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Aspire Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) After 3 played minutes Tullow FC got a freekick which was hit by Breed Horgan. 6 minutes into the game, Bec McGlenn was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Aspire Alligators Academy's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tullow FC the free kick. In the 6th minute, Bec McGlenn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Aspire Alligators Academy defense, Douglas MaCollin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jack McAlphie. The Aspire Alligators Academy fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jack McAlphie should have stopped the shot. Douglas MaCollin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jack McAlphie having to interfere. Tullow FC's Bray Dempsey proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Tullow FC from getting a goal against them. Aspire Alligators Academy's Jack McAlphie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Seoirse Matthews in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Aspire Alligators Academy's goalkeeper Jack McAlphie, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jarlath Dempsey in the 21st minute of play forced Tullow FC's goalkeeper Bray Dempsey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bray Dempsey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aaden Robinson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute, Toran Taylor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Douglas MaCollin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jack McAlphie having to interfere. Seoirse Matthews fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jack McAlphie having to interfere. Jack McAlphie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Douglas MaCollin, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. The supporters of Tullow FC booed when Aspire Alligators Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Garrett McFrank didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tullow FC's Douglas MaCollin got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tullow FC's Bray Dempsey proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 46th minute of the match, managed to save Tullow FC from getting a goal against them.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Douglas MaCollin to make the kick off. After some careless play in the Tullow FC defense, Toran Taylor kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Bray Dempsey. The Tullow FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Bray Dempsey should have stopped the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Garrett McFrank during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 54 played minutes Aspire Alligators Academy got a freekick which was hit by Garrett McFrank. Douglas MaCollin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Jack McAlphie made a huge save. In the 57th match minute, Aspire Alligators Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Garrett McFrank to maneuver through the defense. Breasal Gillmour scored 3-1 in the 59th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bray Dempsey, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Bray Dempsey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Breasal Gillmour in the 63rd minute of play. Aspire Alligators Academy's Jack McAlphie proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Aspire Alligators Academy from getting a goal against them. Bray Dempsey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aaden Robinson in the 67th minute of play. Toran Taylor took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bray Dempsey. Bray Dempsey dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Taveon Caffey got free with Jack McAlphie in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 74 minutes into the match, Aspire Alligators Academy's goalkeeper Jack McAlphie had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Taveon Caffey. With a little luck, Aspire Alligators Academy's Jack McAlphie got control of the ball when Douglas MaCollin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Seoirse Matthews sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. During the 79th minute of the match Garrett McFrank completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Garrett McFrank a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Tullow FC booed when Aspire Alligators Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Garrett McFrank didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Aspire Alligators Academy's zone, Seoirse Matthews stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jack McAlphie came out of the goal and Seoirse Matthews tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 88 minutes into the match, Aspire Alligators Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Seoirse Matthews came free, but Jack McAlphie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bray Dempsey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Breasal Gillmour, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Breasal Gillmour fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bray Dempsey having to interfere. When the referee blew the final whistle, Aspire Alligators Academy could leave the field as winners, despite Tullow FC having more of the ball for most of the match.