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Inchaquire Stadium
Spectators: 6786 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1786, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Brak Cronin started the match with the kick off. In the 6th match minute, Inchaquire AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Torin Beckett to maneuver through the defense. Brak Cronin struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Brazil McAaron didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Oldbawn. Trevor Moran sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 11th minute, Corey Barrett hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 12 minutes into the match, Oldbawn's goalkeeper Robert Cassin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rigan Dillon. Dillon Sheridan took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 16th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Brazil McAaron. Inchaquire AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Rigan Dillon's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 19thth minute, Robert Cassin skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 25 minutes into the game, Oldbawn's Bowie Caffey nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Brazil McAaron made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Robert Cassin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Trevor Moran in the 29th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Oldbawn's Bowie Caffey got a free kick in the 31st minute. Breck McTom's late challenge caught a Inchaquire AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Breck McTom helped the player get up and apologised. If Trevor Moran had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Brak Cronin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Brazil McAaron tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Trevor Moran to make the kick off. Kevion Cassin kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Brazil McAaron 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 54th minute. Robert Cassin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rigan Dillon's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. A collision led to Oldbawn getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Bowie Caffey hit a great ball. After 59 minutes, Brenna Doyle mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Inchaquire AFC and the Oldbawn players grew even worse after the yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Inchaquire AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 58th minute. Penalty! If Lee Sheridan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Inchaquire AFC's zone, Lee Sheridan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brazil McAaron came out of the goal and Lee Sheridan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 72 minutes in the game, Lee Sheridan fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Brazil McAaron having to interfere. 73 minutes into the game, Quinn McPhil was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Oldbawn's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Inchaquire AFC the free kick. The supporters of Inchaquire AFC booed when Oldbawn was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Quinn McPhil didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Rigan Dillon had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Robert Cassin. Oldbawn's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rigan Dillon was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Tevis McDonald hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Rigan Dillon struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Robert Cassin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Inchaquire AFC. If Brak Cronin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lee Sheridan got free with Brazil McAaron in the 93rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 96 minutes into the match, Oldbawn's goal looked a bit too open when Rigan Dillon came free, but Robert Cassin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Inchaquire AFC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Oldbawn were clearly better and deserved to take the win.