League

Poulnalour Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute Brennon Molloy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Patton Callaghan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 13 minutes into the game, Brendon Silke recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Farrell McAaron. Brendon Silke showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Patton Callaghan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Branson Hutton in the 26th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brennon Molloy in the 28th minute of play forced Poulnalour's goalkeeper Patton Callaghan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Glen McPeter made in the 31st minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Patrick McNamara however managed to control. In the 33rd minute of the match, Shey McAaron tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Farrell McAaron saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a rather tough play, Ballinrolla AFC's Eoghan Cronin got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Farrell McAaron was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Raymond McLian showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 36 minute of play. After 39 played minutes Ballinrolla AFC got a freekick which was hit by Breffni McNamara. An unexpectedly hard shot by Branson Hutton in the 46th minute of play forced Poulnalour's goalkeeper Patton Callaghan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

After a rather tough play, Ballinrolla AFC's Breffni McNamara got a free kick in the 53rd minute. In the 71st match minute, Ballinrolla AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Glen McPeter to maneuver through the defense. Patton Callaghan made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Branson Hutton sent off a good shot on target. Patton Callaghan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Brennon Molloy in the 83rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Brennon Molloy got free with Patton Callaghan in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 93rd minute Raymond McLian shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Farrell McAaron saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Many of Ballinrolla AFC's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Ballinrolla AFC may have spent more time on the ball, but Poulnalour were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.