Official Cup

Opel National Arena
Spectators: 984 (Terracing: 739, Seating: 226, VIP seats: 19) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leo Burns took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goalkeeper Brian Lambert, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 6th minute Igor Sanchez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Reamann McNamee saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Reamann McNamee was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Igor Sanchez showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 8 minute of play. Igor Sanchez's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 10thth minute, Reamann McNamee skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of St. James Gate F.C. booed when Lisburn Distillery F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andrew Brookman didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to St. James Gate F.C. getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Bodibeua Lester hit a great ball. When the match had gone on for 23 minutes, Igor Sanchez took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Reamann McNamee to make any attempt to save it. Reamann McNamee made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leo Burns in the 29th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Igor Sanchez in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Reamann McNamee saved St. James Gate F.C. from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Berchan Gollogley during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Berchan Gollogley kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Leo Burns came free with the goalkeeper in the 39th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Reamann McNamee could save by the left post. Berchan Gollogley recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 43rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Berchan Gollogley was shown his second yellow card after 50 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Berchan Gollogley kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Bodibeua Lester kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Reamann McNamee came out of the goal in the 60th minute to try and stop a shot by Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Den Hardwick. But to his dismay, Den Hardwick quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. Reamann McNamee showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leo Burns, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 65th match minute, Lisburn Distillery F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Charles Aranguiz to maneuver through the defense. In the 70th minute Igor Sanchez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Reamann McNamee saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Reamann McNamee showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leo Burns in the 73rd minute of the match. Coinneach McDonald's late challenge caught a Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Coinneach McDonald helped the player get up and apologised. In the 78th minute Lisburn Distillery F.C. were awarded a corner. Kevin Crouch went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Charles Aranguiz got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Reamann McNamee quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After a defensive mix-up in St. James Gate F.C.'s zone, Leo Burns stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Reamann McNamee came out of the goal and Leo Burns tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 83rd match minute, Lisburn Distillery F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Sanchez to maneuver through the defense. Brian Lambert didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 85th minute, which inside left pole to 3-1. 89 minutes into the match, St. James Gate F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Igor Sanchez came free, but Reamann McNamee reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 91st minute, Den Hardwick got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.