Beechlawn Rovers FC v Shelbourne FC
13th February 2010
Beechlawn Park

Glasnevin’s winning streak continues as they overcame Shels and in turn leapfrogged them in the league with a 2-1 victory on Saturday. Kev Feeney got his name on the score sheet with a contender for goal of the season. He first controlled the ball, dragging it from the air with his right foot before turning and directing the ball into the top corner with his left foot, leaving the keeper flat footed and helpless. It was a perfect way to show the domination of the team over the visiting Shels team.
Rovers should have put the game to bed in the first half but chances from Fullam, Power and Damo were not taken.
Shelbourne were not causing too much damage going forward but their pace up front was keeping Rovers defence on their toes throughout.
The start of the second half saw Beechlawn Rovers continue to dominate the attack and they picked up their second goal of the game when Dave Murray converted a Bernt (who had his knob out) Fullam corner into the net.
The game seemed to be virtually over until Shel’s were handed a lifeline with a goal that could and should have been avoided. A Shelbourne corner was played directly into Keeper John O'Rourke’s hands and he quick kickout failed to find a Beechlawns jersey. Instead the ball was sent straight back into the box and after an initial block by O'Rourke, the visitors managed to scrape the ball over the line.
Shels upped their game after that goal and for the remaining 20 minutes they put Rovers defence under sustained pressure. However their best opportunity saw a flashing shot rise over the crossbar. The introduction of 3 subs failed to spark Rovers into any real attacking action but in the end a solid team performance saw the home side come out with another vital 3 points.
The Digger’s are away to Ongar Rovers in the Maher Cup this Saturday with an early kick off at 12 o’clock.