Star went 2-0 up after 30mins through Richie Flynn and Mick McDonnell and Balla pulled a goal back 5 mins before the break (not sure of the scorer), Star then went 3-1 up on 50mins through Shane Waters after a great pass from Brian Doc, Balla then piled on the pressure and scored 2 goals without reply on 60min & 70min, both teams had chances to win the game with Balla shading the efforts on target in the last 20mins..................
A draw was probably the fairest result in the end and I have to mention the performance of Shane Waters for Star as he really gave the Balla back four the run around with his pace.
Also to note that Star were without 4 good players from tonights squad.
Teams
Star: J Ryan, G Walters, C Reddan, M Keane, P Lyons, B O'Doherty, R Flynn, M McDonnell, P Lonergan, D Hannon, S Waters. Res: A Morton, G Tully & B Nash......................Missing: T Butler, D McNamara, K O'Doherty, P Collins,
Balla: P Hickey, R Ryan, G Ryan, T Daly, ?, Dodo, D Dunphy, K Nolan, ?, F Lee, ?. Res: R Brock, ?, ?.
Also have to mention the ref (R McCann) who I thought had a good game.....................
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