Shildon’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end as Marske scored twice in the last ten minutes.
Billy Greulich-Smith opened the scoring 5 minutes into the second half after a good run down the wing from Adam Burnicle.
James Failey’s first was scored straight from a corner and the second was a quickly taken direct free kick which floated over Nick Liversedge into the net.
Shildon retained the Cleator Cup, the traditional opening game of the Northern League Season, with a 4-1 victory over Marske United.
Marske took the lead when Jamie Owens powered in a header, but in the last few minutes of the first half Micky Rae scored twice to take the railwaymen into the break 2-1 up.
In the second half both teams had chances but Paul Connor chipped Robert Dean the Marske goalkeeper before Micky Rae completed his hat trick.
Final Score
Shildon 4 Marske United 1
Man of The Match : Michael Rae
Shildon retained the Northern League Cup beating Marske Utd on penalties.
Marske went into the lead midway through the first half when Jamie Owens tapped in after a shot rebounded off the post.
In the dying seconds of the first half Sam Hodgson scored after a scramble in the box from a corner.
Both teams had chances to win the game before penalties decided that the trophy would be staying at Dean Street.
Full match report to follow.
The Stadium,
Central Avenue,
Billingham,
Cleveland.
TS23 1LL
Match Day
11th May 2016
Kick Off: 19:00
Current League Position – 2nd ENL1
P 41 W 26 D 3 L 12 F 85 A 57 Pts 81
Last Match Played
9th May 2016
Morpeth Town 2 Marske United 0
Facts
Founded: 1956
Nickname: The Seasiders
Record Attendance: 1,489 v Darlington 1883, 02/02/2013
Joined Northern League: 1997/98
Home Colours: Yellow shirt, blue shorts and socks
Away Colours:
Website: http://www.marskeunitedfc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarskeunitedFC
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Shildon lost their first league game since the 28th November 2016 losing 2-0 against current League Champions Marske United.
A goal in each half from Connor Hood reduced the Railwaymens lead at the top of the Northern League to 16 Points. Jamie Harwood was sent off for Shildon for a second bookable offence.
Full Match Report to Follow
The Supporters Club coach to Marske United which is being played at Billingham Town’s ground is now full.
Price for the coach is : –
Adults £ 7
Concessions £ 5
The coach will leave Dean Street at 2pm on Saturday