North Shields v Newcastle Blue Star
Saturday 2nd August
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Daren Persson Stadium
North Shields 0 – 2 Newcastle Blue Star
North Shields went looking to progress through the Extra Preliminary round of the FA Cup as
they hosted Newcastle Blue Star at the Daren Persson Stadium. North Shields were looking
for a fast start to the game and that is exactly what they got. Jordan Lashley, looking lively
down the right wing twice got past the full back and provided a dangerous cross but both
times the Blue Star defence were equal to it. Callum Elliott was then on hand to make a
good save to stop Newcastle Blue Star taking a lead against the early run of play as both
teams looked to settle into the game.
The major talking point of the first half happened after 20 minutes, as Callum Ross took a
heavy knock in a late challenge, the referee decided it was fair but Callum was unable to
continue after initially trying to run it off which meant Dean Holmes came on in the middle of
the park. This change didn’t disrupt the flow of North Shield attacks, mainly coming down the
right hand side. Regan Paterson was all set for a tap in from a dangerous cross but Jack
Walker just managed to get in the way. Slightly against the run of play Newcastle Blue Star
took the lead, Callum Elliott initially made a great save, but ex-Robin Dan Wilson was on
hand to fire home the rebound. North Shields tried to find a response before half time as a
strong penalty shout was waved away and a few dangerous corners were cleared by the
visiting defence.
It was a quiet start to the second half as neither team took control of the game. North Shields
had an early chance which Paterson hit just over the bar before Newcastle Blue Star
doubled their lead with a quick counter attack and a good chipped finish by Dan Lanning.
North Shields made a few substitutes to try and find a way back into the game but a few
stops in play seemed to disrupt any rhythm being found. The next major talking point came
in the 76 minute, substitute Lee Mason was fouled and looked to take a quick free kick. The
Blue Star defender decided to put his body in the way of the ball and took a kick as Mason
went to take the free kick. The referee then decided to red card Lee Mason and give no
punishment to the Blue Star player.
After this the ten men North Shields tried to find a way back into the game but only a few half
chances fell our way, none of which we were able to take. Despite a bright start to the game,
North Shields exit the FA Cup at the Extra Preliminary round stage.
Home Goal Scorers:
None
Away Goal Scorers:
Daniel Wilson 32’
Daniel Lanning 58’MOTM: Jordan Lashley
Attendance: 587
