Washington NSG U18’s 4-3 Seaham Red Star FC U17’s (20/05/2021)
Durham FA Under 18’s Sunday Cup Final Washington NSG U18’s 4-3 Seaham Red Star FC U17’s 20/05/2021 – 7pm Kick Off 15, 65 Alison, 40 Mitchell, 92 Charlton | 25 Tasker, 50 Shi, 75 Demeril A wet and windy Thursday evening saw Perth Green welcome two youth sides from Washington & Seaham respectively as they competed for the Durham FA Under 18’s Sunday Cup. Seaham were attempting to win the trophy for the second time having previously been crowned champions back in 2003 with Washington aiming to take the honour for the first time since their inception only 8 years previously having been founded in 2013. The game started quickly and Washington playing in Red Shirts and black shorts were able to press high up the pitch thanks in part to the weather with rain lashing down on the surface and a strong wind forcing Seaham, playing in blue, back into their own half. It was indeed the wind that helped give the NSG U18’s the lead after 15 minutes as Stan Alison swu