1.3.15
Spartak 3, Glasnevin 2
On a day when rain, sleet and snow swept across Marlay Park, Oskar Moore marked his debut as a late substitute with a well taken winning goal in the 90th minute.
The game started really well for the Sky Blues with Dave Kernan firing in from long range in the second minute and then , just minutes later, Martin Costello ran on to Neil McGowan’s pass to finish neatly for 2-0.
Steve Grier headed Steve Walsh’s free on to the bar as Spartak seemed set to dominate.
But a reduced work rate saw Glasnevin come back into the game, and a deflected shot reduced arrears.
The whole complexion of the game changed on 40 minutes, when Keith Kelly’s challenge brought a penalty and a red card.
Salvation was at hand in the form of Jason Northey, who brought off a great save from the spot kick.
Spartak had to face the second period with 10 men, and in a good performance, had several good chances to get a third, while containing Glasnevin’s thrusts. Steve Grier poked an effort against the post; Steve Walsh had a great run and shot only to see his effort strike the inside of the post and stay out.
With just eight minutes left a defensive lapse saw the visiting forward fire high into the top corner, and at that point, with hail and snow arriving, Glasnevin looked to be favourites.
But Spartak’s substitutes combined to fashion a winning goal, as Marcel Bajors’ pass saw Oskar Moore race in to find the net in the final minute of normal time.
Form Report
Jason Northey 8 David Kernan 7 Aodhan McCahill 6 Keith Kelly 5 Karl McCullough 5 Stuart Love 6 Neil McGowan 6 Ken Buckley 6 Steve Grier 7 Martin Costello 6 Steve Walsh 7
Subs: Marcel Bajors 7 Oskar Moore 7
