31.7.25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VEC 4, Spartak 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perfect conditions prevailed as Spartak returned to the pitch on which the Shield was won back in May. However this time they faced a strong VEC side , bolstered by the recruitment of a son of former SDFC chairman Shea. A clear lack of parental influence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall a game of many substitutions, with VEC avoiding a red card for a last man foul on Cian, with friendly rules applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spartak created plenty of chances , but converted only one, when a slick interpassing move between Luke S and Alex saw Tim force home the latter\u2019s cross. Tim had a header well saved, while James, Jack, Cian and Brian could have all been on the scoresheet. Uncertainty spread through the Sky Blues , with some underhit passes; a couple of bookings showed frustration, and a tame free kick delivery from Lochlainn was typical of general endeavours, while a corner from Adam was deemed to have passed out of play before arriving in the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was no lack of effort, with plenty of huff and puff, but very little in the way of smooth passing and interchange. James strove manfully up front and had a WWF type relationship with the home centre back, but was clearly at pre season tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defensively Spartak were not alert to the threat from set pieces and quick through balls. VEC scored from a corner and as well as two long passes, one from a free, with runners not tracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Definitely a good work out, but a disappointing performance and a clear incentive to sharpen up for next time out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Form Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stephen 8 Chris 6 Lochlainn 6 Ian 7 Tim 8 Stuart 6 Luke P 6 Adam 6, Luke S 7 , James 6, Cian 6. Ben M 6 Karl 6, Avi 6 , Jack 7, Alex C 7 Brian 6 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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