League

Ballybrood
Spectators: 7974 (Terracing: 6065, Seating: 1859, VIP seats: 50) Declan Quinnless made the kick off and thus started the match. After some careless play in the Ballybrood defense, Declan Quinnless kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Triain Scully. The Ballybrood fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Triain Scully should have stopped the shot. Triain Scully stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Declan Quinnless's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. In the 7th minute, Fintan Ramsey made a precise shot to the right of Triain Scully. Ballybrood's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After a rather tough play, Ballybrood's Shannon McTom got a free kick in the 11th minute. Declan Quinnless sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Triain Scully took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Breadan McMichel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ballybrood's Triain Scully played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Declan Quinnless in the 28th minute of play. The Barnatra AFC fans' excitement grew in the 29th match minute when Barnatra AFC's Declan Quinnless looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 36 minutes into the match, Ballybrood's goal looked a bit too open when Declan Quinnless came free, but Triain Scully reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Declan Quinnless in the 39th minute of play forced Ballybrood's goalkeeper Triain Scully to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Boyd McJohnny received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Triain Scully tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Ballybrood players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Barnatra AFC were winning 0-5.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Shannon McTom was the one to do the kick off. Fintan Ramsey's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Triain Scully read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Declan Quinnless's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Triain Scully was relentless in the 54th minute of the game. Declan Quinnless's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 55thth minute, Triain Scully skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Ballybrood booed when Barnatra AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boyd McJohnny didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Ballybrood booed when Barnatra AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Breadan McMichel didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Declan Quinnless had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Declan Quinnless in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Triain Scully prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Todd McLian got free with Triain Scully in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 65th match minute, Ballybrood was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tirloch Savic to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Declan Quinnless in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Triain Scully saved Ballybrood from getting behind. Barnatra AFC's Breannain Ghee played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Shannon McTom in the 69th minute of play. When Barnatra AFC's Declan Quinnless in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ballybrood's goalie prevented a goal. In the 73rd minute, Bearnard McStephen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Barnatra AFC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Baoithin Keegan hit a great ball. After having played for 83 minutes, Declan Quinnless managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barnatra AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Declan Quinnless was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.