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Loanhead Park
Spectators: 6791 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Christopher Carson took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rdth minute of the game Kenneth Jameson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dublin Polar Bears FC's Jacob McRorie was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a little luck, Dublin Polar Bears FC's Jacob McRorie got control of the ball when Alexander Lewis tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jacob McRorie stood somewhat misplaced when Kenneth Jameson came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 17 minute. Loanhead AFC's Gus McKelvie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christopher Carson in the 22nd minute of play. In the 26th minute, Kenneth Jameson reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jacob McRorie. The goal made the score 3-0. Malcolm McKinley recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 32 minutes into the game, Andy McUlric was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dublin Polar Bears FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Loanhead AFC the free kick. Andy McUlric kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Loanhead AFC's Vincent Ferries shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 33rd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Jacob McRorie but with some difficulty. Gus McKelvie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christopher Carson, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Gus McKelvie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christopher Carson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christopher Carson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Gus McKelvie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

Loanhead AFC's Kenneth Jameson got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 56th minute, Malcolm McKinley made a precise shot to the right of Jacob McRorie. Dublin Polar Bears FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. After having played for 59 minutes, Malcolm McKinley managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Loanhead AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Malcolm McKinley was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kenneth Jameson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Jacob McRorie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Kenneth Jameson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Malcolm McKinley in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jacob McRorie saved Dublin Polar Bears FC from getting behind. Jacob McRorie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kenneth Jameson, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Dublin Polar Bears FC's zone, Kenneth Jameson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jacob McRorie came out of the goal and Kenneth Jameson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 75th minute, Murray Manson made a precise shot to the right of Gus McKelvie. Loanhead AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. If Kenneth Jameson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 86th match minute, Loanhead AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexander Lewis to maneuver through the defense. Terence Conacher's late challenge caught a Dublin Polar Bears FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Terence Conacher helped the player get up and apologised. After 88 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Loanhead AFC! The goalkeeper, Gus McKelvie, was totally fooled by Dublin Polar Bears FC's Greig Watt, who 90 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 93 minutes into the match, Dublin Polar Bears FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Lewis came free, but Jacob McRorie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paul McVanish hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Loanhead AFC's Vincent Ferries got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 98 minutes into the match, Kenneth Jameson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jacob McRorie. Dublin Polar Bears FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kenneth Jameson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-2. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Loanhead AFC had played much better football throughout.