League

Tinacarra
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Tinacarra Utd's Berchan Caffrey 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. 3 minutes into the match, Becan McSteven had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Brendan McJon. Tinacarra Utd's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Becan McSteven was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Becan McSteven hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. 17 minutes in the game Bree Deery did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Bowie Cooney. The supporters of Lavey booed when Tinacarra Utd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cashel Matthews didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Rowley Harkin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lavey's supporters rose to their feet, but Rowley Harkin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brendan McJon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Brendan McJon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Becan McSteven in the 29th minute of play. Tinacarra Utd's Brenden Kirby pulled a muscle in his back after 35 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 35 minutes, Fergal McWill mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lavey and the Tinacarra Utd players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 36 played minutes Lavey got a freekick which was hit by Fergal McWill. Becan McSteven's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Brendan McJon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, Tinacarra Utd's goal looked a bit too open when Becan McSteven came free, but Brendan McJon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Becan McSteven made the kick off in the second half. The excitement rose when Tinacarra Utd's Rannal Doherty after 56 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Lavey's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-2. A collision led to Tinacarra Utd getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Cashel Matthews hit a great ball. Banvan McSteve came free in the 65th minute and tried to tip the ball over Tiarnan McLiam, but to the joy of Lavey's supporters the ball went over. Becan McSteven struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Brendan McJon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lavey. Becan McSteven sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A throw-in in the 74th minute of the game was made by Bree Deery with Becan McSteven as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. The supporters of Lavey booed when Tinacarra Utd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Banvan McSteve didn't get a good kick on the ball. A sloppy throw-in by Bree Deery in the 82nd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Tinacarra Utd's Cashel Matthews. When Brecc Jameson fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tinacarra Utd's protests and gave Brecc Jameson a yellow card for diving instead. Brecc Jameson kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 85 minutes, Brendan McJon successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bree Deery got free with Brendan McJon in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Lavey's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.