19.2.12
\nSpartak 4 Colmcilles 2<\/p>\n
Spartak took a measure of revenge after an early season humiliation by Colmcilles when the Sky blues capitulated tamely. Not this time.<\/p>\n
A fluent first half display put Spartak in command of this game, and with Colmcilles having two men dismissed during the second period, Spartak closed out the deal.<\/p>\n
A long throw move on three minutes when Graham Breen flicked on Steve Grier\u2019s throw gave Glen Burke the chance to nod in from close range. A catastophic back pass by Grier in the next minute presented the equaliser to the visitors. <\/p>\n
A fine move with Seamus McCahill playing it wide to Ger Byrne, and his cross was converted by Burke on 20 minutes. Then Burke headed Ciaran Keogh\u2019s free over the bar. <\/p>\n
On the stroke of half time, Keith Kelly payed in Seamus down the right. Clearly offside, he squared the ball, which would have reached Neil McGowan or Ger Byrne; but Glen stuck out a foot to divert it wide.<\/p>\n
The second half proved eventful. First a save and block by Peter O\u2019Toole and Alex Kenny prevented what looked like a certain score. Then the visiting number 6 received a second yellow after engaging with Ken Buckley; the simple expedient of a proffered handshake by Ken was too much, and the no.6 retaliated in front of the ref. <\/p>\n
Colmcilles abandoned all pretence at discipline and the no.9 was first booked for dissent and then dismissed for a challenge on Glen Burke which was x rated. <\/p>\n
At this the remaining 9 men settled somewhat and battled well for the visitors, but the game, which by now had taken on a surreal tone, was put beyond Colmcilles reach when Seamus McCahill was impeded in the act of shooting, and Keith Kelly scored from the spot on 85 minutes. <\/p>\n
Colmcilles pulled one back after a free kick before Glen Burke completed his hattrick by scoring from Thom O\u2019Driscoll\u2019s corner. A fine move by Keith and Seamus gave Glen another close in opportunity, but it went a begging.<\/p>\n
A satisfying win and a strong overall performance in trying conditions.<\/p>\n
Form Report
\nPeter O\u2019Toole 7 Keith Kelly 7 Ciaran Keogh 7 Alex Kenny 8 Steve Grier 7 Seamus McCahill 8 Neil McGowan 7 Glen Burke 8 Ken Buckley 7 Graham Breen 7 Ger Byrne 7
\nSubs Dave Browne 7 Thom O\u2019Driscoll 7 Paul Kinsella Conor Canavan <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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