Welcome to the match between Ballymena united and Belfast city

2'

Blair Devlin tried to skip past the challenge of Brett Connolly but Blair Devlin lost out to Brett Connolly.

3'

Laughlin Milligan's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

4'

Carey Sheenan tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Korey Ó Ríagáin.

6'

Nevan Newell attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Bain Lannon got himself between the ball and goal.

10'

Teague McReynolds received a yellow card.

11'

Blair Devlin tried to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Brett Connolly.

14'

Keeley O Shea tried to sprint past Kem Sheedy but Kem Sheedy nicked the ball from the toes of Keeley O Shea.

15'

Carey Sheenan tried to skip past the challenge of Brett Connolly but it failed.

16'

Brett Connolly attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Laughlin Milligan.

17'

Blair Devlin directed the ball nicely to Laughlin Milligan, Laughlin Milligan took it in his stride before Brett Connolly could cut it out.

Laughlin Milligan knocked a lovely ball for Clancy Finnin, Teague McReynolds stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Clancy Finnin directed the ball to Carey Sheenan, Carey Sheenan latched onto the ball before Somerly O Sullivan could cut it out.

Carey Sheenan found himself in some space and shot on the ball. Dewayne Powers wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Merrill Mac Niadh got up to tip it over.

18'

Mohanan Byrne took the ball past Adare Cleary.

Mohanan Byrne floated it over Keeley O Shea into the area.

Clancy Finnin got above Dewayne Powers to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Merrill Mac Niadh used his fists to clear the ball.

20'

Mohanan Byrne attempted to lob the ball forward but Adare Cleary did well to spot and intercept the pass.

22'

Korey Ó Ríagáin played the ball to Mcauliffe Doherty's feet, Mcauliffe Doherty trapped the ball nicely before Carey Sheenan could intercept.

Mcauliffe Doherty made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Monroe MacNevin.

23'

Teague McReynolds made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Blair Devlin.

26'

Carey Sheenan directed the ball nicely to Clancy Finnin, Teague McReynolds missed his interception.

Clancy Finnin tried to put the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Adare Cleary.

27'

Dewayne Powers shielded the ball from Monroe MacNevin and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

Drystan Quigley had no chance to save it ... Dewayne Powers scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Ballymena united 0 - 1 Belfast city

28'

Mohanan Byrne played a wonderful ball for Blair Devlin, Blair Devlin took it in his stride before Adare Cleary could reach it.

Blair Devlin centred the ball, Keeley O Shea tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Clancy Finnin immediately chipped the ball goalwards before Somerly O Sullivan could clear it away.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

29'

Pass by Keeley O Shea to Adare Cleary, Adare Cleary picked up on the ball before Mohanan Byrne could reach it.

Adare Cleary tried to get past Bain Lannon but Bain Lannon nicked the ball from the toes of Adare Cleary.

30'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Monroe MacNevin before Nevan Newell attempted to deliver the ball.

31'

Corner taken by Mohanan Hickey and cut out by the opposition.

32'

Mohanan Byrne had shrugged off the challenge of Keeley O Shea and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have scored.

35'

Blair Devlin made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Brett Connolly.

36'

Blair Devlin tried to skip past Brett Connolly but Brett Connolly blocked Blair Devlin.

37'

Mohanan Byrne knocked a lovely ball for Carey Sheenan, Carey Sheenan took it in his stride before Korey Ó Ríagáin could reach it.

Carey Sheenan tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Nevan Newell.

39'

Nevan Newell made a pass to Korey Ó Ríagáin, Korey Ó Ríagáin latched onto the ball before Monroe MacNevin could cut it out.

Korey Ó Ríagáin tried to square the ball from the wing but Carey Sheenan made it first to the ball and intercepted.

41'

Teague McReynolds had the pace to beat Laughlin Milligan.

Teague McReynolds curled the ball in at goal from distance but Blair Devlin cleared the ball to safety.

42'

Laughlin Milligan dispatched the freekick goalwards. But it went over the bar.

43'

Teague McReynolds tried to get onto the pass but Laughlin Milligan had no problem in intercepting the ball.

44'

Carey Sheenan attempted to feed the high ball but The ball was touched on by Korey Ó Ríagáin.

45'

Corner taken by Mohanan Hickey and cut out by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Ballymena united were unfortunate to go in behind.Ballymena united had 56% possession in the match, while Belfast city had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Mohanan Byrne tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Keeley O Shea.

47'

Nevan Newell showed Monroe MacNevin a clean set of heels.

Nevan Newell laid it forward to Korey Ó Ríagáin, Korey Ó Ríagáin trapped the ball nicely before Carey Sheenan could intercept.

Korey Ó Ríagáin smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Monroe MacNevin charged down the shot.

53'

Blair Devlin made a pass to Laughlin Milligan, Laughlin Milligan trapped the ball nicely before Dewayne Powers could reach it.

Laughlin Milligan laid it forward to Kem Sheedy, Kem Sheedy latched onto the ball before Brett Connolly could cut it out.

Kem Sheedy made a pass to Monroe MacNevin, Monroe MacNevin picked up on the ball before Somerly O Sullivan could intercept.

Monroe MacNevin shot with an overhead kick but Dewayne Powers managed to block the shot.

55'

Nevan Newell tried to dribble past Monroe MacNevin but Monroe MacNevin won the ball from Nevan Newell.

56'

Teague McReynolds played the ball to Brett Connolly's feet, Brett Connolly took possession of the ball before Clancy Finnin could cut it out.

Brett Connolly shot from 30 yards but Laughlin Milligan removed the danger.

57'

Teague McReynolds made a good pass to Brett Connolly, Brett Connolly trapped the ball nicely before Laughlin Milligan could intercept.

Brett Connolly played it confidently past Blair Devlin.

Brett Connolly lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot. Mohanan Hickey didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Drystan Quigley punched the ball clear.

58'

Blair Devlin tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Brett Connolly showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

59'

Teague McReynolds directed the ball nicely to Brett Connolly, Brett Connolly took it in his stride before Laughlin Milligan could cut it out.

Brett Connolly had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Blair Devlin made the last ditch tackle.

61'

Mohanan Byrne hit the ball forward to Bain Lannon, Bain Lannon took possession of the ball before Somerly O Sullivan could reach it.

Bain Lannon tried to put the ball across but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Adare Cleary.

63'

Keeley O Shea played the ball to Craig Cavanaugh's feet, Craig Cavanaugh took it in his stride before Bain Lannon could reach it.

A float cross was delivered by Craig Cavanaugh, Mohanan Byrne tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mcauliffe Doherty made an attacking header but Evan Kavanagh used his head to clear the ball.

65'

Evan Kavanagh tried to dart past Teague McReynolds but Teague McReynolds cleanly tackled the ball.

68'

Brett Connolly tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Laughlin Milligan.

69'

Craig Cavanaugh played a perfect pass for Somerly O Sullivan, Somerly O Sullivan latched onto the ball before Bain Lannon could reach it.

Somerly O Sullivan hit a crashing drive from a distance but the shot was blocked by Mohanan Byrne.

70'

Blair Devlin picked up Monroe MacNevin's excellent ball, Dewayne Powers tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Blair Devlin tried his luck from a distance. Korey Ó Ríagáin approached too late to tackle him.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

72'

Nevan Newell lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

73'

Keeley O Shea found an opportunity to score from long range but Mohanan Byrne closed down the space.

74'

Mohanan Byrne tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Keeley O Shea.

75'

Blair Devlin tried to get past Brett Connolly but Brett Connolly won the ball from Blair Devlin.

76'

Blair Devlin made a good pass to Laughlin Milligan, Laughlin Milligan took it in his stride before Brett Connolly could reach it.

Clancy Finnin received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Laughlin Milligan, Teague McReynolds failed to intercept the pass.

Clancy Finnin made space for himself and attempted a thunderous drive. Dewayne Powers failed to charge down the shot.

The ball hit the net after Merrill Mac Niadh failed to save ... Clancy Finnin scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Ballymena united 1 - 1 Belfast city

77'

The referee showed Keeley O Shea a yellow card.

78'

Blair Devlin hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Brett Connolly threw himself in front of the shot.

79'

Laughlin Milligan skipped easily past Teague McReynolds.

Laughlin Milligan directed the ball nicely past Brett Connolly to Kem Sheedy.

Kem Sheedy tried to lob it over the keeper but Dewayne Powers removed the danger.

80'

Blair Devlin made an attempt to move the ball forward but Brett Connolly found himself in the way of the ball.

82'

Korey Ó Ríagáin had a go from the freekick. But it hit the wall.

83'

Carey Sheenan hit the ball from long range. Teague McReynolds approached too late to block it.

Merrill Mac Niadh managed to turn it over his bar.

88'

Mohanan Byrne showed Adare Cleary a clean set of heels.

Mohanan Byrne twisted past Keeley O Shea.

Mohanan Byrne got free in the penalty area and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Somerly O Sullivan approached too late to tackle him.

Merrill Mac Niadh was poorly placed and had no chance ... Vintage strike from Mohanan Byrne !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Ballymena united 2 - 1 Belfast city

89'

Blair Devlin delivered a long ball,Brett Connolly tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Clancy Finnin hit a spectacular half volley but Somerly O Sullivan cleared the ball from danger.

90'

Teague McReynolds tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Blair Devlin approached too late to tackle him.

Drystan Quigley used his fists to clear the ball.

92'

Laughlin Milligan tried to sprint past Teague McReynolds but Teague McReynolds nicked the ball from the toes of Laughlin Milligan.

End Match Ballymena united 2 - 1 Belfast city