AYCLIFFE END RYHOPE WINNING STREAK

Ryhope CW 0-2 Newton Aycliffe – Ebac Northern League Division One

Sunderland Ryhope CW’s five game winning streak came to an end after suffering a 2-0 defeat at home against Newton Aycliffe.

The visitors got off to a flying start three minutes in when Ben Dibb-Fuller played Adam Burnicle through on goal before the striker placed his effort beyond Jordan Harkess.

Ryhope had a chance of their own in the 32^nd minute when a cross into the box was met by Kyle Davis, however his header was straight at Aycliffe keeper Adam Pickford.

The hosts came close again just two minutes later when James Ellis’ cross found Robbie Bird at the back post – his header going just wide.

With just three minutes left of the first half Aycliffe doubled their lead through Callum Munro.

He sent an Ethan Wood corner back across goal, with the header going beyond Harkess and in.

Aycliffe came close to adding a third on the hour mark when Burnicle pulled the ball back to Liam Jarvie in the area, however he could only turn the ball over the bar from six yards out.

Ryhope didn’t create many clear chances of their own in the second half despite pushing for a goal – Davis going closest with a free kick from 30 yards which was saved by Pickford.

The win sees Aycliffe move into third, two points off top, whilst Ryhope sit just behind them in fifth place.  They travel to Bishop Auckland in their next game, whilst Newton Aycliffe go to Mossley in the FA Cup First Round Qualifying.

Adam Gill