Welcome to the match between Kilkenny albion and Sligo Rovers

1'

Darin Hart jinked confidently past Phillip Kemp.

Darin Hart attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Pierson Garner failed to charge down the shot.

Talon Abramson didn't move fast enough to save it ... Darin Hart capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Kilkenny albion 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers

2'

Bennett Merricks played the ball to Vergil Blake's feet, Tyreek Godfrey failed to reach the ball.

Vergil Blake attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Phillip Kemp blocked the shot.

3'

Darin Hart flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Trev Dyer failed to intercept the pass.

Andy Molloy won the ball in the air from Jeff Herbertson, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Talon Abramson did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Andy Molloy scored. Super finish !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Kilkenny albion 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers

4'

Bennett Merricks curled the ball in at goal from long range. Tyreek Godfrey approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

5'

Pierson Garner blocked Darin Hart before Darin Hart attempted to deliver the ball.

7'

Eldon Thatcher dribbled past Pierson Garner.

Eldon Thatcher hit the ball from medium range. Baldric Newell failed to charge down the shot.

Held by Talon Abramson.

8'

Phillip Kemp attempted to feed the high ball but Vergil Blake showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

9'

Quinn Purcell looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Reagan Corra challenged Jeff Herbertson for a heading, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Talon Abramson had no chance of stopping the ball ... Vintage strike from Reagan Corra !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Reagan Corra's name !

Kilkenny albion 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers

11'

Adam Knaggs's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

13'

Daire Gibbs tried to dart past Adam Knaggs but Adam Knaggs denied.

14'

Bennett Merricks knocked a lovely ball for Vergil Blake, the ball was picked up by Vergil Blake before Tyreek Godfrey could cut it out.

Vergil Blake supplied a low cross, Phillip Kemp couldn't cut out the pass.

Heath Harrison played the ball instantly down the left. The ball evaded Trev Dyer.

Andy Molloy tried to lob the ball at goal. Jeff Herbertson approached too late to clear the danger.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Andy Molloy ... He should have hit the target at least.

15'

Reagan Corra had shrugged off the challenge of Baldric Newell and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But Reagan Corra's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

16'

Bennett Merricks hit the ball forward to Vergil Blake, Vergil Blake trapped the ball nicely before Phillip Kemp could reach it.

Vergil Blake smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Tyreek Godfrey approached too late to tackle him.

Talon Abramson elected to fist the ball to safety.

18'

Eldon Thatcher hit the ball forward to Darin Hart, Darin Hart latched onto the ball before Pierson Garner could intercept.

Darin Hart made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Baldric Newell.

19'

Heath Harrison received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Adam Knaggs, Daire Gibbs failed to reach the ball.

Heath Harrison supplied a float cross over Darryl St.

Usual Dixon got above Trev Dyer to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

But it went over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

20'

Vergil Blake went across and took the corner.

Andy Molloy connected with a looping header for the goal but Jeff Herbertson headed clear the danger.

21'

Bennett Merricks held up the ball, evading the challenge of Baldric Newell and tried to curl one in from long range.

Bennett Merricks's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... That should have been a goal.

22'

Heath Harrison faked a pass then cut Darryl St in a different direction.

A float cross was delivered by Heath Harrison, Daire Gibbs couldn't reach it.

Bennett Merricks got up above Trev Dyer, then headed at goal.

Good save by Talon Abramson who held the ball well.

23'

Reagan Corra played a perfect pass for Andy Molloy, Andy Molloy took it in his stride before Pierson Garner could reach it.

Andy Molloy tried to jink past Baldric Newell but Baldric Newell won the ball from Andy Molloy.

24'

Adam Knaggs shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Baldric Newell approached too late to block it.

Talon Abramson did well to save and hold onto the ball.

25'

Adam Knaggs lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

26'

Eldon Thatcher went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

27'

Quinn Purcell chipped the ball toward Andy Molloy, Pierson Garner couldn't cut it.

Andy Molloy played a wonderful ball for Reagan Corra, Reagan Corra took possession of the ball before Jeff Herbertson could intercept.

Reagan Corra jinked past Trev Dyer.

Reagan Corra found a perfect spot and shot. Jeff Herbertson couldn't reach it.

However, Reagan Corra put it well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

28'

Eldon Thatcher swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

30'

Bennett Merricks skipped easily past Tyreek Godfrey.

Bennett Merricks span past Phillip Kemp.

Bennett Merricks played a perfect pass for Eldon Thatcher, the ball was picked up by Eldon Thatcher before Trev Dyer could intercept.

Eldon Thatcher tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Jeff Herbertson.

31'

Reagan Corra took the corner.

Bennett Merricks met the ball with a diving header at goal but Jeff Herbertson headed clear the danger.

32'

Adam Knaggs stepped away from Darryl St and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But Adam Knaggs scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

33'

Darin Hart made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Jeff Herbertson.

35'

Alphonzo Donnelly took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

37'

Darin Hart played a pinpoint pass to Eldon Thatcher, Eldon Thatcher trapped the ball nicely before Pierson Garner could reach it.

Eldon Thatcher made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Baldric Newell.

38'

Bennett Merricks played a pinpoint pass to Vergil Blake, Vergil Blake trapped the ball nicely before Darryl St could intercept.

Vergil Blake tried to score from medium range but Tyreek Godfrey made an crucial challenge!.

43'

Adam Knaggs tried to sprint past Darryl St but Darryl St succesfully won the ball from Adam Knaggs.

44'

Darin Hart tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Pierson Garner got to the ball first.

45'

Bennett Merricks passed along the floor for Reagan Corra to pick it up, Reagan Corra picked up on the ball before Tyreek Godfrey could intercept.

Reagan Corra tried to dribble past Phillip Kemp but Phillip Kemp cleanly tackled the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Kilkenny albion took the lead.Kilkenny albion had 70% possession in the match, while Sligo Rovers had 30%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Tyreek Godfrey played a pinpoint pass to Phillip Kemp, Phillip Kemp took it in his stride before Vergil Blake could intercept.

Phillip Kemp surged past Bennett Merricks!.

Phillip Kemp tried to whip in a float cross but Vergil Blake made a great interception.

47'

Eldon Thatcher received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Darin Hart, Eldon Thatcher took it in his stride before Pierson Garner could intercept.

Eldon Thatcher faked a shot before cutting Baldric Newell in a different direction.

Eldon Thatcher found a perfect spot and chipped the ball goalwards. Trev Dyer failed to charge down the shot.

Eldon Thatcher got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

48'

Eldon Thatcher got past Baldric Newell with ease.

Eldon Thatcher took the ball confidently past Pierson Garner.

Eldon Thatcher hit a hopeful looking shot. Trev Dyer approached too late to clear the danger.

Talon Abramson had no chance of stopping the ball ... Vintage strike from Eldon Thatcher !!! GOAL!!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Kilkenny albion 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers

49'

Quinn Purcell swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

50'

Adam Knaggs spotted Andy Molloy in the area and lobbed the ball in, Andy Molloy took an excellent first touch before Jeff Herbertson could reach it.

Andy Molloy found himself with plenty of time and flicked it goalwards. Trev Dyer failed to block the shot.

But Andy Molloy scooped it over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

51'

Eldon Thatcher attempted to lift the ball forward but Pierson Garner coolly intercepted the pass.

52'

Heath Harrison tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

53'

Darin Hart flicked the ball over Pierson Garner's head !.

Darin Hart passed the ball to Usual Dixon, Usual Dixon trapped the ball nicely before Baldric Newell could intercept.

Usual Dixon dribbled past Jeff Herbertson.

Good play by Usual Dixon in making himself some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Trev Dyer approached too late to tackle him.

Held by Talon Abramson.

54'

Adam Knaggs tried to play a long ball forward but The ball came off Darryl St.

55'

Heath Harrison went by the challenge of Daire Gibbs.

Heath Harrison did his best to get the ball into the area but Darryl St coolly intercepted the cross.

56'

Usual Dixon got past Pierson Garner with ease.

Usual Dixon twisted past Baldric Newell.

Usual Dixon dribbled past Pierson Garner.

Usual Dixon skipped easily past Jeff Herbertson.

Usual Dixon had shrugged off the challenge of Trev Dyer and struck it at goal.

Usual Dixon looked destined to score but Talon Abramson react fast enough and saved it.

57'

Eldon Thatcher stepped away from Pierson Garner and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

Talon Abramson got up and punched the ball out of danger.

58'

Darin Hart made a pass to Eldon Thatcher, Eldon Thatcher took it in his stride before Pierson Garner could intercept.

Eldon Thatcher played a perfect pass for Usual Dixon, Baldric Newell failed to reach the ball.

Usual Dixon lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and drove the ball at goal. Jeff Herbertson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Usual Dixon finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Kilkenny albion 5 - 0 Sligo Rovers

59'

Daire Gibbs could not stop a confident Adam Knaggs going past him.

Adam Knaggs crossed into the box from the wing, Darryl St couldn't reach it.

Quinn Purcell got well above Jeff Herbertson to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Quinn Purcell sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

61'

Adam Knaggs tried to lift the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Daire Gibbs.

63'

Darin Hart held up the ball, evading the challenge of Baldric Newell and tried a long range effort.

Talon Abramson wan't fast enough to make the save ... Darin Hart finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Kilkenny albion 6 - 0 Sligo Rovers

64'

Adam Knaggs tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Darryl St coolly intercepted the pass.

65'

Andy Molloy received a yellow card.

76'

Bennett Merricks played a lovely ball for Vergil Blake, Vergil Blake took possession of the ball before Tyreek Godfrey could cut it out.

Vergil Blake put a low cross in to the near post, Phillip Kemp couldn't cut out the pass.

Andy Molloy moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot but the shot clattered off Trev Dyer.

82'

Eldon Thatcher tried to play a long ball but Pierson Garner read the game well to intercept the ball.

83'

Darin Hart tried to jink past Pierson Garner but Pierson Garner took the ball away from Darin Hart.

85'

Bennett Merricks hit the ball from long range. Phillip Kemp failed to block the shot.

But Bennett Merricks put it high and wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

88'

Darin Hart attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Jeff Herbertson.

90'

Bennett Merricks powered past Tyreek Godfrey!.

Bennett Merricks tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Phillip Kemp.

91'

Darryl St tried to dart past Heath Harrison but Heath Harrison blocked Darryl St in a good, clean tackle.

92'

Reagan Corra tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Pierson Garner.

94'

Adam Knaggs tried to dribble past Daire Gibbs but Daire Gibbs block tackled Adam Knaggs.

End Match Kilkenny albion 6 - 0 Sligo Rovers