Official Cup

Knocktemple Park
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 0) Knocktemple FC's Ciarán McCollion started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dan Tinu in the 5th minute of play forced Knocktemple FC's goalkeeper Boyle McJohn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Costel Ţintă scored 0-1 in the 10th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Boyle McJohn, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Críostóir McWilliam fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Knocktemple FC's protests and gave Críostóir McWilliam a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Knocktemple FC's Críostóir McWilliam got a free kick in the 14th minute. 16 minutes into the game, Scorpions -MM-'s Radomir Zieba nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Boyle McJohn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Dan Tinu scored 0-3 in the 19th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Boyle McJohn, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Knocktemple FC getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Dewain Tracy hit a great ball. Boyle McJohn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Radomir Zieba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cullan Prunty during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 30th minute, Cullan Prunty hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Scorpions -MM- booed when Knocktemple FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Críostóir McWilliam didn't get a good kick on the ball. Costel Ţintă's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Boyle McJohn read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. With his leg Avram Golescu managed to avoid a goal in the 35thth minute, when Knocktemple FC's Críostóir McWilliam fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Boyle McJohn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Costel Ţintă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 44th minute Dan Tinu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Boyle McJohn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 44th minute Dan Tinu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Boyle McJohn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cullan Prunty kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

55 minutes into the match, Knocktemple FC's goalkeeper Boyle McJohn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Costel Ţintă. Branigan Mullan hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Cornel Giuverdea took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 57th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Boyle McJohn. Knocktemple FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 60 minutes into the match, Knocktemple FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dan Tinu came free, but Boyle McJohn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Críostóir McWilliam was shown his second yellow card after 63 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Críostóir McWilliam hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Cullan Prunty recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Boyle McJohn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Augustin Vergulescu in the 69th minute. In the 73rd minute, Scorpions -MM-'s Costel Ţintă ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Boyle McJohn. Boyle McJohn yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-4. 77 minutes into the match, Costel Ţintă notched a goal, 1-5, to the right of Knocktemple FC's Boyle McJohn. Boyle McJohn was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Scorpions -MM-'s Avram Golescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brazil McPaul in the 84th minute of play. When Luca Păun fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Scorpions -MM-'s protests and gave Luca Păun a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Knocktemple FC booed when Scorpions -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Păun didn't get a good kick on the ball. 87 minutes into the game, Ciarán McCollion cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-6. Avram Golescu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costel Ţintă in the 90th minute of play forced Knocktemple FC's goalkeeper Boyle McJohn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Boyle McJohn was a little too slow when Dan Tinu got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 96th minute. The score was now 2-7. When the final whistle sounded Scorpions -MM- left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Knocktemple FC.