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Bangor travelled to Hillsborough
hoping to continue their good run of form against a strengthened
‘Lisnagarvey side but had to share the spoils in an enteraining game that
finished 4-4.
Bangor started the game well and scored after just five minutes, David
McClune firing in the rebound from a well hit Johnny McNaught short
corner.
The visitors' midfielders and forwards were linking well and creating
scoring opportunities but a lapse in concentration saw Bangor concede a
penalty flick after sloppy play in their circle. The Lisnagarvey player
coolly converted to level the scores.
Bangor regained their composure and continued to apply pressure on the
home side's backline. McClune worked tirelessly in the right side of
midfield and Bangor were soon rewarded with a short corner, with Andrew
Gowdy stepping forward to convert with a well-placed drag flick.
Bangor continued to press forward and another short corner was converted
when Gareth Stranaghan finished a well-rehearsed routine, making it 3-1.
Bangor looked to be in a strong position going into half-time before
captian Scales was shown a yellow card - a harsh decision in the eyes of
both teams.
With Bangor reduced to 10 men, Lisnagarvey capitalised on their numerical
advantage and after sustained pressure on the Bangor defence they scored
after a series of short corners - Bruce Agnew latching onto a rebound
after Phil McCausland had blocked the initial shot.
Lisnagarvey equalised almost immediately after the break through another
short corner - a well struck shot which dipped just enough to thump off
the backboard.
As the game opened out, Bangor's continued pressure was rewarded with
their fourth goal. A free hit from NcNaught picked out Stranaghan who
deflected the ball onwards to Ryan Whiteside who dispatched the ball past
the Lisnagarvey keeper.
Lisnagarvey fought back and equalised again through another short corner –
a rasping shot thumping off the back board.
Just before the final whistle McClune forced two great saves from the home
keeper and Bangor had to settle for a draw.
Man of the match was Dave McClune and a special mention to Timmy Campbell
for umpiring. |