SUPER SUB WINS GAME #1
Ryton and Crawcrook Albion 2-1 Tow Law Town – Ebac Northern League Division Two
Ryton and Crawcrook Albion moved up to second place after a 2-1 home win against Tow Law Town.
The home side went close to opening the scoring in the 11th minute when Hylton Hub saw his low effort hit the side netting. They took the lead in the 17th minute when Andrew Brown’s cross was turned home by Louis Anderson, leaving Lewis Graham no chance.
Tow Law responded just five minutes later when Aaron Hardy dribbled past three Ryton players before curling his effort off the far post beyond Daniel Gladstone.
Ryton nearly went into the half time break in the lead as Anderson met Scott Bamborough’s cross – his header fizzing just wide of the post.
On the hour mark, Rhys McLeod replaced Joe Thompson – which turned out to be a decisive move by the home side. Two minutes later he ran onto a through ball down the right, before cutting inside and sending a thunderous strike off the post to give Ryton the lead.
Tow Law pushed forward in the final 30 minutes – Thomas McAloon going closest sending an effort just wide – however they were unable to get themselves back into the game.
Ryton and Crawcrook Albion host Birtley Town in their next game whilst Tow Law Town host Easington Colliery.
Adam Gill
