Both
teams started lively with keepers making
crucial saves at both ends, Lewis Parkin of
Saltburn tipping over spectacularly a 20
yard shot from Teesside.
It was Saltburn, with the breeze behind them
who had most chances but Teesside defended
resolutely. Saltburn missed a penalty in
the 25th minute and it was down to the
industrious midfielder Jamie Forrest to
finally make the pressure pay, picking the
ball up on the right and despite the
chasing defender running 40 yards and
shooting past the keeper to take the lead.
Teesside as
expected came out to redress the balance but
despite possession were unable to break down
the Saltburn defence of Dalton, Foster,
Ingleby and man of the match Jed Blair who
made two crucial tackles inside the box.
Despite playing into the wind Saltburn did
manage to get the ball forward, beating
Teesside for pace and it was a run from
striker Craig Hadden which resulted in the
second Saltburn goal and 3 points to
continue their climb up the table.