League

Knockanare
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Beairtle Gollogley made the kick off which started today's match. Gearroid McJon blasted a shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Comhghall Mullan having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beairtle Gollogley in the 10th minute of play forced Milan Fighters's goalkeeper Bar Dempsey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Davie Dimson fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Knockanare's protests and gave Davie Dimson a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Knockanare's Davie Dimson got a free kick in the 11th minute. 17 minutes into the match, Milan Fighters's goal looked a bit too open when Beairtle Gollogley came free, but Bar Dempsey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Espen Fjederholt kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. In the 20th match minute, Milan Fighters was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Espen Fjederholt to maneuver through the defense. Becc McAaron's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Bar Dempsey firmly grabbed it by the left post. 29 minutes into the match, Milan Fighters's goal looked a bit too open when Brenan Benson came free, but Bar Dempsey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 1-1 became the score in the 31st minute when Becc McAaron elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Bar Dempsey showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brenan Benson in the 33rd minute of the match. Milan Fighters's Bar Dempsey proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Milan Fighters from getting a goal against them. Espen Fjederholt kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Bar Dempsey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beairtle Gollogley in the 36th minute of play. Bar Dempsey was a little too slow when Brenan Benson got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 40th minute. The score was now 2-1. Boroimhe McSteven recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 46 minutes into the match, Milan Fighters's goal looked a bit too open when Beairtle Gollogley came free, but Bar Dempsey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gearroid McJon made a kick off. Bar Dempsey showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Becc McAaron, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Milan Fighters's goal looked a bit too open when Beairtle Gollogley came free, but Bar Dempsey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 60 minutes, Espen Fjederholt mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Milan Fighters and the Knockanare players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 60 played minutes Milan Fighters got a freekick which was hit by Espen Fjederholt. Bar Dempsey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Beairtle Gollogley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 62 minutes into the match, Becc McAaron notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Milan Fighters's Bar Dempsey. Bar Dempsey was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Bar Dempsey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brenan Benson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Knockanare's Comhghall Mullan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save Knockanare from getting a goal against them. Gearroid McJon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bar Dempsey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Becc McAaron in the 72nd minute of play. When Beairtle Gollogley came up free with the goalie in the 73rd minute, the Knockanare 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 Beairtle Gollogley couldn't finish the play. 76 minutes into the match, Milan Fighters's goal looked a bit too open when Beairtle Gollogley came free, but Bar Dempsey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 78th minute Tyrone McPaul shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bar Dempsey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bar Dempsey showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brenan Benson in the 85th minute of the match. 86 minutes into the match, Milan Fighters's goal looked a bit too open when Davie Dimson came free, but Bar Dempsey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Milan Fighters getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Boroimhe McSteven hit a great ball. Davie Dimson was shown his second yellow card after 93 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 94th minute, Davie Dimson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Knockanare's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.