16th May 2004
St Mirrenoff vs Sparta Jag
Ferguslie Park Sports Complex, Paisley
After a tough fought friendly the day before against PTFC.net, Sparta took
the field against the St Mirren supporters club in sunny Ferguslie Park. The
weather was draining but the Jags started at a high tempo creating good chances
for both Marcus and Sonn, chances that the two strikers may of done better
with! After all that pressure St Mirren took the lead with their first shot at
goal. James failed to clear his lines and the Paisley striker slotted the ball
past the on rushing Nicky. At 1-0 down Sparta kept scrapping and it wasn't
long before the boys from Maryhill were back on level terms. A superb through
ball on the half way line from Taylor found Anderson running through on his
own. He slipped the ball through the keeper's legs and into the empty net.
Marcus and Sonn then combined for Marcus to score his first of the day, lovely
passing between the strikers and a thumping finish off the post from the
Gypsy. Just before half time Sparta won another corner and big Stevie curled
the ball directly in over the helpless keeper.
Half time: St Mirrenoff 1 Sparta Jag 3
The second half started with a few changes for the Jags, Sonn for Chico and Roo
on for Gurdy. The Sparta boys continued to press for goals and the reward came
15 minutes in when Macus again receives the ball in the opposition half, beat
the defender and slammed the ball home to make it 4-1. At this point Sonn came
back on for Marcus and Gurdy for T. Thistle started to relax and received a
shock when St Mirren pulled one goal back shortly after. The Anderson volleyed
home from a good run and cross from Andy Mac down the left. The game was
secured when with 10 mins to go Anderson completed his hat-trick. A wonderful
chipped through ball over the centre half's head saw Anderson one on one with
the keeper and the ball bouncing. The young striker scored his 21st of the
season by lofting the ball over the helpless St Mirren keeper.
Full time: St Mirrenoff 2 Sparta Jag 6
Team: Nicky, James, T, Stevie, Pete, Andy Mac, Fergie, Kenny, Gurdy, Sonn, Gypo
(Marcus)
Subs: Chico, Roo
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