Larne escape with point against Coagh

Larne escaped with a point on Saturday in a goalless draw against visitors Coagh United. Apart from the opening 10 minutes, the Reds offered little against United who were without five first-team regulars.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Sep 2012, 09:02 BST

Larne moved the ball quickly early on with Arron Lemon overlapping down the right to deliver a cross which Paul Maguire just failed to get a touch on. The Larne striker then forced a great save from Johnny Kempton.

United then began to come more into the game and it took a fine save from Chris Keenan to deny Aaron Campbell. The visitors then wasted chance after chance as the home side seemed to lack drive and shape especially in midfield.

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Campbell made the most of the space on the right to set up a chance for Glen Clarke. It was easier to score but he somehow contrived to send his effort wide.

Ryan Berry had a great chance to put Larne in front when he rose unchallenged to meet a Scott Irvine cross only to head over the bar.

With 20 minutes left, Steven Park picked up a loose ball on the edge of the box and let fly with a shot which flew inches over the top.

To cap a poor day at the office, Niall McAllister, who had only been on the pitch for nine minutes, received a second yellow for an alleged dive.

LARNE: Keenan, Todd, Lemon, C.Todd, Wharry, McClean, Workman, Devine, Maguire, Berry, Simms. Subs: Hanna (McClean), Irvine (Simms), McAllister (Devine).

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