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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Bevan Martyn started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Bressal Gough's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Joshua Johnson firmly grabbed it by the left post. Dundalk FC's Bevan Martyn got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 6 played minutes, Dundalk FC's Auley Taylor shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Teagan Mulvihill came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Dundalk FC reached it. After 11 played minutes Beag Perth rounded Dundalk FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. Joshua Johnson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bressal Gough in the 20th minute. Joshua Johnson was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Beag Perth showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 27 minute of play. Bradner Glen Crowe's late challenge caught a Dundalk FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bradner Glen Crowe helped the player get up and apologised. In the 31st minute, Bradner Glen Crowe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Joshua Johnson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Beag Perth, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. After having played for 36 minutes, Donahue McAlphie managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dundalk FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Donahue McAlphie was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. duffy fc's Bressal Gough was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 39th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. In the 43rd minute of the match Auley Taylor sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Teagan Mulvihill skillfully saved the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Dundalk FC's zone, Bressal Gough stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joshua Johnson came out of the goal and Bressal Gough tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Beag Perth to strike the kick off in the second half. When duffy fc's Beag Perth, in the 52nd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for duffy fc. The supporters of duffy fc booed when Dundalk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ryley Mullan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 61 minutes, Beag Perth managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. duffy fc's supporters crossed their fingers, but Beag Perth was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Beag Perth's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Joshua Johnson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. Bressal Gough received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Joshua Johnson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dundalk FC's Harrington McAlphie got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 84 minutes into the match, Dundalk FC's goal looked a bit too open when Beag Perth came free, but Joshua Johnson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Dundalk FC's Bevan Martyn in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye duffy fc's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to duffy fc getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Donell McTommy hit a great ball. Bevan Martyns short, quick shot in the 91stth minute got Teagan Mulvihill to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 93rd match minute, duffy fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bradner Glen Crowe to maneuver through the defense. duffy fc were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Dundalk FC for a fine match.