League

Ballinrolla Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Harley McDonald got the match started through his kick off. After 4 played minutes Ballinrolla AFC got a freekick which was hit by Bercnan Doyle. Brogan McBrandon hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. Harley McDonald received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Farrell McAaron tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Carnaghan's Beiti McTommy got control of the ball when Brennon Molloy tried to sneak it across the goal line. 26 minutes into the game, Brogan McBrandon was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ballinrolla AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Carnaghan the free kick. Brogan McBrandon kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the game, Bowen McJohn threw the ball into play from the sideline. Ballinrolla AFC's Brogan McBrandon quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The audience thought a goal was coming when Brennon Molloy got free with Beiti McTommy in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 42nd minute, Harley McDonald hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brennon Molloy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Beiti McTommy made a huge save. 48 minutes into the game, Carnaghan's Harley McDonald nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Farrell McAaron made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Brennon Molloy made the kick off in the second half. When Brennon Molloy fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ballinrolla AFC's protests and gave Brennon Molloy a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Carnaghan booed when Ballinrolla AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brennon Molloy didn't get a good kick on the ball. 63 minutes into the game, Bowen McJohn threw the ball into play from the sideline. Ballinrolla AFC's Bercnan Doyle quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Darragh Beckett during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 75th match minute, Ballinrolla AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Darragh Beckett to maneuver through the defense. 85 minutes into the match, Carnaghan's goal looked a bit too open when Brennon Molloy came free, but Beiti McTommy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Carnaghan's Harley McDonald got a free kick in the 90th minute. Ballinrolla AFC's Glen McPeter quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Phelan Delaney, made in the 91st minute of the game. When the match was over Carnaghan could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Ballinrolla AFC throughout the match.