Spartak Dynamo FC

Park Celtic 1, Spartak 1

A late long range volley from Mick Costello endured Spartak earned a deserved draw against a strong home X1.

With Paul Kinsella giving an assured performance at the back Spartak looked solid from the start and Tom Flanagan and Seamus McCahill prompted some good midfield moves.

A good ball by Dave Browne put Ger Byrne in from the left but his lofted effort hit the post. When Seamus McCahill was fouled at the edge of the box, Tom Flanagan’s free was charged down and Stuart Love could not get the loose ball back in effectively.

A fine move saw Graham Breen’s shot scrambled away and Niall Lennon was grateful to be flagged offside after missing a good chance following a flowing move involving Stu, Seamus and Graham.

Further chances fell to Stu, who volleyed wide, and Niall Lennon who saw his shot saved.

An early second half error in distribution by Paul Kinsella saw Park in, but Peter O’Toole was on hand. A good pass by Tom Flanagan put Graham Breen in, but his shot was weak.

Dave Browne, strong in the challenge, was profligate with his free kicks and sold himself a couple of times.

With Spartak utilising their subs, Park came to the fore and Peter O’Toole made a sharp save. Park took the lead when Niall Hanratty’s poor free was knocked past him and he was beaten for pace. From the resultant cross Peter O’Toole made a good stop from the shot but was helpless to prevent the rebond being knocked in.

Stuart Love header just over from Niall Hanratty’s corner and then Hanratty chipped over when clear as Spartak pressed for the equaliser.

Park hit the post on the break and the game began to look beyond Spartak, despite the many chances, until Mick Costello volleyed a dropping ball powerfully to the net from 25 yards for a super goal.

A decent performance against a strong side.

Form Report

Peter O’Toole 7 DaveO’Kelly 7 Rob Mahon 6 Paul Kinsella 8 Dave Browne 6 Tom Flanagan 7 Seamus McCahill 7 Stuart Love 6 Niall Lennon 5 Graham Breen 7 Ger Byrne 6 Mick Costello 6 Neill Bolger 6 Shane Corrigan 6 Derek McGoldrick 6 Niall Hanratty 5

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