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Ballygarvan Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Conn MaCollin made the kick off which started today's match. Conn MaCollin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Burke McFrank kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Blathmacc Brennan didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 11th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Bartley Dempsey struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Fachtna McDonald didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dungloe. Bartley Dempsey fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fachtna McDonald having to interfere. Kyle Harkin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Kyle Harkin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ballygarvan AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Kyle Harkin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Blathmacc Brennan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bartley Dempsey sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bartley Dempsey's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fachtna McDonald read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Britt Harkin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ballygarvan AFC's Kyle Harkin got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Britt Harkin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Britt Harkin to strike the kick off in the second half. Blathmacc Brennan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kyle Harkin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 54 minutes into the game, Britt Harkin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Blathmacc Brennan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Dungloe's Bartley Dempsey got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Ballygarvan AFC's Darren McWillie got a free kick in the 58th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Conn MaCollin in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fachtna McDonald prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tirloch Morrison hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Payton McBrand kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. 67 minutes into the match, Ballygarvan AFC's Darren McWillie broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 68th match minute, Dungloe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eamonn Walker to maneuver through the defense. After 73 played minutes Ballygarvan AFC got a freekick which was hit by Blaine Harkin. Blathmacc Brennan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bowen Kelly, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Burke McFrank fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ballygarvan AFC's protests and gave Burke McFrank a yellow card for diving instead. After 80 played minutes Ballygarvan AFC got a freekick which was hit by Burke McFrank. The long shot by Bar Gollogley in the 81st minute really tested Fachtna McDonald's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 85th minute, Bowen Kelly hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 88 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ballygarvan AFC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bar Gollogley was slow to take the kick. During this time Dungloe's players had a chance to rest. 96 minutes into the game, one of Ballygarvan AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Ballygarvan AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.