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Rathmolyon Park
Spectators: 6767 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 0) Killbarly FC's Herich O'Keefe started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Brenda O'Keefe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Breandan Rutherford in the 5th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Herich O'Keefe in the 10th minute of play forced Rathmolyon AFC's goalkeeper Beary Perth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Irving Doyle kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. The supporters of Killbarly FC booed when Rathmolyon AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Breandan Rutherford didn't get a good kick on the ball. Herich O'Keefe blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Beary Perth having to make a save. Beary Perth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bradner Gallagher in the 23rd minute of the match. In the 24th match minute, Rathmolyon AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rowley O'Brien to maneuver through the defense. 0-1 became the score in the 26th minute when Bradner Gallagher elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. 30 minutes into the game, Desmond McAaron was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Killbarly FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rathmolyon AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Killbarly FC's Desmond McAaron got a free kick in the 30th minute. Killbarly FC's Brenda O'Keefe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Breandan Rutherford in the 31st minute of play. Brenda O'Keefe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Breandan Rutherford in the 34th minute of the match. A collision led to Killbarly FC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Desmond McAaron hit a great ball. Herich O'Keefe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Beary Perth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bradner Gallagher in the 41st minute of the match. Beary Perth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herich O'Keefe, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Killbarly FC's zone, Breandan Rutherford stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brenda O'Keefe came out of the goal and Breandan Rutherford tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half Killbarly FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Breandan Rutherford was the one to do the kick off. Breandan Rutherford received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Brenda O'Keefe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Beary Perth made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bradner Gallagher in the 62nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Herich O'Keefe in the 65th minute of play forced Rathmolyon AFC's goalkeeper Beary Perth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 71st minute, Pauric Barrett hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Herich O'Keefe's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Beary Perth was relentless in the 74th minute of the game. 77 minutes into the match, Rathmolyon AFC's Pauric Barrett sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Brenda O'Keefe narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bradner Gallagher sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bradner Gallagher in the 92ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Beary Perth, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Rowley O'Brien charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rowley O'Brien the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 93rd minute, Rowley O'Brien hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 96 minutes, Breandan Rutherford managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rathmolyon AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Breandan Rutherford was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Loughlin Taylor charged in rather forcefully in the 99th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Loughlin Taylor the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Killbarly FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.