Wearside league

Sep 1 2008 The Journal

FOLLOWING an indifferent start to the season, Jarrow have found their feet and won again, this time at East Durham United.

It was not until the 48th minute, however, that Keith Hallway broke the deadlock with a clinical finish. Jarrow went further in front with a Peter Kirkham penalty.

Near the final whistle, Gary Aisbitt completed a comprehensive win.

Jarrow's South Tyneside neighbours Harton and Westoe lost at Ryhope CW.

Brian Smiles fired home from inside the penalty area and just before the end the visitors' hopes ended as Gareth Hill headed into the net.

Boldon CA erased a two-goal deficit to deservedly earn a point at Newton Aycliffe who looked on course to extend their 100% record.

Mark Wood (2) and Shaun Carlin had them 3-1 ahead but when Michael Meek scored his second goal of the game it was all to play for and Boldon claimed a last-ditch equaliser through Craig McManus.

Ashbrooke Belford House went nap at Willington courtesy of Peter Benson (3), Michael Charlton and Michael Connor. Carl Thompson hit a consolation for Willington, the only side yet to gain a point.

Silksworth Community have just one point after losing a five-goal thriller to Guisborough whose match-winners were Gary Wood, Lee McQuilling and David Campbell. Robert Hall and Eoin Shannon netted for the Wearsiders.

Easington Colliery are one of two sides boasting 100% records.

They saw off early leaders Kirkbymoorside thanks to Paul Stewart (2) and Robert Huntley.

The visitors' only reply came from Paul Hodgson. Coxhoe Athletic have won all four games, their latest success coming against champions New Marske when a Lee Cooksey goal was sufficient.

Colin Snailham (pen) and Stephen Kirkbride cancelled out Teesside Athletic's two-goal lead but Annfield Plain still lost 5-2. Billy Millington with a hat-trick, Andrew Bell and James Kesterton struck for the home side.

Andrew Ross, Paul Gibson and Alex Thomas led Hartlepool to victory at Windscale and Wolviston lost 3-1 to Cleator Moor Celtic.

MALCOLM PRATT