Chester-le-Street so close to cup upset '“ but Robins progress in shoot-out

Chester-le-Street took First Division leaders North Shields to a penalty shoot-out before exiting the Brooks Mileson Memorial Northern League Cup in last night's third round tie.

The bottom club rocked the Robins with a sixth-minute opening goal from Dominic Laws, who capitalised on defensive hesitation by defender Jordan Summerly to fire home, following a cross into the box.

Chester keeper Jack Wilson made a superb stop to deny namesake Dam Wilson from close range on the half hour mark.