Tag: Durham Challenge Cup

DCC QUARTER FINAL | Shildon 6 Consett 1

Shildon are into the semi final of the Durham Challenge Cup with a 6-1 victory over Consett at Dean Street.

In the squad were 9 players under the age of 21 with 17 year old Mason Hurworth impressing from the start.

Ben Trotter (9 mins) opened the scoring with a header from a Matty Robson only for Luke Carr to equalise after 22mins. Brad Hird was then fouled in the box and Billy Greulich-Smith restored the advantage.

In the second half David Palmer added the 3rd, Brad Hird the 4th and Nathan Steel the 5th. Steven Johnson then produced some great play to beat his man and set up Ben Trotter to finish the scoring.

FT Shildon 6 Consett 1

DCC Quarter Final : Shildon 3 Spennymoor Town 2

Shildon moved into the semi-finals of the Durham Challenge Cup, beating Spennymoor Town 3-2.

Spennymoor took the lead through Bradley Fewster only for Cameron Tague to unfortunately level when his back pass bobbled over the keepers foot into his own net.

Anthony Peacock then gave Shildon the lead for a few minutes before Junior Mondal equalised. Adam Burnicle finished the scoring with 15 minutes left.

DCC 1st Round Result : Durham City 1 Shildon 1 (Shildon win 5-4 on Penalties)

Shildon progress into the next round after a hard-fought game against Durham City.

Durham City took the lead through Callum Smith after Sam Hodgson playing centre-half was caught in position. Billy Greulich-Smith eventually made Shildon’s pressure pay when he headed in with 9 minutes to go. After that, both teams had chances to win the game.

In the penalty shoot-out, Robson, Ellison, Hodgson, Burnicle and Greulich-Smith all scored before Nick Liversedge saved to send Shildon through. Credit to Durham City who never stopped running all night.