DC 3–1 Newbuildings Utd
September 23, 2009
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A sublime piece of skill from Gavin Bradley powered Draperstown to victory over a stubborn Newbuilding’s side which had threatened to spoil Celtic’s first home game on the recently developed Cahore Rd pitch. The left winger fully deserved his goal following a very sound overall performance and his goal certainly added to the occasion on a sunlight day. His display was not the only bright aspects of Celtic’s performance, especially in the second half when they had the visitors on the back foot for most of the period, but this was far from the case in the opening 45 minutes.
The game opened at a fast tempo with Draperstown quick off the blocks with Bradley’s cross causing panic in the Newbuilding’s defence. However it was the visitors who should have taken the lead when confusion in the home defence allowed the visitors a great chance to take the lead but Quinn was able to clear off the line.
Draperstown were denied an obvious penalty in the 12th minute when a defender cleared Murray’s goal bound shot off the line with his arm but the referee waved play on much to the disbelief of both players and home support. Murray almost opened the scoring for Celtic but his header from Sean Young’s cross went disappointedly wide when he looked certain to score.
The visitors took the lead on the half hour, a little against the run of play when they won possession from a Celtic throw and scored from 10 yards. A poor goal to give away and Draperstown did look a little scrappy for the rest of the half.
The second half was a totally different game. Celtic upped their performance a great deal and stretched Newbuildings all over the park. The visitors were happy to defend with great resilience and play on the break and while not always comfortable, they seemed happy to take the draw.
The equaliser came on the 50th minute when a great cross from Gavin Bradley was turned home by Eamon Murray from close range. As the half wore on it was Draperstown who became the more dominant side but found it difficult to turn their superiority into goals. The introduction of Benny Heron made a massive contribution to Draperstown and he lead the Newbuilding’s defence a merry dance such was his skill and drive on the ball. Crossett pulled off a good save from the visiting keeper while Murray should have done better on the hour mark when he headed over Heron’s great cross.
A Newbuilding’s substitute had a glorious chance to put the visitors in front but pulled the ball badly wide when it looked easier to score. They were almost made to pay for this miss on 75 minutes when Gavin Bradley’s free crashed off the crossbar and was cleared to safety but the same player soon made amends when, after picking up John Higgin’s cross, he cut in and unleashed a wonderful shot off the outside of his left foot to curl the ball into the top corner from 25 yards. It was special goal to round off a very good individual performance.
Celtic wrapped up the game when Benny Heron scored from a deep cross from John Higgins and give the home support a well deserved victory. So all in all a good day for Draperstown Celtic with a good victory and and a good home support which all in the Celtic club were very appreciative of.
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