Bad day out for Scarva sides

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OVER the years Scarva Rangers have endured some difficult away days against Ballyoran but few as miserable as this one.

Trailing by a single goal at the half time interval, the visitors suffered a dramatic second half collapse. They were 6-0 down at one point and a headed goal from Scarva striker Alex Hammond provided scant consolation.

Best for below par Rangers were goalkeeper James Clarke and Mark Bicker and Rod Douglas.

It was also a day for the Reserve team to forget. A close range strike from Gary Dodds gave Scarva a first half lead and when Danny Cullen swept the ball into the Craigavon City Reserves net straight from a corner to put his side 2-0 ahead the hosts seemed on course for their fourth victory in a row.

But they were lifeless after the interval and Craigavon City Reserves took full advantage, scoring three times to finish 3-2 victors.

A game of two very contrasting halves was at least partly explained by a gusting wind and it was no coincidence that both sides scored direct from a corner when they had it at their backs.

Best for Scarva Rangers Reserves were Wes Baird and Danny Cullen.