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Dalmally
Spectators: 7985 (Terracing: 5990, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nicky McDonleavy made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the game, Garve's Edward McGorrie nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jake Evans made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. When Garve's Edward McGorrie in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dalmally's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Garve's Bruce McOmish got a free kick in the 13th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Garve's goal looked a bit too open when Sean Raith came free, but Fergus Kellie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 20th minute, George Basnett hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward McGorrie in the 23rd minute of play forced Dalmally's goalkeeper Jake Evans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sean Raith was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 30th minute. Dalmally's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Bruce McOmish's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jake Evans read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. After having played for 33 minutes, Edward McGorrie managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Garve's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edward McGorrie was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jake Evans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicky McDonleavy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sean Raith in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fergus Kellie saved Garve from getting behind. Drew Fullarton hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. After 44 minutes, Jacob King mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Dalmally and the Garve players grew even worse after the yellow card. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sean Raith made a kick off. Gregor McHugh thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Fergus Kellie, a very annoying self made goal in the 52nd minute which led to 1-1. Fergus Kellie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sean Raith in the 55th minute of play. Jacob King 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. A hard shot 79 in the game by Edward McGorrie from a close distance when the talented Jake Evans managed to make a qualified save. Dalmally's players were relieved. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Jacob King managed to get in a good position for a shot. Dalmally's supporters rose to their feet, but Jacob King was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fergus Kellie breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fergus Kellie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sean Raith, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fergus Kellie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sean Raith, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sean Raith sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Nathan McAchounich fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Dalmally's protests and gave Nathan McAchounich a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Dalmally getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Nathan McAchounich hit a great ball. Dalmally were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.