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Gortnagappul
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Trevor Moran got the match started through his kick off. 8 minutes into the game, Lochlainn John recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Brazil McAaron. Lochlainn John showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Aaden Ghee managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gortnagappul AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Aaden Ghee was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brazil McAaron breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aaden Ghee's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 15thth minute, Brazil McAaron skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Donncha Murphy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Trevor Moran in the 16th minute of play. Donncha Murphy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rigan Dillon, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Aaden Ghee could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Brazil McAaron made a huge save. Brazil McAaron made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Aaden Ghee sent off a good shot on target. 44 minutes into the match, Gortnagappul AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Rigan Dillon came free, but Donncha Murphy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Donncha Murphy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Trevor Moran in the 52nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Gortnagappul AFC's Lawrence Taylor got a free kick in the 55th minute. Rigan Dillon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donncha Murphy having to interfere. A collision led to Gortnagappul AFC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Rollan Harkin hit a great ball. When Gortnagappul AFC's Aaden Ghee in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Inchaquire AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 76th minute Lochlainn John shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Brazil McAaron saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gortnagappul AFC's Donncha Murphy proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Gortnagappul AFC from getting a goal against them. The Gortnagappul AFC fans' excitement grew in the 85th match minute when Gortnagappul AFC's Aaden Ghee looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Begley Delaney kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Gortnagappul AFC's Lochlainn John got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 94 minutes into the match, Inchaquire AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Lochlainn John came free, but Brazil McAaron reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aaden Ghee sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Gortnagappul AFC had won after a very even match.