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Written by Anto
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Tuesday, 06 October 2009 |
Whitehead Eagles 0-6 Crumlin StarThe Star started the defence of the Cochrane & Corry cup with a tricky away fixture against Whitehead Eagles. With a strong wind favouring the Star in the first half it was the Ardoyne side that dominated the opening exchanges and it was long before the deadlock was broken when fine play from inform striker Joe Gormley seen him ghost past two defenders with ease and set up Dam Whelan to score his first goal for the Star. Again manager Hawkins had to field a different starting eleven for the fifth game running as he had to make do without top striker Paul Brown who was over in Manchester and Sean O'Reilly who pulled a ham string last week. Sean Brown was filling in for younger brother up front and didn't look out of place as himself and Gormley linked up beautifully at times and gave the home team's defence a torid time all afternoon. A quarter hour into the game and it was 2-0 to the Star when Gormley flicked a defence splitting ball into the path of Brown which saw him race clear from the half way line to round the keeper and slot the ball home. Brown got his second of the day soon after when again Gormley breezed past two defenders and put it onto a plate for stand in striker to volley the ball home from six yards out. Gormley finally got a goal of his own just before the break when he beat the off side trap and raced clear to cooley slot the ball past the on coming keeper to round of an excellent half for the Star. H/T 0-4 Sean Brown was replaced by Mark Mooney at half time as the injury jinx hit the star Star again but hopefully his injury isn't as serious as first thought as the substitution was more of a precautionary one. Gormley got his second of the day when Ciaran Reid slipped him through on goal and the young striker made no mistake with the finish to put the game well beyond the home side. Nellis replaced keenan on the hour to make his first appearance of the season as the big center half was carrying a bit of a knock. Anto Braniff got his second goal in as many weeks when he fired an unstoppable left foot effort into the bottom corner from 25 yards in the 75th minute to round of the scoring to book the Star's place in the next round of the cup. A big mention has to go to Braniff miss of the season when Gormley raced through on goal for his hat-trick only to unselfishly square it to the big midfielder, with the keeper out of the game and only the empty net in front of him he somehow managed to balloon his effort over the bar Ronnie Rozenthal style. Next week the Star are away to Kilkeel in the Junior Shield. Team: Thompson, Hamilton, Burns, Keenan, McAlea, Reid, Whelan, Braniff, McConnall, S.Brown, Gormley Subs: Mooney, Nellis, McCoey Sean Brown scored 2 on Saturday  |
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Written by Stephen Murray
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Monday, 05 October 2009 |
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CRUMLIN STAR II 2 - 0 ARD RANGERS II Star II continued their good run of form when they beat rivals Ard Rangers II at Mallusk. Star made a few changes to the line up with Mc Mullan replacing the unavailable Collins at centre half with Toner and Cairns returning to the starting line up. Star started the match brightly with Toner's strength upfront causing problems as he found space on the wing and found Mc Nally who blazed over from 10 yards. Toner then went on a mazy run but he dragged his shot wide. Ards came more into the game but impressive defending from Hawkins, Mallon, Mc Mullan and O' Neill kept the scores level. The pace of Doyle and Mc Nally skill was a good outlet for Star and they went deservedly infront when O'Halloran squared to Mc Nally who tapped home to put Star infront. Star were playing some good football but Ards were always a danger and missed chances from Cairns and Doyle meant Star went into the break just 1-0 infront. H/T 1-0 Star started the second half abit sloppy however Ards did not make them pay and Mc Neill in goal was rarely troubled. Cairns thought he had scored when he hit a curling effort from 18 yards however the Ards keeper pulled off a great save. Star's midfield of Gormley, O Halloran and Ciarns were battling and passing the ball well to supply the front three. With 25 to go (S) Murray replaced Hawkins. Star were let off with 20 minutes to go when the Ards striker broke clear but his effort hit the crossbar. (D) Murray replaced Doyle and the game was made safe minutes later when Cairns lobbed the keeper at his second attempt to put Star 2 goals infront. Star held on for an impressive victory and the management duo Hagans and Toner were delighted with their team's form. F/T2-0 Towser: Constant threat upfront on Saturday  |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 October 2009 )
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Written by Anto
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Friday, 02 October 2009 |
Junior cup The Star have been drawn against Fermanagh side Balinnamalard United Reserves in the 2nd round of the Junior Cup on the 17th October. There will be a 35 seater bus booked for that day so there will be 20 extra places for supporters to travel with the squad. It will be a first come first serve baisis. Anyone wishing to go let any of the management know and it will cost £5. The bus will be leaving 10:15am sharp so dont be late. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 October 2009 )
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