Under 7’s

SHILDON  9  0  Mount Pleasant

Scorers – Noah Fawcett (3) Sam Hopper (2) John Taylor (2) Christian Robinson (1) Charlie Brown (1)

Man of the match – Xander Caygill

This week found Shildon back on form, with a strong performance from all the team at home to Mount Pleasant.

In the first half, Shildon attacked well with the defence and goalkeeper Amelia Clarkson ensuring a clean sheet.  At the top end, Sam Hopper with a brace, John Taylor with 2 and Noah Fawcett gave the hosts a 5-0 half time lead.

A couple of substitutes didn’t affect the goalscoring, with Christian Robinson and Charlie Brown both scoring, as well as Noah Fawcett netting a further 2 to record a hat trick.

Under 8’s

SHILDON 11  1   Darlington TSC

Scorers – Jack Leighton (6) Jack Milner (3) Ben Moore (1) Jake Sharp (1)

Man of the match – Jack Leighton

The Shildon Under 8’s played at home against Darlington TSC.  After losing their last couple of games the boys were keen to get underway and Jack Milner set the pace in the first two minutes of the game by firing in two great goals.  Some great, attacking football was played with the forwards playing really well together.  The few times that the ball was in Shildon’s half the defensive team were rock solid, nothing got past them. Three superb goals from Jack Leighton put the Shildon boys five goals to nil at half time.

Shildon continued to dominate in the second half, and the goals just kept on coming.  Jack Leighton found the net a further three times, Jack Milner scored another two and Jake Sharp and Ben Moore each had one.  Darlington managed to score a single goal making the final score 11-1 to the Shildon boys!

The full nine Shildon players took to the pitch for the friendly and it was more of the same. Jack Leighton scored three goals and Jack Milner, Will White, Ben Moore and Jake Sharp all found the back of the net.  The final score was  8 0 with Jake Baldwin gaining the man of the match trophy.

Under 9’s

Hartlepool St Francis  10  1  SHILDON

Scorers – Michael Gaffney

Man of the match – Anth Jary

The U9’s travelled  to Hartlepool this week with only 7 available players and faced a formidable St Francis, who had a large squad to choose from.  This was always going to be hard game under the circumstances, but to the credit of the players they started well, however, they were two behind in quick succession.  Shildon pulled a goal back  soon after but with St Francis having the ability to roll on fresh legs the writing was on the wall.  Every Shildon player fought hard but as they tired St Francis gained the advantage with a final score of 10 1.

In the second match Shildon played a well deserved one all draw.  The man of the match for the second match was Ashley Jardine who has made good progress since making the step up to the U9’s.  The new team faced there stiffest test yet today but kept there heads up and never gave in.  Well done all and keep improving.

Under 10’s

Newton Aycliffe Youth  3  2  SHILDON

Scorers – Kane Hopwood (2)

Man of the match – Owen Burke

Shildon travelled to local rivals Aycliffe Youth, and were on the wrong end of some disappointing refereeing decisions.

Shildon started brightly, and were unlucky not to score on several occasions.  Mid way through the first half, Aycliffe went ahead via an own goal.  Early in the second half, Shildon levelled the match with a good shot from Hopwood.  This was shortly followed by a hotly contested penalty award to Aycliffe, which was duly dispatched.  Shildon upped the game again and Hopwood got his second of the match to draw the teams level again.  As Shildon piled on the pressure for the winning goal, a seemingly clear hand ball was missed by the ref and Aycliffe took full advantage as they scored.

In the friendly match, Shildon got some revenge with a 5-1 victory

Under 11’s

SHILDON  x  x  Leven

Scorers –

Man of the Match –

Under 13’s

SHILDON  2  3  Greatham B

Scorers – Jack Mortimer (2)

Man of the Match – Cain Smith

Shildon played host to Greatham B, in what proved to be a very evenly matched game.  The first half had a few chances for both teams, with Tom Andelin shooting just wide of the left hand post Cain Smith outstanding in the heart of Shildon’s defence.  Greatham finally took the lead just before the interval, to go in 1-0.

A few minutes into the second half, Greatham extended their advantage as they broke clear of the offside trap and gave the keeper no chance, to make the score 2-0.  Shildon started to apply pressure and had a number of corners, from which they almost scored, with Greatham clearing off the line.  They finally got the reward for persistence when Jack Mortimer slotted the ball into the far corner.  Greatham responded and scored what was to prove to be the winning goal.  Shildon came fighting back though, and Jack Mortimer scored his second with a great free kick from the edge of the box.  A number of chances came Shildon’s way in the dying minutes but they just couldn’t convert.

Under 16’s

Cleveland Junior Falcons  0  4  SHILDON

Scorers – Michael Douglas (2) Reid Huntingdon (1) Lewis Robinson (1)

Man of the Match –

Shildon U16’s travelled away to Cleveland Junior Falcons and, in very windy conditions, recorded their first ever victory

Michael Douglas opened the scoring in the first half, with Reid Huntingdon doubling the lead just before the break.  Shildon came out for the second half, and dominated proceedings.  After 20 minutes, Michael Douglas got his second of the game to extend Shildon’s lead.  Against the run of play, Falcons broke with a one on one, however, keeper Matthew Franklin was up to the task, pushing the ball around the post.  With 10 minutes left, Lewis Robinson struck a shot from 40 yards, which flew in to the top left hand corner.

A great result for a great bunch of lads – well done

 

 

Under 7’s

Shildon  1  3  Bishop Auckland St Marys

Scorers – Xander Caygill (1)

Man of the match – Xander Caygill

The U7’s experienced their first league defeat in a bravely fought game.  Xander Caygill scored a goal in the 5^th minute.   Shildon pushed on and there were numerous chances that went begging.

Under 8’s

Norton & Stockton Ancients  1  0  Shildon

Scorers –

Man of the match – Jack Leighton

Shildon U8’s played away to Norton and Stockton Ancients.  Both teams were very evenly matched from the outset with some good football being played.  Norton had an early shot at goal but hit the crossbar and Shildon also had some good attempts, saved by the oppositions keeper. The score was nil nil as the 1st half ended.

Norton scored the only goal of the game very early in the second half.  Shildon picked up the pace after this but nothing seemed to go their way. The Shildon forwards created some good chances but unfortunately they just couldn’t score.  The Shildon defence worked hard to stop Norton getting any more goals and the game ended 1 nil to Norton.

As normal Shildon seemed to grow in confidence as the friendly game got underway.  The lads played some great football and Jack Leighton scored early in the game.  Jack Milner scored Shildon’s second goal with an excellent corner kick.  Norton picked up the pace and scored 3 goals past Shildon and went on to win the game 3 – 2.  Jack Milner was awarded man of the match.

Under 9’s

Shildon  2  2  Darlington TSC

Scorers – Anth Jary (2)

Man of the match – Anth Jary

The newly formed U9’s continued their development on Sunday at home to a well organised Darlington TSC.  In the first half Shildon were slightly off the pace and went behind from a good move by Darlington.  Jamie Donohue pulled several good saves to keep Shildon in the game. Shildon fought hard and were unlucky to go 2 behind before the break.  Shildon came out for the second half ready and started taking the game to Darlington.  They were the better team for long periods and got there rewards through a goal from Anthony Jary who doubled his tally five minutes later from a  good passing move by the whole team.  Shildon could have snatched victory several times but the Darlington goal was having a charmed life.  The  game ended honours even and well deserved . You can see the improvement week on week from
this team who are gaining in confidence all the time.

In the second game Shildon used the time to try players in different positions and scored 2 goals through Cole Layfield and Anhony Jary.
Well done Jamie Donohue, Kai Chadwick, Caytlyn Lawton, Micheal Gaffney, Anthony Jary, Cole Layfield, Ashley Jardine and Kian Dixon.

Under 10’s

Shildon  3  3  Darlington TSC (B)

Scorers – Jacob Race (2) James Rusby (1)

Man of the match – Jacob Race

A bright start from Shildon with Jacob Race having early chances to put Shildon in front, but Darlington’s keeper made some great saves. Darlington came back into the game after a slow start but were unable to break down a solid Shildon defence, with some great tackles from Ben Hopper.  The first goal of the game came from Darlington, a good cross from the right was turned in at the back post leaving Owen Burke Shildon’s keeper with no chance.  More pressure followed from Shildon but Darlington’s keeper continued to impress.

A great start to the second half for Shildon, great work by Kane to skip past 2 defenders and his shot was saved only to fall to Jacob who produced a calm finish.   Shildon continued to push with Kane at the centre of the of the moves, shortly after his 1st goal Jacob added a 2nd with a great half volley from just inside the box.   Against the run of play Darlington scored with a long range shot.  Shildon hit straight back again with great work by Kane down right which James Rusby finished at the back post.  Darlington’s 3rd was a powerful shot with a good attempt to save from Owen.

A good all round team effort.

Under 11’s

Darlington Youth       Shildon

Scorers –

Man of the Match –

Under 13’s

Cargo Fleet  14  2  Shildon

Scorers – Jack Mortmier (1) Blake Milner (1)

Man of the Match –

A difficult start to the season away to one of the fancied teams, as well as missing a few of the team’s influential players, was made even harder by a disappointing refereeing performance (the senior team don’t have a monopoly on disappointing refs :().

The team went in to the half time break 8-0 down, with Gary working overtime to pick the lads up.  To their credit, they came out and had a good go at it.  A number of chances came the teams way, with Ben Oliver just sliding one past the post and Jack Mortimer bringing a good save out of the keeper.  Jack got his reward for his endeavours, latching on to a through ball to slip it past the goalkeeper, despite the despairing efforts of the full back.  Shildon’s second goal came after a Mortimer free kick on the edge of the box was parried by the goalkeeper, and Blake Milner managed to squeeze the ball into the net from the byline.

A great deal of credit must go to the whole team who conceded 14 goals overall, 5 down to the ref not playing the offside rule, and 1 bundled in with a hand, yet they kept going right till the final whistle.