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Tulsk
Spectators: 6765 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Abbot Matthews kicked off to start the match. Bard Hamilton could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Donegal Rutherford made a huge save. Bard Hamilton had several of the Kiltybegs AFC's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 14 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-0 score and a disappointed Donegal Rutherford as he didn't even see the shot coming. 20 minutes into the game, Abbot Matthews cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Gearóid Johnson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Birr Molloy struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Gearóid Johnson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kiltybegs AFC. Birr Molloy received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Gearóid Johnson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tulsk's Gearóid Johnson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abbot Matthews in the 31st minute of play. Donegal Rutherford made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Bard Hamilton sent off a good shot on target. Kiltybegs AFC's Donegal Rutherford proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save Kiltybegs AFC from getting a goal against them. Kiltybegs AFC's Birr Molloy got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Abbot Matthews took the ball and in the 43 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gearóid Johnson. Gearóid Johnson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Fachtna McPhilip to make the kick off. 54 minutes into the game, Jarlath McJohnny was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kiltybegs AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tulsk the free kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Fachtna McPhilip managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tulsk's supporters rose to their feet, but Fachtna McPhilip was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Donegal Rutherford breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bard Hamilton scored 3-2 in the 63rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Donegal Rutherford, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Donegal Rutherford stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bard Hamilton 's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Donncha Keegan kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Tulsk's Fachtna McPhilip got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bard Hamilton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Donegal Rutherford tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fachtna McPhilip fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donegal Rutherford having to interfere. When Tulsk's Fachtna McPhilip in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kiltybegs AFC's goalie prevented a goal. 82 minutes into the game, Kiltybegs AFC's Abbot Matthews nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gearóid Johnson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. 86 minutes into the game, Fachtna McPhilip was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tulsk's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kiltybegs AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Tulsk's Fachtna McPhilip got a free kick in the 86th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Birr Molloy got free with Gearóid Johnson in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Kiltybegs AFC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Bowen McPaul hit a great ball. Fachtna McPhilip recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.