League

Springhill
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hickey Perth made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Springhill Utd's goalkeeper Brennen Delaney, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Springhill Utd's Brennen Delaney played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Boru McStephen in the 6th minute of play. The supporters of Springhill Utd booed when Kilbeggan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bragan Ferguson didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Hickey Perth had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Harkin Rutherford scored 0-1 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Brennen Delaney, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Brennen Delaney showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Boru McStephen in the 18th minute of the match. In the 21st minute, Hickey Perth got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Hickey Perth came free with the goalkeeper in the 23rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ravan Savic could save by the left post. Brennen Delaney showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Boru McStephen in the 24th minute of the match. Hickey Perth's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ravan Savic firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a rather tough play, Kilbeggan's Bragan Ferguson got a free kick in the 34th minute. Barock MaCollin charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Barock MaCollin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Barock MaCollin kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Harkin Rutherford scored 0-2 in the 48th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Brennen Delaney, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 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 players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Boru McStephen was the one to do the kick off. After 61 played minutes Springhill Utd got a freekick which was hit by Reamann Taylor. Cleary Matthews fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brennen Delaney having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hickey Perth in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ravan Savic prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Brennen Delaney showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Boru McStephen, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Reamann Taylor charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Reamann Taylor the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Branagain McWillie kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Springhill Utd's Reamann Taylor got a free kick in the 84th minute. Boru McStephen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Brennen Delaney made a huge save. Barock MaCollin made in the 89th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Begg McSteven however managed to control. When the match was over Kilbeggan could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Springhill Utd throughout the match.