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Tullow Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eoin McBrand made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rory McWilliam got free with Baiste McLaughlin in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Baiste McLaughlin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gavin Myler in the 8th minute of the match. After having played for 9 minutes, Gavin Myler managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tullow FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gavin Myler was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bradagain O'Keefe hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Tullow FC's Damian Silke tried to score from far away in the 14th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Granavone AFC's Baiste McLaughlin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gavin Myler in the 21st minute of play. Gavin Myler recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A hard shot by Damian Silke from long distance, 30 minutes into the match, got Baiste McLaughlin's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. With a little luck, Granavone AFC's Baiste McLaughlin got control of the ball when Rory McWilliam tried to sneak it across the goal line. 33 minutes into the game, Gavin Myler lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Baiste McLaughlin. When Tullow FC's Gavin Myler in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Granavone AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Bradagain O'Keefe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bearnard Kelly having to interfere. Granavone AFC's Baiste McLaughlin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Granavone AFC from getting a goal against them. Beollan Doherty kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Tullow FC's Damian Silke tried to score from far away in the 44th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Rory McWilliam sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

53 minutes into the match, Granavone AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Gavin Myler came free, but Baiste McLaughlin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 54th minute, Bradagain O'Keefe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Keelin Tierney received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Bearnard Kelly came out and tried to block the shot, but Keelin Tierney slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 56th minute. 64 minutes into the match, Tullow FC's Rory McWilliam sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Baiste McLaughlin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Beag McCollion during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Beag McCollion kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Tullow FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 74th minute. Penalty! In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Granavone AFC's goalkeeper Baiste McLaughlin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Keelin Tierney came up free with the goalie in the 82nd minute, the Granavone AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Keelin Tierney couldn't finish the play. Rory McWilliam fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Baiste McLaughlin having to interfere. Granavone AFC's Baiste McLaughlin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gavin Myler in the 93rd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Gavin Myler managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tullow FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gavin Myler was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Baiste McLaughlin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Baiste McLaughlin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rory McWilliam in the 96th minute of the match. Baiste McLaughlin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rory McWilliam, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Granavone AFC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.