League

Leabeg
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Reagan McDonald got the match started through his kick off. Blathmac McCollion sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 5 in the game by Blathmac McCollion from a close distance when the talented Pauric John managed to make a qualified save. Hollymount FC's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reagan McDonald in the 6th minute of play forced Hollymount FC's goalkeeper Pauric John to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beothach Murphy in the 13th minute of play forced Leabeg FC's goalkeeper Cormac Dimson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cormac Dimson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heron Horgan in the 16th minute of play. Reagan McDonald was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 18th minute. Leabeg FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 20 minutes into the match, Hollymount FC's goal looked a bit too open when Desmond Cooney came free, but Pauric John reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bryan Hutton kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Hollymount FC's Pauric John proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save Hollymount FC from getting a goal against them. 30 minutes into the match, Hollymount FC's goalkeeper Pauric John had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Blathmac McCollion. Beothach Murphy struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. Cormac Dimson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hollymount FC. After 33 played minutes Hollymount FC got a freekick which was hit by Pembroke Cronin. Blathmac McCollion recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Leabeg FC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Gearoid Deans hit a great ball. Leabeg FC's Reagan McDonald got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Blathmac McCollion blasted a shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pauric John having to make a save. Beale Scully hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match.

Reagan McDonald sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Hollymount FC's Triain McPaul got a free kick in the 55th minute. Desmond Cooney took the ball and in the 58 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pauric John. Pauric John dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. 61 minutes into the match, Hollymount FC's goal looked a bit too open when Desmond Cooney came free, but Pauric John reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Hollymount FC defense, Desmond Cooney kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pauric John. The Hollymount FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pauric John should have stopped the shot. Breffni Deery might have been able to make a better finish in the 69th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pauric John. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Breffni Deery ran back to his position shaking his head. Leabeg FC's Cormac Dimson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Heron Horgan in the 71st minute of play. 76 minutes into the match, Hollymount FC's goal looked a bit too open when Blathmac McCollion came free, but Pauric John reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pauric John showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reagan McDonald, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Pauric John made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Blathmac McCollion in the 79th minute of play. In the 80th minute, Desmond Cooney hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Heron Horgan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cormac Dimson having to interfere. 92 minutes into the match, Leabeg FC's Desmond Cooney sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pauric John narrowly saved just below the crossbar. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Leabeg FC had played much better football throughout.