MASONS END SEASON ON A HIGH
Jackson Anderson Accountants Spennymoor Sunday League
MASONS ARMS completed the 2004-05 season on a high with a 2-1 win over Binchester Social Club in the League Cup Final – the league’s final game of the campaign.
After a tight first 45 minutes which brought no goals, Masons were left reeling after squandering three guilt-edge chances to take the lead.
Tom Fothergill eventually broke the deadlock for Masons with a 20-yard set-piece on the hour mark.
And they appeared to be heading towards a narrow, 1-0 victory until Lee Furber grabbed a dramatic equaliser with ten minutes left after a mix-up in the Masons defence.
However, Steven Fothergill edged them in front again with a neat diving header with just five minutes left on the clock.
And that was enough to seal another final win and their second piece of silverware just nine days after lifting the Paul Stevens Memorial Cup.
In contrast, it was Binchester’s second cup final defeat of the season after winning the Second Division title.
Masons Secretary John Booth said: “It was hard work as Binchester gave us a very hard game and fought right until the end. We were getting frustrated after missing a lot of chances, and I thought it was just getting away from us at one stage, but thankfully we’ve grabbed a couple of important goals and we’re delighted to have finished the season with this win – it has turned out to be an excellent season for us!”
Binny boss Steve Sutton said: “We’re disappointed after losing our second final of the season, and so we’re yet to win a cup final. We thought we played quite well and didn’t get the rub of the green. But we had four players missing so we’ve proved that we’ll be able to compete in the First Division next season. But it’s been a good season for us overall.”
• The league’s end-of-season presentation night will be held at Old Shildon WMC on Friday 27th May. Trophy-awarding will be followed by singing group Koncept.
• The next league meeting will be the league’s AGM, which is due to take place at the Lakeside, Woodham, Newton Aycliffe, on Wednesday 8th June, from 8pm. All clubs wishing to take part in the 2005-06 season must attend.
RESULTS ROUND-UP
Sunday May 15
League Cup Final
Binchester SC 1, Masons Arms 2
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