Football: Annfield men leave it late to book spot; WEARSIDE LEAGUE LATEST REPORTS FROM THE AREA'S SATURDAY LEAGUES Cup semi goes right to the wire.

ANNFIELD Plain reached the semi-finals of the Wearside League Cup - but not before they were taken to the wire by Cleadon SC at Jack Clark Park.

The North West Durham side made a dream start, scoring after just four minutes as Jonathan Kemp converted a corner.

Cleadon, though, immediately rallied and deservedly levelled on 35 minutes through Finbar Lynch, who produced a clinical shot from the edge of the penalty area.

There were chances for both sides, but only one was taken - by Stephen Kirkbride whose 75th-minute winner earned the Plain their place in the last four.

Wolviston also went through to the semi-finals when they came from behind at Windscale, who dominated the opening 35 minutes.

They had only one goal to show for their supremacy, however, with Andrew McDonald the marksman.

Three goals in seven minutes immediately before the interval changed the course of the tie in Wolviston's favour.

Ryan Riley deflected the ball into his own net, Liam McPhillips converted a penalty and Nathan Summers gill also found the net.

In the second half, Ross Foreman bagged a brace of goals as Wolviston enjoyed a 5-1 romp.

Just one goal was sufficient for leaders New Marske in their Monk wear mouth Charity Cup semifinal at third-top Ryhope CW.

With the game heading for extra time, Shaun Mackin broke the deadlock when he was left with a simple tap in following a cross from the right.

In the league, Jarrow maintained their good form with a 3-1 victory at Ashbrooke Belford House, where they led courtesy of Paul Scott, Liam Clark and Aaron Todd, before Carl Robertson claimed a consolation for the Wear siders.

Harton and Westoe could not prevent Whitehaven from maintaining their challenge for honours.

Goals either side of half-time from Michael Fadda and David Dunstan earned the Cumbrians three crucial points.

Hartlepool are also in contention for the title and they saw off the challenge from Teesside Athletic with second-half efforts from Lee Hagan, David Hanson and a Kyle Anderson penalty. Just before the end, Stephen Thompson scored Teesside's only goal.

There was an amazing seven-goal thriller between Easington Colliery and Coxhoe Athletic.

With only four minutes remaining, the Colliers looked home and dry having scored through Robert Huntley (2) and Craig Murray.

Paul Broom reduced the arrears and Jamie Hind made it 3-2, before Chris Coatsworth levelled the score on 90 minutes.

The drama did not end there though, and there was still time for Easington to win the game. Huntley had a penalty saved, but Murray reacted first to put the ball into the net and make the final score 4-3.

There was also an abundance of goals at Hall Lane where Willington defeated Silksworth Community 4-1 in a bottom-five clash.

Adam Blenkinsopp, Andrew Howard, David Jeffers and Anthony Bussey were on target for Willington, while Bussey conceded an own goal for Silksworth's only success.

East Durham United claimed a second consecutive draw when they held Boldon CA to a goalless encounter, and in the remaining match, Gareth Evans (2) led Cleator Moor Celtic to victory over Guisborough Black Swan, whose only reply was by Patrick Wheatley.

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