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Written by Anto
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Tuesday, 10 November 2009 |
Crumlin Star 3-1 Queens GradsThe Star made it 24 league wins in a row on Saturday when they overcame a battling Queens Grads team. It's an amazing feat for the Ardoyne side as their winning streak stretches from September 2008 and what makes it even more impressive is that there is only 22 league games in a season. The teams have already met once this season with the Star running out 5-0 winners but the students where determined not to get another hammering and to be honest they battled for the 90 minutes and where a credit to themselves. Joe Gormley opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a terrific solo effort when he left two defenders in his wake with some beautiful footwork and passed the ball beyond the helpless keeper into the bottom corner to put the Star 1-0 up. Queens always looked dangerous on the break with the pace of their two front men but Burns, McAlea, Nellis and Keenan where more than a match for them. Reid and Braniff where winning the midfield battle while McConnall and Mooney where working hard to get up and support Gormley and Paul Brown at every opportunity. Towards the end of the half Braniff played a neat one-two with Reid and found himself bearing in on goal but his cross was nowhere near Brown in the middle and the chance went begging . H/T 1-0 Straight after the kick off Gormley scored another fine individual goal when he broke from his own half with the defender tugging on his shoulder all the way but the young striker was too strong and fast for him and fired the ball across the keeper into the empty net to double the Stars lead. To their credit Queens lifted their game and put the Star under some pressure and got a deserved goal when their right winger crossed for the striker to poke the ball past the helpless Thompson in goal. The students could've even have drawn themselves level only to be denied by the woodwork twice. Midway through the half Paul Brown broke clear only to be hauled down by a Queens defender and the referee had no option but to give the player his marching orders. There was no way back for Queens after this as the Star used their extra man excellently and created a host of goal scoring chances. The killer goal for the Star arrived ten minutes from time when Paul Brown found his strike partner with a pin point cross to the back post as Gormley headed the ball home for his hat trick and to seal his man of the match performance. Next week the Star are away to Queens II's in a league fixture with a 1:00pm kick-off. Starman - Joe Gormley Hat trick hero - Joe Gormley  |
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Written by Stephen Murray
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 |
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MATCHES OFF Mallusk has been called off and both matches have been called off. Training as usual on Tuesday night 6.15pm at the Boxing Club. |
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Written by Stephen Murray
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Monday, 26 October 2009 |
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GROVE UTD II 1 - 4 CRUMLIN STAR II Star II made it 5 wins in a row with a good victory against a decent Grove team. Star lost a few players before the match however the players who stepped in more than proved their woth to the team. Star started the match a bit slow with Grove playing the better football however Star's defence of (S) Murray, Hawkins, Mc Mullan and O'Neill stood firm and defended well. Star gradually woke up and started to get their passing game going with Toner's hold up play and Doyle's pace causing danger for the Grove backline. Doyle had Star's first chance when he had his shot saved by the keeper. From the resultant corner Star took the lead when Hawkins flicked on a Cairns corner and Mc Mullan sidefooted past the keeper. Mc Neill in goal was having a good game with some important saves and catches. Cairns wasted two guilt edged chances to score however he blasted over on both occasions. H/T 0-1 Star came out for the second half brightly after a stern talk from manager Hagans. Full backs (S) Murray and O'Neill were playing very well as they attacked at every opportunity pushing Grove back. Doyle was also having a great game and he got on the score sheet when he tapped home a Cairns cross from 5 yards. Minutes later (S) Murray should have scored when through on goal however he squared the ball to the offisde Cairns. Grove were handed a lifeline when their midfielder finished past Mc Neill from close range. Howver man of the match Doyle restored Star's 2 goal advantage when he picked up the ball 40 yards out and beat 2 defenders and blasted the ball low into the bottom corner. Star's midfield of Gormley, O Halloran allnd Quail were battling well and the supplying the front men well. Mc Coey, Murphy and (D) Murray all came on with 30 minutes to play as Star were well on top however Grove did miss a few chances to get back into the match. Murphy was making his usual mazy runs and he had a few chances with a 30 yard volley just going over the bar being the pick of them. Doyle got his hat trick when he converted a late penalty as Star got the 3 points. Star's managment were delighted with the wind even though their side only played well for spells. F/T 1-4 Starman: James Doyle Doyle: Got a hat trick on Saturday. 7 goals in 7 games  |
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