Northern League Division Two round-up

Nov 22 2009 Sunday Sun

Jarrow Roofing, anxious to return to the top flight, also had to settle for a share of the points at Brandon United.

Liam Bramley scored at the near post, and Brandon held the lead for 64 minutes before Kevin Davison equalised.

Ten minutes later, goalkeeper Gary Frater scored with a tremendously long goal-kick.

However, within two minutes Bramley was on target for his second goal of the game.

Team Northumbria gave themselves breathing space near the bottom of the table with a 2-1 victory over Whickham.

Christopher Laws converted a penalty after half an hour for Whickham, but in the 55th minute TN drew level.

Gavin Donaghue saw goalkeeper Stephen Robinson off his line and fired in a free-kick which flashed into the net.

Five minutes later TN went in front as Philippe Kane beat Robinson following a good cross from Jonathan Hope.

The game was delayed for 15 minutes because of an injury to TN’s Daniel Petts, who was taken to hospital by ambulance with a foot injury.

Darlington RA are just ahead of bottom side Birtley Town following a draw with Thornaby.

Chris Burton gave RA the lead which they held for 54 minutes before Stephen Hodgson levelled with just two minutes remaining.

Northallerton Town hit back after trailing by three goals to Newton Aycliffe.

Paul Broom, Dion Riatt and Shaun Carlin appeared to have put the County Durham side on the road to a comfortable victory.

However, Martin Butterworth, with a brace, and Stephen Allison scored within 14 minutes and the game ended all square at 3-3.