27.4.14
Balbriggan 0, Spartak 0
A creditable result by Spartak considering centre back Martin Costello was dismissed after just 3 minutes for a rash challenge, which the referee deemed to deny a goal scoring opportunity. In addition Derek Ruxton started in goal for the first time and kept a clean sheet.
Neil McGowan dropped into the back four, and together with Dave Browne, Paul Kinsella and Aodhan McCahill, formed an impenetrable barrier to the home side.
Steve Walsh was always dangerous on the break for Spartak, with good support from Graham Breen, and Mick Leslie.
A point was a just reward for a really hard working team performance.
Form Report
Derek Ruxton 8 Dave Browne 8 Paul Kinsella 8 Martin Costello 4 Aodhan McCahill 8 Fergus Burke 7 Stuart Love 7 Neil McGowan 8 Steve Walsh 7 Graham Breen 7 Ken Buckley 7
Subs : Mick Leslie 7 Lee Malone 7
