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Ballytrasna
Spectators: 6767 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 0) Ballytrasna AFC's Rorey Willson started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 13 minutes into the match, Dawayne Byrne notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Ballytrasna AFC's Philib McJon. Philib McJon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Iarla Rutherford's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Herich McNamara firmly grabbed it by the left post. Beara Moran sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dawayne Byrne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Philib McJon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rorey Willson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Iarla Rutherford kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Herich McNamara. That made the score 1-1 in the 28 minute of play. Dawayne Byrne's late challenge caught a Ballytrasna AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dawayne Byrne helped the player get up and apologised. In the 30th match minute, Derrymullan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dawayne Byrne to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Rorey Willson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ballytrasna AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rorey Willson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Herich McNamara breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Derrymullan's Beara Moran in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ballytrasna AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Beara Moran fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Philib McJon having to interfere. If Iarla Rutherford had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dawayne Byrne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Philib McJon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rorey Willson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 50th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Herich McNamara having to make a save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Dawayne Byrne could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Philib McJon made a huge save. Philib McJon didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Beara Moran went, in the 56th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. Dawayne Byrne's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 60thth minute, Philib McJon skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Herich McNamara showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iarla Rutherford in the 64th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Ballytrasna AFC's Caoilte Ryan got a free kick in the 64th minute. Beara Moran's late challenge caught a Ballytrasna AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Beara Moran helped the player get up and apologised. Beara Moran hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Dawayne Byrne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Philib McJon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dawayne Byrne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Philib McJon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Ballytrasna AFC's Philib McJon got control of the ball when Dawayne Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Ballytrasna AFC's Philib McJon got control of the ball when Dawayne Byrne tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Dawayne Byrne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Beara Moran's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Philib McJon was relentless in the 87th minute of the game. Dawayne Byrnes short, quick shot in the 89thth minute got Philib McJon to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Beara Moran blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Philib McJon having to make a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 98th minute, Dawayne Byrne managed to get in a good position for a shot. Derrymullan's supporters rose to their feet, but Dawayne Byrne was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Philib McJon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Derrymullan played a much better game than Ballytrasna AFC and deserved their victory. The Ballytrasna AFC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.