This week FC Turbinia welcomed mid-table Crook Wanderers to Simpasture Playing Fields and as previous occasions the home side were quick out of the box, forcing a great save from the Crook keeper in the opening minutes.
The Turbinia applied pressure and opened the scoring after 8 minutes when Jordon Steele was found unmarked inside the box and neatly finished. It wasn’t long before the lead was extended when an in-swinging cross from Luke Black found Daniel Dixon at the back post surging in front of the defence to score with his head.
Much of the first half was played in and around the visitor’s box, with many chances being created so it was no surprise to see “The Tub” increase their lead to three before the halftime break, Steele drilled a shot, low and hard towards the far post, to be finished by Daniel Keane with as an exquisite inside flick sending the keeper the wrong way.
The second half was a similar story as FC Turbinia dominated the game and despite a number of changes from the Crook side, they could not halt the home team’s advances. A second from Daniel Keane came early closely followed by his third to secure his second hat-trick of the season.
The on-looking crowd were treated to a second amazing goal when a cross was cushioned on the chest of Jordon Steele who then struck the dropping ball on the volley with precision into the bottom corner from outside the box. FC Turbinia continued to push forward with chances rattling both posts and the bar, but credit to Crook Wanderers who never gave up and were gifted a goal of their own with 10 minutes to go as they caught the home side out with a counter attack.
The day was Turbinia’s who in securing all three points, returned to the top of the Crook and District Division 2 Table, due to West Auckland WMC Club playing in the Albert Vickers Cup.
This week FC Turbinia are away to Darlington’s Hole in the Wall with a 13.30 kick off at Carmel School.
They hold a mid-season Fundraiser on Friday 27th February when Comedy Hypnotist Adam Knight will be performing. Tickets are still available for £6 but be sure to get them quick as they are selling fast and this is one not to miss! For more details please get in touch with Paul Soakell on 07848 932989 or p.soakell@sky.com
Hat Trick hero Keane
