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Rahans
Spectators: 6771 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 0) Loughbeg's Justin Dalton 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. 4 minutes into the match, Rahans FC's goal looked a bit too open when Justin Dalton came free, but Boethis Cooney reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Boethis Cooney showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Justin Dalton, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After having played for 7 minutes, Ryon Walker managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Loughbeg's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ryon Walker was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Baolach Horgan struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Keely McBrandon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rahans FC. Beiti Glen Crowe struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Keely McBrandon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rahans FC. Ryon Walker sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 22nd match minute, Loughbeg was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kieran Deery to maneuver through the defense. Keely McBrandon made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Ryan McOliver sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, Loughbeg's Keely McBrandon got control of the ball when Ryan McOliver tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ryon Walker received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Boethis Cooney tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 31 played minutes, Loughbeg's Bohannon McMichel shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Boethis Cooney came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Loughbeg reached it. After 32 played minutes Rahans FC got a freekick which was hit by Ailín Horgan. After some careless play in the Rahans FC defense, Justin Dalton kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Boethis Cooney. The Rahans FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Boethis Cooney should have stopped the shot. Ryon Walker sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Loughbeg's Justin Dalton got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Loughbeg getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Justin Dalton hit a great ball. Beiti Glen Crowe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Beiti Glen Crowe was the one to do the kick off. Ryon Walker sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Beiti Glen Crowe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 60 minutes into the game, Baoithin McVictor was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Loughbeg's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rahans FC the free kick. Ryon Walker could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Boethis Cooney made a huge save. Justin Dalton struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Boethis Cooney didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Loughbeg. Baolach Horgan charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Baolach Horgan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Loughbeg booed when Rahans FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baolach Horgan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ryan McOliver received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Keely McBrandon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rahans FC's Boethis Cooney played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Justin Dalton in the 75th minute of play. If Beiti Glen Crowe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ryon Walker might have been able to make a better finish in the 92nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Boethis Cooney. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ryon Walker ran back to his position shaking his head. Loughbeg played a much better game than Rahans FC and deserved their victory. The Rahans FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.