Report by Charlie Walker:
Prudhoe YC Seniors secured a victory on the road after a stellar display against the Synners.
Collins Unuareopka equalised mere minutes after Billingham Synthonia’s Joe Scaife-Wheatley fired his freekick home, before Lucca Taylor sealed the deal for the YC in the second half.

Despite Synthonia gaining maximum points against Prudhoe YC in the last campaign, the away side proved worthy victors and carried on from their 2-0 win against Alnwick Town last week.

The YC came out the blocks fast and swiftly assumed control of the tie, with Jordan Plunkett’s header narrowly denied by Samuel Taylor in the third minute.

A breakthrough almost came in the 22nd minute, as Michael Wright’s strong hold up play unleashed Matt Law, who drove in the box and struck his effort just wide.

Despite early domination from Prudhoe, Sam Wilson was brought into action with a wonder save from close range, as Ryan Appleby’s header seemed destined for the roof of the net.

The home side took the lead in the 32nd minute. Scaife-Wheatley's long ranged free kick evaded the YC wall and flew into the side netting of Wilson’s net, despite the goalkeeper getting a leg to the effort.

Shortly after, Prudhoe were right back in the tie. Unuareopka yet again glided past several Synthonia defenders and earned a foul at the by-line. The winger then converted from Freddie Marr’s pinpoint delivery with a glancing header into the bottom right corner.

Prudhoe dominated the opening exchanges in the second half and won a penalty in the 47th minute, after Unuareopka was brought down following an intelligent one-two with Brad Lowes.

However, Law was unable to capitalise as Taylor guessed right and thwarted the chance of a lead.

In the 58th minute, the YC deservedly went ahead in the tie, as Taylor’s volleyed effort rattled home from Liam Dalton’s lofted header across the box.

A cagey period of the game followed, with neither side having any clear-cut chances to change the tide of the fixture.

There was a sigh of relief for all in blue and white as the referee blew for full time in the 95th minute, ensuring Prudhoe gained a valuable three points away from home.

Next Friday sees the YC return to Essity Park where they will welcome Redcar Athletic in the opening round of the FA Vase.

Charlie Walker at The Map Group UK Stadium