Spartak Dynamo FC

Peamount 0, Spartak 1

Spartak continued their good run on the unnacustomed astro surface and despite 5 enforced changes from the win against leaders Everton FA last week.

The success was built upon the imperious defensive pairing of Finn and Costello  who restricted Peamount to a minimal number of chances and also the versatility of Mick Greene, who went in goal after 20 minutes when Peter O’Toole was injured following a clash where he bravely punched a cross clear under pressure.  McInerney and McEnroe formed a very effective central midfield combination, and protected the back four as well as setting  up a number of attacks.

The work rate was high throughout the side and in freezing conditions Spartak played the more composed football.

The winning goal was a marvellous affair on 15 minutes and a candidate for team goal of the season. The ball never left the deck after Graham McEnroe, picking up the ball from a Costello header, made a scintillating run from deep in his own half.  He played a slick one-two with Mark Bolger and supplied a cross to Tom O’Driscoll at the far post. Tom in turn laid it off beautifully into the path of Mark, who slotted home past the helpless Peamount keeper. A goal  and a move to savour.

A header from Martin Costello bounced off the top of the bar and Mark Bolger shot weakly as Spartak tried to add to their tally. Rob Deering, slotting in at left back,  made a number of strong runs and his delivery is improving by the week. Chris Hogan worked overtime on the right hand side to contain the Peamount attack and is becoming more composed on the ball.

The second half was tough going as Peamount sought to get back into the match, but were repelled by a resolute Spartak defence. Dave O Kelly, defensively solid but sometimes profligate with his distribution,  was caught in possession but the danger was averted.

Mark Bolger , playing up front in the absence of some regulars, was eventually let down by lack of fitness and had much less impact in the second half before going off with a strain. Mike Hull, working hard as an early sub at left mid, had the most spectacular effort when at the end of a good move he saw glory and shot first time from the edge of the boxbut his shot almost went into orbit.

 Late substitutes Malone and Williams got into the swing of things by getting in good tackles. The former was booked – initially it was thought for his haircut – but it transpired he had lectured the ref on the rules of the game. Williams arrived to a night match in freezing conditions attired in shorts. Rob Deering may be called upon to give his pal some advice on appropriate kit to bring!

 Form Report

Peter O’Toole 7 Dave O Kelly 7 Mick Greene 8 Martin Costello 8 James Finn 8 Shane McInerney 8 Graham McEnroe 8 Chris Hogan 7 Mark Bolger 7 Tim O Driscoll 8 Rob Deering 8.

Subs Mike Hull 6 Lee Malone 6 Dave Williams 6 Ross Kelly.

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