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Rathclogh
Spectators: 7518 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 118) If Blair Benson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 6 minutes into the game, one of Rathclogh:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Toshko Toshkov shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Blair Benson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Boyce Quinnless having to interfere. Boyce Quinnless made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toshko Toshkov in the 11th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, Rathclogh's goal looked a bit too open when Toshko Toshkov came free, but Boyce Quinnless reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Boyce Quinnless took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dolan McJames, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Rathclogh getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Justin Byrne hit a great ball. 30 minutes into the game, Toshko Toshkov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Boyce Quinnless was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Blair Benson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Boyce Quinnless having to interfere. When Toshko Toshkov came up free with the goalie in the 42nd minute, the Badia DevilZ 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 Toshko Toshkov couldn't finish the play. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Toshko Toshkov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Badia DevilZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Toshko Toshkov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Boyce Quinnless breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 46 minutes into the game, Rathclogh's Fernandinho Azteca nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mario Pizzuto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fernandinho Azteca to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Blair Benson in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Boyce Quinnless saved Rathclogh from getting behind. In the 53rd minute, Timothy Doherty 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Toshko Toshkov got free with Boyce Quinnless in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Blair Benson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Boyce Quinnless having to interfere. The supporters of Badia DevilZ booed when Rathclogh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Basil McWill didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Blair Benson in the 65th minute of play forced Rathclogh's goalkeeper Boyce Quinnless to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 68 in the game by Toshko Toshkov from a close distance when the talented Boyce Quinnless managed to make a qualified save. Rathclogh's players were relieved. A hard shot 70 in the game by Toshko Toshkov from a close distance when the talented Boyce Quinnless managed to make a qualified save. Rathclogh's players were relieved. Boyce Quinnless made an important save on a dangerous shot by Blair Benson in the 72nd minute. Toshko Toshkovs short, quick shot in the 74thth minute got Boyce Quinnless to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When Badia DevilZ's Toshko Toshkov in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rathclogh's goalie prevented a goal. Badia DevilZ's Toshko Toshkov was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 81st play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. In the 85th minute, Blair Benson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Boyce Quinnless showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Blair Benson, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. With a little luck, Rathclogh's Boyce Quinnless got control of the ball when Toshko Toshkov tried to sneak it across the goal line. 95 minutes into the match, Badia DevilZ's goal looked a bit too open when Fernandinho Azteca came free, but Mario Pizzuto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Badia DevilZ's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.