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Ardsbeg
Spectators: 6759 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 0) Ardsbeg's Phillip Brennan 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. If Rorey Glen Crowe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Phillip Brennan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Trien Gallagher in the 7th minute of play forced Ardsbeg's goalkeeper Beag McDecland to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bressal McLian was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 9 minutes into the match. In the 10th minute there was a penalty for Cloonaghboy. Bearnad Kelly stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Beag McDecland. 0-1. In the 13th minute, Trien Gallagher hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Rorey Glen Crowe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Terry Dunne sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Trien Gallagher had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Reilley Todd took the ball and in the 20 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Beag McDecland. Beag McDecland dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Terry Dunne in the 24th minute of play forced Ardsbeg's goalkeeper Beag McDecland to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 27 minutes into the match, Ardsbeg's goal looked a bit too open when Terry Dunne came free, but Beag McDecland reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Ardsbeg booed when Cloonaghboy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Terry Dunne didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 33 played minutes Cloonaghboy got a freekick which was hit by Basil McSteven. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Terry Dunne in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Beag McDecland saved Ardsbeg from getting behind. Trien Gallagher fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Beag McDecland having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Terry Dunne managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cloonaghboy's supporters rose to their feet, but Terry Dunne was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Beag McDecland breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Terry Dunne in the 45th minute of play forced Ardsbeg's goalkeeper Beag McDecland to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Terry Dunne in the 49th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Beag McDecland prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Beag McDecland made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Trien Gallagher in the 60th minute of play. Beag McDecland showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Trien Gallagher, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Reilley Todd charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Reilley Todd the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. When Ardsbeg's Rorey Glen Crowe in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cloonaghboy's goalie prevented a goal. Ciarán McTommy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rorey Glen Crowe in the 70th minute of the match. Rorey Glen Crowe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Ciarán McTommy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rorey Glen Crowe recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ardsbeg's Rorey Glen Crowe pulled a muscle in his back after 83 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Bearnad Kelly charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bearnad Kelly the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Ardsbeg booed when Cloonaghboy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bearnad Kelly didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 85 minutes, Brain Bayes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ardsbeg's supporters crossed their fingers, but Brain Bayes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Terry Dunne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Beag McDecland tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 92nd minute, Terry Dunne left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Cloonaghboy fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Cloonaghboy's Reilley Todd got his second yellow card of the match in the 97th minute. The referee ordered Reilley Todd off the ground. The supporters of Ardsbeg booed when Cloonaghboy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reilley Todd didn't get a good kick on the ball. Braoin Frankson took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 99th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ciarán McTommy. Cloonaghboy's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The Ardsbeg supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Cloonaghboy's performance. The match ended with a win for Cloonaghboy.