Consett hopes go West this time

CONSETT AFC 1 WEST AUCKLAND TOWN 2

By Garry King
WEST Auckland came from behind to knock Northern League rivals Consett out of the FA Vase. Consett still have the delayed 2019-20 Vase final to look forward to, but West are into the last 32 of this season’s competition.
All the goals came in an eightminute spell during a lively opening half. Consett had already fired early warnings when Dale Pearson had a shot blocked and Ali Alshabeeb blazed over.
The Steelmen had the lead after 15 minutes when Pearson guided Darren Holden’s cross past Decklan Greenwood in the Wes...

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