Welcome to the match between Kilkenny city and Shamrock Rovers

1'

Kaelan Rollins hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Maurice Steele charged down the shot.

2'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Bram Wright.

Clifford Chase tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Kyler Shakesheave cut it out easily.

3'

Corner taken by Hamnet Tuft and cut out by the opposition.

4'

Linton Whitaker went across and took the corner.

Ansel Bancroft had the beating in the air of Josiah Miller, then made an attacking header.

Darian Teague wan't fast enough to make the save ... Ansel Bancroft scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Kilkenny city 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

6'

Linton Whitaker knocked a lovely ball for Kaelan Rollins, Kaelan Rollins took it in his stride before Kyler Shakesheave could reach it.

Kaelan Rollins faked a shot before cutting Meallan Vaughan in a different direction.

Kyler Shakesheave executed a block tackle on Kaelan Rollins before Kaelan Rollins attempted to deliver the ball.

8'

Bram Wright laid it forward to Ansel Bancroft, the ball was picked up by Ansel Bancroft before Johnathan Reid could reach it.

Ansel Bancroft made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Maurice Steele.

9'

Linton Whitaker played the ball to Kaelan Rollins's feet, the ball was picked up by Kaelan Rollins before Jerrold Rickard could intercept.

Kaelan Rollins tried to use his skill to go past Meallan Vaughan but Kaelan Rollins lost out to Meallan Vaughan.

10'

Ansel Bancroft hit a speculative long-range shot. Hamnet Tuft failed to charge down the shot.

Ansel Bancroft's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

12'

Johnathan Reid tried to take the ball past Ansel Bancroft but it failed.

14'

Poor corner kick delivered by Hamnet Tuft that went straight to the opposition.

17'

Jerrold Rickard passed along the floor for Hamnet Tuft to pick it up, Hamnet Tuft took it in his stride before Clifford Chase could reach it.

Hamnet Tuft blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Darcy Moriarty got himself between the ball and goal.

21'

Bram Wright attempted to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Maurice Steele.

25'

Bram Wright shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Johnathan Reid threw himself in front of the shot.

26'

Poor corner kick by Clifford Chase. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

27'

Ansel Bancroft went by the challenge of Meallan Vaughan.

Ansel Bancroft lost the ball to Johnathan Reid's block tackle before Ansel Bancroft could pass the ball.

29'

Darcy Moriarty looked to play the ball long to Dannie Deadman, Dannie Deadman took it in his stride before Hamnet Tuft could cut it out.

Dannie Deadman found himself in some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Josiah Miller failed to charge down the shot.

However, Dannie Deadman put it well over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

30'

Darcy Moriarty swung the corner into the box.

Dannie Deadman beat Josiah Miller to the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Darian Teague managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

31'

Bram Wright delivered the ball to Darcy Moriarty, Johnathan Reid couldn't cut out the pass.

Darcy Moriarty skipped easily past Maurice Steele.

Darcy Moriarty knocked a lovely ball for Linton Whitaker, Linton Whitaker took possession of the ball before Johnathan Reid could reach it.

Linton Whitaker laid it forward to Dannie Deadman, Dannie Deadman latched onto the ball before Josiah Miller could reach it.

Dannie Deadman made a pass to Darcy Moriarty, Darcy Moriarty took possession of the ball before Benen Hawk could cut it out.

Darcy Moriarty had the chance to score but Josiah Miller gave him no space to manoeuvre.

32'

Jerrold Rickard tried to jink past Clifford Chase but Clifford Chase block tackled Jerrold Rickard.

33'

Hamnet Tuft skipped past the challenge of Clifford Chase.

Hamnet Tuft tried to take the ball past Darcy Moriarty but Darcy Moriarty didn't allow.

34'

Jerrold Rickard tried to sprint past Darcy Moriarty but Darcy Moriarty took the ball away from Jerrold Rickard.

38'

Linton Whitaker used his skill to go past Wil Coel.

Linton Whitaker blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Meallan Vaughan failed to block the shot.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

39'

Ansel Bancroft skipped past Johnathan Reid.

Ansel Bancroft looked destined to score from medium range but Maurice Steele blocked him.

40'

Hank Salomon lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

41'

Clifford Chase swiftly put in the freekick. Denied by Darian Teague.

42'

Darcy Moriarty tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

43'

Kyler Shakesheave hit the ball forward to Meallan Vaughan, Meallan Vaughan latched onto the ball before Linton Whitaker could intercept.

Meallan Vaughan crossed the ball high over Kaelan Rollins.

Josiah Miller beat Lorn Jeanes to the ball, then made an attacking header.

Reuben Harley did well to turn the ball round the post.

44'

Clifford Chase tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Hamnet Tuft.

45'

Kyler Shakesheave played a lovely ball for Meallan Vaughan, Kaelan Rollins couldn't cut it.

Meallan Vaughan tried to square the ball from the wing but it was well intercepted by Linton Whitaker.

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47'

Meallan Vaughan played a wonderful ball for Kyler Shakesheave, the ball was picked up by Kyler Shakesheave before Cornelius Arterberry could reach it.

Block tackle from Kaelan Rollins, easily dispossessing Kyler Shakesheave before Kyler Shakesheave tried to get onto the pass.

48'

Jerrold Rickard attempted to lift the ball forward but Bram Wright intercepted but couldn't control.

49'

Linton Whitaker hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Meallan Vaughan didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

52'

Bram Wright tried to dribble past Maurice Steele but Maurice Steele nicked the ball from the toes of Bram Wright.

59'

Ansel Bancroft skipped past Maurice Steele.

Ansel Bancroft directed the ball to Lorn Jeanes, the ball was picked up by Lorn Jeanes before Johnathan Reid could reach it.

Lobbed goalwards by Lorn Jeanes. Josiah Miller approached too late to clear the danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Vintage strike from Lorn Jeanes !!! GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Kilkenny city 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

62'

Wil Coel received a yellow card.

63'

Poor corner kick delivered by Clifford Chase that went straight to the opposition.

64'

Jerrold Rickard played a pinpoint pass to Hamnet Tuft, Hamnet Tuft picked up on the ball before Clifford Chase could reach it.

Hamnet Tuft shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Darcy Moriarty failed to block the shot.

Reuben Harley couldn't save it ... Hamnet Tuft scored an excellent goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Kilkenny city 2 - 1 Shamrock Rovers

65'

Darcy Moriarty tried to dribble past Hamnet Tuft but Hamnet Tuft denied.

66'

Darcy Moriarty got past Hamnet Tuft.

Darcy Moriarty sprinted to escape from Jerrold Rickard.

Darcy Moriarty tried a banana shot from distance!. Hamnet Tuft didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Darian Teague pushed it away.

69'

Bram Wright dribbled past Wil Coel.

Bram Wright passed the ball perfectly to Lorn Jeanes, Johnathan Reid stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Lorn Jeanes found a gap and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Josiah Miller didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Darian Teague couldn't save it ... Lorn Jeanes scored a superb effort !!! ... He was delighted !

Kilkenny city 3 - 1 Shamrock Rovers

70'

Jerrold Rickard tried to dribble past Darcy Moriarty but Darcy Moriarty took the ball away from Jerrold Rickard.

73'

Hank Salomon took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

74'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Benen Hawk.

76'

Linton Whitaker tried to play it past Meallan Vaughan but Meallan Vaughan blocked Linton Whitaker.

77'

Linton Whitaker surged past Meallan Vaughan!.

Linton Whitaker got the float cross in from the wing, Kyler Shakesheave couldn't cut it.

Hank Salomon beat Benen Hawk to the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Dannie Deadman escaped from the challenge of Josiah Miller and blasted the ball towards the top corner.

Held by Darian Teague.

78'

Maurice Steele tried to sprint past Ansel Bancroft but Ansel Bancroft took the ball away from Maurice Steele.

79'

Darcy Moriarty played it confidently past Hamnet Tuft.

Darcy Moriarty tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Jerrold Rickard.

82'

Linton Whitaker directed the ball nicely to Kaelan Rollins, Kaelan Rollins picked up on the ball before Kyler Shakesheave could intercept.

Kaelan Rollins got the float cross in from the wing, Meallan Vaughan couldn't cut it.

Darcy Moriarty got to the ball ahead of Benen Hawk, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Darian Teague made a stunning save !.

83'

Kyler Shakesheave knocked a long ball to Maurice Steele, Linton Whitaker couldn't cut it.

Johnathan Reid picked up Maurice Steele's superb pass, Lorn Jeanes couldn't reach it.

Johnathan Reid drove the ball at goal. Cornelius Arterberry didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Johnathan Reid's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

84'

Linton Whitaker made a good pass to Darcy Moriarty, Darcy Moriarty latched onto the ball before Meallan Vaughan could cut it out.

Darcy Moriarty sent the ball over from the wing, Kyler Shakesheave couldn't cut out the pass.

Hank Salomon challenged Benen Hawk for a heading, then nodded the ball forward.

Good play by Kaelan Rollins in making himself some space and shot on the ball. Josiah Miller didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Darian Teague managed to turn it over his bar.

85'

Bram Wright passed the ball to Ansel Bancroft, Johnathan Reid couldn't cut out the pass.

Ansel Bancroft made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Maurice Steele.

87'

Kaelan Rollins stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Johnathan Reid blocked it.

89'

Kyler Shakesheave was shown a yellow card.

90'

From long range, Darcy Moriarty bent the ball towards goal but Meallan Vaughan got himself between the ball and goal.

92'

Johnathan Reid played the ball into the area,Ansel Bancroft tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Cornelius Arterberry won the aerial challenge against Wil Coel, then used his head to clear the ball.

93'

Bram Wright directed the ball to Ansel Bancroft, Ansel Bancroft took possession of the ball before Johnathan Reid could reach it.

Ansel Bancroft tried to twist past Maurice Steele but Maurice Steele succesfully won the ball from Ansel Bancroft.

End Match Kilkenny city 3 - 1 Shamrock Rovers