22.3.15
Beech Hill 0, Spartak 2
Spartak came out on top in a bruising encounter in Donnybrook thanks to a clean sheet and two Steve Grier goals.
The Sky Blues began well with Dave Kernan raiding on the right and forcing the home team to some desperate defensive measures; a handball on the line seemed to give Spartak the breakthrough, but the ref awarded a free out, against Stu Love, to general surprise. In the opening minutes good work by Karl McCullough, Kernan and Martin Costello saw Steve Grier fire home, left footed, first time from the edge of the box.
Martin Costello and Steve Grier combined to give Stuart Love a clear run at goal but he fired wide.
On 20 minutes Steve Grier headed home Steve Walsh’s corner to complete the scoring.
The second half saw Spartak create many chances; Costello, Love, McGowan , McCahill and Walsh all missed opportunities, some easier than others.
A succession of free kicks and bookings conceded by the home team gave Spartak territorial advantage but they could not add to their lead.
Form Report
Stephen Harris 7 Dave Kernan 7 Dave Browne 6 Keith Kelly 7 Karl McCullough 7 Stuart Love 5 Neil McGowan 6 Ken Buckley 5 Steve Grier 7 Martin Costello 5 Steve Walsh 6
Subs: Tom O’Driscoll 5 Seamus McCahill 6
