22.2.15
Spartak 5, Woods Utd 0
In the end a comprehensive victory in tiring conditions in Marlay, with the pitch made heavy by overnight rain which continued throughout the match, making it a test of stamina for both sides.
Woods had a great early chance, but fired across goal and just wide, and it took quite a while for the sky Blues to work up a head of steam.
On 22 minutes the breakthrough came when Steve Grier poked home from ten yards, showing good feet in a crowded penalty area. Ten minutes later a fine run to the bye line gave Stuart Love to finish from 6 yards, and then Steve Walsh raced onto to a Stuart Love header to fire in number 3.
Keith Kelly and man of the match Karl McCullough marshalled the defence and secured the very welcome clean sheet.
Spartak added number four when Dave Kernan fired in after a good move by Steve Grier and Steve Walsh.
Keith Kelly, sent down the right by Neil Mcgowan, crossed for Stuart Love to add number 5 from his customary range.
Form Report
Jason Northey 6 Dave Kernan 7 Aodhan McCahill 6 Keith Kelly 7 Karl McCullough 8 Stuart Love 7 Neil McGowan 7 Ken Buckley 7 Steve Grier 7 Martin Costello 6 Steve Walsh 7
Subs: Dave Browne 7 Mick Leslie 6
