth Town’s 4-1 win at Walker Central which moved unbeaten Town up to fourth spot.

Graeme Heath got the other while Alex Clafton slammed in for Central.

Scott Pocklington is back at Percy Main and he netted twice in a seven-goal thriller at Stocksfield. Mark Richardson and Michael Crane got the others with Chris Hall (2) and Glen Caygill netting for the Griffins.

Carlisle City’s Dan Bulman went from hero to zero as he headed in twice during an awesome first half display against Killingworth Sporting – then was shown red for a second bookable offence.

Kyle Armstrong, Brandon Longcakes and Sean Bannon got the others as City raced into a 5-0 lead but the visitors were much-improved after the break and Theo Raynor hit a consolation.

Shankhouse moved out of the basement with a good win over Wallsend Town. Connor Andrews netted from a narrow angle to get them on their way and Philip Cartwright added number two. Paul Armstrong tucked away a cross from six yards to complete the scoring late on.

Kicks Leisure George Dobbins League Cup

Heaton Stannington booked a semi-final berth with a 3-1 win over Hebburn Reyrolle.

Anthony Johnson and Lee Chapman found the net for the black and whites before Jonathon Yip fired in for the visitors.

Jonathon Wright added a third in the 90^th minute to seal the win.

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David Tweed struck twice for Grainger Park as they saw off Alston to go into round Two.

Robert Jefferson notched the other for the West Enders, with Mark Wright and Ryan Potts notching for the visitors.

Division One

John Paxton, Justin Millican and Jordan Nellis were on target for Wallington as they beat promotion rivals Cramlington Town and went top of the table.

Steven Elsey netted for Town.

Richard Kent’s treble gave Ponteland United a great win over Bedlington Terriers Reserves. Daniel Wright added the other while Dylan Williamson notched a consolation and goals from Kev Hay (2) and Lee Laidler earned Gateshead Redheugh three valuable points at Heddon.

Division Two

Blyth Isabella’s Kris Allington dismantled basement side Cramlington United with a four goal haul.

Curtis Miller and Jake Miller piled on the agony while Colin Winfield pulled one back and Robert Brown lashed in a hat-trick for Longbenton as they beat Swalwell. Tony Woods added the other.

Goals from Alnwick Town Reserves’ Stephen Hogg and Chris Kidd gave them the points against Wideopen, who replied through Ross Dickenson.

NFA Minor Cup

Forest Hall saw off a strong challenge from North Shields Athletic to go into round four with goals from Dan McDonald (2) and Dan Sherliker in a 3-2 success. Scott Jasper and Ant Errington were on target for Athletic.

New Fordley went into round five as Lee Waugh (2), Andrew Waugh and Ben Davison were on the scoresheet at Cullercoats Reserves in a 4-3 win. Liam Heenan and Thomas North scored for Hexham as they sent last season’s finalists Newcastle Chemfica Independent out. Chris Homans pulled one back. Cullercoats won 5-3 at Newcastle Medicals and goals from Martin Soulsby and Lee Brady earned Red House Farm a spot in the fifth round as they beat Newcastle Uni.