Magnificent seven for seconds

LISNAGARVEY Seconds entertained Mossley Thirds on a bitterly cold Saturday afternoon at Comber Road. Garvey got off to a reasonable start and missed a few early chances to take the lead but could not find a way through the resolute Mossley defence.

Garvey were soon punished for their inability to convert with Mossley taking advantage of some poor defending resulting in a short corner. Mossley took the corner well with a hit from the top of the circle which left Campbell with no chance.

Garvey soon upped their game and began to pass the ball a lot better and create more chances. The first Garvey goal game from a Ross Kelly drag flick into the bottom left corner.

Garvey, in the ascendancy, took a 3-1 lead into the break following a fine team goal and expert finish from debut man Sean Murray, with John Gray adding the third.

Garvey totally dominated the second half and were under no real threat from Mossley who were beginning to tire. Garvey scored four goals in the second half with the pick of the bunch coming from Sean Murray with a calm finish into the bottom left. Star performances on the day came from Sean Murray, making his debut for the seconds, with 2 goals and Matthew Sullivan who commanded a dominate position at centre midfield with some great passing and build up play. Garvey continue to close out the season in style.

Scorers were Ross Kelly, Sean Murray and John Gray in first half and Murray, Gray, Paddy McClean and Graham Bittle in the second half.