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Knockatee Stadium
Spectators: 6789 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Colm Hughes took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd match minute, Knockatee AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kevin Caffey to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th match minute, Carrowntawy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Artur Prunty to maneuver through the defense. 7 minutes into the match, Carrowntawy's goalkeeper Ciarán Hutton had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ros Cooney. Boyne Hutton hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Biddy Costello in the 15th minute of play forced Carrowntawy's goalkeeper Ciarán Hutton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bannan McSteve fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artuir Dempsey having to interfere. Kevin Caffey kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bannan McSteve in the 28th minute of play forced Knockatee AFC's goalkeeper Artuir Dempsey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 31st minute, Kevin Caffey hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Artuir Dempsey showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bannan McSteve in the 32nd minute of the match. Colm Hughes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Knockatee AFC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Ros Cooney hit a great ball. 38 minutes into the game, Bannan McSteve cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Artuir Dempsey was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kevin Caffey charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kevin Caffey the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Carrowntawy booed when Knockatee AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kevin Caffey didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 44 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Knockatee AFC! In the 45th minute there was a penalty for Carrowntawy. Boland Duggan stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Artuir Dempsey. 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Biddy Costello to make the kick off. With a little luck, Knockatee AFC's Artuir Dempsey got control of the ball when Bannan McSteve tried to sneak it across the goal line. 56 minutes into the match, Knockatee AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Colm Hughes came free, but Artuir Dempsey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 56th match minute, Knockatee AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kevin Caffey to maneuver through the defense. 59 minutes into the match, Aaden Murphy dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Artuir Dempsey, 0-3. In the 63rd minute, Colm Hughes 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. Bannan McSteve fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artuir Dempsey having to interfere. 66 minutes into the match, Knockatee AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Colm Hughes came free, but Artuir Dempsey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bannan McSteve sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 72nd minute of the match, Colm Hughes tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Artuir Dempsey saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Colm Hughes in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artuir Dempsey saved Knockatee AFC from getting behind. Bannan McSteve took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Artuir Dempsey. Artuir Dempsey dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. When Carrowntawy's Colm Hughes in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Knockatee AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 91st minute of the match, Colm Hughes tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Artuir Dempsey saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a little luck, Knockatee AFC's Artuir Dempsey got control of the ball when Bannan McSteve tried to sneak it across the goal line. Carrowntawy's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.