12.4.2011
Mourne Celtic 2 Spartak 3
Spartak almost paid dearly for defensive lapses in a game in which they dominated in terms of goal chances. At 2-0 and 3-1 up, errors allowed Mourne back into a game which should have been closed out.
Firstly, poor a lapse of concentration between Steve Grier and Paul Kinsella allowed the speedy local no.9 through to score; then Fintan Grace, tempted to tackle in the box, rashly obliged and conceded a penalty.
With Graham Breen dominant in the aerial battles, Spartak had the attacking edge and when he nodded down Thom O’Driscoll’s corner kick, Neil McGowan swivelled neatly to finish from close range. Glen Burke pounced to prod in the rebound from McGowan’s effort off the bar for number 2. A good half time lead, despite a poor performance.
Spartak’s third arrived when Breen flicke on Steve Grier’s throw and McGowan headed in at the back post.
Ger Byrne missed a great chance close in and Spartak had a goal by Breen disallowed as he finshed off Seamus McCahill’s atempt.
An unnecessarily nervous finish to the game, which should have been wrapped up.
Form Report
Peter O’Toole 6 Glen Burke 5 Fintan Grace 5 Steve Grier 6 Paul Kinsella 6 Keith Kelly 6 Neil McGowan 7 Kevin O’Toole 6 Will O’Connell 5 Graham Breen 8 Thom O’Driscoll 6
Subs: Ger Byrne 5 Anto Doyle 6 Seamus McCahill 5 Dave Browne Stuart Love
