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Oldbawn Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kain McLiam got the match started through his kick off. Lee Sheridan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet as Oldbawn's Corey Barrett slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Donavan McIan. That made the score 1-0 after 4 minutes of play. Donavan McIan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brak Cronin in the 8th minute of the match. In the 8th match minute, Balladian Utd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Barley Branson to maneuver through the defense. Ferdia McBrand's late challenge caught a Oldbawn's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ferdia McBrand helped the player get up and apologised. Donavan McIan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brak Cronin in the 14th minute of the match. When Balladian Utd's Kain McLiam in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Oldbawn's goalie prevented a goal. Timmons Hunt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Robert Cassin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. Kain McLiam might have been able to make a better finish in the 21st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Robert Cassin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kain McLiam ran back to his position shaking his head. After a rather tough play, Balladian Utd's Barley Branson got a free kick in the 25th minute. Balladian Utd's Donavan McIan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save Balladian Utd from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kain McLiam in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robert Cassin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Balladian Utd's Timmons Hunt got a free kick in the 32nd minute. After 36 played minutes Oldbawn got a freekick which was hit by Brak Cronin. Timmons Hunt recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Corey Barrett's late challenge caught a Balladian Utd's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Corey Barrett helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Oldbawn getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Corey Barrett hit a great ball. Barley Branson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Corey Barrett was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 42 minutes had been played. Corey Barrett kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Kain McLiam fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robert Cassin having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Lee Sheridan to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute Barley Branson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robert Cassin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 63 minutes into the match, Oldbawn's goal looked a bit too open when Kain McLiam came free, but Robert Cassin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Balladian Utd booed when Oldbawn was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brak Cronin didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Balladian Utd's Timmons Hunt got a free kick in the 66th minute. Donavan McIan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lee Sheridan in the 68th minute of play. 74 minutes into the match, Lee Sheridan notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Balladian Utd's Donavan McIan. Donavan McIan was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Donavan McIan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brak Cronin, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 84 minutes into the match, Oldbawn's goalkeeper Robert Cassin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Barley Branson. The audience thought a goal was coming when Paul McPeter got free with Robert Cassin in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Lee Sheridan fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Oldbawn's protests and gave Lee Sheridan a yellow card for diving instead. Lee Sheridan kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. In the 88th minute, Balladian Utd's Kain McLiam dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. Robert Cassin was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Barley Branson showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 92 minute of play. Timmons Hunt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robert Cassin having to interfere. Balladian Utd were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Oldbawn to leave the ground with a draw.