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Grangeford Stadium
Spectators: 6774 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 0) Grangeford's Berrigan McSteven 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. After 3 played minutes Caltragh got a freekick which was hit by Aaron McGlenn. Ardán Cronin hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. In the 7th minute, Grangeford's Berrigan McSteven ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Daithi Myler. Daithi Myler yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. With a little luck, Caltragh's Daithi Myler got control of the ball when Brannon Dillon tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Grangeford booed when Caltragh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Russ McTom didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 17thth minute of the game Brenda McDonald who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Grangeford's Brayden Harkin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Brayden Harkin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bivadas Frankson, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Brenda McDonald struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Brayden Harkin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Caltragh. Brenda McDonald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Brannon Dillon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Daithi Myler tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Berrigan McSteven might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Daithi Myler. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Berrigan McSteven ran back to his position shaking his head. Bivadas Frankson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brenda McDonald in the 31st minute of play forced Grangeford's goalkeeper Brayden Harkin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bivadas Frankson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brayden Harkin having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Grangeford's zone, Brenda McDonald stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brayden Harkin came out of the goal and Brenda McDonald tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 37 minutes into the game, Ardán Cronin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Brayden Harkin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Berrigan McSteven struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Daithi Myler didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Grangeford. Brenda McDonald received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Brayden Harkin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Brenda McDonald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal.

The wind increased when Bivadas Frankson made the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bivadas Frankson in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Brayden Harkin saved Grangeford from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Bivadas Frankson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Caltragh's supporters rose to their feet, but Bivadas Frankson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brayden Harkin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Brayden Harkin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Brenda McDonald in the 56th minute. When Grangeford's Berrigan McSteven in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Caltragh's goalie prevented a goal. 60 minutes into the game, Caltragh's Brenda McDonald nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Brayden Harkin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Bivadas Frankson's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 67thth minute, Brayden Harkin skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 93 minutes into the match, Grangeford's goal looked a bit too open when Bivadas Frankson came free, but Brayden Harkin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Theodore Kelly fell near the penalty area in the 97th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Grangeford's protests and gave Theodore Kelly a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Caltragh booed when Grangeford was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Theodore Kelly didn't get a good kick on the ball. Many of Caltragh's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Caltragh may have spent more time on the ball, but Grangeford were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.