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Lurgan
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Harley McGlenn got the match started through his kick off. Art McBrand showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Harley McGlenn, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. The supporters of FC Millioners booed when Lurgan FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donn Gillmour didn't get a good kick on the ball. Derrick Palmer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ultan Prunty having to interfere. Art McBrand made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Donavan Doyle sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th 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. Art McBrand breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd 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. Art McBrand breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Lurgan FC booed when FC Millioners was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rordan McGlynn didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 29 played minutes Lurgan FC got a freekick which was hit by Donn Gillmour. If Derrick Palmer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ultan Prunty showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Derrick Palmer, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Peter McGlenn sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ultan Prunty took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peter McGlenn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Peter McGlenn to strike the kick off in the second half. If Donavan Doyle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. A collision led to FC Millioners getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Blian McTommy hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, Lurgan FC's Enda Tracy tried to score from far away in the 54th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After 58 played minutes Lurgan FC got a freekick which was hit by Boyne Rogers. Ultan Prunty was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Peter McGlenn showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 59 minute of play. Derrick Palmer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Ultan Prunty tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Lurgan FC's Harley McGlenn in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Millioners's goalie prevented a goal. When Bracken McGlynn fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Millioners's protests and gave Bracken McGlynn a yellow card for diving instead. Lurgan FC's Harley McGlenn got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ultan Prunty took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peter McGlenn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Derrick Palmer could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Ultan Prunty made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Derrick Palmer got free with Ultan Prunty in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peter McGlenn in the 92nd minute of play forced Lurgan FC's goalkeeper Ultan Prunty to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Harley McGlenn sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 96 minutes, Donavan Doyle managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lurgan FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Donavan Doyle was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.