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Balladian Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Brendann Willson made the kick off which started today's match. If Paul McPeter had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Balladian Utd's Donavan McIan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brendann Willson in the 8th minute of play. Balladian Utd's Donavan McIan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brendann Willson in the 15th minute of play. In the 16th minute, Treno McCready hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Balladian Utd's Timmons Hunt got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 19th minute, Barley Branson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 20th minute of the match Bec Perth shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Donavan McIan showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Paul McPeter got free with Barnaby Deans in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Balladian Utd booed when Killosseny was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Branagain McWilliam didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Timmons Hunt fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Balladian Utd's protests and gave Timmons Hunt a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Balladian Utd getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Timmons Hunt hit a great ball. Donavan McIan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brendann Willson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paul McPeter received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Barnaby Deans came out and tried to block the shot, but Paul McPeter slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 33rd minute. In the 36th minute Berke Gollogley shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donavan McIan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 37 minutes, Paul McPeter made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Killosseny's Barnaby Deans tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Felim Savic hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Balladian Utd's Kain McLiam couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 41st minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Killosseny. Barnaby Deans didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Kain McLiam went, in the 46th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kain McLiam to make the kick off. Berke Gollogley received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Donavan McIan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 56th minute Brendann Willson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donavan McIan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Killosseny's Barnaby Deans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Barley Branson in the 58th minute of play. Donavan McIan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Berke Gollogley in the 68th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Berke Gollogley got free with Donavan McIan in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Balladian Utd getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Timmons Hunt hit a great ball. Donavan McIan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Brendann Willson in the 75th minute of the match. Barnaby Deans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paul McPeter, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Killosseny's Barnaby Deans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Barley Branson in the 79th minute of play. When Balladian Utd's Paul McPeter in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Killosseny's goalie prevented a goal. Paul McPeter blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Barnaby Deans having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Killosseny's Treno McCready got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 85th minute Paul McPeter shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Barnaby Deans saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Barley Branson's late challenge caught a Killosseny's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Barley Branson helped the player get up and apologised. Barley Branson hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Balladian Utd's Donavan McIan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Balladian Utd from getting a goal against them. Kain McLiam's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Barnaby Deans read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Barley Branson in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Barnaby Deans saved Killosseny from getting behind. Donavan McIan stood somewhat misplaced when Berke Gollogley came free in front of goal and shot 3-1 to the left of him in the 95 minute. Balladian Utd were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Killosseny for a fine match.