After suffering such a harsh footballing lesson in the previous match several changes were made to the starting line up for this weeks match. Mathew Dunn and Andrew Mellon saw themselves being reinstated to the first eleven after impressing as subs against Linfield while the Back four saw players being shuffled around and Craig Briers Dropping back into Central Defence to five a bit of bite.

The players had trained well all week and the management were confident that we would get back to winning ways. 

First Half 

The boys set about controlling the game from the first minute with lovely sweeping passing movements across the pitch looking for gaps in the Red Stars defence. Time and time again we had chances to score but were unlocking in front of the net. It was a joy to watch as not only did we look great up front but we kept the ball. Glen Cleland, Andy Mellon, Sam Knox and Matty Dunn were exceptional in midfield.

Second Half

While dominating the game we still had failed to score and the management knew it was just a matter of time. Before the break, Darryl hand had been brought on to replace Thomas Templeton at right back and instantly made an impact with some brilliant marking on their left midfielder and some excellent tackling. The second half also saw Jamie Tharma and Ben Anderson giving way up front for David Fee and Richard Annett. Latter on Andy Mellon gave way for Matty Irwin as the right midfielder was starting to tire having played so little football lately. Mathew Dunn scored our first goal with some lovely interlinking play followed by a great shout from distance. Matty Irwin popped up with the second late in the game to secure the points. 

Final thoughts 

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