29.9.13
\nSpartak 2 Dundrum 2<\/p>\n
A sparkling first half display should have seen the Sky Blues clinch all three points before the interval but a number of missed chances, allied to a drop in intensity in the second half, allowed Dundrum to share the spoils; indeed the visitors had a goal ruled out near the end, while the home side could muster little in the way of threat as players tired.<\/p>\n
Spartak began in bright fashion, Neil McGowan squaring for Martin Costello ten yards out, but the keeper blocked with his feet. Seams McCahill forced a save at the back post and just after was put through on goal; his first touch was heavy and the keeper smothered the ball. Dave Browne sent Martin Costello away on a one on one, but he dragged his effort wide. A fine move involving several players saw Martin in a good position on the left but his attempt to find the unmarked Neil McGowan was blocked. Steve Walsh had a fine chance when put through by Neil, and the rebound fell to Martin 20 yards out with the goal open; his shot was off target.
\nA fine ball by Niall Hanratty sent Steve Walsh in for goal number one on 25 minutes, and two minutes later a long throw by Dave Browne was diverted in by a defender. <\/p>\n
The visitors regrouped at half time and forced substitutions through injury, together with a lack of fitness, saw the Spartak side run low on energy. Confusion at the back post saw a hesitant defensive reaction from Spartak , and Dundrum took full advantage to reduce arrears on 64 minutes. They equalised when a gentle header from a long throw bounced into an empty after Jason Northey came out to join central defenders all trying to win the first touch .<\/p>\n
Seamus McCahill saved a number of threatening situations with timely interceptions and tackles. Spartak\u2019s only real chance of the second half came when a looping Thom O\u2019Driscoll shot drifted wide.<\/p>\n
A third goal, or a repeat of the first half performance, would have clinched the win; by the end Spartak were the more relieved with the point. <\/p>\n
Form Report
\nJason Northey 5 Conor Keegan 6 Aodhan McCahill 6 Seamus McCahill 8 Dave Browne 6 Ken Buckley 6 Neil McGowan 6 Niall Hanratty 5 Lee Malone 5 Martin Costello 5 Steve Walsh 6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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