15.10.16
Spartak 5, Sandford St Marys 3 (AET)
Spartak advanced to the second round of the Leinster Junior Shield courtesy of this extra time win over their UCFL based oppponents in a tough game in Marlay Park
The rule allowing additional substitutes benefited Spartak, who were able to use four men from the bench to contribute in decisive fashion with Conor Callis, Shane McInerney and Leo Bradley all scoring. Shane’s goal was vital, an equaliser minutes from the end to force extra time.
Greg Byrne had to be in fine form for the Sky Blues as the visitors piled pressure on. Owen McCormack equalised after and early lead goal put Spartak behind.
Robbie Kennedy fired Spartak in front before the visitors charged back into a 3-2 lead.
After Shane McInerney’s key effort, Conor Callis and Leo Bradley scored fine efforts to clinch victory.
Form Report
Greg Byrne 8 Chris Hogan 6 Cian Stenson 5 Liam Caffrey 4 Darren Ritchie 4 Rob Collins 5 Sean Molloy 5 Conor Brady 5 Mick Leslie 5 Owen MCCormack 7 Robbie Kennedy 8
Subs: Leo Bradley 8 Shane McInerney 7 Conor Callis 7 Shane Cunningham 4
