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Ballynacorra
Spectators: 5998 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Harley McGlenn started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd match minute, UKP Bałtyk Pomorze was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lorcan McOliver to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th minute, Kealan Benson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nolyn McBrandon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Donavan Doyle, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Harley McGlenn in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nolyn McBrandon saved UKP Bałtyk Pomorze from getting behind. Harley McGlenn fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nolyn McBrandon having to interfere. 18 minutes into the match, Lurgan FC's Harley McGlenn sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nolyn McBrandon narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Lurgan FC booed when UKP Bałtyk Pomorze was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donan McSteven didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 21 minutes of play, Lurgan FC's Donavan Doyle made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nolyn McBrandon was left in no man's land by his defense there! Nolyn McBrandon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Harley McGlenn in the 24th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Donan McSteven during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Lurgan FC's goalkeeper Ultan Prunty, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 35 minutes into the match, Lurgan FC's Donavan Doyle sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nolyn McBrandon narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to UKP Bałtyk Pomorze getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Donald Palmer hit a great ball. UKP Bałtyk Pomorze's Nolyn McBrandon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Harley McGlenn in the 39th minute of play. Darick Gollogley took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 41st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Nolyn McBrandon. UKP Bałtyk Pomorze's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Donan McSteven kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Harley McGlenn managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lurgan FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Harley McGlenn was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nolyn McBrandon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The UKP Bałtyk Pomorze players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Lurgan FC were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Boudibiua McOliver made a kick off. Braon Duggan hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. If Harley McGlenn had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Darick Gollogley's late challenge caught a UKP Bałtyk Pomorze's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Darick Gollogley helped the player get up and apologised. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 64th minute of the game. One of Lurgan FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of UKP Bałtyk Pomorze:s goal. Ultan Prunty went to the wrong direction when Lorcan McOliver was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Ultan Prunty showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kealan Benson in the 69th minute of the match. Boyne Rogers charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Boyne Rogers the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 72 played minutes Lurgan FC got a freekick which was hit by Boyne Rogers. Donavan Doyle recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nolyn McBrandon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Harley McGlenn's shot from short distance in the 76th minute. After a defensive mix-up in UKP Bałtyk Pomorze's zone, Harley McGlenn stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nolyn McBrandon came out of the goal and Harley McGlenn tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Harley McGlenn had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Harley McGlenn in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nolyn McBrandon saved UKP Bałtyk Pomorze from getting behind. Nolyn McBrandon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boyne Rogers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nolyn McBrandon came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by Lurgan FC's Donavan Doyle. But to his dismay, Donavan Doyle quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Lurgan FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.