Welcome to the match between Longford rangers and Shamrock Rovers

1'

Xzavier Hepburn was pressed by Micah Aitken but he evaded the challenge and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But Xzavier Hepburn struck the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

2'

Fraser Roach fed the ball forward to Devan Rice, Micah Aitken tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Devan Rice delivered the ball to Fraser Roach, the ball was picked up by Fraser Roach before Garfield Crawford could reach it.

Fraser Roach was pressed by Micah Aitken but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Shelby Badcocke did well to tip it round the post.

5'

Xzavier Hepburn tried to twist past Moses Monday but Xzavier Hepburn lost the ball to Moses Monday.

9'

Corwin Christopher faked a shot before cutting Thom Queen in a different direction.

Corwin Christopher powered past Jervis Hardwick!.

Corwin Christopher played a great ball for Xzavier Hepburn, Alexis Coke couldn't cut it.

Xzavier Hepburn found a gap and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Tyrese Tracy failed to charge down the shot.

Shelby Badcocke was rooted to the spot ... A goal was scored by Xzavier Hepburn !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Longford rangers 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

10'

Fraser Roach made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Garfield Crawford.

12'

Fraser Roach passed a long ball into the area looking for Gregory Draper, Gregory Draper latched onto the ball before Garfield Crawford could reach it.

Gregory Draper tried to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Alexis Coke.

15'

Corwin Christopher shot from 30 yards but Thom Queen got in and cleared the danger.

16'

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

18'

Moses Monday tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Len Andrewson.

19'

Jervis Hardwick fed the ball forward to Thom Queen, Thom Queen picked up on the ball before Giles Donoghue could cut it out.

Thom Queen had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but Corwin Christopher managed to block the shot.

20'

Xzavier Hepburn tried to move the ball forward but Lewin Derrick intercepted but couldn't control.

21'

Len Andrewson shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Moses Monday failed to charge down the shot.

But Len Andrewson sent it far too high ... It was a poor miss from Len Andrewson. He looked like he was short of match practice.

22'

Fraser Roach made a good pass to Devan Rice, Devan Rice took possession of the ball before Micah Aitken could reach it.

Devan Rice played a great ball for Kaylen Travers, Kaylen Travers picked up on the ball before Garfield Crawford could reach it.

Kaylen Travers was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Alexis Coke wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

26'

Garfield Crawford had shrugged off the challenge of Devan Rice and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

Bertram Brownlow beat the ball away.

27'

Garfield Crawford tried to get past Devan Rice but Devan Rice cleanly tackled the ball.

29'

Fraser Roach directed the ball to Corwin Christopher, Corwin Christopher took possession of the ball before Thom Queen could intercept.

Corwin Christopher blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Jervis Hardwick approached too late to block it.

Shelby Badcocke chose to punch the ball away.

31'

Fraser Roach tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Garfield Crawford approached too late to block it.

But Fraser Roach put it high and wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

33'

Poor corner kick delivered by Aaren McKowen that went straight to the opposition.

34'

Xzavier Hepburn twisted past Lewin Derrick.

Xzavier Hepburn easily got past the challenge of Moses Monday.

Xzavier Hepburn found himself with plenty of time and shot. Tyrese Tracy approached too late to clear the danger.

Xzavier Hepburn struck it just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

35'

Len Andrewson tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

37'

Garfield Crawford jinked confidently past Len Andrewson.

Garfield Crawford tried to skip past Xzavier Hepburn but Xzavier Hepburn block tackled Garfield Crawford.

38'

Devan Rice took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

39'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Len Andrewson.

43'

Xzavier Hepburn made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Lewin Derrick.

44'

Devan Rice played the ball to Fraser Roach's feet, Fraser Roach took possession of the ball before Micah Aitken could cut it out.

Fraser Roach played a perfect pass for Brock Finn, Brock Finn took it in his stride before Garfield Crawford could reach it.

Brock Finn found himself with plenty of time and had a go on goal. Alexis Coke approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was well wide from Brock Finn ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

45'

Poor corner kick delivered by Micah Aitken that went straight to the opposition.

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46'

Corwin Christopher tried to twist past Thom Queen but Corwin Christopher lost out to Thom Queen.

47'

Jervis Hardwick used his skill to go past Giles Donoghue.

Jervis Hardwick tried to dribble past Corwin Christopher but Corwin Christopher cleanly tackled the ball.

48'

Devan Rice received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Fraser Roach, the ball was picked up by Devan Rice before Micah Aitken could cut it out.

Garfield Crawford was outpaced by Devan Rice.

Devan Rice hit the ball forward to Len Andrewson, Len Andrewson took it in his stride before Alexis Coke could intercept.

Len Andrewson got free in the penalty area and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Tyrese Tracy approached too late to block it.

Shelby Badcocke tried to save but he couldn ... Len Andrewson found the net !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Longford rangers 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

49'

Jervis Hardwick shot from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Giles Donoghue.

50'

Micah Aitken attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball came off Devan Rice.

51'

Corwin Christopher picked up Xzavier Hepburn's superb pass, Micah Aitken couldn't reach it.

Corwin Christopher turned on the ball to leave Lewin Derrick standing.

Corwin Christopher dribbled past Moses Monday.

Corwin Christopher made space for himself and hit it high and hard towards goal. Alexis Coke approached too late to tackle him.

It went just wide by Corwin Christopher ... A real chance wasted.

53'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Micah Aitken before Fraser Roach attempted to deliver the ball.

54'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Jervis Hardwick.

Gregory Draper lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

56'

Lewin Derrick could not stop Xzavier Hepburn going past him.

Xzavier Hepburn played a pinpoint pass to Len Andrewson, Len Andrewson trapped the ball nicely before Moses Monday could intercept.

Len Andrewson supplied a float cross over Lewin Derrick.

Giles Donoghue got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Alexis Coke headed the ball clear.

57'

Fraser Roach tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Micah Aitken did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

58'

Moses Monday tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Len Andrewson.

59'

Fraser Roach took the ball confidently past Micah Aitken.

Fraser Roach hit the ball forward to Corwin Christopher, Corwin Christopher trapped the ball nicely before Garfield Crawford could intercept.

Corwin Christopher played a pinpoint pass to Xzavier Hepburn, Xzavier Hepburn picked up on the ball before Tyrese Tracy could reach it.

Xzavier Hepburn got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Alexis Coke approached too late to tackle him.

Xzavier Hepburn sent the ball past Shelby Badcocke to back of the net ... Vintage strike from Xzavier Hepburn !!! GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Longford rangers 3 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

60'

Corwin Christopher whipped in the corner.

Giles Donoghue beat Tyrese Tracy to the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Kaylen Travers shielded the ball from Alexis Coke and blasted the ball towards the top corner.

Shelby Badcocke shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Kaylen Travers scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Longford rangers 4 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

61'

Fraser Roach delivered the ball to Giles Donoghue, Alexis Coke failed to reach the ball.

Giles Donoghue tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Micah Aitken made it first to the ball and intercepted.

63'

Corwin Christopher played a wonderful ball for Giles Donoghue, Giles Donoghue trapped the ball nicely before Thom Queen could reach it.

Giles Donoghue tried to get past Jervis Hardwick but Giles Donoghue lost out to Jervis Hardwick.

64'

Corwin Christopher played a pinpoint pass to Xzavier Hepburn, Xzavier Hepburn took it in his stride before Lewin Derrick could reach it.

Xzavier Hepburn tried to skip past Moses Monday but his possession is lost through a tackle by Moses Monday.

65'

Garfield Crawford tried to play it past Giles Donoghue but Giles Donoghue dispossessed Garfield Crawford.

67'

Fraser Roach passed it long past Micah Aitken to Gregory Draper.

Gregory Draper lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and took a shot. Alexis Coke wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Gregory Draper put it well wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

68'

Xzavier Hepburn played a great ball for Len Andrewson, Len Andrewson took possession of the ball before Moses Monday could cut it out.

Len Andrewson made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Lewin Derrick.

69'

Len Andrewson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Moses Monday made a great interception.

70'

Xzavier Hepburn was pressed by Lewin Derrick but he evaded the challenge and tried to curl one in from long range.

Shelby Badcocke did well to save and hold onto the ball.

71'

Garfield Crawford attempted to lob the ball forward but Devan Rice had no problem in intercepting the ball.

72'

Fraser Roach showed Micah Aitken a clean set of heels.

Garfield Crawford could not stop Fraser Roach going past him.

Fraser Roach blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Micah Aitken managed to block the shot.

74'

Xzavier Hepburn tried to sprint past Lewin Derrick but Lewin Derrick took the ball away from Xzavier Hepburn.

75'

Fraser Roach tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Aaren McKowen.

78'

Jervis Hardwick played a wonderful ball for Thom Queen, Fraser Roach couldn't cut it.

Thom Queen tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Giles Donoghue closed in and intercepted the ball.

79'

Xzavier Hepburn laid it forward to Len Andrewson, Lewin Derrick stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Len Andrewson hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Moses Monday approached too late to block it.

But Len Andrewson sent it wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

80'

Fraser Roach laid it forward to Devan Rice, Devan Rice latched onto the ball before Micah Aitken could reach it.

Devan Rice tried his luck with a medium range chip. Garfield Crawford didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Shelby Badcocke saved and deflected the ball clear.

81'

Fraser Roach directed the ball nicely to Devan Rice, Devan Rice picked up on the ball before Garfield Crawford could reach it.

Devan Rice turned with the ball past Micah Aitken.

Devan Rice had shrugged off the challenge of Garfield Crawford and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was an epic miss.

82'

Brock Finn tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

83'

Kaylen Travers gave the corner straight to the opposition.

87'

Len Andrewson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Lewin Derrick read the game well to intercept the ball.

89'

The referee showed Thom Queen a yellow card.

90'

Xzavier Hepburn picked up an injury and had to go off.

Vernon Williams replaced the injured Xzavier Hepburn.

93'

Giles Donoghue tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Micah Aitken.

End Match Longford rangers 4 - 0 Shamrock Rovers