15.8.21
Iveagh Celtic 2, Spartak 2
A bright first half performance saw Spartak lead early on when Cian Stenson finished from Owen Marron’s flicked header.
It seemed further goals were to follow, but two goal line clearances foiled the Sky Blues and a flowing move saw Owen Marron’s cross met by Stuart Love’s volley, but just wide.
Spartak continued to press without penetrating the home defence a second time and Iveagh equalised against the run of play following some loose defensive work by the visitors.
Iveagh’s aerial prowess proved useful again in the second half when they took the lead; a free kick was nodded in, allowed by poor Spartak positioning from the dead ball.
Spartak began to look dangerous in attack again and two good chances fell to Amin Afsar, but he was off target each time.
Cian Stenson converted a penalty to equalise, Spartak continued to try for a winner but to no avail.
The final chance fell to Liam Caffrey, but his effort form 18 yards was wide of target.
Form Report
Craig Howard 7 Ronan Buckley 6 Kevin Cunningham 7 Steve Grier 8 Niall Lennon 7 Stuart Love 7 Pedro Lopes 6 Mick Leslie 6 Neil McGowan 7 Cian Stenson 7 Owen Marron 7
Subs: Amain Afsar 6 Eric Barber 6 Liam Caffrey 6
