Last weekend, the U10 Kings and U11s performed brilliantly, both winning their semi-final games.
The U11s were away to TSC and made it hard for themselves, going two goals down, before Will Barnham’s fantastic free-kick pulled a goal back before the break. Kings levelled in the 2nd half when Jack Purdham’s penalty kick was smashed into the back of the net. TSC responded by taking the lead again, before Olly Johnson fired home for 3 – 3 and extra time. The winner came for the U11s with a fantastic run by Corbyn Mitchell, who chipped the ball over the defence to Olly Johnson who headed in at the near post.
The U10 Kings played in-form team Stockton Town Yellow and, after an earlier-in-the-season goalless draw, it was always going to be a tough game. Stockton hit the bar early on before they took the lead. The Kings responded quickly and were level when Robson Clarey fired into the bottom corner. They went 2 – 1 up when Joseph Foster hit an unstoppable shot past the visitor’s keeper. Sonny Richardson was outstanding and keeper Piotr Banda made some first class saves to deny Stockton. The Yellows pressed to the final whistle but The Kings held out for victory.
Both teams now have Rockliffe Park finals to look forward to on the 18th May.
The U15 Kings had their highest scoring performance of the season with a 21 – 0 win over bottom team Leven F.C., but to give Leven credit, they kept going right to the end. Goals from Sam Parnaby (10), Gareth McMahon (5), Harry Coulthard (2), Jake McKellar (2), Liam Robson and Regan Blakey.
The U14s had a great 5 – 3 win over Kader with goals from Cieran Jackson (2), Joe Bates, Luke Evans and Cameron Hall-Brown.
The U13s also had a great 4 – 1 away win at Northallerton Juniors with goals from Callum Thomson, Zak Holywell and Mark Parvin. The U12 Aces had a good 3 – 0 away win at 21st Allstars with goals from Tom Aldsworth, Curtis Layfield and Liam Robson.
The U15 Angels had their first game for five weeks and had a wonderful 4 – 0 away win at Leam Rangers, with goals from Kimberley Dodds, Shannon Reed, Dani Stephenson and a great header from Heidi Coulthard.
There are still tickets left for the club’s next Sports Night on Friday 28th March with Lou Macari (ex Man Utd & Celtic) along with comic Kevin Connelly. Contact Steve Coulthard on 0796 842 6817 for tickets or further details.
Bishop Auckland's local community newspaper.
