Aycliffe pulled off a fantastic victory over Durham City in the Ebac Northern League Division One on Saturday. Four goals in a devastating ten minute spell in the second half secured the 3 points. The victory came despite the visitors losing new signing John Campbell to an ankle injury in the first 5 minutes.
Zak Boagey replaced Campbell & went on to score two goals in a man of the match performance. Dennis Knight also contributed two with another sub Jack Gibson getting the fifth.
Aycliffe were missing top scorer Matty Moffat to injury and with Campbell’s early injury it could well have been a difficult day but the team’s hard work and determination won through.
The first half was goalless despite chances at both ends. However the second half was an Aycliffe goal-fest with the first goal coming after 51 mins with a 25 yard strike from Boagey out of the reach of the Durham keeper.
The second goal came just five minutes later when the unfortunate home keeper failed to hold on to a Jordan Laidler free kick. Dennis Knight pounced on the rebound and slotted the ball home. The same player got his second two minutes later. Just after the hour Boagey got another with a long range shot which looped over the keeper into the top corner.
Durham came close to a consolation goal after 77 minutes but the shot was well saved by their former player James Winter in the Aycliffe goal. The fifth goal came with five minutes to go, 18 year old Jack Gibson on as a substitute for Knight, finishing well.
This was an impressive win for Peter Dixon’s team who now lie 11th in Division One with 16 points from 10 games. They are 3 points and 2 places behind Penrith who visit Moore Lane Park on Tuesday 13 October.
Forthcoming Fixtures
Tuesday 13 October
v Penrith (h) 7:45pm
Saturday 17 October
v Newcastle Benfield (h) 3pm
Wednesday 21 October
v Norton & Stockton Ancients (a) 7:30pm
Saturday 24 October
v Bedlington Terriers (a) 3pm
