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Kilgolagh Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Paud Gollogley kicked off to start the match. Paud Gollogley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kevis McBrand struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Colmcille McFrank didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kilgolagh Utd. In the 19th match minute, Walterstown Utd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lorcan Hunt to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dillon Hutton got free with Colmcille McFrank in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Reilley Walker took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Barrett, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 22nd match minute, Kilgolagh Utd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Braeden Barrett to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Herygh Dempsey in the 23rd minute of play forced Kilgolagh Utd's goalkeeper Reilley Walker to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Colmcille McFrank showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paud Gollogley in the 24th minute of the match. A hard shot 27 in the game by Dillon Hutton from a close distance when the talented Colmcille McFrank managed to make a qualified save. Walterstown Utd's players were relieved. After 30 minutes of play, Walterstown Utd's Benjamin Barrett made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Reilley Walker was left in no man's land by his defense there! Lorcan Hunt charged in rather forcefully in the 33rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lorcan Hunt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 33rd minute, Lorcan Hunt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Colmcille McFrank showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paud Gollogley in the 34th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Paud Gollogley's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Colmcille McFrank was relentless in the 35th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Kilgolagh Utd's Brennon McFrank got a free kick in the 40th minute. 41 minutes into the match, Kilgolagh Utd's goal looked a bit too open when Herygh Dempsey came free, but Reilley Walker reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Colmcille McFrank showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paud Gollogley, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Herygh Dempsey to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Kilgolagh Utd's Dillon Hutton nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Colmcille McFrank made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Paud Gollogley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Abbot McAaron hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Dillon Hutton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Reilley Walker made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Benjamin Barrett sent off a good shot on target. Benjamin Barrett received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Reilley Walker tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Walterstown Utd's Lorcan Hunt got a free kick in the 75th minute. In the 76th minute, Jonathan McDecland sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Walterstown Utd's Colmcille McFrank didn't even have to move. Brennan Dimson hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Jonathan McDecland took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 80th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Colmcille McFrank. Walterstown Utd's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, Walterstown Utd's Dermod McLiam got a free kick in the 81st minute. Colmcille McFrank took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paud Gollogley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benjamin Barrett received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Reilley Walker tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Kilgolagh Utd fans cheered their team off the field, for while Walterstown Utd had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.