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Duneen Park
Spectators: 6768 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Thom Costello made the kick off which started today's match. Barhart McPaul showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bola Ferguson, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Teris Caffey recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Boyd McLian charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Boyd McLian the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 10th minute of the game. One of Duneen FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Falleens AFC:s goal. Baiscend Kelly had in the 12thth minute some difficulties stopping Peyton Martyn's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Britain McLaughlin kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Thom Costello took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Baiscend Kelly. Baiscend Kelly dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thom Costello in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baiscend Kelly saved Duneen FC from getting behind. After 20 minutes of play Duneen FC's Britain McLaughlin was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Conan McCollion received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Barhart McPaul tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Teris Caffey sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thom Costello received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Baiscend Kelly tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Duneen FC's Conan McCollion got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Thom Costello had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 47th minute, Teris Caffey left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Falleens AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. The Duneen FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Falleens AFC were winning 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Conan McCollion to make the kick off. If Teris Caffey had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Duneen FC's zone, Thom Costello stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Baiscend Kelly came out of the goal and Thom Costello tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Teris Caffey might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Baiscend Kelly. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Teris Caffey ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 56th minute, Bola Ferguson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Thom Costello had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Duneen FC booed when Falleens AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gearóid Perth didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 69 played minutes Duneen FC got a freekick which was hit by Comhghall Brennan . Thom Costello did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-3 to the left of a surprised Baiscend Kelly 73 minutes into the match. Thom Costello fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Baiscend Kelly having to interfere. Baiscend Kelly made an important save on a dangerous shot by Teris Caffey in the 80th minute. Duneen FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 81st minute, when Thom Costello scored to the left of an out of position Baiscend Kelly, making the score, 0-4. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bola Ferguson during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 88th match minute, Duneen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bola Ferguson to maneuver through the defense. Baiscend Kelly was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Peyton Martyn. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thom Costello in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baiscend Kelly prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Conan McCollion sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Duneen FC's Baiscend Kelly got control of the ball when Teris Caffey tried to sneak it across the goal line. 97 minutes into the match, Falleens AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Conan McCollion came free, but Barhart McPaul reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Falleens AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.