13.8.11
Parkvale 5, Spartak 2
A disappointing performance after a promising start to this friendly.
The morning start did not suit some, with three bleary eyed latecomers disrupting preparations.
Spartak started solidly, and took the lead when Martin Costello fired home after fastening on to Dave O’Kelly’s pass. Steve Walsh showed some good touches in midfield and Niall Lennon held the ball up well.
As the rolling substitutes began, concentration levels weakened and in a cataclysmic collapse, Spartak contrived to concede 3 goals in 3 minutes just before half time. This effectively decided the match. Spartak went four one down in the second period before Niall Lennon pulled one back following good work from Martin Costello and Ross Kelly. A late goal by the home side finished off the scoring.
The most disappointing aspect from the Sky Blues point of view was the lack of desire in some players who chose not to fight for the ball.
Form report:
Bobby Hayes 5 Conor Canavan 7 Mick Greene 5 Dave O Kelly 6 Cathal Clancy 6 Mick Costello 6 Steve Walsh 7 Barry Maguire 6 Colm O’Sullivan 4 Niall Lennon 7 Martin Costello 6 Chris Hogan 4 Jose Vargas 4 Ryan Burke 4 Dillon Burke 4 Ross Kelly 4 Tom Foody 4
