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Written by Stephen Murray
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Monday, 25 February 2008 |
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Crumlin Star II 4-1 Iveagh II
Crumlin Star second string travelled to twinbrook on saturday to face Iveagh hoping to bounce back from the previous week defeat away to Ards. Star started the better of the two teams with Mooney and McKervey pulling the strings in midield with Cairns and Murphy working well down either wings. The Star defence was marshalled well by Hawkins, Hamilton, McCoey and McAuley while veteran Doran and Teer were creating chances up front. The opening goal came from Thompson in goal whose long ball caught out the Iveagh defence and Teer calmly slotted the ball home. Iveagh tried to push hard to get an equaliser but the star defence were on top form, and the star then doubled their lead when Cairns was released down the left and his ball into the box was deliberatley handled and the resulting penalty was rattled into the net by veteran Hamilton. Star continued to pass and play the ball well with Murphy and Mooney linking up well creating a chance for Doran but his shot was just wide of the goal. Hawkins also had a chance from a corner but his shot was tipped wide by the Iveagh keeper.
H/T 2-0
The second half started much as the first finished with Star on top throughout and they continued to push Iveagh all they way but their keeper was on top form. Osbourne was introduced for Teer and he was straight into the thick of the action when he blasted a shot just wide. However he did get a goal when he met Cairns' corner and his header left the Iveagh keeper with no chance. Iveagh then continued to push the star defence but to no avail until a long free kick which looked to be going wide rebounded off the post and the Iveagh striker tap the ball home. The Murray brothers were then introduced for McCoey and Murphy and it was Murray (s) pass who found Mooney and he was uphended in the area for another penalty and again veteran Hamilton slotted the ball home. Mckervey and Mooney continued to battle it out in the midfield area while Hawkins and McAuley kept Iveagh at bay until the final whistle. Star manager Scullion was very pleased with his sides performance and character after the previous week result. Next up for Star is top of the league clash away to Lisburn Rangers.
Star man- Brendy Hamilton
Thompson, Hawkins, McCoey, Hamilton, McAuley, McKervey, Mooney, Cairns,, Murphy, Teer, Doran, Subs: Obourne, Murray S, Murray D.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 25 February 2008 )
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