Welcome to the match between Crusaders F.C. and Newtonabbey county

1'

Panche Kamchev tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Dillon Ó Madaidhín.

2'

Lino Varela took the corner to the edge of the area.

Natanael Duarte got ahead of Odhran Donohue to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Lino Varela hit it high and hard towards goal. Carrick O Berne failed to charge down the shot.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

4'

Lino Varela took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

5'

Rudyard Platt hit the ball from long range. Colin Niven couldn't reach it.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

6'

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Blaan Duncan.

7'

Campbell O Kane was shown a yellow card.

Curan Ó Rinn attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Panche Kamchev.

8'

Blaan Duncan turned with the ball past Campbell O Kane.

Blaan Duncan squared the ball past Dailan Ó Meadhra.

Beacan Madden ran onto the ball and swiftly hit a fierce shot but the shot was blocked by Peyton Daley.

9'

Korey Taggart tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Brett MacCoughlan.

10'

Lino Varela floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Natanael Duarte got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Carrick O Berne headed the ball to safety.

12'

Mcauliffe Ferguson could not stop a confident Dailan Ó Meadhra going past him.

Dailan Ó Meadhra powered past Blaan Duncan!.

Dailan Ó Meadhra took the ball past Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Dailan Ó Meadhra found himself in some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Carrick O Berne wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Dailan Ó Meadhra put it well wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

13'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Beacan Madden.

Rudyard Platt tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Brett MacCoughlan.

14'

Rudyard Platt played a great ball for Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart trapped the ball nicely before Colin Niven could reach it.

Natanael Duarte picked up Korey Taggart's long pass, Brett MacCoughlan couldn't reach it.

Natanael Duarte found himself with plenty of time and fired in a shot at goal. Carrick O Berne didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gallagher Coghlan was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Natanael Duarte finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Crusaders F.C. 1 - 0 Newtonabbey county

15'

Campbell O Kane tried to sprint past Dillon Ó Madaidhín but it failed.

16'

Dailan Ó Meadhra easily got past the challenge of Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to curl one in from medium range but Blaan Duncan scrambled the ball away.

17'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Blaan Duncan.

18'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to dribble past Mcauliffe Ferguson but Mcauliffe Ferguson took the ball away from Dailan Ó Meadhra.

19'

Dailan Ó Meadhra had the pace to beat Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Dailan Ó Meadhra delivered a float cross, Blaan Duncan couldn't cut out the pass.

Natanael Duarte got above Carrick O Berne to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Gallagher Coghlan turned the ball behind.

20'

Dillon Ó Madaidhín tried to dribble past Lino Varela but failed.

21'

Brett MacCoughlan had a great opportunity to score from long range but he was tackled by Korey Taggart.

23'

Rudyard Platt hit a crashing drive past Colin Niven from 35 yards.

But Rudyard Platt put it high and wide ... It was a poor effort from Rudyard Platt. He was lacking match sharpness.

24'

Rudyard Platt sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Colin Niven didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Rudyard Platt put it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

25'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to take the ball past Dillon Ó Madaidhín but Dillon Ó Madaidhín denied.

26'

Rudyard Platt hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Colin Niven approached too late to clear the danger.

Rudyard Platt put it clean over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

27'

Somerly Cummins received a yellow card.

Campbell O Kane faked a pass then cut Blaan Duncan in a different direction.

Campbell O Kane tried to get past Mcauliffe Ferguson but Mcauliffe Ferguson won the ball from Campbell O Kane.

28'

Panche Kamchev tried to chip the ball forward but Dillon Ó Madaidhín closed in and intercepted the ball.

29'

Rudyard Platt surged past Colin Niven!.

Rudyard Platt tried to sprint past Brett MacCoughlan but Brett MacCoughlan blocked Rudyard Platt in a good, clean tackle.

31'

Lino Varela took the corner.

32'

Dailan Ó Meadhra played it past Blaan Duncan.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to twist past Mcauliffe Ferguson but Mcauliffe Ferguson cleanly tackled the ball.

33'

Campbell O Kane dribbled past Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Campbell O Kane delivered a float cross, Blaan Duncan couldn't cut out the pass.

Natanael Duarte got up above Odhran Donohue, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Gallagher Coghlan gathered the ball safely.

34'

Dailan Ó Meadhra took the ball past Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Dailan Ó Meadhra powered past Blaan Duncan!.

Dailan Ó Meadhra found a perfect spot and drove the ball at goal. Carrick O Berne couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

35'

Lino Varela tried to get onto the pass but The ball was touched on by Curan Ó Rinn.

36'

Dailan Ó Meadhra turned with the ball past Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Dailan Ó Meadhra got past Blaan Duncan with ease.

Dailan Ó Meadhra shot! but the shot clattered off Odhran Donohue.

37'

Campbell O Kane tried to dart past Blaan Duncan but Blaan Duncan block tackled Campbell O Kane.

38'

Korey Taggart directed the ball to Rudyard Platt, Colin Niven missed his interception.

Rudyard Platt made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Brett MacCoughlan.

39'

Lino Varela stepped away from Curan Ó Rinn and shot from 30 yards.

Lino Varela sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

40'

Rudyard Platt failed in his attempt to play it past Brett MacCoughlan.

41'

Rudyard Platt tried to jink past Odhran Donohue but failed.

43'

Lino Varela attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Odhran Donohue.

44'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Curan Ó Rinn.

45'

Somerly Cummins left the pitch to be replaced by Dillon Quirke.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Mcauliffe Ferguson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Crusaders F.C. took the lead.Crusaders F.C. maintained 70% of possession and 30% for Newtonabbey county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Rudyard Platt surged past Colin Niven!.

Rudyard Platt played a pinpoint pass to Lino Varela, Brett MacCoughlan couldn't cut out the pass.

Lino Varela was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Odhran Donohue didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gallagher Coghlan didn't move fast enough to save it ... Lino Varela finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Crusaders F.C. 2 - 0 Newtonabbey county

47'

Natanael Duarte picked up Korey Taggart's long pass, Colin Niven missed his interception.

Natanael Duarte found a perfect spot and hit it high and hard towards goal. Odhran Donohue didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gallagher Coghlan failed to save the ball ... Natanael Duarte scored a superb effort !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Crusaders F.C. 3 - 0 Newtonabbey county

48'

Poor corner kick by Lino Varela. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

50'

Blaan Duncan searched out Beacan Madden with a high ball, Beacan Madden controlled the ball when bringing it down before Campbell O Kane could cut it out.

Beacan Madden was in a dangerous position !.

Beacan Madden got into a one on one situation with Labhras Gorman and took a shot but Labhras Gorman elected to fist the ball to safety.

52'

Rudyard Platt showed Colin Niven a clean set of heels.

Rudyard Platt attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Brett MacCoughlan didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, Rudyard Platt put it well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

54'

Dailan Ó Meadhra twisted past Blaan Duncan.

Dailan Ó Meadhra span past Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Blaan Duncan.

Dailan Ó Meadhra was free of the last defender.

Dailan Ó Meadhra got behind the defence and had only Gallagher Coghlan to beat and hit it high and hard towards goal but his effort went inches wide.

55'

Roarke Ahearn came on to replace Lino Varela.

Curan Ó Rinn received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mcauliffe Ferguson, Curan Ó Rinn took possession of the ball before Roarke Ahearn could intercept.

Curan Ó Rinn tried to cross into the box but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Panche Kamchev.

56'

Korey Taggart received a yellow card.

57'

Rudyard Platt tried to jink past Brett MacCoughlan but Brett MacCoughlan won the ball from Rudyard Platt.

58'

Roarke Ahearn tried to play it past Dillon Ó Madaidhín but Dillon Ó Madaidhín robbed Roarke Ahearn.

61'

Campbell O Kane made good use of the scissors dribble. As Blaan Duncan lost his balance, Campbell O Kane dribbled past Blaan Duncan.

Campbell O Kane jinked confidently past Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Campbell O Kane dribbled past Odhran Donohue.

Campbell O Kane failed in his attempt to take the ball past Carrick O Berne.

63'

Corner taken by Peyton Daley and cut out by the opposition.

66'

Dillon Ó Madaidhín blocked Roarke Ahearn in a good, clean tackle before Roarke Ahearn could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

67'

Dailan Ó Meadhra lifted the ball towards Natanael Duarte in the area, Natanael Duarte brought the ball down well before Mcauliffe Ferguson could cut it out.

Natanael Duarte fired off a shot but Carrick O Berne blocked the shot.

68'

Campbell O Kane looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Natanael Duarte challenged Carrick O Berne for a heading, then headed the ball forward.

Roarke Ahearn found himself in some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Odhran Donohue failed to charge down the shot.

Gallagher Coghlan was caught in no man's land ... Roarke Ahearn scored a great goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Crusaders F.C. 4 - 0 Newtonabbey county

70'

Dailan Ó Meadhra skipped past Mcauliffe Ferguson.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried a banana shot from distance!. Blaan Duncan approached too late to tackle him.

Gallagher Coghlan got back in time to make the save.

71'

Rudyard Platt knocked a lovely ball for Korey Taggart, Colin Niven couldn't reach it.

Korey Taggart dribbled past Brett MacCoughlan.

Whilst still some way from goal, Korey Taggart tried to lob the keeper but Colin Niven charged down the shot.

72'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Odhran Donohue.

73'

Blaan Ó Ruaidh's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

74'

Roarke Ahearn directed the ball nicely to Panche Kamchev, the ball was picked up by Panche Kamchev before Curan Ó Rinn could cut it out.

Panche Kamchev tried to chip the ball forward but Dillon Ó Madaidhín made a great interception.

75'

Rudyard Platt faked a shot before cutting Colin Niven in a different direction.

Rudyard Platt tried to dribble past Brett MacCoughlan but failed.

76'

Roarke Ahearn lobbed it over Carrick O Berne.

Shannon MacFarland climbed above Odhran Donohue, then cushioned a headed pass.

Korey Taggart found a perfect spot and flicked it goalwards. Carrick O Berne approached too late to clear the danger.

Gallagher Coghlan tipped the ball round the post.

78'

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Blaan Duncan.

Dailan Ó Meadhra had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Mcauliffe Ferguson removed the danger.

79'

Poor corner kick delivered by Rudyard Platt that went straight to the opposition.

80'

Curan Ó Rinn picked up Mcauliffe Ferguson's excellent ball, Panche Kamchev couldn't cut it.

Curan Ó Rinn tried to get past Roarke Ahearn but Roarke Ahearn took the ball away from Curan Ó Rinn.

81'

Campbell O Kane dribbled past Blaan Duncan.

Pass by Campbell O Kane to Dailan Ó Meadhra, Dailan Ó Meadhra trapped the ball nicely before Mcauliffe Ferguson could reach it.

Dailan Ó Meadhra put a low cross in to the far post, Blaan Duncan tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dillon Quirke sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Carrick O Berne couldn't cut it.

82'

Roarke Ahearn tried to dribble past Curan Ó Rinn but Curan Ó Rinn dispossessed Roarke Ahearn.

83'

Rudyard Platt shielded the ball from Colin Niven and put some curve on the shot from long range.

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

85'

Rudyard Platt picked up Korey Taggart's excellent ball, Colin Niven couldn't reach it.

Rudyard Platt tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Brett MacCoughlan failed to charge down the shot.

But Rudyard Platt sent it far too high ... It was a poor effort from Rudyard Platt. He was lacking match sharpness.

86'

Brett MacCoughlan tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Rudyard Platt.

87'

Colin Niven stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Korey Taggart.

88'

Dailan Ó Meadhra made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Mcauliffe Ferguson.

89'

Rudyard Platt passed along the floor for Dillon Quirke to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Dillon Quirke before Colin Niven could reach it.

Dillon Quirke tried to feed the high ball but it was intercepted by Brett MacCoughlan.

92'

Brett MacCoughlan used his skill to go past Korey Taggart.

Brett MacCoughlan got past Rudyard Platt with ease.

Brett MacCoughlan found a gap and had a go on goal. Dillon Quirke approached too late to clear the danger.

But Brett MacCoughlan couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a terrible miss.

End Match Crusaders F.C. 4 - 0 Newtonabbey county