Colwyn Bay 0 Blyth Spartans 2 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Colwyn Bay v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday March 3rd 2012. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter.

Team

1. Robert Birdsall - 8/10
2. Dan Groves - 8/10
3. Joe Kendrick - 8/10
4. Sebastien Anzevui - 6/10
5. Wayne Buchanan - 8/10
6. Jordan Mellish - 8/10
7. Shaun Utterson - 6/10
8. Neal Hooks - 6/10
9. Graeme Armstrong - 7/10
10. Phil Bannister - 7/10
11. Wayne Phillips - 8/10

Substitutes

S1. Glen Taylor - 6/10
S2. Richie Slaughter - 6/10
S3. Phil Cave - 6/10

MAN OF THE MATCH

Robert Birdsall

Whilst the Spartans defence all played well, both individually and collectively, anytime the rear-guard was breached, Birdsall was on hand to snuff out any danger.

A fine blocking save at the end of the first half, where he charged out to meet the attacker, smothering the chance, saw the Spartans head into half time with their lead intact and the second half saw more of the same. Birdsall also came out to confidently claim the ball on occassions to relieve any pressure on the defence.

The game also saw the first clean sheet in a Spartans shirt for the popular Irishman.