Consett 2 v Newton Aycliffe Youth U23’s (cup) 3
Cup quarterfinal for Aycliffe and they took the lead when Jack Mortimer put their defence under pressure, nicking the ball and scoring from a tight angle. Consett then scored from a penalty before Jack then crossed for Danny Godfrey, at the back post, to put us back in the lead. Consett replied and scored midway through the second half, direct from a free kick. We were then reduced to 10 men but, with ten minutes to go, Jack scored our own penalty, to seal the game. On to the semi final.
Newton Aycliffe Women 4 v Doxford Athletic 2
Aycliffe started slow and couldn’t get into their normal rhythm, but eventually opened the scoring, as Kate pounced on a loose ball, rifling the ball into the top corner. Some chances came and went but Aycliffe couldn’t add to their tally. HT 1-0. Second half Doxford then equalised against the run of pay after a loose pass out was intercepted. Aycliffe immediately went back on the offensive, Kate’s second came again from a corner. Doxford again equalised when a free kick, whipped into the box, wasn’t dealt with. The lead was restored as Lottie hits a free kick into the net. Then, with five minutes to go, Jordan played Kate in for her third of the game and Aycliffe’s 4th. POTM: Lottie.