St Josephs welcomed Premier opposition to McArdle Cross for a midweek evening kick off, to accommodate Hanover Harps outing in the FAI Junior Cup. A very well organised, disciplined and hardworking St. Josephs side who defended excellently when needed and caused danger when going forward came away with a very well-deserved point to conclude their KCLR Shield campaign. A large crowd generated a fantastic atmosphere while a great game of top-quality football unfolded. Both Dean Davis and Kieran Carey causing problems for the Hanover defence but couldn't find the net. Padraig Webb came closest in the first half with a free kick from outside the box. Hanover were a threat from long throw ins and corners, but St. Joseph's defended excellently. Both Jamie Stafford and Robert Timmons attacking and defending the flanks excellently all game, while Evan McGuire controlled the midfield with tackles, passes and clever play. Fredo Eyong came closest for St Joseph's on the 80th minute as he counter attacked and found himself one on one with the Hanover keeper outside the box, a lobbed shot over the keeper went agonisingly wide. That was the chance of the game.

A well-deserved clean sheet for Ross Mannion in goal as he made two big saves in the second half to deny Hanover. A man of the match performance from the young, passionate, and very talented Jack Lawlor in the heart of the Joeys defence as he marshalled and organised the back line all game. Overall, a great performance from St. Joseph's, as they now prepare for their upcoming league campaign.