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Rinneen Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) 10 minutes into the match, Rinneen FC's Reidy McPeter sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Brannon Ferguson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Reidy McPeter struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Brannon Ferguson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rinneen FC. Reidy McPeter recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 20th minute, Ryland Ryan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 31 minutes into the game, Pearse McAlphie was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rinneen FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Drumfergus the free kick. If Reidy McPeter had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a defensive mix-up in Rinneen FC's zone, Bret Moran stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brigid McCollion came out of the goal and Bret Moran tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Blanaid Palmer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Drumfergus's supporters rose to their feet, but Blanaid Palmer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brigid McCollion breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Reidy McPeter to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, Rinneen FC's Reidy McPeter nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Brannon Ferguson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After 60 played minutes Rinneen FC got a freekick which was hit by Donagh Callaghan. After having played for 61 minutes, Ryland Ryan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Drumfergus's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ryland Ryan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Binean McPhil managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rinneen FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Binean McPhil was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brannon Ferguson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Reidy McPeter received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Brannon Ferguson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 81 minutes, Reidy McPeter made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Drumfergus's Brannon Ferguson tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 84th minute, Ryland Ryan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brannon Ferguson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Binean McPhil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Pearse McAlphie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Brannon Ferguson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Reidy McPeter in the 91st minute of play. Many of Drumfergus's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Drumfergus may have spent more time on the ball, but Rinneen FC were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.