League

Tallaght Stadium
Spectators: 8452 (Terracing: 6340, Seating: 1943, VIP seats: 169) Bray Sheridan made in the 6th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Baolach McWilliam immediately put the ball in play. 1-0 became the score in the 8th minute when Robustiano Tino elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 11th minute, Dennis McOliver left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Drumnasade AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Charly Meulemans made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brefni Cooney in the 14th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baolach McWilliam in the 15th minute of play forced Shamrock Rovers's goalkeeper Charly Meulemans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 20th minute Bellaghy McIan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Charly Meulemans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Shamrock Rovers booed when Drumnasade AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brefni Cooney didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 25th minute, Dennis McOliver hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Drumnasade AFC's Brefni Cooney got a free kick in the 27th minute. In the 28th minute of the match Sean Deery sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Brefni Deans skillfully saved the ball. In the 31st minute, one of Drumnasade AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Drumnasade AFC. Sean Deery walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Brefni Benson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brefni Deans having to interfere. Drumnasade AFC's Bressal Coyle got his second yellow card of the match in the 37th minute. The referee ordered Bressal Coyle off the ground. Bressal Coyle kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Brefni Benson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brefni Deans having to interfere. In the 41st minute, Trien Doherty made a precise shot to the right of Brefni Deans. Drumnasade AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. With a little luck, Drumnasade AFC's Brefni Deans got control of the ball when Boyne Gallagher tried to sneak it across the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Baolach McWilliam to strike the kick off in the second half. Brefni Deans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Trien Doherty, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Beothach McIan kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Baolach McWilliam's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 53rdth minute, Charly Meulemans skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 54 minutes into the game, Gearoid Savic was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Shamrock Rovers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Drumnasade AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Shamrock Rovers's Gearoid Savic got a free kick in the 54th minute. Baolach McWilliam in the 56thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Charly Meulemans, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A sloppy throw-in by Beothach McIan in the 57th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Drumnasade AFC's Beacan McOliver. With a little luck, Shamrock Rovers's Charly Meulemans got control of the ball when Baolach McWilliam tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Robustiano Tino managed to get in a good position for a shot. Shamrock Rovers's supporters rose to their feet, but Robustiano Tino was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brefni Deans breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Drumnasade AFC's Bellaghy McIan got a free kick in the 71st minute. 72 minutes into the match, Drumnasade AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Trien Doherty came free, but Brefni Deans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Shamrock Rovers's Charly Meulemans got control of the ball when Baolach McWilliam tried to sneak it across the goal line. Brecc Rutherford hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 86th minute Robustiano Tino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Brefni Deans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Brefni Benson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Brefni Deans tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Brefni Deans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robustiano Tino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 93 played minutes Shamrock Rovers got a freekick which was hit by Brandan Crowe. In the 93rd minute Dennis McOliver shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Charly Meulemans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Shamrock Rovers's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.