Newton Aycliffe 1, Guisborough Town 0
By Bob Wood
Newton Aycliffe FC returned to winning ways on Saturday with a victory over Guisborough Town, maintaining their sixth place in Ebac Northern League Division One.
A first half goal from Marc Costello (pictured above), who overtakes Aaron Brown in the club’s all-time goalscorer chart, was enough to give Aycliffe the three points.
Costello’s finish came at the end of some neat football as he was tee’d up from a sublime ball into the area by Liam Jarvie.
With over half an hour left, Aycliffe were reduced to 10 men when Ardelean saw a second yellow and a red following what most of the ground was a stonewall penalty after Dean, in the visitors’ goal, tripped him.
Some resolute defending followed as the 10-men dug deep and saw the game out, with Brown in particular making a fantastic block to save an almost certain equaliser.
Aycliffe are at home to Billingham Town on Tuesday night, followed by a trip to Whitley Bay on Saturday.
Forthcoming fixtures:
Tuesday 8 February v Billingham Town (home)
Saturday 12 February v Whitley Bay (away)
Thursday 17 February v Easington Colliery (away) Durham Challenge Cup Quarter Final
Saturday 19 February v North Shields (home)
Saturday 26 February v Redcar Athletic (away)