JJB IRISH CUP – Round 3

Broomhedge FC V Dunmurry Rec

Saturday 20th November 2010

 

Team: Warnock, McDonnell, Kerr, Larmour, Fenton, Hughes, Finnegan, McLarnon, Lennon, Rooney, Arnott

 

Subs: Hewitt, Rutherford, Moore

 

On a very heavy pitch quality football was always going to be hard to find. The Rec was strengthened from last week with the return of Captain Lennon and Rutherford & Hewitt on the bench following Illness and suspension.

 

During the opening eight minutes the Rec made several threats on the Broomhedge goal by Arnott and Rooney. It was a matter of time before the Rec would open the scoring. On eleven minutes Rooney had a great chance after a glancing header went wide of the post. 15th minute Larmour releases Rooney who slips a pass to Hughes to cross to the back post is just held by the keeper who was under pressure from two Rec forwards. Rooney on seventeen minutes scores when a super overhead kick enters the net (0-1). 24th minute Arnott fouled in the box with the No 5 receiving a caution for the foul. Arnott spots and fires home the penalty. (0-2) 37th minute Another forging run by the Rec sees Arnott, Rooney and Hughes in an effort to make the shot – Rooney fires just wide. 38th minute Hughes scores a fantastic goal after good work by Fenton on the right hand side. The goal being fired in from 22 yards. (0-3)  40th minute Hughes again collect the ball and a great strike just whistles over the bar. Finnegan was superb in his ball control and created many of the Rec’s numerous chances.

 

2nd Half

10th minute sees Subs Rutherford and Hewitt replace Rooney & Hughes. Rutherford on 13 should have added to the score line when a glancing header narrowly goes over the bar. The fourth goal came on 17 minutes when a deep McClarnon cross to the back stick finds Kerr and a defender. Kerr claims the goal but a strong suspicion of an OG was evident. “Someone please confirm for Sammy goal chart” (0-4) The Rec eased off on the pressure with the game in the bag. 21st minute Sub Moore replaces Finnegan who worked really hard. 32nd minute not to be outdone Arnott scores an overhead kick to emulate Rooney’s first half strike. (0-5) 40th minute Arnott nearly scores again – Keeper makes a good block to push for a corner. Lennon strike from 20yds whistles over the bar. With nothing to do all afternoon keeper Warnock makes a superb save from the no 7. Penalty – Arnott is pushed over in the box - Rutherford grabs ball and allows Arnott to take – spot kick hits post!!!!!

 

 

Man of Match: Arnott, who scored two but should have had more.