Welcome to the match between Shannon town and Tallaght athletic

1'

Gordon Collins tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Merrill Sutton did well to spot and intercept the pass.

2'

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

6'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Leslie Mercer.

Neely Merchant went across and took the corner.

Gordon Collins got above Kiaran Peterson to win the ball and retained possession.

7'

Noah MacIver twisted past Vernon Kavanagh.

Noah MacIver escaped from the challenge of Bryson Robert and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

8'

Delano Fitzsimmons tried to dribble past Dean Timothyson but Delano Fitzsimmons lost the ball to Dean Timothyson's block tackle.

9'

Neely Merchant tried to play it past Leslie Mercer but Leslie Mercer succesfully won the ball from Neely Merchant.

11'

Leslie Mercer tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Wise O Clery.

12'

Leslie Mercer tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Wise O Clery did well to spot and intercept the pass.

13'

Merrill Sutton made an attempt to move the ball forward but Dean Timothyson came close and blocked it.

14'

Wise O Clery lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

15'

Vernon Kavanagh played a perfect pass for Bryson Robert, the ball was picked up by Bryson Robert before Noah MacIver could reach it.

Bryson Robert passed along the floor for Vernon Kavanagh to pick it up, Vernon Kavanagh trapped the ball nicely before Delano Fitzsimmons could reach it.

Vernon Kavanagh tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Noah MacIver.

17'

Vernon Kavanagh made a good pass to Bryson Robert, Bryson Robert took possession of the ball before Noah MacIver could cut it out.

Delano Fitzsimmons could not stop Bryson Robert going past him.

Bryson Robert dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Bryson Robert got behind the defence and had only Jeff Cleary to beat and shot hard and low. A fine goal all round by Bryson Robert !!!

Shannon town 0 - 1 Tallaght athletic

18'

Aden Bryant tried to skip past Wilfrid Philips but Wilfrid Philips robbed Aden Bryant.

19'

Pass by Aden Bryant to Merrill Sutton, Wilfrid Philips couldn't reach it.

Merrill Sutton had the strength to hold off Dean Timothyson.

Merrill Sutton tried to dribble past Wilfrid Philips but Wilfrid Philips cleanly tackled the ball.

23'

Delano Fitzsimmons dribbled past Bryson Robert.

Delano Fitzsimmons laid it forward to Noah MacIver, Vernon Kavanagh tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Bryson Robert before Noah MacIver could pass the ball.

24'

Merrill Sutton struck the freekick over the wall. Ken Earlson pushed it away.

25'

Ridley Christinson evaded the challenge of Merrill Sutton and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

But Ridley Christinson sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

28'

Noah MacIver stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Leslie Mercer intercepted the pass.

29'

Wise O Clery received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Neely Merchant, Wise O Clery latched onto the ball before Leslie Mercer could intercept.

Wise O Clery tried to twist past Ridley Christinson but Ridley Christinson dispossessed Wise O Clery.

30'

Delano Fitzsimmons received a yellow card.

33'

Pass by Vernon Kavanagh to Bryson Robert, Bryson Robert picked up on the ball before Noah MacIver could intercept.

Bryson Robert turned on the ball to leave Delano Fitzsimmons standing.

Bryson Robert delivered a float cross, Noah MacIver failed to reach the ball.

Inerney Autenberry got well above Edgar Ó Cnáimhín to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

34'

Merrill Sutton lifted the ball towards Neely Merchant in the area, Neely Merchant took an excellent first touch before Wilfrid Philips could reach it.

Neely Merchant had the chance to score but he was closed down well by Damon Goode.

36'

Aden Bryant went by the challenge of Wilfrid Philips.

Aden Bryant tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Dean Timothyson did well to spot and intercept the cross.

37'

Ridley Christinson tried to feed the high ball but The ball bounced off Wise O Clery.

38'

Delano Fitzsimmons looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Layne Burns got above Damon Goode to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Ken Earlson had no chance to stop the ball ... Layne Burns scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Shannon town 1 - 1 Tallaght athletic

39'

Aden Bryant played the ball long,Wilfrid Philips failed to reach the ball.

Noah MacIver hastily struck from a narrow angle before Gordon Collins could clear it away.

But Noah MacIver put it high and wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

40'

Frankie Downer received a yellow card.

Delano Fitzsimmons hit the ball forward to Noah MacIver, the ball was picked up by Noah MacIver before Vernon Kavanagh could intercept.

Noah MacIver sent the ball over from the wing, Bryson Robert failed to intercept the pass.

Kiaran Peterson got ahead of Damon Goode to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Ken Earlson denied Kiaran Peterson.

43'

Neely Merchant tried to lift the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Leslie Mercer.

45'

Delano Fitzsimmons skipped past the challenge of Vernon Kavanagh.

Delano Fitzsimmons got the float cross in from the wing, Bryson Robert couldn't cut it.

Neely Merchant rose bravely above Damon Goode to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Ken Earlson made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Shannon town had 58% possession in the match, while Tallaght athletic had 42%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Merrill Sutton tried to dart past Wilfrid Philips but Wilfrid Philips robbed Merrill Sutton.

47'

Delano Fitzsimmons swiftly put in the freekick. But Delano Fitzsimmons put it high and wide.

52'

Neely Merchant tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Leslie Mercer.

54'

Bryson Robert lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Dean Timothyson, Dean Timothyson brought the ball down well before Noah MacIver could intercept.

Dean Timothyson struck it at goal! but Kaden Driscoll blocked the shot.

55'

Leslie Mercer tried to skip past the challenge of Neely Merchant but it failed.

56'

Wilfrid Philips's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

57'

Vernon Kavanagh blocked Delano Fitzsimmons in a good, clean tackle before Delano Fitzsimmons attempted to deliver the ball.

58'

Noah MacIver gave the corner straight to the opposition.

59'

Aden Bryant took the ball past Wilfrid Philips.

Aden Bryant tried to put the ball across but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Dean Timothyson.

60'

Vernon Kavanagh's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

63'

Noah MacIver aimed the corner at the far post.

Damon Goode got up above Kaden Driscoll, then headed the ball to safety.

64'

Kiaran Peterson was shown a yellow card.

65'

Kaden Driscoll had a crack from the freekick. But it hit the wall.

66'

Vernon Kavanagh tried to feed the high ball but it was intercepted by Noah MacIver.

67'

Wilfrid Philips elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Edgar Ó Cnáimhín won the ball in the air from Kaden Driscoll, then headed at goal.

Jeff Cleary used his fists to clear the ball.

68'

Vernon Kavanagh struck the freekick through the wall into the back of the net. Jeff Cleary failed to stop the ball. ... GOAL!!!

Shannon town 1 - 2 Tallaght athletic

72'

Neely Merchant played a wonderful ball for Wise O Clery, Wise O Clery took it in his stride before Leslie Mercer could reach it.

Wise O Clery dribbled past Ridley Christinson.

Wise O Clery tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Leslie Mercer.

73'

Dean Timothyson failed in his attempt to jink past Noah MacIver.

76'

Delano Fitzsimmons tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Bryson Robert intercepted but couldn't control.

79'

Aden Bryant shot from 30 yards but Dean Timothyson managed to block the shot.

80'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Wilfrid Philips.

Poor corner kick by Bryson Robert. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

84'

Ridley Christinson made a pass to Leslie Mercer, Leslie Mercer took possession of the ball before Wise O Clery could intercept.

Leslie Mercer attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Neely Merchant cleared the ball to safety.

85'

Ridley Christinson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Wise O Clery cut it out easily.

86'

Wilfrid Philips tried to play it past Wise O Clery but Wise O Clery dispossessed Wilfrid Philips.

87'

Ridley Christinson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Wise O Clery.

89'

Dean Timothyson struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Merrill Sutton wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Jeff Cleary made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

92'

Ridley Christinson tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Neely Merchant.

End Match Shannon town 1 - 2 Tallaght athletic