Saturday 22nd August 2009,
East of Scotland League, Premier Division
Preston Athletic 1 - 2 The Spartans
East of Scotland League, Premier Division
Preston Athletic 1 - 2 The Spartans
The Spartans came away with three points yesterday afternoon, but they were made to work for the full ninety minutes by a determined and well-organised Preston side.
The Spartans came out flying, and dominated the early part of the game, taking the lead with a fantastic Dean Hoskins free-kick that flew into the bottom corner of the net from fully 25 yards. Chances followed for both teams in an entertaining first half, and Preston pulled level after a goal mouth scramble presented their left winger with an opportunity. His first strike was blocked; his second, too, but there was nothing returning Spartans legend Kevin Brown, keeping goal in the absence of Chris Flockhart, could do to stop the Preston player's third effort, as it rocketed into the top corner.
Half time: Preston Athletic 1 - 1 The Spartans
It was the home side who had the better of the early going after the break, and the Spartans struggled to break this pattern. Kevin Brown made two excellent saves, with one, in particular, denying ex-Spartans star Craig Manson a certain goal, while Sean McAuley, returning to the Pennypit for the first time after his summer move to The Spartans, cleared an effort off the line when it seemed certain that Preston would take the lead.
The substitute benches were cleared as both teams chased a winning goal, with Henretty, KaderMoffat replacing Hoskins, Etale and Malin, respectively. It was to be the combination of two of these substitutes that won the game for The Spartans.
Henretty, taking up Hoskins' position on the left wing, drove down the line, and, just when it seemed he would be crowded out by two Preston defenders, swung an excellent ball into the box. Kader was first to it, and able to get in amongst the home team's two giant centre backs to head the ball home in the 92nd minute, giving The Spartans a huge win, and a three points that could have great significance come the end of the season. and
Full time: Preston Athletic 1 - 2 The Spartans
The Spartans came out flying, and dominated the early part of the game, taking the lead with a fantastic Dean Hoskins free-kick that flew into the bottom corner of the net from fully 25 yards. Chances followed for both teams in an entertaining first half, and Preston pulled level after a goal mouth scramble presented their left winger with an opportunity. His first strike was blocked; his second, too, but there was nothing returning Spartans legend Kevin Brown, keeping goal in the absence of Chris Flockhart, could do to stop the Preston player's third effort, as it rocketed into the top corner.
Half time: Preston Athletic 1 - 1 The Spartans
It was the home side who had the better of the early going after the break, and the Spartans struggled to break this pattern. Kevin Brown made two excellent saves, with one, in particular, denying ex-Spartans star Craig Manson a certain goal, while Sean McAuley, returning to the Pennypit for the first time after his summer move to The Spartans, cleared an effort off the line when it seemed certain that Preston would take the lead.
The substitute benches were cleared as both teams chased a winning goal, with Henretty, KaderMoffat replacing Hoskins, Etale and Malin, respectively. It was to be the combination of two of these substitutes that won the game for The Spartans.
Henretty, taking up Hoskins' position on the left wing, drove down the line, and, just when it seemed he would be crowded out by two Preston defenders, swung an excellent ball into the box. Kader was first to it, and able to get in amongst the home team's two giant centre backs to head the ball home in the 92nd minute, giving The Spartans a huge win, and a three points that could have great significance come the end of the season. and
Full time: Preston Athletic 1 - 2 The Spartans
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