Right from the kick off, the torrential conditions proved to be difficult, but with the game less than ten minutes old Sparta took the lead thanks to a well placed header from Joe Condron.

The game then turned into an encounter where it seemed that every shot was going in, and it wasn't long before the score was 3-3. Sparta's other goals coming courtesy of Paddy Kelly, and a Charlie Kirkwood penalty.

The score remained that way until midway through the second half. Paddy Kelly, who had been taken off at half time, was re-introduced to the action, and within seconds had restored Sparta's lead after good work from Scott Traquair on the wing. Paddy then completed his hat-trick with a penalty. A late KaisAyr goal put Sparta on the back foot, and it was relief all round when the whistle blew for full time.

Full credit must go to both teams for serving up an entertaining encounter in such adverse conditions.