Silksworth failed to halt Teesside Athletic's strong challenge for promotion to the Skilltrainingltd Northern League when they suffered a 4-1 defeat in last night's Wearside League game.
Following a goalless first half, Greg Booth fired the visitors in front with a good finish from eight yards but almost immediately Scott Walker equalised, heading home a well-taken free kick by Anthony Rogerson.
For most of the game, it looked as
if the Wearsiders would at least hold their illustrious visitors but the Teessiders ended strongly, scoring three times in the final 12 minutes.
Andy Porritt scored a magnificent goal in the 78th minute when he cut inside and curled the ball into the net.
Five minutes later, James Kesterton was on target and in the last minute he completed the scoring.
Teesside Athletic are now third-top and although 10 points behind leaders Ryhope CW, have played two games fewer.
Easington Colliery appeared to be on their way to victory when they led Annfield Plain by two goals at the halfway stage.
In the 23rd minute, Chris Wallace produced a clinical finish from outside the penalty area and seven minutes later Kevin Devine doubled the Colliers' lead.
Shaun Sager threw the Plain a lifeline with his goal after 58 minutes and with five minutes left he equalised.
Two minutes from time, substitute Aaron Robinson clinched a dramatic winning goal for the visitors.
An only goal in the 10th minute by Paul Millward earned lowly Guisborough Town HC victory over Boldon CA and Cleator Moor Celtic consolidated fifth-top position with a 5-3 victory at neighbours Windscale.
