Glasnevin FC (0) vs Elm Mount FC (1)
Venue: Albert Collage
Date: 12th September 2009

Glasnevin kicked off they’re third successive home game of the season against Elm Mount FC in glorious conditions at a sun baked Albert Collage. The diggers started the better, attacking from the first minute. Indeed they should have had a penalty when a clear handball was waved away by the referee to the dismay of the home team.
Glasnevin continued to press and had a great opportunity on 8 minutes when Keith Kearns received the ball and shot first time when maybe he could have taken a touch.
The game was held up on 12 minutes when Kenny McLoughlin clashed heads with the Elm Mount keeper. Both had to be treated for cuts to the head with Kenny coming away sporting a nasty cut and swollen eye.
The away side took the lead on 12 minutes when once again this season the diggers failed to deal with a ball over the top, leaving the Elm mount player to run through unopposed to blast the ball past Alan McHue who never stood a chance. Glasnevin where rattled and should have been 2 down straight from the kick off but for an excellent save from Alan McHue in goal.
Glasnevin had to wait until the 25th minute to create they’re next chance when Keith Kearns fine through ball was met by Kenny McLoughlin but he could not get the required connection to trouble the goalkeeper.
Elm Mount where winning every second ball on the pitch and they’re desire in the taclkle should have seen them increase they're lead. The diggers however had they're second claim for a penalty when Keith Kearns cross into the box was met by a defenders arm and despite good positioning from the referee, no penalty was given. So it remained 1-0 to the visitors at half time.
The diggers came out all guns blazing for the second half and had a chance on 50 minutes when Brian Blood was sent through on goal but clashed with the keeper. Both players where down for a few minutes with the away keeper re-opening his would from earlier.
The game descended into a very scrappy affair afterwards with no opportunities of any real note. Jake Warren’s mesmerising dribble past 4 Mount players was the highlight. Kenny McLoughlin had a shot straight at the keeper just after also.
Elm Mount created a good chance on 62 minutes when slack marking at the back allowed a shot on goal but Glasnevin where lucky to get away with it.
Gerry Taaffe received a yellow card on 67 minutes after an altercation with the Elm Mount number 8. The Mount player making the most of situation, diving to the ground under little or no contact. Straight after, good work from Ger Taaffe down the right hand side led to another shot on target for Kenny but effort was straight at the keeper.
Kenny had to go off soon after, his eye injury having an impact on his vision. He was replaced up front by Rafael Nunes with 16 minutes remaining. Rafa was straight into the action, offering a bit of spark to a very lethargic diggers display. The diggers up the anti after this and a breakaway attack resulted in Ian Daly’s shot buzzing just wide of the post with 12 minutes to go.
The home side where incensed when Karl Hearns goal was ruled out for a supposed infringement on the keeper when it was clear that no digger player was anywhere near him. This led to angry scenes on the side lines from players and team manager. Adding to it the fact that referee refused to give his reason behind the decision.
The diggers where getting desperate to retrieve something from the game and with 6 minutes left they had they’re third call for a penalty dismissed when Rafa went down in the box under pressure from the Elm Mount defender. The referee giving Rafa a warning for diving in the end.
The ref finally blew for full time to give Elm Mount a hard fought win over the diggers. The diggers will have to pick themselves back up for an away trip to Lusk on Saturday.

Team:
Alan McHue (GK)

Robbie O’Neill (LB)
Ian Daly (CB)
Sean Johnson(CB)
Gerry Taaffe (RB)

Keith Kearns (LM)
Karl Hearns (Mid)
Daryl Slein (Mid)
Jake Warren (RM)

Kenny McLoughlin (FW)
Brian Blood (FW)

Subs: Rafael Nunes; Padraig Tansey; James Lynch

Match report by Eddie Riley