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Match Report
Kippagh
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Donelle McCollion got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Samuel McOliver in the 4th minute of play forced Kilsallagh's goalkeeper Batt McGlenn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Giles McBrand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Torna Hamilton in the 5th minute of the match. After 7 minutes of play, Kilsallagh's Beineon Colwell made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Giles McBrand was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 11thth minute of the game Torna Hamilton who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kippagh's Giles McBrand was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Kippagh's goal looked a bit too open when Beineon Colwell came free, but Giles McBrand reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kippagh's Giles McBrand played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Torna Hamilton in the 18th minute of play. When Kilsallagh's Torna Hamilton in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kippagh's goalie prevented a goal. In the 28th minute, Beineon Colwell left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Kilsallagh fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Torna Hamilton struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Giles McBrand didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kilsallagh. Eamonn Deery sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Beineon Colwell came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the Kilsallagh fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Beineon Colwell couldn't finish the play. Batt McGlenn was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Samuel McOliver showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 41 minute of play.
The wind increased when Torna Hamilton made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Torna Hamilton managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kilsallagh's supporters rose to their feet, but Torna Hamilton was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Giles McBrand breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Kippagh getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Pembroke Callaghan hit a great ball. When Beineon Colwell fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kilsallagh's protests and gave Beineon Colwell a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Kilsallagh's Beineon Colwell got a free kick in the 58th minute. After 59 played minutes Kippagh got a freekick which was hit by Teagan Ghee. After 61 played minutes Kilsallagh's Beineon Colwell stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Giles McBrand stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Kippagh of the goal. After some careless play in the Kippagh defense, Brenan McSteven kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Giles McBrand. The Kippagh fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Giles McBrand should have stopped the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Kippagh's zone, Torna Hamilton stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Giles McBrand came out of the goal and Torna Hamilton tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Kilsallagh booed when Kippagh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donegal McPeter didn't get a good kick on the ball. Torna Hamilton in the 71stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Giles McBrand, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 78th minute, Donegal McPeter hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 79 minutes into the game, Pembroke Callaghan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kippagh's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kilsallagh the free kick. After 79 played minutes Kippagh got a freekick which was hit by Pembroke Callaghan. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Torna Hamilton managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kilsallagh's supporters rose to their feet, but Torna Hamilton was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Giles McBrand breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Kippagh booed when Kilsallagh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eamonn Deery didn't get a good kick on the ball.
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