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Naas
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Athnaleenta's Roordan Sheridan 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. The crowd rose to their feet as Naas's Keegan Dillon slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Shannon Ferguson. That made the score 1-0 after 3 minutes of play. Keegan Dillon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Shannon Ferguson made a huge save. In the 10th match minute, Athnaleenta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bercan Byrne to maneuver through the defense. In the 11th match minute, Naas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pauric John to maneuver through the defense. Buach Ghee charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Buach Ghee the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Naas's Buach Ghee got a free kick in the 13th minute. Roordan Sheridan took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tathan Ghee. Tathan Ghee dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. In the 19th minute Roordan Sheridan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tathan Ghee saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 21 minutes, Keegan Dillon made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Athnaleenta's Shannon Ferguson tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Beamard Rutherford struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Shannon Ferguson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Naas. Toren McAlphie charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Toren McAlphie the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Pauric John's late challenge caught a Athnaleenta's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pauric John helped the player get up and apologised. After 35 played minutes Naas got a freekick which was hit by Pauric John. Buach Ghee was shown his second yellow card after 37 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 38th minute, Buach Ghee hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Beamard Rutherford recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 43rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Naas's Pauric John got a free kick in the 44th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Naas's zone, Bercan Byrne stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tathan Ghee came out of the goal and Bercan Byrne tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Comhghall Gollogley stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Loughlin McLaughlin threw the ball into play from the sideline. Naas's Cahir McFrancise quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Shannon Ferguson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Comhghall Gollogley's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. When Blavock McMichel fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Athnaleenta's protests and gave Blavock McMichel a yellow card for diving instead. Blavock McMichel kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Comhghall Gollogley's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Shannon Ferguson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. Shannon Ferguson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Comhghall Gollogley in the 63rd minute of play. 68 minutes in the game, Bercan Byrne dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. 70 minutes into the match, Naas's goal looked a bit too open when Roordan Sheridan came free, but Tathan Ghee reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 75 minutes, Patraic Molloy managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Athnaleenta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Patraic Molloy was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 77 minutes into the game, Loughlin McLaughlin threw the ball into play from the sideline. Naas's Cahir McFrancise quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. If Patraic Molloy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Beamard Rutherford hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Athnaleenta's Roordan Sheridan was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 84th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Tathan Ghee made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Bercan Byrne sent off a good shot on target. Tathan Ghee made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roordan Sheridan in the 90th minute of play. Shannon Ferguson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Beamard Rutherford in the 92nd minute of the match. Shannon Ferguson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Keegan Dillon, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Comhghall Gollogley blasted a shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Shannon Ferguson having to make a save.