14.3.15
Spartak 0, Sallynoggin Pearse 3
In tough conditions in Marlay a Spartak side, somewhat weakened by injuries, went down to the league leaders.
With plenty at stake, Sallynoggin displayed early nerves and Spartak spurned a number of early chances, the best two of which fell to Ciaran Keane, but a poor touch foiled his first chance, and he fired wide with the second, very presentable, opportunity.
When Sallynoggin took the lead, it appeared Joe McCarthy had been impeded in his attempt to clear before the loose ball was fired in. A quick break on the half hour saw the lead doubled.
A good move early second half saw Joe McCarthy burst forward before releasing Jeff gamble down the right. His cross looked good but Mick Leslie fired over.
Ciaran Keane did get the ball in the net from Niall Lennon’s pass, but was given offside when clearly on.
There was no lack of endeavour by the Sky Blues, but poor execution let them down.
Form Report
Mick Costello 7 Chris Hogan 5 Mick Greene 6 Joe McCarthy 7 Dave O’Kelly 6 Ciaran Keane 5 Conor Canavan 6 Jeff Gamble 7 Niall Lennon 6 Shane McInerney 7 Mick Leslie 6
Subs: Barry Maguire 5 Darren Browne 5
