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Ardlona Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Berke Beckett took the kick off in the first half of the match. Berke Beckett hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. If Seosamh Palmer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Eamonn Ryan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ardlona's supporters rose to their feet, but Eamonn Ryan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Seoirse Matthews breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 7th minute, Giles Quinnless hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 8th minute Garrett McJohnny shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Seoirse Matthews saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 9th match minute, Tullow FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Taveon Caffey to maneuver through the defense. After 12 minutes of play, Tullow FC's Dudu Cardozo made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Bartley Dunne was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Dudu Cardozo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 16th minute, Austin Bayes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 17 minutes, Bradagain Lavine mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ardlona and the Tullow FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 20th match minute, Ardlona was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eamonn Ryan to maneuver through the defense. Tullow FC's Seoirse Matthews proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Tullow FC from getting a goal against them. Eamonn Ryans short, quick shot in the 23rdth minute got Seoirse Matthews to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Eamonn Ryan in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Seoirse Matthews, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Seoirse Matthews was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Seosamh Palmer showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 31 minute of play. 34 minutes into the game, Bradley McBrand was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ardlona's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tullow FC the free kick. A collision led to Ardlona getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Bradley McBrand hit a great ball. In the 35th minute of the match Giles Quinnless sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bartley Dunne skillfully saved the ball. After 40 played minutes Tullow FC got a freekick which was hit by Berke Beckett. Rollan McDonald kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Seoirse Matthews took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Garrett McJohnny, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

After a defensive mix-up in Tullow FC's zone, Seosamh Palmer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Seoirse Matthews came out of the goal and Seosamh Palmer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Seosamh Palmer in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Seoirse Matthews saved Tullow FC from getting behind. In the 63rd minute, Bradagain Lavine hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dudu Cardozo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bartley Dunne having to interfere. A collision led to Tullow FC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Douglas MaCollin hit a great ball. Seosamh Palmer hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Seoirse Matthews took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Seosamh Palmer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Seosamh Palmer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Berke Beckett managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tullow FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Berke Beckett was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bartley Dunne breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Tullow FC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Ardlona from taking control. The game ends in a draw.