SSE Airtricity First Division: Kerry 3 (Kelliher 12', 23' (P), 56') Bray 3 (Craven 27', Groome 29', Feeney 77') Mounthawk Park saw a game-of-the-season contender as Kerry and Bray Wanderers shared the spoils in a six-goal thriller. Ryan Kelliher scored the first-ever Kerry hat-trick, but despite being behind twice, the Seagulls rallied to rescue a point through Darren Craven and Harry Groome’s first-half goals, along with Ben Feeney’s equaliser ten minutes from time. Kerry started like a side who were four unbeaten at home.
Cian Brosnan flicked the ball over the top to Ryan Kelliher, who slotted past the onrushing 'keeper. The hosts doubled their advantage at the halfway mark of the first period. The Kerry number nine once again set through on goal, this time a defensive error from Paul Murphy created the chance which led to the Wanderers fullback fouling Kelliher inside the box.
The Kingdom's leading scorer stepped up and smashed the spot-kick low to the right, scoring his 23rd goal for Kerry. Wanderers got one back through a moment of magic from Craven, whose sweet strike found the net. The Seagulls managed to level the tie within 60 seconds.
Kerry have had their troubles in staying alert in the aftermath of goals. Harry Groome found himself just inside the area with all the time and space in the world to pick out the far left corner. Despite Wanderers dominating the tie, the hosts came closest to getting a go-ahead goal just before the break.
After another long ball ov.