Welcome to the match between Kilkenny albion and Cork forest

1'

Bennett Merricks tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Elvis Peter.

3'

Adam Knaggs found a chance to score from long range but he was under too much pressure from Isidore Hodson .

4'

Daryl Stern tried to play a long ball but The ball cannoned off Heath Harrison.

5'

Vergil Blake made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Elvis Peter came close and blocked it.

6'

Darin Hart fed the ball forward to Eldon Thatcher, Eldon Thatcher took it in his stride before Lucas Donnelly could cut it out.

Eldon Thatcher jinked past Ainsley Killam.

Eldon Thatcher shot on the ball but Lauren Johnson cleared the ball from danger.

8'

Braxton Bellamy was shown a yellow card.

Bennett Merricks's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Darin Hart searched out Andy Molloy, Andy Molloy trapped the ball nicely before Ainsley Killam could reach it.

Andy Molloy tried to get onto the pass but Lauren Johnson closed in and intercepted the ball.

17'

Darin Hart dribbled past Lucas Donnelly.

Darin Hart tried to skip past Ainsley Killam but it failed.

18'

Adam Knaggs tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Daryl Stern did well to spot and intercept the pass.

20'

Usual Dixon tried to sprint past Elvis Peter but Elvis Peter didn't allow.

21'

Bennett Merricks tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Elvis Peter.

22'

Andy Molloy swung the corner into the box.

Kennedy Gabriels out-jumped Braxton Bellamy, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Lewis Jephson denied Kennedy Gabriels.

24'

Eldon Thatcher tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Elvis Peter showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

25'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Elvis Peter before Bennett Merricks tried to pass the ball.

27'

Elvis Peter directed the ball nicely to Lauren Johnson, Lauren Johnson took it in his stride before Vergil Blake could reach it.

Lauren Johnson hit the ball from medium range. Bennett Merricks failed to block the shot.

Oistin Nelson couldn't save it ... Lauren Johnson scored !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Kilkenny albion 0 - 1 Cork forest

29'

Yellow card shown to Daryl Stern.

31'

Daryl Stern skipped easily past the challenge of Heath Harrison.

Daryl Stern shielded the ball from Adam Knaggs and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Daryl Stern sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Daryl Stern. He looked like he was short of match practice.

34'

Ainsley Killam attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball struck Darin Hart.

36'

Bennett Merricks tried to skip past the challenge of Lyle Russell but Bennett Merricks lost the ball to Lyle Russell's block tackle.

38'

Darin Hart tried to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Ainsley Killam.

39'

Bennett Merricks tried to skip past the challenge of Elvis Peter but Elvis Peter nicked the ball from the toes of Bennett Merricks.

40'

Usual Dixon elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Quinn Purcell got well above Braxton Bellamy to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Lewis Jephson gathered the ball safely.

41'

Lucas Donnelly went by the challenge of Darin Hart.

Lucas Donnelly failed in his attempt to dribble past Eldon Thatcher.

42'

Vergil Blake made a pass to Bennett Merricks, Lyle Russell missed his interception.

Bennett Merricks shot from distance. Elvis Peter couldn't reach it.

Lewis Jephson was too slow in reaction ... Bennett Merricks scored an excellent goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Kilkenny albion 1 - 1 Cork forest

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Kilkenny albion maintained 64% of possession and 36% for Cork forest. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Bennett Merricks tried to get onto the pass but Lyle Russell showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

47'

Darin Hart attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball struck Braxton Bellamy.

49'

Ainsley Killam played a lovely ball for Lucas Donnelly, Lucas Donnelly trapped the ball nicely before Eldon Thatcher could cut it out.

Lucas Donnelly failed in his attempt to get past Darin Hart.

50'

Lucas Donnelly hit the freekick. But it hit the wall.

51'

Bennett Merricks hit a long ball towards Eldon Thatcher in the area, the ball was picked up by Eldon Thatcher before Elvis Peter could intercept.

Eldon Thatcher hit a fierce shot. Lauren Johnson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Lewis Jephson gathered the ball safely.

53'

Darin Hart skipped past Lucas Donnelly.

Darin Hart directed the ball nicely past Ainsley Killam to Andy Molloy.

Andy Molloy found a perfect spot and hit a hopeful looking shot. Lauren Johnson approached too late to block it.

Brilliant saved by Lewis Jephson.

55'

Bennett Merricks brought the play over the halfway line,Elvis Peter stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Usual Dixon jumped above Lauren Johnson, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Usual Dixon put it horribly wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

57'

Darin Hart tried his luck with a long range chip but the shot clattered off Lyle Russell.

58'

Darin Hart took the ball past Lucas Donnelly.

Darin Hart tried to get past Ainsley Killam but Darin Hart lost out to Ainsley Killam.

59'

Lyle Russell tried to jink past Vergil Blake but Lyle Russell lost out to Vergil Blake.

60'

Adam Knaggs sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

61'

Bennett Merricks received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Usual Dixon, Ainsley Killam couldn't cut it.

Bennett Merricks tried to twist past Elvis Peter but Elvis Peter didn't allow.

62'

Usual Dixon hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Lyle Russell failed to block the shot.

The ball hit the net after Lewis Jephson failed to save ... A great goal from a fine move by Usual Dixon !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Kilkenny albion 2 - 1 Cork forest

65'

Ainsley Killam played a wonderful ball for Lucas Donnelly, the ball was picked up by Lucas Donnelly before Eldon Thatcher could reach it.

Lucas Donnelly made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Darin Hart.

66'

Kennedy Gabriels tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Elvis Peter.

67'

Heath Harrison tried to skip past the challenge of Isidore Hodson but Heath Harrison lost the ball to Isidore Hodson's block tackle.

68'

Adam Knaggs was shown a yellow card.

69'

Ainsley Killam could not stop Darin Hart going past him.

Darin Hart attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Lucas Donnelly closed in and intercepted the ball.

70'

Pass by Bennett Merricks to Vergil Blake, Vergil Blake took it in his stride before Elvis Peter could intercept.

Vergil Blake shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Lyle Russell couldn't reach it.

Lewis Jephson did well to tip it wide.

71'

Pass by Eldon Thatcher to Darin Hart, Darin Hart took it in his stride before Lucas Donnelly could intercept.

Darin Hart tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ainsley Killam.

73'

Eldon Thatcher played a great ball for Darin Hart, Lucas Donnelly tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Darin Hart passed the ball to Usual Dixon, the ball was picked up by Usual Dixon before Ainsley Killam could cut it out.

Usual Dixon held up the ball, evading the challenge of Lauren Johnson and fired off a shot.

Lewis Jephson blocked the shot.

74'

Bennett Merricks curled the ball in at goal from long range but Elvis Peter charged down the shot.

75'

Adam Knaggs played a wonderful ball for Heath Harrison, Isidore Hodson failed to reach the ball.

Heath Harrison blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Daryl Stern approached too late to block it.

Lewis Jephson made a stunning save !.

77'

Quinn Purcell shielded the ball from Lucas Donnelly and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was an unbelievable miss.

79'

Heath Harrison picked up Adam Knaggs's superb pass, Daryl Stern failed to reach the ball.

Heath Harrison hit it high over the halfway line,Isidore Hodson failed to intercept the pass.

Usual Dixon challenged Lauren Johnson for a heading, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Lewis Jephson did well to tip it wide.

82'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Lyle Russell before Heath Harrison could pass the ball.

83'

Darin Hart took the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

84'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Lucas Donnelly.

Usual Dixon picked up Eldon Thatcher's long ball, Lucas Donnelly stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Braxton Bellamy before Usual Dixon could pass the ball.

85'

Adam Knaggs tried to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Isidore Hodson.

87'

Darin Hart tried to hit a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Ainsley Killam.

89'

Eldon Thatcher attempted to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Lucas Donnelly.

91'

Bennett Merricks took the ball out of his own half,Elvis Peter tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Usual Dixon got well above Braxton Bellamy to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Lewis Jephson made a save.

92'

Adam Knaggs played it confidently past Isidore Hodson.

Adam Knaggs crossed the ball low and hard, Daryl Stern failed to intercept the pass.

Bennett Merricks passed the ball instantly to his right. Lauren Johnson failed to reach the ball.

Eldon Thatcher directed the ball nicely to Quinn Purcell, Braxton Bellamy failed to intercept the pass.

Despite the angle, Quinn Purcell flicked it goalwards. Lauren Johnson approached too late to tackle him.

Lewis Jephson saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

93'

Block tackle from Isidore Hodson, easily dispossessing Adam Knaggs before Adam Knaggs tried to fire in a shot at goal from long range.

94'

Bennett Merricks played a lovely ball for Vergil Blake, Elvis Peter couldn't reach it.

Vergil Blake tried to whip in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Lyle Russell.

End Match Kilkenny albion 2 - 1 Cork forest