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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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