Spartak Dynamo FC

Caragh Celtic 2, Spartak 2 – Caragh win 5-4 on penalties

The home side scored on 20mins but ten minutes later a fine effort by Paddy Hughes from 25 yds brought matters level.
Caragh regain the lead on 35 mins, and the Sky Blues were further set back when Paul McGrath retired injured on 40 mins with
Gav Johnson also retiring injured at half time.
Spartak fought back and Brian Burgess equalised from 25 yds on 77 mins to force penalties; no extra time for the oldies!

Graham Johnston was he fall guy with a weak effort as Caragh converted all 5. Peno scorers for Spartak were Matt Grimes
Brian Farrelly Brian Burgess and Colm Reid

Spartak over 35s 3 Dundrum 3

Dyndrum were hot favourites coming into this game and featured former Sky blues Niall Walsh and Paul Murphy in their ranks. However, although they went ahead three times, they were hauled back each time with goals by Kevin O Connell, Eugene Duff and Paul Thormley.

A satisfying result and performance which augurs well for the games ahead.

28.9.13
Enfield 3, Spartak over 35s 3

A last gasp equaliser by Brian Burgess saved Spartak’s blushes and rescued a point. Despite playing well and dominating possession, Spatak found themselves 3-1 down with time running out, having squandered numerous chances. Graham Johnston equalised and early Enfield breakaway score, but it was not until a home defender turned in Gavin Johnson’s cross that Spartak got back in the game. Finally that late equaliser, with seconds left, salvaged the draw.

Following recent encouraging displays, this comeback point will give heart to the seniors not to mention the rediscovery of the scoring touch so sorely absent last season.

14.9.13 Spartak 2, Terenure 3
18.9.13 Larkview 3, Spartak 1
21.8.13 Spartak 3 Killinarden 2

A busy week for the over 35s as Dave Mohan’s efforts to keep the team alive bore fruit. Seasoned veterans including Tom Maher, Barry Crowe and Leon David were bolstered by former Sky Blues such as Steve Caffery, Fintan Grace and Kevin O’Connell stepping up to seniors level. (Temporarily in young Fintan’s case!)
The result against Terenure, where goals by Paul Thormley and Graham Johnston were not enough to gain a point, was disappointing. A strong second half performance against Larkview, after going three down , saw Paul Thormley reduce arrears. Despite territorial advantage Spartak missed some straightforward chances and paid the price.

A happier outcome in the second home game where two goals from Brian Farrelly capped an overall stronger display which will give encouragement and showed signs of gradual improvement over the first week of the season.

From Tuesday 10th September training times are as follows:

8.45 Marlay Astro – Tuesday

9.15 St Columba’s College Astro – Thursday

Astro shoes only on Columbas astro; moulded soles also permitted on Marlay Astro. No steel studs or blades.

Tuesday – away to Seaford Rock

Wed – Gym session

Thurs – Training in St Enda’s at seven.

The Eden

Sat 31st August

Player of the year trophy presentations. Also Clubman of the year.

A social night for your diary!

Players and supporters invited to join this season’s fantasy league.
Code is 1234333-284116.

Early training and friendlies have shown that numbers are tight due to a number of factors – emigration, injuries, advancing old age etc.

Accordingly new players of suitable standard are required.

Training Tuesday 30th July in St Enda’s Rathfarnham or log on to club web site or Facebook page to make contact.