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   Saint Anthony's 1 v 0 Dunipace  

The Narrow score-line suggests a tight game but countless chances, goal-line clearances and the woodwork combined to keep the score low in what was a terrific match.

Saints started the brighter with a Taylor volley flashing across the goal mouth. They took the lead in the 12th minute when a long throw-in from Elliot saw Taylor out-jump the 'Pace defence then place a powerful header that the keeper touched but couldn't keep out. Minutes later it should have been 2 when the keeper could only parry a Taylor shot into the path of Callaghan who blazed over under pressure from 8 yards. Muir was given a good chance but was quickly closed down by the Ants defence. Williams, who was terrorising the visitors with some brilliant runs sent over yet another cross and although Callaghan was on target Orr cleared off the line. 'Pace were unlucky to see a 30 yard thunderbolt from Muir hit the outside of the post for a goal kick. Taylor then connected to another Williams cross but Gary MacMillan cleared then the same combination ended with Taylor's effort cleared off the line by McCafferty.

Half Time - Saint Anthony's 1 v 0 Dunipace

The visitors started the second half with a strong wind at their back and although Saints kept possession well it was only a matter of time before they created chances of their own. Williams made a crucial clearance at the far post touching away from Cullen and to everyone's surprise the ref awarded a goal kick. An Ants Trialist then blocked a Muir shot then from a corner Muir again connected this time heading off the crossbar which Turner punched to safety. Saints replied with a Ford free kick cleared a yard from goal then a net-bound shot from Callaghan was deflected for a corner. The final quarter of the game saw the visitors push forward in numbers. Pace striker Muir was again unlucky to see a good effort deflected away and then Graeme MacMillan missed their best chance of the game when he shot over from 8 yards with only 'keeper Turner to beat. Try as the might Dunipace were running out of idea's against a well marshalled Ants defence and almost got caught on the break with Ants striker Henderson forcing a superb fingertip save from Hutton. There being no more chances Saints collected three priceless points but I'm sure no one who was at the game would have begrudged Dunipace at least a point for their second half display.

Ants Team - Turner, Donald, Mulligan, McDonald, Trialist, Ford (Loughlan), Williams, Elliot (Hare), Taylor (Henderson), Mulheron, Callaghan

Subs not used - Mansare, Findlay

Man of the Match - Mikey Williams