League

Newtownbarry
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Bunnanaddan Utd's Paul McJohnny started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Harrigan Grant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Boyce Dalton in the 6th minute of play. Edwin Cassin kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Raymond Keegan could shoot a difficult shot in the 15th minute, which Harrigan Grant however easily saved by the left post. With a little luck, Bunnanaddan Utd's Harrigan Grant got control of the ball when Bairne Hughes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bairne Hughes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Harrigan Grant made a huge save. Lee Dempsey's late challenge caught a Newtownbarry FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lee Dempsey helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Bunnanaddan Utd getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Lee Dempsey hit a great ball. Bairne Hughes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Harrigan Grant made a huge save. In the 42nd minute Benedict Gough suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. After 44 played minutes Bunnanaddan Utd got a freekick which was hit by Lee Dempsey. After 48 minutes, Paul McJohnny mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bunnanaddan Utd and the Newtownbarry FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 48th match minute, Bunnanaddan Utd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paul McJohnny to maneuver through the defense. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Bairthmead Harkin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bunnanaddan Utd's goalkeeper Harrigan Grant, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Barclay McTom received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Harrigan Grant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. During the 72nd minute of the match Paul McJohnny completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Paul McJohnny a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Paul McJohnny kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. After 82 minutes, Raymond Keegan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Newtownbarry FC and the Bunnanaddan Utd players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Newtownbarry FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Raymond Keegan hit a great ball. The supporters of Bunnanaddan Utd booed when Newtownbarry FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raymond Keegan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Barclay McTom kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match.