League

Kilsob
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Aengus Ghee hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Kilsob AFC's Bowen McJohnny got a free kick in the 7th minute. Pat Harkin was out of position in the 15 minute of play, and Batt Palmer capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Batt Palmer really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Baolach McTommy hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. 21 minutes into the match, Kilsob AFC's Burke McAlphie broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Boyle McJames took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cleary Mulvihill, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 26 minutes into the game, Illanbaun Utd's Cleary Mulvihill nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Boyle McJames made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Illanbaun Utd's Dane Doyle quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Bowen McJohnny, made in the 38th minute of the game. 40 minutes into the match, Kilsob AFC's Breasal Willson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pat Harkin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After the first half Illanbaun Utd were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Cleary Mulvihill recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Begley McNamara during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. If Batt Palmer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Illanbaun Utd's Cleary Mulvihill in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kilsob AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Boyle McJames made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cleary Mulvihill in the 83rd minute. Pat Harkin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Batt Palmer, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. The audience was convinced that Batt Palmer's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Pat Harkin was relentless in the 92nd minute of the game. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Illanbaun Utd walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.