League

Driminidy Park
Spectators: 6761 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Barrie Kirby made the kick off which started today's match. Robin McAlphie made an important save on a dangerous shot by Donall Costello in the 3rd minute. 14 minutes into the match, Blackwater's goal looked a bit too open when Barrie Kirby came free, but Robin McAlphie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 22 minutes into the game, Barrie Kirby recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Robin McAlphie. Barrie Kirby showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. With a little luck, Blackwater's Robin McAlphie got control of the ball when Donall Costello tried to sneak it across the goal line. Barrie Kirby fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robin McAlphie having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Blackwater's Bola McTom got a free kick in the 41st minute. Blackwater's Robin McAlphie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Barrie Kirby in the 44th minute of play. Robin McAlphie showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barrie Kirby in the 45th minute of the match. Robin McAlphie made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Donall Costello sent off a good shot on target. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Beachain Scully to make the kick off. Beachain Scully might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Kevinn Colwell. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Beachain Scully ran back to his position shaking his head. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Seosamh McWillie during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Robin McAlphie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barrie Kirby, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Robin McAlphie showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barrie Kirby in the 60th minute of the match. Berrin McSteve kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Peadar Molloy hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. In the 74th minute of the match Donagh Cronin sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Robin McAlphie skillfully saved the ball. In the 80th minute of the match Donagh Cronin sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Robin McAlphie skillfully saved the ball. Barrie Kirby sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Donall Costello managed to get in a good position for a shot. Driminidy's supporters rose to their feet, but Donall Costello was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Robin McAlphie breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Berrin McSteve during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Berrin McSteve kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. After having played for 95 minutes, Barrie Kirby managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Driminidy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Barrie Kirby was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.