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Written by Stephen Murray
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Monday, 21 January 2008 |
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Crumlin Star II 6 Ards Rangers 0
Star bounced back from their previous week defeat against Sirocco by hitting Ards Rangers for 6 at mallusk on saturday. Star were without influential captain Jim Hagans and also veteran Micky Doran for the game, however first team manager Hawkins wanted Hamilton and Keenan who were returning from injury to play some part in the fixture. The home team started brightly with Hawkins and Keenan controlling the defence, while Murphy (S) and McAuley were pushing forward from the full back position. Thompson in goal had little to deal with, while McNally and Osbourne worked hard up front. Fernando Murphy turned back the years with a superb performance on the right side of midfield with Hamilton and Mark Mooney in the central midfield roles, Ciaran Cairns took up the left wing role and worked continusoulsy to push for the star opener. The opening goal came from Fernando Murphy when he calmly slipped the ball the out stretched keeper. Star continued to work hard with Mcnally creating chance up front and the ref wrongly disallowed an Osburne goal.However Star created more chances with the keeper saving from Hawkins and Keenan headers. Cairns then scored Stars second directly from a corner when he caught the keeper unaware. McNally then added a third before the half time break.
HT- 3-0
The second half started well for the star who kept their quick tempo passing game up and created more chances through Murphy (F) and Osbourne. Star scored a fourth with McNally taking the plaudits again with Murphy getting the assist. Hamilton was passing the ball superbly with Mooney working like a horse and he slipped McNally in who squared the ball for Cairns to get his second of the day. Murray and McKervey were introduced for Osbourne and Cairns and went straight into the thick of the action. Star was playing really well and looking like future champions when Mallon was introduced for Hawkins and Murphy created another chance for McNally who somehow missed from 1 YARD out when he ballooned the ball over the bar. He made up for his mistake few minutes later when he calmly slotted away a penalty which Mooney won when he was uphended in the box. Star finished the game stronger than they started with their fitness the telling point, manger Scullion stated that he was delighted with the win especially the performance and the attitude of the players.
Starman: Fernando Murphy
Thompson, Murphy (S), McAuley, Hawkins, Keenan, Murphy (F), Hamilton, Hawkins, Mooney, Cairns, McNally, Osbourne subs: Murray, Mallon, Mckervey
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 January 2008 )
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