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Ballymakeera
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Paudraig McLaughlin got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to DLSFC getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Tadhg Ferguson hit a great ball. When Illanbaun Utd's Paudraig McLaughlin in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DLSFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Illanbaun Utd's goalkeeper Duff McPhil, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 10 played minutes Illanbaun Utd got a freekick which was hit by Terrence McBrand. Duff McPhil took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Barhart Hutton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Shea Lavine made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brayden McSteven in the 13th minute of play. Duff McPhil made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cleary McGlynn in the 17th minute. Illanbaun Utd's Brayden McSteven got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind DLSFC's goalkeeper Shea Lavine, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Cleary McGlynn managed to get in a good position for a shot. DLSFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cleary McGlynn was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Duff McPhil breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Barhart Hutton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cleary McGlynn in the 39thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Duff McPhil, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Brayden McSteven fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Shea Lavine having to interfere. In the 44th match minute, DLSFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lee Mullan to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brayden McSteven in the 45th minute of play forced DLSFC's goalkeeper Shea Lavine to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Barhart Hutton was the one to do the kick off. Barhart Hutton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Duff McPhil tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of DLSFC booed when Illanbaun Utd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Terrence McBrand didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 54th minute, Barhart Hutton ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Duff McPhil was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Andrew McIan hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. The audience cheered when Boudibiua McFrank's long shot passed Shea Lavine's right side. It was 1-1, 58 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Brayden McSteven got free with Shea Lavine in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Brayden McSteven got free with Shea Lavine in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. DLSFC's Barhart Hutton got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 75 minutes into the match, Illanbaun Utd's goal looked a bit too open when Cleary McGlynn came free, but Duff McPhil reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Terrence McBrand charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Terrence McBrand the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. If Barhart Hutton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Barhart Hutton in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Duff McPhil saved Illanbaun Utd from getting behind. When DLSFC's Barhart Hutton in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Illanbaun Utd's goalie prevented a goal. After 92 played minutes DLSFC got a freekick which was hit by Cleary McGlynn. With a little luck, DLSFC's Shea Lavine got control of the ball when Brayden McSteven tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jeremiah Keegan placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.