Lisburn Rangers II 0 - 2 Crumlin Star II

Star II's produced a quality performance on Saturday and emerged victors with a convincing 2-0 win against fellow promotion rivals Lisburn II. Star welcomed back Mc Nally into the side and started the brighter of the two sides with the front three of Scully, Toner and Doyle causing problems for the Lisburn backline early on with their link up play and strength. Star had a few half chances but nothing really threatened the Lisburn goal. Star had their first real chance of the game when (S)Murray cross for Gormley whos superb header was matched by a super save from the Lisburn Goalkeeper. This gave Star a lift and they were now starting to play better football and deservedly went infront when a Gormley corner was met by Hawkins who rose highest to put Star a goal up with a towering header. Star's defence of Mc Mullan, Hawkins and Mallon defending well and Gormley protecting them very well with his tough tackling and Mc Nally's pace and trickery causing Lisburn problems . H/T 0-1

Scully and Hagey urged more of the same from their players at half time and Braniff came on to replace the injured Scully. Braniff was right in the thick of action when he went close from a long range shot. Teer and Murray on the wings were having fine games with their strong running causing Lisburn problems and Teer had a shot just go wide on the hour mark. Braniff had a great chance to double Star's lead but his shot was straight at the keeper and Toner had a goal wrongly ruled out for offside. Star were pushing for that killer second goal but a combination of bad luck and goal line clearances they were denied. Osborne replaced Doyle and Mc Nally sealed the win when he raced clear and cooly slotted a left foot shot past the keeper. F/T 0-2 Star II's Management were delighted with the win.

Starman: James Mc Nally

Micky Hawk: Scored Star II first goal

Jamesy scored Star's second. Shame about the hat he's wearing!