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Toombeola
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Colmcille McStephen struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Nollaig McBrandon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Toombeola. Colmcille McStephen who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 10thth minute tested the skills of Nollaig McBrandon when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Bec Savic might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nollaig McBrandon. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bec Savic ran back to his position shaking his head. Cianán McPhilip recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Barney Mulvihill during the 16th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Colmcille McStephen's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 20thth minute, Nollaig McBrandon skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Colmcille McStephen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Colmcille McStephen got free with Nollaig McBrandon in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A hard shot 35 in the game by Bec Savic from a close distance when the talented Nollaig McBrandon managed to make a qualified save. Kilcusnaun's players were relieved. When Toombeola's Colmcille McStephen in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kilcusnaun's goalie prevented a goal. Cianán McPhilip sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The long shot by Biviti McPhilip in the 44th minute really tested Nollaig McBrandon's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 45th minute, Barram Costello hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bivadi Cassin hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. 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.

In the 54th minute, Colmcille McStephen got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. If Colmcille McStephen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Braon McAlphie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 61stth minute of the game Colmcille McStephen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kilcusnaun's Nollaig McBrandon was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Colmcille McStephen in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nollaig McBrandon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Kilcusnaun's zone, Braon McAlphie stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nollaig McBrandon came out of the goal and Braon McAlphie tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Aban Duggan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Kilcusnaun getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. David Barrett hit a great ball. Colmcille McStephen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nollaig McBrandon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Colmcille McStephen, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Cianán McPhilip received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Nollaig McBrandon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Toombeola booed when Kilcusnaun was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Barney Mulvihill didn't get a good kick on the ball. Colmcille McStephen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nollaig McBrandon having to interfere. Colmcille McStephen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Nollaig McBrandon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nollaig McBrandon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Colmcille McStephen, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. The Toombeola fans' excitement grew in the 85th match minute when Toombeola's Colmcille McStephen looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The audience was convinced that Bec Savic's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nollaig McBrandon was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Colmcille McStephen in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nollaig McBrandon prevented the ball from getting in the gole.