Welcome to the match between St Patrick s Athletic and Kilkenny albion

2'

A long ball was hit up field by Vergil Blake,Geordie Wallace couldn't cut it.

Usual Dixon got ahead of Bernie Quirke to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

However, Usual Dixon put it well over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

4'

Darin Hart attempted to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Connell Hodson.

6'

Bennett Merricks turned on the ball to leave Geordie Wallace standing.

Bennett Merricks tried to play a long ball but Edward Jefferson cut it out easily.

7'

Adam Knaggs stepped away from Alvin Mayes and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Adam Knaggs scooped it over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

10'

Andy Molloy tried to twist past Geordie Wallace but Geordie Wallace took the ball away from Andy Molloy.

11'

Connell Hodson tried to skip past the challenge of Eldon Thatcher but Eldon Thatcher nicked the ball from the toes of Connell Hodson.

12'

Adam Knaggs took the ball confidently past Alvin Mayes.

Adam Knaggs sent the ball over from the wing, Len Andrews couldn't cut out the pass.

Andy Molloy jumped above Bernie Quirke, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

14'

Vergil Blake tried to skip past Geordie Wallace but Geordie Wallace robbed Vergil Blake.

15'

Adam Knaggs lobbed it over Alvin Mayes.

Vergil Blake beat Bernie Quirke to the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Darin Hart looked certain to score but Brand Mottershead did well to close down the space.

16'

Len Andrews tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Heath Harrison.

17'

Bennett Merricks played a perfect pass for Vergil Blake, Geordie Wallace failed to reach the ball.

Vergil Blake hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Edward Jefferson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, Vergil Blake put it well over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

18'

Edward Jefferson tried to use his skill to go past Vergil Blake but Vergil Blake denied.

19'

Darin Hart had the pace to beat Connell Hodson.

Darin Hart span past Monroe O Niall.

Good play by Darin Hart in making himself some space and hit a fierce shot. Brand Mottershead approached too late to tackle him.

Caleb Fleming got up to tip it over.

20'

Adam Knaggs passed the ball to Heath Harrison, Alvin Mayes failed to intercept the pass.

Heath Harrison dribbled past Len Andrews.

Good play by Heath Harrison in making himself some space and hit a fierce shot. Bernie Quirke approached too late to clear the danger.

But Heath Harrison put it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

22'

Adam Knaggs attempted to lob the ball forward but Alvin Mayes got to the ball first.

23'

Monroe O Niall tried to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Eldon Thatcher.

25'

Alvin Mayes tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Heath Harrison made a great interception.

27'

Edward Jefferson tried to play it past Vergil Blake but his possession is lost through a tackle by Vergil Blake.

28'

Mitchell Brooks received a yellow card.

29'

Bennett Merricks fed the ball forward to Vergil Blake, Vergil Blake took it in his stride before Geordie Wallace could cut it out.

Vergil Blake tried to supply a float cross but Edward Jefferson cut out the cross.

30'

Heath Harrison moved the ball forward for Reagan Corra, the ball was picked up by Reagan Corra before Alvin Mayes could reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Len Andrews before Reagan Corra attempted to pass the ball.

31'

Connell Hodson picked up Monroe O Niall's excellent ball, Eldon Thatcher couldn't reach it.

Connell Hodson stepped away from Darin Hart and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

32'

Quinn Purcell laid it forward to Adam Knaggs, Brand Mottershead couldn't cut it.

Adam Knaggs crossed the ball high over Alvin Mayes into the box.

Usual Dixon made space for himself and shot. Brand Mottershead wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Caleb Fleming tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Usual Dixon scored !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

St Patrick s Athletic 0 - 1 Kilkenny albion

33'

Bernie Quirke sent a long ball past Vergil Blake into the area.

Piyawat Kaisiam aimed a one touch pass to his left . Reagan Corra missed his interception.

34'

Darin Hart's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

35'

Connell Hodson passed the ball to Monroe O Niall, Eldon Thatcher failed to reach the ball.

Monroe O Niall passed the ball to Piyawat Kaisiam, Darin Hart failed to intercept the pass.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Piyawat Kaisiam but Reagan Corra cleared the ball to safety.

37'

Connell Hodson tried to skip past Darin Hart but Darin Hart block tackled Connell Hodson.

40'

Adam Knaggs got past Alvin Mayes.

Adam Knaggs floated it into the area, Len Andrews stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Andy Molloy got to the ball ahead of Brand Mottershead, then flicked the ball forward.

Heath Harrison found himself in some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Bernie Quirke failed to charge down the shot.

Caleb Fleming had no chance to stop the ball ... Heath Harrison capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

St Patrick s Athletic 0 - 2 Kilkenny albion

41'

Bennett Merricks delivered the ball to Vergil Blake, Geordie Wallace stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vergil Blake tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Edward Jefferson showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

42'

Yellow card shown to Vergil Blake.

Usual Dixon's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

43'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Edward Jefferson.

Quinn Purcell hit the freekick. Quinn Purcell left Caleb Fleming with a simple save.

44'

Edward Jefferson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Bennett Merricks.

45'

Poor corner kick delivered by Heath Harrison that went straight to the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which St Patrick s Athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.St Patrick s Athletic had 42% possession in the match, while Kilkenny albion had 58%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Len Andrews looked to play the ball high to Mitchell Brooks, Mitchell Brooks took an excellent first touch before Heath Harrison could cut it out.

Mitchell Brooks aimed for the top corner but Reagan Corra hoofed the ball clear.

48'

Connell Hodson knocked a lovely ball for Monroe O Niall, Monroe O Niall picked up on the ball before Darin Hart could reach it.

Monroe O Niall tried to skip past Eldon Thatcher but Eldon Thatcher dispossessed Monroe O Niall.

49'

Adam Knaggs faked a shot before cutting Alvin Mayes in a different direction.

Adam Knaggs had the chance to score from medium range but Len Andrews made the last ditch tackle.

50'

Adam Knaggs had the strength to hold off Len Andrews.

Adam Knaggs hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Alvin Mayes failed to charge down the shot.

Caleb Fleming did well to parry it.

51'

Connell Hodson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Eldon Thatcher intercepted but couldn't control.

52'

Andy Molloy ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Brand Mottershead beat Darin Hart to the ball and the ball was cleared.

53'

Darin Hart passed the ball to Eldon Thatcher, Eldon Thatcher latched onto the ball before Monroe O Niall could reach it.

Eldon Thatcher hit the ball forward to Andy Molloy, Andy Molloy took possession of the ball before Connell Hodson could reach it.

Andy Molloy struck the ball with fury but Bernie Quirke scrambled the ball away.

54'

Eldon Thatcher made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Brand Mottershead.

56'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Geordie Wallace.

Bennett Merricks fed the ball forward to Vergil Blake, Vergil Blake took possession of the ball before Geordie Wallace could cut it out.

Pass by Vergil Blake to Bennett Merricks, Edward Jefferson stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Bennett Merricks tried to whip in a float cross but Geordie Wallace found himself in the way of the ball.

58'

Adam Knaggs played a lovely ball for Heath Harrison, Alvin Mayes failed to reach the ball.

Whilst still some way from goal, Heath Harrison tried to lob the keeper but Len Andrews cleared the ball from danger.

59'

Adam Knaggs tried to play it past Alvin Mayes but Alvin Mayes block tackled Adam Knaggs.

62'

Eldon Thatcher twisted past Monroe O Niall.

Eldon Thatcher knocked a lovely long ball,Connell Hodson couldn't cut it.

Andy Molloy played the ball forward right away. Bernie Quirke missed his interception.

Vergil Blake attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Brand Mottershead got in and cleared the danger.

64'

Bennett Merricks twisted past Edward Jefferson.

Bennett Merricks got the float cross in from the wing, Geordie Wallace couldn't cut out the pass.

Usual Dixon got ahead of Bernie Quirke to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Brilliant saved by Caleb Fleming.

65'

Connell Hodson tried to take the ball past Eldon Thatcher but Connell Hodson lost out to Eldon Thatcher.

66'

Connell Hodson tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Eldon Thatcher.

67'

Bernie Quirke lofted the ball high towards Piyawat Kaisiam, Piyawat Kaisiam controlled the ball when bringing it down before Darin Hart could intercept.

Piyawat Kaisiam tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Quinn Purcell.

68'

Adam Knaggs stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Alvin Mayes.

69'

Andy Molloy had the pace to beat Monroe O Niall.

Andy Molloy hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Connell Hodson failed to charge down the shot.

But Andy Molloy sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a wasted opportunity.

72'

Bennett Merricks tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Geordie Wallace.

75'

Len Andrews tried to lift the ball forward but Heath Harrison made a great interception.

78'

Adam Knaggs looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Bernie Quirke jumped above Andy Molloy, then headed the ball to safety.

80'

Quinn Purcell made a good pass to Reagan Corra, Monroe O Niall couldn't cut out the pass.

Reagan Corra played a great ball for Darin Hart, Darin Hart took possession of the ball before Connell Hodson could intercept.

Darin Hart made space for himself and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Brand Mottershead approached too late to block it.

But Darin Hart sent the ball well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

83'

Darin Hart sprinted past Connell Hodson.

Darin Hart hit a crashing drive from a distance but the shot clattered off Monroe O Niall.

86'

Darin Hart tried to use his skill to go past Monroe O Niall but Monroe O Niall took the ball away from Darin Hart.

87'

Andy Molloy hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Alvin Mayes wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

88'

Usual Dixon played a wonderful ball for Darin Hart, Darin Hart trapped the ball nicely before Monroe O Niall could intercept.

Darin Hart dribbled past Connell Hodson.

Darin Hart shot on the ball but Bernie Quirke blocked the shot.

89'

Vergil Blake tried to dart past Geordie Wallace but Geordie Wallace took the ball away from Vergil Blake.

90'

Mitchell Brooks lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

91'

Bennett Merricks tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Edward Jefferson.

92'

Darin Hart tried to take the ball past Connell Hodson but Darin Hart lost the ball to Connell Hodson's block tackle.

93'

Darin Hart dribbled past Monroe O Niall.

Darin Hart had the strength to hold off Connell Hodson.

Darin Hart was able to make space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Bernie Quirke approached too late to tackle him.

Caleb Fleming saved and deflected the ball clear.

End Match St Patrick s Athletic 0 - 2 Kilkenny albion