Welcome to the match between Crusaders F.C. and Ballymena rangers

1'

Lino Varela played a wonderful ball for Panche Kamchev, Panche Kamchev picked up on the ball before Padraig Burke could reach it.

Panche Kamchev tried to take the ball past Clancy McNeill but Clancy McNeill won the ball from Panche Kamchev.

2'

Dailan Ó Meadhra skipped past Padraig Burke.

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Clancy McNeill.

Dailan Ó Meadhra squared the ball, Padraig Burke failed to intercept the pass.

Peyton Daley moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot but Blaine Magee got in and cleared the danger.

3'

Pass by Aeary Malloye to Dailan Ó Meadhra, Conner Shine failed to reach the ball.

Dailan Ó Meadhra evaded the challenge of Murphy O Beirne and struck a medium range piledriver.

Kassidy Meaney did well to turn the ball round the post.

5'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Scanlon Brogan.

6'

Aeary Malloye block tackled Murphy O Beirne before Murphy O Beirne attempted to pass the ball.

7'

Lino Varela looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Natanael Duarte won the ball in the air from Blaine Magee but the ball went bad.

9'

Clancy McNeill tried to jink past Panche Kamchev but Panche Kamchev denied.

10'

Murphy O Beirne tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Aeary Malloye.

11'

Lino Varela struck a long range piledriver!. Padraig Burke approached too late to block it.

But Lino Varela couldn't get it on target ... It was an epic miss.

16'

Rudyard Platt tried to hit it long to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Rohan Daly.

17'

Rudyard Platt took the ball past Rohan Daly.

Rudyard Platt tried to twist past Kerwin Dolan but Kerwin Dolan nicked the ball from the toes of Rudyard Platt.

18'

Campbell MacShuibhne swung the corner into the box.

Clancy McNeill got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Somerly Cummins headed the ball clear.

20'

Clancy McNeill had a crack at goal from the freekick. Clancy McNeill put it clean over the bar.

21'

Yellow card shown to Scanlon Brogan.

22'

Korey Taggart passed the ball to Rudyard Platt, Rudyard Platt picked up on the ball before Kerwin Dolan could cut it out.

Rudyard Platt tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Rohan Daly did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

23'

Kerwin Dolan tried to jink past Rudyard Platt but Rudyard Platt cleanly tackled the ball.

24'

Aeary Malloye used his skill to go past Conner Shine.

Aeary Malloye skipped easily past the challenge of Murphy O Beirne.

Aeary Malloye span past Conner Shine.

Aeary Malloye was in a dangerous position !.

Aeary Malloye got behind the defence and had only Kassidy Meaney to beat and chipped the ball past the keeper but the ball deflected wide.

26'

Dailan Ó Meadhra played a great ball for Natanael Duarte, Natanael Duarte latched onto the ball before Murphy O Beirne could cut it out.

Natanael Duarte sprinted to escape from Conner Shine.

Natanael Duarte got free of any defenders.

Natanael Duarte was one on one with Kassidy Meaney, played the ball past the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. Super Finish !!!

Crusaders F.C. 1 - 0 Ballymena rangers

27'

Rudyard Platt tried to take the ball past Kerwin Dolan but Kerwin Dolan succesfully won the ball from Rudyard Platt.

28'

Aeary Malloye passed the ball perfectly to Somerly Cummins, Conner Shine missed his interception.

Somerly Cummins delivered the ball to Panche Kamchev, Panche Kamchev latched onto the ball before Murphy O Beirne could reach it.

Panche Kamchev had the strength to hold off Conner Shine.

Panche Kamchev dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Panche Kamchev was one on one with Kassidy Meaney but Kassidy Meaney went down to smother the ball.

29'

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Conner Shine.

Dailan Ó Meadhra skipped past the challenge of Murphy O Beirne.

Dailan Ó Meadhra found an opportunity to score but Blaine Magee went in with a successful block tackle on him.

30'

Conner Shine picked up Rohan Daly's long ball, Korey Taggart tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Conner Shine got free in the penalty area and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Peyton Daley approached too late to clear the danger.

But Conner Shine sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a wasted opportunity.

31'

Murphy O Beirne tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Aeary Malloye.

32'

The referee showed Panche Kamchev a yellow card.

Lino Varela shot from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Padraig Burke.

33'

Murphy O Beirne used his skill to go past Aeary Malloye.

The float cross came in from Murphy O Beirne on the wing, Dailan Ó Meadhra failed to reach the ball.

Campbell MacShuibhne jumped with Somerly Cummins and won the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Scanlon Brogan was able to make space and struck the ball with fury. Peyton Daley didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Scanlon Brogan sent it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

34'

Lino Varela tried to twist past Clancy McNeill but Lino Varela lost out to Clancy McNeill.

35'

Korey Taggart hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Rohan Daly failed to charge down the shot.

But Korey Taggart couldn't get it on target ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

36'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Clancy McNeill.

Lino Varela attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball struck Padraig Burke.

37'

Lino Varela turned on the ball to leave Rohan Daly standing.

Lino Varela attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Padraig Burke failed to charge down the shot.

Kassidy Meaney failed to save the ball ... Lino Varela scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Crusaders F.C. 2 - 0 Ballymena rangers

38'

Lino Varela struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Padraig Burke threw himself in front of the shot.

39'

Padraig Burke made a good pass to Clancy McNeill, the ball was picked up by Clancy McNeill before Panche Kamchev could reach it.

Clancy McNeill put a float cross , Lino Varela stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Adare Gorman won the aerial challenge against Somerly Cummins, then headed it across the goal.

But Adare Gorman blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Adare Gorman. He looked like he was short of match practice.

40'

Rohan Daly skipped easily past the challenge of Korey Taggart.

Rohan Daly made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Rudyard Platt found himself in the way of the ball.

42'

Rudyard Platt shot from 30 yards. Rohan Daly didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kassidy Meaney did well to tip it round the post.

44'

Lino Varela hit a long ball forward,Padraig Burke tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Shannon MacFarland passed the ball instantly to his left. Adare Gorman couldn't cut it.

Natanael Duarte had the chance to score but Blaine Magee gave him no space .

45'

Dillon Quirke replaced Somerly Cummins.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to dribble past Conner Shine but Conner Shine dispossessed Dailan Ó Meadhra.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Ballymena rangers were unfortunate to go in behind.Crusaders F.C. maintained 58% of possession and 42% for Ballymena rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Dailan Ó Meadhra got past Kerwin Dolan with ease.

Dailan Ó Meadhra faked a pass then cut Conner Shine in a different direction.

Dailan Ó Meadhra was able to make space and had a go on goal. Blaine Magee couldn't reach it.

Kassidy Meaney got up to tip it over.

48'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to take the ball past Conner Shine but Conner Shine took the ball away from Dailan Ó Meadhra.

50'

Rudyard Platt showed Kerwin Dolan a clean set of heels.

Rudyard Platt looked certain to score from medium range but Rohan Daly made a crucial intervention!.

51'

Rudyard Platt tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Kerwin Dolan didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kassidy Meaney wan't fast enough to make the save ... Rudyard Platt scored a great goal !!! ... The fans chanted Rudyard Platt's name !

Crusaders F.C. 3 - 0 Ballymena rangers

52'

Dailan Ó Meadhra passed the ball to Aeary Malloye, Murphy O Beirne stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Aeary Malloye hit a speculative long-range shot. Conner Shine approached too late to clear the danger.

Kassidy Meaney saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

53'

Yellow card shown to Dillon Quirke.

55'

Lino Varela applauded the fans and was replaced by Roarke Ahearn.

Rudyard Platt got past Rohan Daly.

Rudyard Platt tried his luck with a medium range chip but Kerwin Dolan blocked the shot.

56'

Rudyard Platt tried to dart past Rohan Daly but Rohan Daly took the ball away from Rudyard Platt.

57'

Roarke Ahearn had the pace to beat Clancy McNeill.

Roarke Ahearn attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Padraig Burke wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kassidy Meaney tipped the ball round the post.

58'

Roarke Ahearn dribbled past Scanlon Brogan.

Roarke Ahearn held up the ball, evading the challenge of Padraig Burke and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

But Roarke Ahearn effort went inches wide ... He should never have missed that one.

59'

Roarke Ahearn took the ball past Padraig Burke.

Roarke Ahearn showed Clancy McNeill a clean set of heels.

Roarke Ahearn directed the ball nicely past Adare Gorman to Dailan Ó Meadhra.

Dailan Ó Meadhra played a perfect pass for Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart took it in his stride before Blaine Magee could reach it.

Korey Taggart played a lovely ball for Rudyard Platt, Rudyard Platt latched onto the ball before Adare Gorman could reach it.

Rudyard Platt directed the ball nicely to Dailan Ó Meadhra, Dailan Ó Meadhra latched onto the ball before Blaine Magee could cut it out.

Dailan Ó Meadhra fired off a shot but Adare Gorman charged down the shot.

60'

Rudyard Platt gave the corner straight to the opposition.

61'

Swerving shot by Dailan Ó Meadhra from long range. Conner Shine approached too late to block it.

Kassidy Meaney managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

62'

Rudyard Platt hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Kerwin Dolan didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kassidy Meaney got up and punched the ball out of danger.

63'

Murphy O Beirne dribbled past Panche Kamchev.

Murphy O Beirne tried to float it into the area but The ball ricocheted off Aeary Malloye.

64'

Rudyard Platt tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Rohan Daly.

65'

Rudyard Platt made a good pass to Korey Taggart, the ball was picked up by Korey Taggart before Rohan Daly could cut it out.

Korey Taggart shielded the ball from Kerwin Dolan and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

Kassidy Meaney did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

66'

Dailan Ó Meadhra put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot clattered off Murphy O Beirne.

68'

Rudyard Platt hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Rohan Daly didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kassidy Meaney fisted the ball away.

69'

Korey Taggart received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Rudyard Platt, Korey Taggart trapped the ball nicely before Kerwin Dolan could cut it out.

Korey Taggart tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Rohan Daly.

70'

Roarke Ahearn made a pass to Panche Kamchev, Panche Kamchev took it in his stride before Clancy McNeill could cut it out.

Panche Kamchev sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Padraig Burke wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kassidy Meaney saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

71'

Rudyard Platt tried to skip past the challenge of Rohan Daly but Rohan Daly blocked Rudyard Platt.

72'

Kerwin Dolan struck a long range piledriver! but Korey Taggart cleared the ball.

73'

Rudyard Platt received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Dailan Ó Meadhra, Rudyard Platt trapped the ball nicely before Conner Shine could cut it out.

Murphy O Beirne could not stop Rudyard Platt going past him.

Rudyard Platt tried to get the ball across but Conner Shine intercepted but couldn't control.

74'

Dailan Ó Meadhra sprinted to escape from Murphy O Beirne.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to supply a float cross but it was well intercepted by Conner Shine.

75'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Korey Taggart.

Scanlon Brogan tried to play it past Korey Taggart but Scanlon Brogan lost the ball to Korey Taggart.

76'

Dailan Ó Meadhra took the ball past Conner Shine.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to send in a low cross but The ball cannoned off Murphy O Beirne.

77'

Rudyard Platt powered past Rohan Daly!.

Rudyard Platt tried to dart past Kerwin Dolan but his possession is lost through a tackle by Kerwin Dolan.

78'

Roarke Ahearn tried his luck with a long range chip but Padraig Burke threw himself in front of the shot.

79'

Roarke Ahearn tried to skip past Padraig Burke but Roarke Ahearn lost the ball to Padraig Burke.

80'

Panche Kamchev hit it long to Natanael Duarte, Natanael Duarte took possession of the ball before Clancy McNeill could cut it out.

Natanael Duarte moved the ball forward for Peyton Daley, Peyton Daley latched onto the ball before Blaine Magee could intercept.

Peyton Daley laid it forward to Roarke Ahearn, Adare Gorman missed his interception.

Roarke Ahearn made space for himself and struck the ball with fury. Blaine Magee couldn't reach it.

Kassidy Meaney wan't fast enough to make the save ... Roarke Ahearn scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Crusaders F.C. 4 - 0 Ballymena rangers

81'

The freekick was taken by Rudyard Platt. Kassidy Meaney did well to tip it over the bar.

82'

Peyton Daley tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

83'

Padraig Burke tried to skip past the challenge of Panche Kamchev but Panche Kamchev took the ball away from Padraig Burke.

84'

Clancy McNeill fed the ball forward to Padraig Burke, Padraig Burke picked up on the ball before Panche Kamchev could reach it.

Padraig Burke darted past Roarke Ahearn.

Padraig Burke made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Peyton Daley.

85'

Roarke Ahearn made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Clancy McNeill intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

86'

Rudyard Platt tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Rohan Daly failed to block the shot.

Rudyard Platt sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

87'

Rudyard Platt tried to dart past Rohan Daly but Rohan Daly took the ball away from Rudyard Platt.

88'

Rudyard Platt directed the ball nicely to Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart trapped the ball nicely before Blaine Magee could cut it out.

Rohan Daly was outpaced by Korey Taggart.

Korey Taggart made space for himself and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Adare Gorman didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Korey Taggart didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was an epic miss.

89'

Rudyard Platt tried to skip past the challenge of Blaine Magee but his possession is lost through a tackle by Blaine Magee.

90'

Rudyard Platt passed the ball perfectly to Korey Taggart, Rohan Daly couldn't cut it.

Korey Taggart knocked a lovely ball for Rudyard Platt, Kerwin Dolan couldn't cut out the pass.

Rudyard Platt skipped past the challenge of Rohan Daly.

Rudyard Platt made space for himself and tried an audacious shot on goal. Adare Gorman approached too late to clear the danger.

Kassidy Meaney did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

91'

Poor corner kick by Rudyard Platt. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

93'

Conner Shine could not stop a confident Dailan Ó Meadhra going past him.

Dailan Ó Meadhra crossed the halfway line with the ball , Murphy O Beirne stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dillon Quirke ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Blaine Magee cleared the ball.

94'

Rudyard Platt played a wonderful ball for Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart picked up on the ball before Rohan Daly could intercept.

Korey Taggart played it past Kerwin Dolan.

Korey Taggart played a lovely ball for Rudyard Platt, Adare Gorman failed to intercept the pass.

Rudyard Platt shot on the ball but Blaine Magee charged down the shot.

End Match Crusaders F.C. 4 - 0 Ballymena rangers