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GREAT WIN FOR BANGOR
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seconds produced one of their best performances on the last day of 2005
when they defeated Lisnagarvey by five goals to three at Ballykillaire.
The contest was played at a high tempo throughout, both teams playing some
flowing hockey at times. The visitors opened the scoring ten minutes in
when one of their talented youngsters slotted past a hapless Thompson
following a mazy left wing run.
The home side, despite falling behind, were creating opportunities and
Stranaghan had the best chance of all when Irwin picked out his run at the
top of the Lisnagarvey circle. The end shot did not unduly trouble the
goalie though.
Bangor were soon level when Stranaghan did score - this time following a
short corner move. The intensity of the game was plain for all to see with
both sides strong in the tackle. Umpires did give warnings, but before the
half time whistle it was 10-a-side when Clarke was dismissed for the home
side whilst Lisnagarvey also had a man sin-binned.
An absorbing second half ensued as both sides went in search of two
points. It looked a lost cause for the Bangor side when the visitors raced
into a 3-1 lead, some sloppy defending not helping the seconds' cause.
Hope was renewed when Browne cut the deficit straight away, his second
goal in as many games. Soon after, following further penetration in the
Lisnagarvey goalmouth, a penalty corner was awarded. McNaught despatched
with a dipping shot to bring his side level at 3-3.
Still the home side were in the ascendancy; Kirk was unlucky with a couple
of efforts, whilst Todd, who was on in place of the injured Irwin, was
instrumental in the middle of the park.
From another move, Macafee attacked down the left side and picked out
Stranaghan mid-circle. The skipper swivelled and placed the ball in the
corner of the net to give his side the lead for the first time in the
match. The icing on the cake came five minutes from time when Stranaghan
claimed his hattrick and again, it was a Macafee rampaging run that caused
the problems in the visitor's defence.
All in all, a high quality performance from the seconds and a deserved
victory. Many thanks to Chris Harte and Glenn Stranex for umpiring. Man of
the match was Gareth Stranaghan.
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