JJB Sports – Irish Cup Round 5

Dunmurry Rec V Kilmore Rec

Saturday 18th January 2011

 

Team: Warnock, McDonnell, Larkin, Larmour, Fenton, Redpath, Hewitt, McClarnon, Rooney, Rutherford, Arnott

Subs: Finnegan, Hughes, Moore, J Arnott

 

It was great to get back into action with a competitive match on a Saturday. The Rec last played a meaningful fixture on the 11th December 2010. The conditions were blustery with light rain. The playing surface heavy in places stood up well. This intriguing fixture pitted two fellow Amateur league teams together, both with high hopes of progressing to the last 16 of the most Senior Cup in Northern Ireland.

Both teams were hoping to pull a big gun in the next round in a month’s time.

 

 

The opening five minutes seen the Rec all at sea and this allowed Kilmore to push on and create two half chances. A loose ball from Fenton gifted the No8 with the best chance to open the scoring. The Kilmore No10 goes down in the box and half hearted claims for a penalty were waived away by the referee. During the next fifteen minutes the game was evenly matched with neither side creating a chance to test both keepers. A Kilmore corner on 21 minutes sees Philly make an important clearance. The Rec was now well in the game and started to cause Kilmore a few headaches. On 27 minutes a long kick by Philly finds the head of Rutherford who flicks on to Arnott who connects only to see the out rushing Kilmore keeper make an excellent block to deny the opener. Good pressure from Rooney, Arnott and McClarnon sees Kilmore pinned back and having to make vital blocks to keep the score level. “GOAL” 38th minute the Rec pressure paid off with Redpath firing home after good work by Rutherford and Hewitt.

 

 

2nd Half

 

The Rec was full of confidence and the second goal arrived on four minutes. A long throw on the right finds Redpath on the edge of the 18. Nimble footwork and beating two defender squares the ball across the face of goal allows Rutherford to side foot home from 4 yards. This seemed to rattle Kilmore into life and they quickly put pressure on the Rec forcing three quick corners. Redpath on one occasion making a vital clearance to deny Kilmore. “Goal” for Kilmore - on 14 minutes after sloppy defending Dunmurry gift an easy goal. 16th minute Larmour booked.  Kilmore almost equalize when a free kick from 24 yards strikes the base of the post. Kilmore were exerting the pressure and a long ball was shielded by Larmour who was fouled. Unbelievable Larmour rises from the ground and strikes his opponent only to receive a red card. Manager Moore quickly makes some changes with Finnegan and Hughes replacing Rutherford and Rooney.

The balance of the game swung to Kilmore on the 34th minute a soft looking penalty is awarded to Kilmore. Philly get a hand to the strike and pushes onto the post only to see the rebound knocked in for the equalizer.

The game ended with both sides content for the replay on Tuesday week at Crossgar.

 

The draw at 5 o’clock was keenly watched by both sides and the next round sees the winner take on the mighty Linfield!!!!!

 

 

 

Man of Match: Paul Redpath