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Markets Field
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Oliver Robinson kicked off to start the match. Baiscend Frankson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fintan Doherty having to interfere. Baiscend Franksons short, quick shot in the 6thth minute got Fintan Doherty to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Baiscend Frankson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Fintan Doherty made a huge save. Baiscend Frankson struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Fintan Doherty didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Limerick AFC. Baiscend Frankson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 20 minutes into the game, Limerick AFC's Baiscend Frankson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fintan Doherty made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 22nd minute, Baiscend Frankson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th minute, Enda Costello hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 27 minutes, Barock McFrancise managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Limerick AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Barock McFrancise was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Baiscend Franksons short, quick shot in the 29thth minute got Fintan Doherty to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A collision led to Dundalk FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Breandan Cooney hit a great ball. Fintan Doherty was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Todd McNamee. Breandan Cooney struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Quinn McBjarton didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dundalk FC. When Gill Holt fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Limerick AFC's protests and gave Gill Holt a yellow card for diving instead. Gill Holt kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. A hard shot 38 in the game by Baiscend Frankson from a close distance when the talented Fintan Doherty managed to make a qualified save. Dundalk FC's players were relieved. Pearson McLian hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Quinn McBjarton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oliver Robinson, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Baiscend Frankson came free with the goalkeeper in the 41st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Fintan Doherty could save by the left post. The supporters of Limerick AFC booed when Dundalk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Curran McSteven didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The wind increased when Baiscend Frankson made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Limerick AFC booed when Dundalk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sherlock Hunt didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Dundalk FC booed when Limerick AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baiscend Frankson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fintan Doherty stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Baiscend Frankson's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Baiscend Frankson in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fintan Doherty prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 69 minutes into the match, Limerick AFC's Baiscend Frankson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fintan Doherty narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 71 minutes into the match, Dundalk FC's goal looked a bit too open when Baiscend Frankson came free, but Fintan Doherty reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 74 played minutes Limerick AFC got a freekick which was hit by Aubrey Robinson. Baiscend Frankson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fintan Doherty having to interfere. Fintan Doherty stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Baiscend Frankson's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Dundalk FC's Fintan Doherty played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baiscend Frankson in the 87th minute of play. After 88 played minutes Limerick AFC got a freekick which was hit by Gill Holt. Baiscend Frankson kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Limerick AFC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.