League

Ballaghkeen
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Harry Benson started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute Harry Benson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Blar Martyn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Kealan Hutton came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Fodry 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 Kealan Hutton couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brennon McCollion in the 9th minute of play forced Ballaghkeen's goalkeeper Riddoc McOliver to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14thth minute of the game Harry Benson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Fodry's Blar Martyn was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 17th match minute, Ballaghkeen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Scott Frankson to maneuver through the defense. Riddoc McOliver showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bailey McCollion, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Fodry's zone, Coileán Lavine stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Blar Martyn came out of the goal and Coileán Lavine tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 28 played minutes Fodry got a freekick which was hit by Shiel Rutherford. An unexpectedly hard shot by Harry Benson in the 31st minute of play forced Fodry's goalkeeper Blar Martyn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 33rd match minute, Fodry was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brennon McCollion to maneuver through the defense. When Scott Frankson fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ballaghkeen's protests and gave Scott Frankson a yellow card for diving instead. Scott Frankson hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. 39 minutes into the match, Bailey McCollion had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Riddoc McOliver. Ballaghkeen's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bailey McCollion was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 42nd match minute, Ballaghkeen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Scott Frankson to maneuver through the defense. 43 minutes into the game, Bailey McCollion cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Riddoc McOliver was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Coileán Lavine had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half Fodry were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bailey McCollion to make the kick off. If Coileán Lavine had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Riddoc McOliver took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bailey McCollion, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rylie Palmer shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. After 62 played minutes Bailey McCollion rounded Ballaghkeen's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-3. The supporters of Fodry booed when Ballaghkeen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Beanon McMichel didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Ballaghkeen's Harry Benson got a free kick in the 67th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bailey McCollion in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Riddoc McOliver saved Ballaghkeen from getting behind. Riddoc McOliver showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bailey McCollion, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Harry Benson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Kealan Hutton could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Riddoc McOliver made a huge save. With a little luck, Ballaghkeen's Riddoc McOliver got control of the ball when Kealan Hutton tried to sneak it across the goal line. The Fodry players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.