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Written by Anto
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Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
Crumlin Star 3-1 Sirocco Works
It was first against second at Solitude on Saturday as the Star faced league leaders Sirocco Works. The Star ran out 3-1 winners and now trail Sirocco by seven points but have five games in hand over their rivals. In the opening stages both sides knocked the ball about well without creating too many chances though it was the Star that always looked the more threatening upfront. Star took the lead after 20 minutes when Barry McKervey weaved a bit of magic out on the left flank and when his cross found O'Neill in the box he fired a low shot beyond the Sirocco keeper to put the Ardoynions in the driving seat. McKervey was in the thick of the action again shortly after when he turned his marker and put a defence splitting ball through to the charging Joe McNeill who was subsequently upended in the box by the Sirocco keeper for a stone wall penalty. McKervey stepped up and drove his penalty hard and low to the keepers left to double the Stars advantage.
H/T 2-0 Sirocco started the brighter in the second half but although they passed the ball around confidently at times they seemed to run out of ideas in the Stars final third which was again brilliantly marshalled by Ciaran Burns. Out of nothing Sirocco did half the deficit when a hopeful long ball somehow evaded two Star defenders and fell invitingly for the busy Sirocco forward who poked the ball past the oncoming Thompson in goal. This gave the away side a lift and for ten minutes they put the Star under a bit of pressure but failed to really trouble Thompson in goal with ex Glentoran star Darren Fitzgerald going closest with a speculative drive that flew by Thompsons post. Thats as good as it got for Sirocco as the Star went into a 3-1 lead courtesy of Ciaran Reid. Murphy found space out on the right and picked out Reid at the edge of the box and with the outside of his boot he brilliantly bent the ball into the far corner to bring to an end of any thoughts of a Sirocco come back. The last quarter of the game was all Star as they had numerous chances to add to their tally but it probably would've been cruel on Sirocco who battled hard all day.
Next week the Star are away to Dunmurry Rec in the 4th round of the Intermediate cup, Kick off 1:30pm.
The league table:
Reider scored his first goal since his return from injury  |
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Written by Stephen Murray
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Monday, 16 January 2012 |
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Downshire 1 - 3 Crumlin Star Crumlin Star progressed to the third round of the Clarence Cup after a battling display to in the end comfortably beat their 1B rivals at Hillsborough. Hawkins restored McLarnon, PJ O'Neill and McKervey back to the starting line up after their rest in midweek as Star looked to freshen things. The match got off to a cagey start as both teams struggled to play football due to the very soft pitch with some rash tackles flying in. Star were first to threaten in attack as PJ O'Neill headed over from a McKervey cross and from here Star pressed with Ciaran Murphy's pace and skill on the right wing causing the home side's defence problems. Ciaran Reid had a tame shot from the edge of the area easily saved and Fra Murphy could not beat the keeper after wiggling past 3 defenders. Star's defence was being well marshalled by Ciaran Burns as Downshire struggled to get a shot on goal. A few hefty challenges were being made by both teams as tempers were rising however Star got their noses in front when PJ O'Neill was released on the right wing by McKervey and the big striker skillfully found Murphy who tapped in from close range. Berne, Savage and O'Reilly were solid in defence to ensure Star went into the break 1 up. H/T 0-1 The second half started with a few handbags once the Star settled they battled away to try and double their advantage. On 70 mins Mooney and McNeill replaced Murphy and McKervey and McNeill almost made an instant impact when his 25 yard drive smashed against the crossbar. Fra Murphy was then upended in the box after being put through by O'Neill however the ref waved play on much to the anger of Hawkins and Sean Brown. Star did get a killer second goal with McNeill scoring a close range header and soon after PJ O'Neill scored a third to put Star into the next round. Star conceded a sloppy goal at the death. F/T 1-3 Next week Star return to league action when they take on Sirocco at Solitude 2pm kick off. Joe McNeill got a goal on Sat!!!  |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 16 January 2012 )
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Seconds hit Mals for Six! |
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Written by Stephen Murray
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Monday, 16 January 2012 |
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Crumlin Star II 6-0 Malchians II
Crumlin Star 2nds took on Malachians 2nds at Mallusk as the Star chased another vital victory in their title push.
The North Belfast derby started with some strong tackles from both teams with Osborne for the star and Devine for the mals putting hard but fair challenges in the centre of the park. The Mals were winning the battles for the first ten mins making Hawkins and Mc Kernan work hard in defence for the Star. The Star had inform Gerard Foster and Doyle up front and the two forwards running was stretching the Mals defence. On 25 mins James Doyle scored the goal of the game making a great run on the wing and curled an unstoppable shot into the corner of the net giving the Mals keeper no chance. Gerarld Mc Connell and Kevin Osborne were having great games in midfield as they stopped the mals from playing while also creating the play for the young star team. Halftime 1-0. On 55 mins Mc Connell played a great through ball for Whelan who was upended in the box and the referee pointed to the spot. Dominic Whelan converted the spot kick to put the Star 2 goals up.On 60 mins Doyle was fouled again and from 25yards Gareth O' Neill drilled his freekick passed the helpless keeper to put the star 3 goals infront. Niall Hawkins and Ciaran Cairns came on to replace the impressive Osborne and Tony Reilly and both players combined to put Gerard Foster through who beat the offside trap and drilled his shot past the keeper to make it four. The Mals heads were down and the Star made it five when Stiofan Brown deflected shot beat the keeper from 20 yards and on 90mins Cairns got on the end of a foster shot shot. Final Score 6-0 Starman: Gerald Mc Connell
The Stars next game is away to Hollywood FC on Sat 21st Jan 2pm kickoff. Starman Sassil!  |
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