26.2.23
\nSpartak 4, SVS fc 0<\/p>\n
A shaky start saw a couple of errors in the Sky Blue defence which led to clear scoring opportunities for the visitors.
\nWith the back four riding their luck , it was left to Craig Howard, the Spartak netminder, to make a couple of fine saves. <\/p>\n
Fergus Flynn had a chance from close range, but could not get the ball out from his feet, and when he did the effort was blocked. A crashing header from Steve Grier saw Spartak go one up, and this was quickly followed by number two. Dave Power\u2019s assist saw Owen Marron head home. <\/p>\n
Encouraged by this, Spartak then had a fine spell of play but no further goals ensued. Neil McGowan\u2019s effort from a narrow angle was cleared on the line, Owen Marron\u2019s effort was clawed away by the visiting goalkeeper.
\nJust on half time Owen Marron sustained a head injury when through on goal which might have brought a sanction on the last defender.<\/p>\n
Once again at the start of the second period an error gave SVS a fine chance which was fired wide.
\nDuly patched up, the mercurial Marron resumed in the second half long enough to have a hand in two more goals. The third was tapped in from close range by Fergus Flynn after a scramble, and the final score was started by Owen Marron who fed Dave Power. Dave\u2019s cross was volleyed in by Neil McGowan .<\/p>\n
Spartak\u2019s midfield was a key element in the win, with skipper Stu Love leading the way in making many interceptions, blocks and tackles, aided and abetted in the engine room by Ciaran Brady.<\/p>\n
SVS will reflect on the chances they had at key moments, but Spartak took a welcome three points.<\/p>\n
Form Report
\nCraig Howard 8 Chris Hogan 7 Kevin Cunningham 7 Steve Grier 8 Niall Lennon 7 Stuart Love 8 Neil McGowan 8 Ciaran Brady 8 Fergus Flynn 7 Dave Power 8 Owen Marron 8
\nSubs: Mick Leslie 6 Ian Harmon 6 Denis Teeling 6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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