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Welcome to Coxhoe United FC
Coxhoe kicked off against Hetton Juniors. Everytime both teams have
met one goal is usually enough to win the game. Hetton came at Coxhoe
in the first five minutes and created the better chances. The pressure
paid off when Hetton scored the first goal. Coxhoe started playing much
better after conceeding and created a few chances of their own.
The second half saw Coxhoe pushing forward for an equaliser. Nathan
Hegarty went on a great run beating three players but hitting his shot
just wide. Lewis Jowett also hit a snapshot jsut wide in the dying
seconds.
Hetton Juniors 1 Coxhoe United 0
M.o.M - Mason Hoyland
Coxhoe United V Swalwell Juniors
Coxhoe started the second game against Swalwell who had an impressive
100% winning record. It was Coxhoe who started the better playing some
nice football with Brad, Mason and Joseph linking up together putting
Swalwell under the cosh. Lewis Jowett picked up the ball just inside
his own half, knocked it down the line to Mason Hoyland. Mason then
turned and slotted it through to Joseph Kerrigan. Joseph coolly rounded
the keeper and fired home.
The second half was no different, Coxhoe playing the best football
this season. Swalwell first chance of the game came from a long range
shot which was supperbly saved by Nathan Hegarty. Coxhoe got their
rewards with a second goal when Mason Hoyland intercepted a goal kick
and burried it into the left hand corner of the net. Matthew Whiting
and Lewis Jowett kept Swalwell at bay for the last five minutes with
some resolute defending.
Coxhoe United 2 Swalwell 0
M.o.M - Mason Hoyland
Coxhoe United V Nissan Real
Coxhoe went into the weekend’s games missing several players through injury and illness. Unfortunately we were playing the top two teams. First up was Nissan Real who dominated the first half scoring twice.
Coxhoe gave them a run for their money in the second half going close a couple of times. Nissan killed the game off with a third goal; if not for some great defending from man of the match Matthew Whiting the score could have been more.
Coxhoe United 0 Nissan Real 3 M.o.M – Matthew Whiting
Swalwell Juniors V Coxhoe United
Swalwell got off to a flying start by scoring in the first minute. The Coxhoe defence was put under constant pressure and Swalwell got their rewards with a well taken second goal from a narrow angle. Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse Matthew Whiting went down injured; having no substitutes he tried his best to play on.
Coxhoe played their hearts out having to play most of the second half with only six players. Unfortunately Swalwell scored their third goal.
Swalwell Juniors 3 Coxhoe United 0 G.o.M – Ella Beecham
Under 11 Girls
Waldridge Park
This weekend's games were played in perfect conditions for once. First up were Waldridge Park Reds. The first half saw very few chaces for both sides with Matthew Whiting and Joseph Kerrigan forming a good defence partnership.
Coxhoe came out with a bit more urgency and created a chance for Lewis Jowett who shot wide. As time was running out, the best chance of the game fell to Mason Hoyland who unluckily pulled his shot wide in the dying seconds.
Waldridge Park
Coxhoe United V Washington
Coxhoe started the second game passing the ball around very well. This eventually created a couple of good chances. The first fell to Brad Bihari who shot from distance which just shot wide. Liam Wright was a constant threat and was unlucky not to score in the first half.
Coxhoe worked hard and kept pushing forward in the second half, with Nathan Hegarty creating chances from the left wing.
Coxhoe United 1 Washington
At last the cup competition got underway this weekend. Coxhoe UTD took on Nissan Real on a wind swept day. Coxhoe started really well using the advantage of having the wind behind them in the first half. Within two minutes of the start, Brad Bihari latched onto a poor goal kick and fired past the Nissan keeper. Coxhoe pushed forward for a second goal with Mason Hoyland shooting just wide.
The second half was a different story with a Nissan Real doing all of the passing. Coxhoe United hung on with some great defending from Matthew Whiting and Mason Hoyland. Liam Wright also pulled off three great saves in the dying minutes.
Final score: Nissan Sunderland 0 Coxhoe United 2 - MoM: Mason Hoyland
Coxhoe United v East Durham Hawks
Having won the first game of the day Coxhoe United came out brimming with confidence. Once again Coxhoe started with the wind behind them and took full advantage. Liam Wright scored the first goal with a low shot past the
The second half saw
Final score: Coxhoe United 5 East Durham Hawks 1 - MoM: Liam Wright
Coxhoe United v SAFC 24/7 Panthers
The first tie between these 2 teams 5 months ago ended in a 1-1 draw when the Panthers equalised in the dying seconds after Coxhoe had led for most of the game, so United were keen to get off to a good start and maintain a cushion in the score-line this time. Their start could not have been better with Rhys Wayman opening the scoring within 1 minute and then doubling his tally 15 minutes later. Curtis Bihari managed to retain that 2 goal margin with a goal line clearance when SAFC turned up the pressure but Andrew Simpson soon added a third to steady the Coxhoe nerves. The Panthers maintained their determination and managed to claw 1 back, but straight from the resulting kick off Alex McGrath sliced a ball through the 24/7 midfield for Stephen Wadge to collect and launch a great shot that rounded the keeper to add another for Coxhoe just before half time.The second half proved just as entertaining with good football from both teams but neither side was able to add to the score-line.
Final Score: Coxhoe United 4 SAFC 24/7 Panthers 1 - MoM Alex McGrath & Stephen Wadge
Under 11 Lions
Blackfyne v Coxhoe United Lions
After almost 3 months without a game it was a pleasure to see the Lions kick a ball again, as we faced Blackfyne in a gayle force wind at Ford Quarry, the game started with both teams looking to keep the ball on the deck and play some football. The early exchanges were fairly even until Blackfyne were awarded a free kick just outside of the box and there MOM stepped up and smashed the ball into the top corner to give them a 1-0 lead. The lead was soon doubled when some poor marking at the back post gifted Blackfyne their second however 3 changes in the last 10 mins of the first half spurred Coxhoe on and with 2 or 3 chances before the break we should have scored.The second half was again end to end stuff with both teams creating a lot of chances in an enjoyable game to watch, Mark Arnold was in fine form in the Coxhoe net and fully deserved the Man of the Match award but the whole team battled hard with almost everyone having a shot of some kind in the second half. A good start back after not playing for so long – keep it up and we’ll get that first win.
Blackfyne: 2 Coxhoe United Lions: 0 MoM Mark Arnold
10 February
Under 11s
Seaham Town v Coxhoe United
An away tie to
Although Coxhoe took control of the game and demonstrated some great passing throughout the team, it wasn’t until the 8th minute before Alex McGrath netter the opener after breaking the offside trap and running almost half the length of the pitch and slotting past the Durham keeper. United’s 2nd from Rhys Wayman 4 minutes later was a wonderful looping ball over the heads of the defence and James Gilson ensured a comfortable half time 3 goal cushion with a shot across the face of the goal from the right wing.The increasing wind in the 2nd half made conditions a little trickier for the United defence but a great penalty save from Lee Saiger in Coxhoe’s net maintained the 3 goal lead until 2 minutes before full time when Andrew Simpson stepped up to tuck away a 4th.
Final Score:- Coxhoe United 4 East Durham 0 - MoM: Alex McGrath
24/25 November
Under 12s
Coxhoe United v Newbottle
After a 2 week break the table topping under 12s had a stiff test in a home fixture against second placed Newbottle. The visitors showed their intent and attacked straight from the off and forced man of the match, Jason Jones, in the Coxhoe goal into action in only the second minute. For the rest of the first half both teams showed skill and flair but with both defences in fine form it was never going to be a high scoring game. The deadlock was broken after 28 minutes when the ever dangerous Newbottle number 10 kept his nerve and placed the ball in the net after a break on the 28 minute mark. Their lead, however, was short lived when Angus Reeves, playing in his debut match, equalised on the stroke of half time.
The second half was highly entertaining with both teams displaying grit, determination and skill, but, as in the first half both defences were in fine form and no more goals were forthcoming. Jason Jones, playing in goal for Coxhoe was awarded the Coxhoe man of the match whilst both Coxhoe debutees Tom Nesbitt and goalscorer Angus Reeves showed great promise.
Final Score: Bowburn Youth 1 Coxhoe United 4 - MoM: Joe Nixon
Under 11 Lions
Coxhoe United Lions v Brandon United
The Lions took on Brandon again this week and just as we kicked off the rain started, both teams started well with some nice passing moves to create early chances but no goals resulted, a tight Coxhoe defence with Cameron and Kieran kept Brandon at bay as we struggled uphill and into the wind & rain to create any chances at the opposite end as Max, James and Henry all worked hard in midfield trying to release McKenzie up front. However with only a couple of minutes left in the first half we failed to clear the ball and Brandon took the lead with a scrappy goal, they doubled that lead a minute before half time with a break away goal that saw our heads drop a little.A stern half time team talk lifted us as we came back out after the break with Lewis replacing McKenzie up front and we looked the more composed side as we created some early chances but again a break down the left hand side saw Brandon take a 3 goal lead with only a couple of minutes gone in the 2nd half. From that point on the game became very open with the Lions showing great heart and determination to get something out of the game with Lewis, Henry and a great long range effort from James all coming close the that elusive goal. We even sent the big lads up from the back to try and get something from a series of corners we got late on but still failed to bag a goal, a late injury to Mark in the Coxhoe goal saw Kieran pull on the shirt and gloves to make a couple of great saves before the end of the game.
Bowburn started the game confidently because of the recent improvement in their results and it showed. Coxhoe were very quiet for much of the first half and this proved costly as just before halftime because Bowburn scored the first goal of the match.
Coxhoe came out the second half fighting and created a few good chances. Mason Hoyland managed to keep the ball in when the Bowburn defence thought it was going out. He cut inside and shot just wide from a tight angle. The longer the game went on the harder Coxhoe pressed forward for a goal but it wasn’t to be.
As usual the game was a close encounter against Durham County. Both teams cancelled each other out for most of the first half. The only chance in the first half fell to a County player whose snap shot flew into the bottom corner.
The second half was an even affair with Coxhoe’s best chance falling to Liam Wright who smashed the ball against the post. Coxhoe worked very hard and never gave up.
Final score: Durham County 1 Coxhoe United 0 - MoM: Brad Bihari
Coxhoe started the game very brightly and put Birtley under immense pressure. The first chance fell to Brad Bihari after Joseph Kerrigan’s through ball put Brad in a one on one situation. However Birtley’s defence caught the back of his leg and the referee tried to play an advantage. Unfortunately this resulted in Brad shooting wide. Matthew Whiting and Joseph Kerrigan were solid at the back and limited Birtley to very few chances.
The second half saw Birtley come more into the game and the Birtley striker fired a shot against the post. Dylan Eadsforth won a free kick just outside the box, so up stepped Mason Hoyland who unluckily fired just wide.
Final Score: Coxhoe United 0 Birtley Town 0 - MoM: Mason Hoyland
Byres Green v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe took on table topping Byers Green for the second game of the day. Byers Green did all the attacking and were rewarded with a goal just before half time.
The second half wasn’t much better for Coxhoe United with Byers Green storing another two goals. The score could’ve been worse but for a last ditch tackle by Lewis Ward stopping Byers Green in front of goal. Coxhoe never gave in and kept the heads held high until the final whistle.
Final Score: Byres Green 3 Coxhoe United 0 - MoM: Brad Bihari
Under 12 Girls
Coxhoe United v Hardwick Youth
Coxhoe played well in the first half and created a number of chances with the best coming from Bethany Garner who created problems down the right. Jodie Borthwick played some great football and controlled the game well. The half finished 0-0 and the game flowed in the same manner in the second half with both sodes having chances to open the scoring. Five minutes from time Hardwick broke down the right hand side and a low driven ball crept in at the back post. Coxhoe's heads went down at the restart and Hardwick again broke and scored to make it 2-0. Coxhoe pulled themselves togetyer and battled well for the remaining few minutes but could not reduce the deficit.
Final Score Coxhoe United 0 Hardwick Youth 2 - Player OTM: Bethany Garner
Pelton Newfield Ladies v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe went into the second game of the day knowing that they had never got a point from the last 2 games against Pelton with both games finishing 1-0. The game stared well for Coxhoe with a lot of possession. Pelton, however, threatened to score first with Katie Robers saving with her legs. Katie was the busiest of the keepers but she was big and strong in front of goal and was controlling her box well. Half time came with the score at 0-0. The second half was the same as the first with the game being very close. Pelton however broke Coxhoe's hearts when a cross from the right wing crept in at the front post 3 minutes from time. Just after the start the Pelton keeper took a goal kick which did not clear the half and Bethany Garner sprinted to the ball only to put it wide. Coxhoe threw everything forward for the last 3 minutes and Katie played some beautiful balls into the heart of the Pelton box but no one was able to get on the end of them to level the game.
Final Score: Pelton Newfield Ladies 1 Coxhoe United 0 - Player OTM: Katie Roberts
Under 11 Girls
Hilda park v Coxhoe United
This was a really hard game for Coxhoe . The girls had drawn last game with Hilda Park who are top of the table and our opponents were determined not to let us do it again . After only a few minutes Coxhoe were behind and we never really got into the game . Holly Crozier played superbley making some extremely brave saves to keep the score down . However , Coxhoe did not give up and battled on with Vanessa Stephenson , using her pace to bring the ball up to Abigail Griffths , who had several shots at goal . Unfortunately Hilda Park were just to physical for Coxhoe to really make there presence felt . Well done to the whole team for working hard , especially the ones who got injured and carried on.
Final Score: Hilda park 6 Coxhoe United 0 - Player OTM: Holly Crozier
Coxhoe United v Consett YMCA
This was a well fought game with both teams of a similar standard . Coxhoe started strongly with every player pressuring for every ball . Katie Hubery and Ashleigh Stores had good games in defence , and rarely let the ball come into Coxhoes penalty area . The whole of the midfield worked strongly bringing the ball out of our end and working it up the pitch for many shots at goal . Consett worked well in defence to keep out the shots , but in the last few minutes Abigail Griffths managed to get one in the net . The Coxhoe team were exhausted after this match as we had no subs due to illness . Well done to Sophie Whiting for playing through the pain of a knee injury , and thank you to YMCA for such a nice game played in the spirit that it should be.
Final Score: Coxhoe United 1 Consett YMCA 0 - Player OTM: Katie Hubery
10/11 November
Under 12s
Mill Hill Boys v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe visited Mill Hill Boys looking to continue their excellent form that has seen them shoot up the first division in recent weeks. Coxhoe's goal machine, Lee Milburn put the boys on the way with a goal after only 4 minutes and again after 10 minutes. When Macauley Smith scored on 19 minutes to make it 3-0 to Coxhoe it was obvious there was only going to be 1 winner but Mill Hill did pull one back from a free kick on 22 minutes to make it 3-1 going into half time. In the second half it was total Coxhoe domination and Macauley Smith got his second of the day with a beautiful solo effort. Just 2 minutes later Lee Milburn, brimming with confidence, completed his hat trick. As Coxhoe continued to apply pressure Mill Hill conceded an own goal and then Macauley Smith completed the second Coxhoe hat trick of the day with another stunning goal. This excellent result sent Coxhoe to the top of the First Division for the first time this season.
Final score: Mill Hill Boys 1 Coxhoe United 7 - MoM: Lee Milburn
Coxhoe United kicked the weekend off against Riverside. The first half showed very few chances for both teams. Lewis Jowett showed some silky skills on the left wing causing Riverside a few problems. As the game wore on Riverside had a great chance only to be foiled by a great tackle from Joseph Kerrigan. The second half was a different story and Riverside scored three times against the tiring Coxhoe team.
Final Score: Riverside 3 Coxhoe United 0 - MoM: Brad Bihari
Soccerena Milan v Coxhoe United
This game was a big test for Coxhoe as Soccerena Milan was lying second in the league before the day’s fixtures. Coxhoe were pushed back from the first whistle but the whole team worked really hard to keep them at bay. Coxhoe managed to hold on till half time. Once again the second half was Coxhoe United’s downfall. Soccerena Milan’s substitute at half time showed great pace to race through and score. Coxhoe had a couple of chances straight after when Brad Bihari and Mason Hoyland both had good shots saved. It wasn’t to be and Soccerena scored another two goals.
Final Score: Soccerena Milan 3 Coxhoe United 0 - MoM: Nathan Hegarty
Under 11 Girls
Coxhoe United v Boldon
This was going to be yet another hard match with Boldon being second in the league . However , the girls were confident that they could play a good game after the successes of last weekend . Coxhoe started strong and didn't just hold their own they took the game to Boldon with some blistering runs from Sophie Whiting and Abigail Griffths , who were both unlucky to score . Coxhoe kept up the pace for most of the match , pressurising for every ball . Catherine Dunne and Beth Vasey yet again worked hard and together with Sophie kept the mid field solid . Coxhoe played so well as a team in this match that they deserved a result , however tiredness crept up on them and in the dying minutes Boldon produced two well struck goals to win the game . However the coaches were very proud of the girls as they are improving with every game
Final score: Coxhoe United 0 Boldon 2 - Player OTM: Abigail Griffiths
03/04 November
Under 12s
Coxhoe United v Whitburn & Cleadon
Coxhoe went into this home fixture in the rare position of being able to field a full strength team. Whitburn are a good team who like to play attractive, attacking football and before today's fixture had scored in impressive 21 goals in only 6 league outings. They quickly made their intentions known when Jason Jones, in the Coxhoe net, was called into action within seconds of the start. Coxhoe, however, began to find their feet and at the 10 minute mark Lee Milburn was put through to score Coxhoe's opener following some superb work from Jack Stonely. Connor Athey continues to impress since signing from Durham County and got himself on the score sheet to double Coxhoe's lead on 14 minutes. When Macauley Smith made it 3-0 at 26 minutes it looked as if Coxhoe may run away with the game but Whitburn had other ideas and scored in the following minute. The second half was a tight affair with both teams playing quality football but no more goals were forthcoming and the victory was Coxhoe's. There were so many excellent individual performances on the Coxhoe team that selecting a man of the match award was proving difficult so the Whitburn manager was asked and he selected Macauley Smith. The lads are starting to turn their home ground into something of a fortress with an impressive record of 4 wins in as many games with 10 scored and only 3 conceded.
Final score: Coxhoe United 3 Whitburn & Cleadon 1 - MoM: Macauley Smith
The first half against Lumley saw very few chances for both teams. Matthew Whiting and Joseph Kerrigan forming a formidable partnership in defence and Lewis Jowett working very hard in mid-field.
The second half was no different apart from Lumley finally getting a shot on target which found the back of the net.
Final score: Lumley FC 1 Coxhoe United 0 - MoM: Brad Bihari
Coxhoe United v Durham County
Coxhoe started very brightly with Ella Beecham putting in some good tackles. The first chance fell to Brad Bihari who hit the side netting. Midway through the first half Matthew Whiting hit a long ball, which landed at Brad Bihari’s feet. Brad then cut in from the wing and hit a low shot that rattled the post.
Going into the second half full of confidence Coxhoe kept up the pressure. Marcus Storey won the ball in midfield and released Lewis Jowett who finished with ease. The longer the game went on the more Durham County came back into the game. With only five minutes left Durham broke away and scored a well-taken goal. With time running out Nathan Hegarty crossed the ball, which went right across the penalty line. Ella Beecham almost scrambled the ball into the back of the net but she was unlucky not to score.
Final Score: Coxhoe United 1 Durham County 1 - MoM: Brad Bihari
Under 12s
Coxhoe United v Lumley FC
Coxhoe opened the scoring in an entertaining first half when Macauley Smith cut in from the left wing to fire the ball home. Their lead, however, didn't last long as Lumley scored an equaliser with a beautiful long range effort to make the score 1-1 at half time. In the second half Connor Athey was having another tremendous game and he scored Coxhoe's second when he cut in from the right wing to fire the ball into the bottom corner of the net. Lumley looked as if they were certain to equalise when a beautifully struck shot was heading towards the top left hand corner of the net but Jason Jones in the Coxhoe net pulled off a stunning save to maintain the home side's advantage. Coxhoe's goal machine, Lee Milburn, put the game beyond Lumley's reach when he put the ball into the net following a goalmouth scramble.
Final score: Coxhoe United 3 Lumley FC 1 - MoM: Korey Smith
Under 11 Lions
Coxhoe United Lions vs Whitburn
With 3 players missing including our regular goalkeeper it was always going to be a difficult day for the Lions, however Cameron stepped in to the keepers slot as we only had 7 players for the game. We carried on from last weeks performance and started the match brightly with some good passing the thru the midfield and any chances that Whitburn created were snuffed out by Keiran and Jordan at the back. It looked like it was going to be another one of those days in front of goal as a couple of our early chances went begging. It was Whitburn who started to get back into the game and scored the first goal which they followed up with a second just before half time as we began to tire. The half time break was well deserved and with more words of encouragement the same team went out for the second half, Max as usual never stopped running in the midfield and was well supported by James and Lewis M with McKenzie up front causing more problems for the Whitburn defence. Again we created a hat full of chances with the post, the Whitburn keeper and some unlucky deflections all stopping us form getting that elusive goal – as we pressed forward the ball broke clear to Keiran just inside his own half to hit a shot that looked like it was heading for the goal when it bounced over the keeper, but as our luck just keeps getting worse it bounced just wide and as we began to tire they broke forward to score a third goal. However a fantastic performance and work rate from every player, once we get 1 goal we will get a hat full – keep up the good work.
MOM : Max Dahlberg
Under 10 Panthers
Coxhoe started very slowly in the opening game with Bowburn slightly on top. As the game went on Coxhoe started to play with more confidence. Midway through the first half Mason Hoyland picked the ball up on the halfway line and with a sublime pass put Brad Bihari clean through who fired the ball into the back of the net.
The second half was exciting end to end football; Lewis Jowett hit a tremendous shot, which rattled the post. Bowburn equalised early in the second half with a well-taken goal. With time running out Bowburn played a great passing move, which resulted in them smashing a shot off the bar. The match looked like it was heading for a draw until Mason Hoyland popped up with the winner.
Coxhoe took on top of the table Byers Green in the second game. Byers Green did all the pressing early on but Coxhoe defended very well. As the game wore on Byers were trying their best to get a breakthrough but Coxhoe held on until half time.
The second half was very similar to the first with all the Coxhoe team working their socks off. Unluckily for Coxhoe they couldn’t hang on and Byers Green scored two late goals. Although Coxhoe were beaten, this was easily their best performance of the season. Well done to the whole team.
20/21 October
Under 12s
Lambton Lions v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe struggled in the first half when they couldn't string two passes together. They were punished late in the half when Lambton broke down the left wing and the Lions striker held his nerve and calmly slotted the ball home, giving Jason Jones in the Coxhoe net no chance.
In the second half Coxhoe changed the formation playing three at the back with Jordan Woodward dropping back to right back and Korey Smith, Lewis Dodsworth, James Marshall pushing forward. Coxhoe really began to take control and spent most of the half camped in the Lambton half. With 5 minutes remaining the man of the match Macauley Smith received an injury and went in goal and Jason Jones went up into the attack but Lambton held out with no Coxhoe goal forthcoming.
Final score: Lambton Lions 1 Coxhoe United 0 - MoM: Macauley Smith
Under 11s
Willington Youth v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe's underv 11 side was away to Willington Youth. A seventh minutr Willington opener could have been cancelled out two minutes later from a Coxhoe penalty if it had not been for the crossbar! Coxhoe battled hard and clawed back the equaliser within the first minute of the second half through Cameron Holdsworth. Once again the home team took the lead with ten minutes left on the clock, but Coxhoe were unable to reply.
Final score: Willington Youth 2 Coxhoe United 1 - MoM: Andrew Simpson
Under 8s Development
Soccerena Milan v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe kicked off their first game against high flying Soccerena Milan. Coxhoe matched them tackle for tackle in the first half with very few chances. Just before half time Soccerena took the lead with a well taken goal. The second half saw Coxhoe concede three more before Mason Hoyland fired past the keeper with an excellent goal.
Final score Soccerena Milan 4 Coxhoe United 1 - MoM: Mason Hoyland
Coxhoe United v Riverside
A similar pattern from the first game saw both sides create very little chances in the first half. The second half was a different story. Coxhoe couldn't cope with the strength and pace of the Riverside strikers who netted three times during this half.
Final score Coxhoe United 0 Riverside 3 - MoM: Natan Hegarty
Under 12 Girls
Hardwick Youth v Coxhoe United
An excellent display from the girls. Solid tackling and excellent goalkeeping from Katie kept Coxhoe in the game. Coxhoe's chances on goal were few and far between in the first half but the defence were solid. Emily Stores was pushed back into defence for the second half and after 5 minutes Jodie Borthwick replaced Bethney Beecham in midfield. This sparked Coxhoe into life with Jodie and Bethney Garner linking well and putting the Hardwick defence under pressure. The game flowed from end to end for thwe final 5 minutes but neither side were able to break the deadlock.
Final score Hardwick Youth 0 Coxhoe United 0
Coxhoe United v Bowburn Girls
It's the second time Coxhoe and Bowburn have met and the girls were still smarting from the defeat last time out. The game started well with Coxhoe pressing forward and after 2 minutes were awarded a free kick in the Bowburn half. Emily Stores stepped up and hit a fierce shot which went just wide. Coxhoe pressed the ball from the goal kick and Jodie Borthwick and Bethney Garner linked well with Bethney coolly slotting the ball home from 5 yards. Coxhoe were growing in confidence and pressed Bowburn back into their own half from the kick off forcing a corner. Megan Vasey took the corner finding Hayley Barge at the corner of the box who fired in her first goal of the season. The second half started in the same manner with Coxhoe making all the play. Hayley Barge was injured after 3 minutes and Bethney Beecham dropped into midfield with Jodie Borthwick going to right back. Hayley recovered and returned to right back pushing Bethney Beecham up front and giving Elizabeth Brown a rest. Coxhoe pressed further with Haley, Bethey and Emily all going close. Coxhoe had another corner two minutes from time and Bethney Garner floated a lovely ball to Megan Vasey on the edge of the box. She controlled the ball well and hit a powerful shot only to be denied by the corner of the woodwork. An excellent display from the girls.
Final score Coxhoe United 2 Bowburn Girls 0 - Player OTM Bethney Beecham
Under 11 Girls
Coxhoe United v Consett Magpies
Coxhoe were playing the same teams for the second week running which was very hard for the girls. The first half was hard work for United with most of the work being defensive. Holly Crozier made some excellent saves and Beth Vasey and Ashleigh Stores cleared some important shots. After half time the girls came out with renewed determination and although Consett still scored, the girls played some lovely attacking play, with Sophie Whiting and Kirsty Hodgson delivering many superb crosses for Abigail Griffiths to shoot at goal.
Final score: Coxhoe United 0 Consett Magpies 4 - Player OTM: Sophie Whiting
Coxhoe United v Lumley Reds
Last week Coxhoe lost to Lumley and the girls were determined that this was not going to happen again, as they had already beaten them earlier in the season. Coxhoe were all over Lumley from the whistle with excellent work in defence from Beth Vasey and Katey Hubery sending some beautiful balls up to the midfield to attack with. The girls showed they can be an effective team but just before half time Lumley nicked through the Coxhoe defence to score. The girls did not let their heads go down and after half time with Sophie Whiting appearing again in midfield, the team picked up the pace. They looked fantastic attacking quickly up the field and bombarding the Lumley goal until eventually Vanessa Stephenson managed to get the ball in the back of the net, her first goal of the season.
Final score: Coxhoe United 1 Lumley Reds 1 - Player OTM: Abigail Griffiths
13/14 Oct
Under 12s
Fishburn v Coxhoe United - County Cup
A disappointing display from the boys where they struggled to find their form against a well organised Fishburn under 11 team. Chances were at a premium throughout the game but with both keepers in fine form a goal looked unlikely. With the match still at 0-0 the game was decided on penalties with Fishburn coming through successfully.
Final Score: 0-0 - Fishburn through on penalties - MoM Jason Jones.
Under 9s
Coxhoe United v Deerness Valley Lightning
A poor performance by Coxhoe (still in bed), the whole team lacked passion & commitment. Easily pushed off the ball and second best in all 50/50 balls. Deerness showed much better movement, passed the ball well and looked the stronger side. Bad day at the office!
Final score: Coxhoe United 0 Deerness Valley Lightning 4 - MoM Ben Crampton
Durham County v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe were strong from the start with some exellent movement and passing. County had 1 shot and scored meaning Coxhoe undeservedly went into half time 1-0 down. Again, the second half started well for Coxhoe, and, with some excellent defending and midfield work the keeper had very little to do. Coxhoe just couldn't break through, although much of the game was played in the County half. With time running out on came Luke Gwellem and Ben Crampton to set up the equaliser. A great ball playrd by Jonathon Hawley to Ben who broke down the right and played a good ball into the box for Luke to tap in. Well done boys!
Final Score: Durham County 1 Coxhoe United 1 - MoM: Sam Brown
Under 8s Development
Coxhoe United v Lumley FC ETA
Lumley came out of the blocks very quickly and nearly scored in the first minute shooting just wide. The first half saw Coxhoe defend very well with the inspired goalkeeping of Nathan Hagarty. Finally the constant pressure from Lumley saw them score the only goal of the half.
The second half was much better for Coxhoe. Joseph Kerrigan broke away and was unlucky not to score but for a last ditch tackle by Lumley's defence. Coxhoe pressed for the equaliser with Mason Hoyland racing through in the last minute only to shoot wide. The game finished with a 1-0 defeat but Coxhoe United's much improved form continues.
Final score: Coxhoe United 0 Lumley FC ETA 1
Under 12 Girls
Coxhoe United v East Durham
Good performance from the girls with lots of possession and some solid defending at the back. Jodie and Bethey both made and spurned chances early on. Jodie opened the scoring with a well placed shot with Bethney and Emily going close shortly after. The first half was when the defence went to sleep for a moment and allowed East Durham to equalise. The second half saw both teams create chances with the keepers doing their jobs well. Katie Robson made a fantastic save mid way through the half to deny East Durham when they were one on one with Katie bravely diving at the forward's feet. The game looked like a draw when Bethner Garner dribbled past 2 players and slotted the ball cooly into the bottom right corner to give Coxhoe all the points.
Final score: Coxhoe United 2 East Durham 1 - Player OTM: Bethner Garner
Pelton Newfield Ladies v Coxhoe United
The game started well with both teams having attempts on goal with both keepers playing well. The game flowed well with both teams having good possession and it ended 0-0 at half time. The second half started the same with Coxhoe missing a number of chances onlt to see Pelton break quickly in numbers and score after 4 minutes. Hayley Barge was pushed into midfield to try and put on and, but for some strong defending by Pelton, Coxhoe would have come away with a point.
Final score: Pelton Newfield Ladies 1 Coxhoe United 0 - Player OTM: Bethney Garner
Under 11 Girls
Consett Magpies v Coxhoe United
The girls were not looking forward to this game as Consett had beaten Coxhoe twice before. For the first half the girls played in a tactical formation instead of their normal free flow play. Sophie Whiting had an excellent game with man to man marking on their striker who did not get a clear shot on goal all game. Beth Vasey in defence had an outstanding game controlling the area with a dominance beyond her years. Coxhoe played the game with a new determination and had many shots on goal. The girls showed how far they have come since joining the league last year with some lovely attacking play from defence. This was a great match for them.
Final score: Consett Magpies 2 Coxhoe United 0Player OTM: Abigail Griffiths
Lumley Reds v Coxhoe United
The girls had beaten Lumley Reds in the last match and were quietly confident of doing the same again this time. This was not to be. Coxhoe started the game slowly missing some vital tackles in defence which led to 2 early goals. In the first half the girls did not show their ability at all. After half time the team came back on and showed the determination that the coaches and parents know they had. Sophie Whiting was allowed to play in a free playing position in midfield and made several fast flowing attacks down the right wing crossing in for Abigail Griffiths and Kirsty Hodgson to shoot for goal. Beth Vasey again had a solid game and in the second half ran from defence and hit a strong shot at goal to score her first goal of the season.
Final score: Lumley Reds 4 Coxhoe United 1 - Player OTM: Beth Vasey
6/7 Oct
Under 12s
Coxhoe United v Herrington Blues
The Under 12s played Herrington Blues for the second time in 2 weeks and were out for revenge after being knocked out of the cup by the Sunderland based team. Coxhoe looked like a different team from the previous week applying pressure from the off and it paid off when last season's leading goalscorer, Lee Milburn, got his first of the season after 10 minutes to make it 1-0 to United.
Coxhoe continued the good work into the second half and doubled their lead through a excellent goal from the outstanding Conner Athey on 52 minutes. United suffered a late scare when Herrington scored 5 minutes from time but Lee Milburn restored Coxhoe's two goal advantage in injury time with his second goal of the day.
Final Score: Coxhoe United 3 Herrington 1 - MoM: Jordon Woodward
Under 11s
Coxhoe United v Seaham Town CFC
It was an open first half with several chances for Coxhoe going unrewarded.
Seaham went into the second half the stronger team and within 10 minutes opened the scoring. Coxhoe managed to cancel all other Seaham attacks and began to improve towards the end of the match, equalising through Alex McGrath with 3 minutes left to play.
Final Score: Coxhoe United 1 Seaham Town CFC 1 - MoM: Alex McGrath
Under 10 Panthers
Anfield Plain v Coxhoe United Panthers
The Panthers first game of the day was against Anfield Plain and after last weeks disappointing results The Panthers knew they had to win. They opened the scoring after only 3 minutes with Lewis Elmer & Anthony Wharrier pressuring and Lewis scored into the bottom corner. Four minutes later with Lewis and Anthony again causing all sorts of problems Anthony slipped the ball through to Kelvin Leddy who tapped the ball in to m ake it 2-0. Just before the break Ryan Dobson & Danny Teggert stopped the only Anfield attack of the half.
In the second half Jordan Harker came on for Lewis Elmer and he immediately made an impact with a great through ball for Kelvin Leddy to knock in to make it 3-0. A minute later Flynn Fisher made his first save of the game when he dived full stretch to keep the ball out of the potting corner. With 6 minutes to go Anthony Wharrier made it 4-0 when Kelvin Leddy's shot was saved by the keeper only to parry it out to Anthony.
Final score: Anfield Plain 0 Coxhoe United Panthers 4 - MoM: Anthony Wharrier & Lewis Elmer
Coxhoe United Panthers v Birtley Town
The second game was against the league favourites Birtley Town but again the Panthers started the stronger with Lewis testing the keeper from the off. Ryan Dobson stopped Birtley's first attack with a superb tackle on the edge of the box. Flynn Fisher got his first touch of the ball when he dived on a loose ball in the box. Anthony & Lewis again tested the keeper but the half finished 0-0.
At the start of the second half Jordan Harker came close with a through ball from Faye Mullen which was just knocked over. After a scramble in the box which left Flynn, Danny, Ryan and 2 Birtley players on the ground the ball was picked up by a Birtley player who knocked the ball into the bottom corner. Again the Panthers pushed forward then a move only equalled by Paul Robinson of Tottenham & England, Flynn ran out to the edge of his box and kicked the ball out of his hands. The ball bounced midway in the Birtley half and then bounced over the Birtley keeper and into the back of the net.
Final score: Coxhoe United Panthers 1 Birtley Town 1 - MoM: Flynn Fisher.
Under 10 Cougars
Coxhoe United Cougars v East Durham United Harriers
The Cougars first game was against East Durham United Harriers and even with the confidence high after last weels win The Cougars could not stop a good Harriers side winning 5-0.
Final Score Coxhoe United Cougars 0 East Durham United Harriers 5 - MoM: Joe Wilson
East Durham United Tornadoes v Coxhoe United Cougars
The second game was against East Durham United Tornadoes and the Cougars pushed forward with Joe Wilson, Connor Pritchard and Sam. Conner was unlucky 10 minutes into the game with a long range effort. Joe Wilson came close with a great through ball from Joseph Robinson. Aaron Cane, Brandon Holdsworth & Mathew Dickson were having an easy time as the Tornadoes could not get out of their own half. With 4 minutes of the half remaining Sam passed to Conner who hit an unstoppable shot. Joe should have made it 2 but his shot went just wide.
In the second half Connor And Joseph both had shots saved and Mathew got his first touch of the game when he dived full stretch to knock the ball round the side of the post. The Tornadoes again pushed forward but Aaron Cane stopped the attack and from the resulting break Joseph scored to make it 2-0. With 2 minutes of play remaining Coxhoe got a free kick on the edge of the area but Joe Wilson shot over.
Final Score East Durham United Tornadoes 0 Coxhoe United Cougars 2 - MoM Mathew Dickson
Under 8s Development
Bowburn Youth v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe United played their first game against Bowburn. Coxhoe started the game really well and put Bowburn under pressure with Mason Hoyland putting Brad Bihari through on goal only for the Bowburn keeper to push the ball round the post. Coxhoe continued to push forward and finally got their just rewards when the ball fell to Mason Hoyland who let rip with a cracking shot that flew into the back of the net giving coxhoe a half time lead.
The second half was very much like the first with Coxhoe pushing forward for a second goal. Joseph Kerrigan and Ella Beecham both raced through with just the keeper to beat only to shoot wide. Bowburn defended well to keep the score down and with only minutes to go Brad Bihari was clean through but unfortunately shot straight at the keeper.
Final Score: Bowburn Youth 0 Coxhoe United 1 - MoM Brad Bihari
Durham County v Coxhoe United
This was an evenly contested game with both teams cancelling each other out. Most of the football was played in the midfield with Lewis Ward putting in a couple of good tackles and the hard work from Nathan Hegarty kept the score level at half time.
The second half saw very few chances and with only 4 minutes left the ball fell to a Durham County player who finished well. With time running out Coxhoe United had a couple of corners. The latter creating a last minute chance for Coxhoe when Joseph Kerrigan blasted the ball with his left foot to see the ball go just wide of the post.
Final Score: Durham County 1 Coxhoe United 0 - MoM: Brad Bihari
Under 12 Girls
Coxhoe United v Deerness Valley
Coxhoe started the game with only 6 players due to illness. The game started well with Coxhoe and Deerness sharing possession. Bethney Beecham was excellent at centre half battling for every ball against girls almost twice her height. Emily Stores stood in for the injured Katie Robson in goal and played brilliantly. The girls battled hard but were unlucky to end the game 2-0 down.
Final Score Coxhoe United 0 Deerness Valley 2 - Player OTM: Bethney Beecham.
Ferryhill Town v Coxhoe United
Coxhoe went into the second game of the day, again with only 6 players and Emily Stores deputising in goal. Coxhoe, however, were full of confidence after their good peformance in the first game and were out to prove a point after drawing against Ferryhall previously. Coxhoe played well throughout the game scoring 3 goals and only letting one past the stand in keeper,
Final Score: Ferryhill Town 1 Coxhoe United 3 - Player OTM: Bethney Garner.
Under 11 Girls
Coxhoe United v Consett YMCA
Coxhoe were without their regular goalkeeper and Beth Vasey volunteered to step into the dreaded position. She had very very little to do in this match as the rest of the team kept the ball away from the goal area. Katie Hubery and Ashleigh Sto