Wearside League leaders Ryhope CW celebrated winning the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup yesterday with a last-ditch extra-time winner at Kirkbymoorside yesterday.
The Yorkshiremen, third-from-top, matched the Wearsiders throughout an enthralling two hours but just when it appeared the tie would be decided by penalties, Jonathan Davies became Ryhope’s hero.
A throw-in was knocked on and Davies ran in at the far post to head past goalkeeper Adam Magson and send Ryhope supporters delirious.
John Butler had the ball in the home net on 29 minutes but was shown a yellow card for handling and six minutes later Chris Trewick almost grabbed the lead for Ryhope but his effort rattled the crossbar.
Martin Swales’ side had more of the play but there was a scare on the hour when the home side were awarded a penalty for a foul on prolific scorer Ryan Rivis. Rob McDirmid’s kick was saved by goalkeeper Neil Atkinson and Ryhope breathed a sigh of relief.
In the first period of extra-time Magson made a great double save from Nathan O’Neil and Butler and after 112 minutes, Liam Cooper’s shot was blocked on the Ryhope line.
With only a minute of extra-time remaining, Davies came up trumps and Ryhope claimed their first silverware of the season.
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Note: Adam Magson, Kirkbymoorside keeper, was rightly named Man of the Match after pulling off several magnificent saves - the match officials said they had not seen a better goalkeeping performance all season so well done Adam!
It was a great afternoon despite the loss. Our team played really well, especially considering they had played four games in the last eight days in the run up to this. It was sad to lose but the crowd of 300+ went home feeling really proud of the lad's achievement. Thanks very much to Bob Gardiner for the photo of Adam in action above - more will be added when Mal Mudd's match report arrives.
