League

Ballyfarnan
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Branigan McBjarton got the match started through his kick off. Tirloch Hamilton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Branigan McBjarton in the 3rd minute of the match. A hard shot 9 in the game by Bray Myler from a close distance when the talented Gearroid McLian managed to make a qualified save. Bawnfune AFC's players were relieved. In the 11th match minute, Bawnfune AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Troy Ferguson to maneuver through the defense. Gearroid McLian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dugan Moran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th minute, Bray Myler made a precise shot to the right of Gearroid McLian. Bawnfune AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Branigan McBjarton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 30th minute, Andrew MaCollin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gearroid McLian made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bray Myler in the 32nd minute. Herne Mulvihill 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. Bray Myler recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Dugan Moran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Gearroid McLian tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Ballyfarnan AFC booed when Bawnfune AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Troy Ferguson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 44th minute, Ballyfarnan AFC's Dugan Moran ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gearroid McLian. Gearroid McLian yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. 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 2-0.

The wind increased when Dugan Moran made the kick off in the second half. Gearroid McLian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bray Myler, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Gearroid McLian stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bray Myler's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. Gearroid McLian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bray Myler, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. In the 63rd minute, Tipraite Quinnless hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gearroid McLian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bray Myler in the 71st minute of the match. When Bressail Grant fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ballyfarnan AFC's protests and gave Bressail Grant a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Ballyfarnan AFC's Bressail Grant got a free kick in the 72nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Bray Myler managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ballyfarnan AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Bray Myler was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gearroid McLian breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 77 minutes, Branigan McBjarton managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bawnfune AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Branigan McBjarton was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Bawnfune AFC's zone, Bray Myler stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gearroid McLian came out of the goal and Bray Myler tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 84 minutes, Bray Myler managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ballyfarnan AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bray Myler was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gearroid McLian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bray Myler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 89 minutes, Andrew MaCollin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bawnfune AFC and the Ballyfarnan AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Andrew MaCollin hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. When Ballyfarnan AFC's Dugan Moran, in the 91st minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Ballyfarnan AFC. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Dugan Moran managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ballyfarnan AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dugan Moran was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gearroid McLian breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience was convinced that Bray Myler's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gearroid McLian was relentless in the 97th minute of the game. Ballyfarnan AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.