Newton Aycliffe FC v South Shields

Newton Aycliffe’s bid for survival in the Northern League first division took a big blow as they were beaten 3-2 by fellow strugglers South Shields.A fortunate goal 10-minutes from time gave the Mariners victory and left the Royal Blues just one point above the relegation zone.
After an impeccably observed minute’s silence for club legend Frank Swinburne, Aycliffe flew out of the blocks and took an early lead through Danny Earl’s close-range finish. 
But Andrew Thompson levelled a minute later with a thumping drive from 30-yards. 
Aycliffe were left incensed after Kris Hughes was pulled down in the penalty area but the match officials did not feel the challenge warranted a penalty. 
South Shields went 2-1 up in first-half stoppage-time as Jonny Wightman tapped in but the lead lasted barely 30 seconds as Stephen Gibson teed-up Tom Hinchley who netted his second goal in as many games. 
The home side were on top for much of the second half but were hit with a sucker-punch in the 80th minute as Stephen Ramsey’s mis-hit cross looped over Scott Pocklington and into the Aycliffe net. 
Pocklington almost made amends with the last kick of the match as he struck the post with a well-struck volley after joining the attack for a corner.