Welcome to the match between Dundalk and Kilkenny albion

1'

Bennett Merricks played a lovely ball for Vergil Blake, Vergil Blake picked up on the ball before Desmond Griffin could cut it out.

Vergil Blake delivered a float cross, Colten Bullock stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Andy Molloy got up above Moriarty Patterson, then headed at goal.

Dexter Traves saved and held the ball.

3'

Adam Knaggs made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Kenton Carlisle.

4'

Arlie Fleming 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 Heath Harrison.

5'

Pete Mann could not stop Darin Hart going past him.

The ball was struck by Darin Hart from 20 yards out but Elias Meaney got himself between the ball and goal.

8'

Adam Knaggs tried to dribble past Colten Bullock but Adam Knaggs lost out to Colten Bullock.

11'

Darin Hart passed the ball through Elias Meaney'legs to Eldon Thatcher !!!

Eldon Thatcher got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Pete Mann managed to block the shot.

12'

Desmond Griffin was outpaced by Vergil Blake.

Vergil Blake fired off a medium-ranged shot. Colten Bullock approached too late to block it.

But Vergil Blake put it narrowly over ... He should never have missed that one.

14'

Eldon Thatcher was outpaced by Pete Mann.

Pete Mann tried to use his skill to go past Darin Hart but Darin Hart block tackled Pete Mann.

15'

Adam Knaggs stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Kenton Carlisle.

16'

Bennett Merricks played the ball to Vergil Blake's feet, Vergil Blake latched onto the ball before Colten Bullock could reach it.

Vergil Blake tried to twist past Desmond Griffin but Desmond Griffin took the ball away from Vergil Blake.

17'

Pete Mann was outmuscled by Vergil Blake.

Vergil Blake played a wonderful ball for Andy Molloy, Elias Meaney failed to reach the ball.

Andy Molloy found himself with plenty of time and had a go on goal. Moriarty Patterson couldn't reach it.

Dexter Traves strayed off his line ... Andy Molloy scored. Super finish !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Dundalk 0 - 1 Kilkenny albion

18'

Adam Knaggs played a pinpoint pass to Heath Harrison, Heath Harrison trapped the ball nicely before Kenton Carlisle could cut it out.

Heath Harrison tried to skip past the challenge of Arlie Fleming but Arlie Fleming dispossessed Heath Harrison.

19'

Eldon Thatcher ran up to take the corner.

Reagan Corra got above Moriarty Patterson to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Reagan Corra. He looked like he was short of match practice.

21'

Reagan Corra put some curve on the shot from long range but Colten Bullock made the clearance.

22'

Darin Hart made a good pass to Eldon Thatcher, Eldon Thatcher took possession of the ball before Elias Meaney could reach it.

Eldon Thatcher played the ball to Andy Molloy's feet, the ball was picked up by Andy Molloy before Pete Mann could intercept.

Andy Molloy played a great ball for Darin Hart, Darin Hart took possession of the ball before Jonny Poole could reach it.

Darin Hart had shrugged off the challenge of Moriarty Patterson and smashed the ball towards the top corner.

Dexter Traves had gone walkabout ... Darin Hart capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Dundalk 0 - 2 Kilkenny albion

23'

Heath Harrison tried to jink past Kenton Carlisle but Kenton Carlisle robbed Heath Harrison.

24'

Bennett Merricks took the ball past Colten Bullock.

Bennett Merricks tried to centre the ball but Desmond Griffin intercepted but couldn't control.

25'

Elias Meaney tried to take the ball past Eldon Thatcher but Eldon Thatcher blocked Elias Meaney.

27'

Adam Knaggs failed in his attempt to take the ball past Arlie Fleming.

28'

Darin Hart played a perfect pass for Eldon Thatcher, Elias Meaney tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Eldon Thatcher played a pinpoint pass to Usual Dixon, Usual Dixon took it in his stride before Pete Mann could cut it out.

Usual Dixon knocked a lovely ball for Darin Hart, Darin Hart latched onto the ball before Jonny Poole could intercept.

Despite the angle, Darin Hart flicked it goalwards but Moriarty Patterson hoofed the ball clear.

29'

Heath Harrison took the ball past Kenton Carlisle.

Heath Harrison used his skill to go past Arlie Fleming.

Heath Harrison found himself in some space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Moriarty Patterson failed to block the shot.

But Heath Harrison scooped it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

31'

The referee showed Pete Mann a yellow card.

32'

Pete Mann skipped past the challenge of Darin Hart.

Pete Mann tried to get onto the pass but The ball was touched on by Eldon Thatcher.

33'

Darin Hart sprinted to escape from Elias Meaney.

Darin Hart shielded the ball from Pete Mann and fired off a long shot.

But Darin Hart sent the ball well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

35'

Heath Harrison made a good pass to Adam Knaggs, Adam Knaggs took possession of the ball before Kenton Carlisle could cut it out.

Adam Knaggs dribbled past Arlie Fleming.

Adam Knaggs tried to deliver a float cross but Kenton Carlisle cut it out.

36'

Adam Knaggs lifted the ball ahead of Andy Molloy, Andy Molloy took an excellent first touch before Elias Meaney could cut it out.

Andy Molloy shot! but Moriarty Patterson hoofed the ball clear.

40'

Bennett Merricks darted past Colten Bullock.

Bennett Merricks crossed the ball high and hard over Desmond Griffin.

Andy Molloy had the beating in the air of Jonny Poole, then headed it across the goal.

The ball hit the net after Dexter Traves failed to save ... Andy Molloy scored a superb effort !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Dundalk 0 - 3 Kilkenny albion

41'

Darin Hart played a pinpoint pass to Eldon Thatcher, Eldon Thatcher took it in his stride before Kenton Carlisle could reach it.

Eldon Thatcher had shrugged off the challenge of Elias Meaney and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

But it went over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Eldon Thatcher. He looked like he was short of match practice.

43'

Bennett Merricks tried to get past Colten Bullock but Colten Bullock dispossessed Bennett Merricks.

44'

Eldon Thatcher played a perfect pass for Adam Knaggs, Adam Knaggs latched onto the ball before Kenton Carlisle could intercept.

Adam Knaggs hit the ball from long range. Arlie Fleming failed to charge down the shot.

But Adam Knaggs sent the ball well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Dundalk were unfortunate to go in behind.Dundalk had 31% possession in the match, while Kilkenny albion had 69%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Bennett Merricks played a wonderful ball for Darin Hart, Elias Meaney couldn't cut out the pass.

Darin Hart tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Pete Mann.

49'

Quinn Purcell passed it long to Heath Harrison, Heath Harrison trapped the ball nicely before Kenton Carlisle could intercept.

Heath Harrison found a perfect spot and struck it at goal. Jonny Poole approached too late to block it.

But Heath Harrison didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a poor effort from Heath Harrison. He was lacking match sharpness.

50'

Usual Dixon was pressed by Elias Meaney but he evaded the challenge and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But it was well wide from Usual Dixon ... It was a wasted opportunity.

51'

Adam Knaggs played a lovely ball for Heath Harrison, Arlie Fleming couldn't cut out the pass.

Heath Harrison moved the ball forward for Adam Knaggs, Kenton Carlisle couldn't cut out the pass.

A low cross was delivered by Adam Knaggs, Arlie Fleming couldn't reach it.

Heath Harrison approached and took a quick shot on the ball past Moriarty Patterson.

It went in the back of the net ... Heath Harrison capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Dundalk 0 - 4 Kilkenny albion

54'

Desmond Griffin passed along the floor for Forest Bullock to pick it up, Vergil Blake couldn't cut out the pass.

Forest Bullock shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Bennett Merricks made the clearance.

56'

Kenton Carlisle attempted to feed the high ball but The ball was touched on by Heath Harrison.

57'

Bennett Merricks fed the ball forward to Vergil Blake, Vergil Blake trapped the ball nicely before Moriarty Patterson could reach it.

Vergil Blake got the float cross in from the wing, Colten Bullock failed to intercept the pass.

Usual Dixon got to the ball ahead of Jonny Poole, then headed the ball upfield.

Darin Hart found himself in some space and shot on the ball. Moriarty Patterson failed to charge down the shot.

Dexter Traves did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

58'

Bennett Merricks sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Colten Bullock failed to charge down the shot.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

60'

Adam Knaggs tried to skip past Kenton Carlisle but Kenton Carlisle took the ball away from Adam Knaggs.

63'

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

64'

Vergil Blake stepped away from Pete Mann and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

67'

Darin Hart played a perfect pass for Eldon Thatcher, Eldon Thatcher took possession of the ball before Elias Meaney could cut it out.

Eldon Thatcher shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Pete Mann got himself between the ball and goal.

68'

Darin Hart received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Eldon Thatcher, Darin Hart picked up on the ball before Elias Meaney could reach it.

Darin Hart took the ball confidently past Pete Mann.

Darin Hart knocked a lovely ball for Usual Dixon, Elias Meaney stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Usual Dixon played a perfect pass for Darin Hart, Jonny Poole couldn't cut out the pass.

Good play by Darin Hart in making himself some space and took a shot. Moriarty Patterson failed to charge down the shot.

Dexter Traves made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

69'

Adam Knaggs tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Moriarty Patterson.

71'

Adam Knaggs turned on the ball to leave Arlie Fleming standing.

Adam Knaggs put a float cross , Kenton Carlisle failed to reach the ball.

Reagan Corra got ahead of Moriarty Patterson to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Reagan Corra put it horribly wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

73'

Darin Hart tried to chip the ball forward but The ball came off Pete Mann.

74'

Elias Meaney delivered the ball to Pete Mann, Eldon Thatcher failed to intercept the pass.

Pete Mann made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Darin Hart.

75'

Bennett Merricks tried to knock a long ball forward but Arlie Fleming got in the way of the ball.

76'

Adam Knaggs played a lovely ball for Andy Molloy, Andy Molloy picked up on the ball before Kenton Carlisle could cut it out.

Andy Molloy made a pass to Adam Knaggs, Adam Knaggs picked up on the ball before Arlie Fleming could intercept.

Adam Knaggs skipped easily past the challenge of Kenton Carlisle.

Adam Knaggs made space for himself and chipped the ball goalwards. Moriarty Patterson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Dexter Traves saved superbly and held the ball.

77'

Bennett Merricks tried to lift the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Colten Bullock.

80'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Elias Meaney.

81'

Yellow card shown to Forest Bullock.

83'

Adam Knaggs sprinted past Kenton Carlisle.

Adam Knaggs dribbled past Arlie Fleming.

Adam Knaggs got clean through on goal.

Adam Knaggs was clean through with just Dexter Traves to beat and shot for the top corner but it hit the post.

85'

Pass by Eldon Thatcher to Darin Hart, Darin Hart trapped the ball nicely before Elias Meaney could cut it out.

Pass by Darin Hart to Andy Molloy, Pete Mann tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andy Molloy made a good pass to Bennett Merricks, Bennett Merricks took it in his stride before Jonny Poole could intercept.

Bennett Merricks took his chance shooting from a very tight angle. Moriarty Patterson approached too late to tackle him.

Dexter Traves tried to save but he couldn ... A great goal from a fine move by Bennett Merricks !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Dundalk 0 - 5 Kilkenny albion

88'

Quinn Purcell's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Kennedy Gabriels replaced the injured Quinn Purcell.

90'

Usual Dixon sprinted past Desmond Griffin.

Usual Dixon evaded the challenge of Colten Bullock and tried his luck from 30 yards.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Usual Dixon ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

91'

Desmond Griffin tried to dart past Bennett Merricks but Desmond Griffin lost out to Bennett Merricks.

End Match Dundalk 0 - 5 Kilkenny albion