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Date Time League Season
21 July 2023 7:45 pm FAI Cup 2023

Match Report

Kilbarrack beaten as Harps move on in FAI Cup

Finn Harps beat out Kilbarrack United 0-1 as Dave Rogers’ side head back to Ballybofey with a ticket in the FAI Cup round of 16 punched.  

Many had touted the tie as a potential cupset, given Finn Harps’ struggle for form this season and Kilbarrack’s domination of the LSL last campaign, yet Harps were the ones who showed their experience at the top level as they navigated the ropey tie.

The first chance of the game fell to Killbarrack who were unable to capitalise as their shot veered wide of the post.

Max Hutchinson opened up the scoring, shooting on the edge of the Kilbarrack’s box before taking a deflection, leaving keeper Conor Ennis flat-footed as the ball rippled into the back of the net to give Harps the lead.

Things only continued to get worse for the hosts soon after, Josh Keegan forced off the pitch through injury with Gavin Guaghran stepping on to replace him in the midfield.  

Ross Carrig’s side were dealt a hammer blow with the absence of Deiric Hyland from the squad, the striker having topped the scoring charts in all four LSL leagues last season. Kilbarrack’s absence of firepower without Hyland became apparent as the hosts failed to create many sizeable chances throughout the first sixty minutes.  

Harps struggled to find their tempo in the early stages of the second half-Kilbarrack enjoying most of the ball but unable to summon up a strong enough chance to level affairs.   

Rory Kelly strung together a succession of strong saves to maintain his side’s advantage, as tensions reached boiling point at Greendale astro, home fans forced to be escorted out by security following violent altercations with traveling supporters.

Matthew Maniskon made a huge block in the dying ashes of the game to ensure his side’s progression to the next round of the cup. The Ballybofey side take on Kerry FC in the first division next week, where they’ll hope to take all three points against the bottom side.

Kilbarrack United
1Conor Ennis Goalkeeper
2Daniel Tobin 14 42'
4Ryan Fitzsimons Midfielder
5Josh Keegan 3
6Eoghan Hampson Defender
7Lewis Skelly 16 Forward
8Gavin Carroll 18
9Mark Townley Defender 90'
10Jack Kelly 17
11Alex Cetiner Forward
15Daniel Byrne Defender
3Gavin Gaughran 5 Midfielder
12Shane Madigan 18 Defender
13Kevin Molloy
14Dean Gibbons 2
16Eamon Mulligan 7
17Kian Cummins 10 Forward
18Sean Hayden 12 Defender
20Lucas Peat Midfielder
21Alan Murphy

Finn Harps
7Ryan Flood Defender
31Rory Kelly Goalkeeper
20Sean O’Donnell 10 Forward
26Tony McNamee Midfielder
27Patrick Ferry 19 Forward
77Scott Wara Defender 62'
12Stephen Doherty 14 Midfielder
55Matty Makinson Defender
42Max Hutchison Midfielder 23'
30Jamie Watson Defender
4Daithi McCallion Defender
14Caoimhin Porter 12 Defender
17Shane McMonagle Midfielder
19BJ Banda 27 Forward
21Damian Duffy Midfielder
10Dan Stokoe 20 Midfielder
6Noe Baba Defender
28Aaron McLaughlin Forward
25Oisin Cooney Goalkeeper

Timeline

 23' 8. Max Hutchison
Josh Keegan
Gavin Gaughran		25' 
Daniel Tobin 42' 
 62' Scott Wara
 70'Patrick Ferry
BJ Banda
 70'Sean O'Donnell
Dan Stokoe
Lewis Skelly
Eamon Mulligan		75' 
Jack Kelly
Kian Cummins		75' 
Daniel Tobin
Dean Gibbons		83' 
Gavin Carroll
Sean Hayden		83' 
 86'Stephen Doherty
Caoimhin Porter
Mark Townley 90' 
Sean Hayden
Shane Madigan		90' 

  • Full-time. Kilbarrack United 0-1 Finn Harps.

  • 90'

    Sean Hayden comes off just 10 mins after he was subbed in, replaced by Shane Madigan. Mark Townley carded.

  • 86'

    Some more subsitions come into the fold. For Kilbarrack Sean Hayden and Dean Gibbons replace and Gavin Caroll, while Finn Harps' Caoimhin Porter comes on for Sean Doherty

  • 80'

    Rory Kelly makes a big save to keep his side in the lead late on! Some nasty scenes bubbling to the surface in Kilbarrack, as a group of home fans have been removed by security following violent conduct.

  • 75'

    Kilbarrack try to shift the game in their favour as Carrig brings on Kian Cummins for Jack Kelly, and Eamonn Mulligan for Lewis Skelly.

  • 70'

    Two substitutes for Finn Harps come into play-BJ Banda replaces Patrick Ferry, while Dan Stoktoe comes on for O\'Donnel.

  • 65'

    Harps evidently not happy with the physicality Kilbarrack have brought to the tie. \"Sean O’Donnell is getting a KICKING\"-Finn Harp\'s Twitter admin.

  • 62'

    Scott Wara carded.

  • 56'

    Kilbarrack have come out the second half the better side but still yet to find the back of the net.

  • 46'

    Action gets back underway on the Greendale Astro.

  • Half-time. Kilbarrack United 0-1 Finn Harps.

  • 42'

    Daniel Tobin booked by referee Kevin O\'Sullivan for a crunching tackle on Hutchinson.

  • 35'

    Many cited this evening's fixture as the most likely cupset of the round of 32-given Harps' poor run of results this season but so far the Ballybofey outfit have been the better of the two sides.

  • 25'

    An early substitution for Kilbarrack, Josh Keegan coming off for Gavin Gaughran.

  • 22'

    Max Hutchinson scores to give Finn Harps the lead!

  • 17'

    A Kilbarrack player receives medical attention as a free-kick from Ryan Flood connects to the face.

  • 12'

    The first chance of the game falls to Kilbarrack who are unable to capitalise as they fire wide.

  • 6'

    A big blow for Kilbarrack who start without Dean Hyland up front, the striker having topped scoring in all four LSL leagues last season. Hyland would've certainly fancied his chances against a Finn Harps defence that have conceded 49 in 23 games this season...

  • 1'

    Action gets underway in Kilbarrack!

Ground

Greendale Road
Kilbarrack, Raheny-Greendale ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, D05 H2K2, Ireland

Alex is a second-year Journalism student at DCU. As well as being a soccer enthusiast, he's also an avid athletics fan, competing in the sport for over ten years.