Hexham Seniors entertained Hazelrigg in the 3rd round of the Northumberland FA Minor Cup at the Wentworth LC. Hazelrigg from the Division above (Northern Alliance Division 1) started brightly but the game was quite even in the first half. Hexham's young underdogs gave a good account of themselves but fell behind twice in the first half before they managed to get themselves back into the match courtesy of a 1st Senior League goal from youngster Daniel Cessford, hitting a left foot volley into the bottom corner.
Hexham chased the game and were the better team second half but throwing caution to the wind to get the equaliser left them unsecure at the back and a late break away goal 8 minutes from time made the task even harder. Hexham had some good chances and Fionn Struthers seen his effort hit the bar and captain Dale Graham hit one over the bar. A great measure of how far this team has come to run the Hazlerigg opposition so close.
We wish Hazelrigg well in the next round.
Back to League action next week.