Welcome to the match between Dundalk and Athlone athletic

1'

Lester Morris was struggling and had to go off.

Schuyler Elliston came on for the injured Lester Morris.

2'

Colten Bullock tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Kane Hewitt coolly intercepted the pass.

3'

Andie Coughlan tried to use his skill to go past Raphael Linwood but Andie Coughlan lost the ball to Raphael Linwood's block tackle.

5'

Beau Malloye had the strength to hold off Kenton Carlisle.

Beau Malloye tried to get the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Elias Meaney.

8'

Pass by Wesley Hilton to Ford Tennyson, Ford Tennyson trapped the ball nicely before Lynn Kavanah could cut it out.

Ford Tennyson tried to chip the ball forward but Desmond Griffin made it first to the ball and intercepted.

10'

Nash Porter made a good pass to Ford Tennyson, Ford Tennyson latched onto the ball before Desmond Griffin could reach it.

Ford Tennyson tried his luck with a medium range chip. Lynn Kavanah failed to block the shot.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Ford Tennyson. He looked like he was short of match practice.

13'

Kenton Carlisle attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Beau Malloye.

14'

Corner taken by Lynn Kavanah and cut out by the opposition.

15'

Beau Malloye laid it forward past Kenton Carlisle to Kane Hewitt.

Kane Hewitt tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Elias Meaney.

18'

Kane Hewitt flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Kenton Carlisle failed to reach the ball.

Kyle Perry got to the ball ahead of Moriarty Patterson, then headed at goal.

But Kyle Perry struck the ball wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

19'

Colten Bullock swung the corner into the box.

Desmond Griffin got above Felix Rider to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Tex Ó Seighin could only parry it.

21'

Elias Meaney tried to skip past Kane Hewitt but Kane Hewitt cleanly tackled the ball.

23'

Ford Tennyson tried to play it past Lynn Kavanah but Lynn Kavanah denied.

24'

Kane Hewitt directed the ball to Beau Malloye, Beau Malloye latched onto the ball before Elias Meaney could intercept.

Beau Malloye tried to get past Kenton Carlisle but his possession is lost through a tackle by Kenton Carlisle.

25'

Beau Malloye shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Kenton Carlisle charged down the shot.

27'

Desmond Griffin failed in his attempt to twist past Nash Porter.

28'

Ford Tennyson tried to get past Lynn Kavanah but Lynn Kavanah denied.

29'

Ford Tennyson played a pinpoint pass to Nash Porter, the ball was picked up by Nash Porter before Lynn Kavanah could cut it out.

Nash Porter put some curve on the shot from distance. Desmond Griffin approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide from Nash Porter ... It was a poor effort from Nash Porter. He was lacking match sharpness.

30'

Alex Halloran was injured and had to go off.

Andie Coughlan took the ball past Colten Bullock.

Andie Coughlan put a float cross , Forest Bullock couldn't reach it.

Schuyler Elliston got to the ball ahead of Jonny Poole, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Schuyler Elliston left Dexter Traves with an easy save.

35'

Ford Tennyson got past Lynn Kavanah.

Ford Tennyson played a great ball for Nash Porter, Desmond Griffin stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nash Porter was able to make space and shot for the top corner. Jonny Poole failed to block the shot.

It went in the back of the net ... Nash Porter found the net !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Dundalk 0 - 1 Athlone athletic

36'

Ford Tennyson picked up Andie Coughlan's long pass, Colten Bullock failed to intercept the pass.

Ford Tennyson found a gap and chipped the ball goalwards. Moriarty Patterson failed to block the shot.

But Ford Tennyson couldn't get it on target ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

37'

Desmond Griffin had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Nash Porter cleared the ball to safety.

38'

Ford Tennyson played a lovely ball for Nash Porter, Lynn Kavanah couldn't reach it.

Nash Porter passed along the floor for Kyle Perry to pick it up, Kyle Perry latched onto the ball before Desmond Griffin could reach it.

Kyle Perry was able to make space and struck it. Jonny Poole approached too late to block it.

But Kyle Perry's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

40'

Nash Porter knocked a lovely ball for Ford Tennyson, Ford Tennyson took possession of the ball before Lynn Kavanah could reach it.

Ford Tennyson made a pass to Nash Porter, Nash Porter took possession of the ball before Desmond Griffin could cut it out.

Nash Porter moved the ball forward for Felix Rider, Lynn Kavanah couldn't cut it.

Felix Rider found a gap and tried to lob the ball at goal. Jonny Poole couldn't reach it.

But Felix Rider sent the ball high into the stands ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

41'

Ford Tennyson turned with the ball past Lynn Kavanah.

Ford Tennyson twisted past Desmond Griffin.

Ford Tennyson attempted a thunderous drive!. Jonny Poole approached too late to block it.

But Ford Tennyson couldn't direct it goalwards ... He held his head in his hands.

42'

Beau Malloye attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kenton Carlisle.

43'

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

44'

Wesley Hilton elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Schuyler Elliston attempted a looping header at goal but Moriarty Patterson headed the ball clear.

45'

Wesley Hilton failed in his attempt to skip past Colten Bullock.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Athlone athletic took the lead.Dundalk maintained 37% of possession and 63% for Athlone athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ford Tennyson tried to dribble past Lynn Kavanah but his possession is lost through a tackle by Lynn Kavanah.

47'

Andie Coughlan tried to play it past Colten Bullock but Colten Bullock blocked Andie Coughlan.

48'

Carleton Mark lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

49'

Ford Tennyson hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Lynn Kavanah.

51'

Ford Tennyson laid it forward to Nash Porter, Nash Porter took possession of the ball before Lynn Kavanah could intercept.

Nash Porter tried to play a long ball but Desmond Griffin intercepted the pass.

52'

Ford Tennyson was shown a yellow card.

53'

Wesley Hilton had the pace to beat Forest Bullock.

Wesley Hilton tried to dribble past Colten Bullock but Wesley Hilton lost out to Colten Bullock.

54'

Elias Meaney tried to dribble past Kane Hewitt but Kane Hewitt robbed Elias Meaney.

55'

Nash Porter laid it forward to Ford Tennyson, Desmond Griffin tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ford Tennyson got past Lynn Kavanah with ease.

Ford Tennyson hit it high and hard towards goal but Jonny Poole hoofed the ball clear.

59'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Lynn Kavanah before Nash Porter could take a shot from long range.

61'

Schuyler Elliston's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

65'

Andie Coughlan jinked confidently past Colten Bullock.

Andie Coughlan tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Forest Bullock.

68'

Carleton Mark picked up Ford Tennyson's long ball, Desmond Griffin tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Carleton Mark made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Moriarty Patterson.

69'

Andie Coughlan got past Colten Bullock.

Andie Coughlan had the pace to beat Forest Bullock.

Andie Coughlan whipped in a float cross, Colten Bullock missed his interception.

Kyle Perry challenged Jonny Poole for a heading, then flicked the ball forward.

Nash Porter tried to get onto the pass but Moriarty Patterson got in the way of the ball.

70'

Forest Bullock tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Andie Coughlan got to the ball first.

72'

Wesley Hilton tried to sprint past Raphael Linwood but Raphael Linwood nicked the ball from the toes of Wesley Hilton.

73'

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

75'

Forest Bullock tried to skip past the challenge of Wesley Hilton but Wesley Hilton succesfully won the ball from Forest Bullock.

76'

Wesley Hilton attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Forest Bullock.

77'

Felix Rider took the ball out of his own half,Desmond Griffin couldn't reach it.

Kyle Perry attempted a looping header at goal but Moriarty Patterson headed the ball clear.

78'

Andie Coughlan held up the ball, evading the challenge of Kenton Carlisle and tried his luck from 30 yards.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He held his head in his hands.

79'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Kenton Carlisle.

80'

Beau Malloye tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kenton Carlisle.

81'

Andie Coughlan picked up Wesley Hilton's superb pass, Lynn Kavanah failed to intercept the pass.

Andie Coughlan unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Colten Bullock failed to block the shot.

Andie Coughlan put it clean over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

82'

Kane Hewitt shielded the ball from Kenton Carlisle and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Kane Hewitt blazed it over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

83'

Beau Malloye dribbled confidently past Kenton Carlisle.

Beau Malloye got the float cross in from the wing, Elias Meaney couldn't cut it.

Kyle Perry challenged Moriarty Patterson for a heading, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

The ball went past Dexter Traves in the back of the net ... Kyle Perry scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Dundalk 0 - 2 Athlone athletic

85'

Andie Coughlan tried to play it past Forest Bullock but Forest Bullock blocked Andie Coughlan.

88'

The referee showed Elias Meaney a yellow card.

89'

Ford Tennyson sprinted to escape from Lynn Kavanah.

Wesley Hilton received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ford Tennyson, Wesley Hilton latched onto the ball before Desmond Griffin could intercept.

Wesley Hilton had the chance to score but Jonny Poole made the last ditch tackle.

90'

Andie Coughlan sprinted to escape from Colten Bullock.

Andie Coughlan put a float cross over Forest Bullock in to the far post.

Carleton Mark got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Jonny Poole headed clear the danger.

92'

Ford Tennyson sprinted past Elias Meaney.

Ford Tennyson surged past Kenton Carlisle!.

Pass by Ford Tennyson to Kyle Perry, Kyle Perry latched onto the ball before Moriarty Patterson could intercept.

Beau Malloye received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kyle Perry, Beau Malloye picked up on the ball before Jonny Poole could intercept.

Good play by Beau Malloye in making himself some space and attempted a thunderous drive. Moriarty Patterson approached too late to tackle him.

Dexter Traves fisted the ball away.

93'

Desmond Griffin made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Beau Malloye found himself in the way of the ball.

94'

Ford Tennyson played a great ball for Nash Porter, the ball was picked up by Nash Porter before Lynn Kavanah could cut it out.

Nash Porter showed Desmond Griffin a clean set of heels.

Nash Porter was pressed by Jonny Poole but he evaded the challenge and aimed for the top corner.

Saved in style by Dexter Traves !.

End Match Dundalk 0 - 2 Athlone athletic