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Knocktemple Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Shankill's Saoirse McStephen 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. After 2 played minutes Shankill got a freekick which was hit by Ricard Matthews. Duff Sheridan struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Irwin McJohnny didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Knocktemple FC. The supporters of Shankill booed when Knocktemple FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dolan McBrandon didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Shankill booed when Knocktemple FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cullan Prunty didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dolan McBrandon hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Pearce Johnson made in the 14th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Knocktemple FC's Dolan McBrandon. Knocktemple FC's Dolan McBrandon managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Louie Morrison in the 16 minute of the game. The throw-in from Ricard Matthews in the 20th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Knocktemple FC's Dolan McBrandon. Shankill's Irwin McJohnny proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Shankill from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Shankill's Irwin McJohnny got control of the ball when Cullan Prunty tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Knocktemple FC booed when Shankill was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Louie Morrison didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 32nd minute, Ricard Matthews hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Cullan Prunty had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 39 minutes, Louie Morrison mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Shankill and the Knocktemple FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 39 played minutes Shankill got a freekick which was hit by Louie Morrison. Louie Morrison hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Dewain Tracy to make the kick off. If Duff Sheridan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 58 minutes into the game, Ricard Matthews was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Shankill's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Knocktemple FC the free kick. In the 59th minute, Ricard Matthews hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ciarán McCollion struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Irwin McJohnny didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Knocktemple FC. Shankill's Basil McPaul managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Dewain Tracy in the 65 minute of the game. If Daron Moran had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 83 minutes into the game, Saoirse McStephen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Shankill's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Knocktemple FC the free kick. In the 83rd minute, Saoirse McStephen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 84th minute, Brennan Byrne hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Knocktemple FC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Dolan McBrandon hit a great ball. Knocktemple FC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.