2.9.17 Spartak 1, Walkinstown 1 A combative game in Marlay saw the visitors halt attacks with niggly offences, so the Spartak found it difficult to forge a rythm. The Spartak goal came from a set piece, Jeff Gamble rising high to flick Ian Harmon's free kick to the net. Just before this, a vital block by Darren Ritchie prevented the visitors from taking the lead. The game was a tight battle, with chances at a premium. A quick break on the hour by Walkinstown saw the equaliser, as the winger broke through the cover to fire low inside the post. Stephen Barr had a fine run and shot well saved by the visitors' custodian. Generally A last gasp effort by Cian Stenson, racing on to a quick throw in by Owen McCormack, was Spartak' final effort. Hampered and possibly impeded by a covering defender, Cian's shot was over. Form Report Greg Byrne 6 Chris Hogan 6 Cian Stenson 6 Ian Harmon 7 Dave O'Kelly 6 Stuart Love 6 Tom O'Driscoll 6 Darren Ritchie 6 Jason Kelly 6 Stephen Barr 6 Jeff Gamble 5 Subs: Conor Canavan 6 Owen McCormack 6 Kevin Murphy 6 Ciaran Keane 6