Welcome to the match between Ballymena county and Newtonabbey united

1'

Glen Ó Peatain aimed the corner for the near post.

Siward McNabb headed it across the goal but Conall Duncanson used his head to clear the ball.

2'

Roan Ahearne stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Laserian McCaig.

3'

Buzz Kilduff hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Laserian McCaig got in and cleared the danger.

4'

The referee showed Quillan Finnin a yellow card.

Quillan Finnin turned on the ball to leave Trevor Rice standing.

Quillan Finnin put a low cross in to the near post, Killian Donohoe stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

On the volley, Glen Ó Peatain shot towards goal but the shot cannoned off Trevor Rice.

7'

Merrill Carey attempted to feed the high ball but The ball ricocheted off Roan Ahearne.

8'

Kesley Ó Séaghdha tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

9'

Roan Ahearne made good use of the scissors dribble. As Laserian McCaig lost his balance, Roan Ahearne dribbled past Laserian McCaig.

Roan Ahearne dribbled past Merrill Carey.

Roan Ahearne tried to centre the ball but Laserian McCaig read the game well to intercept the ball.

10'

Quillan Finnin attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Killian Donohoe.

11'

Owen Kavanagh dribbled past Killian Donohoe.

Owen Kavanagh skipped easily past Odhran Donnell.

Owen Kavanagh passed the ball to Glen Ó Peatain, Trevor Rice couldn't reach it.

Glen Ó Peatain found himself in some space and attempted a thunderous drive. Conall Duncanson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Torrance Mullane chose to punch the ball away.

12'

The referee showed Buzz Kilduff a yellow card.

Killian Sloan swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

13'

Roan Ahearne jinked confidently past Merrill Carey.

Roan Ahearne turned on the ball to leave Laserian McCaig standing.

Kelton O Boyle received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Roan Ahearne, Kelton O Boyle took it in his stride before Conall Duncanson could cut it out.

Kelton O Boyle tried to get onto the pass but Trevor Rice made a great interception.

14'

Siward McNabb tried to chip the ball forward but The ball came off Kane MacShuibhne.

17'

Odell Mag Aonghuis tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

19'

Quillan Finnin used his skill to go past Killian Donohoe.

Quillan Finnin tried to put the ball across but Odhran Donnell got to the ball first.

20'

Kelton O Boyle picked up Siward McNabb's long ball, Kesley Ó Séaghdha missed his interception.

Kelton O Boyle found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Trevor Rice approached too late to block it.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

22'

Siward McNabb directed the ball to Kelton O Boyle, Kelton O Boyle latched onto the ball before Kane MacShuibhne could cut it out.

Kelton O Boyle laid it forward to Quillan Finnin, Kesley Ó Séaghdha failed to reach the ball.

Quillan Finnin was pressed by Trevor Rice but he evaded the challenge and fired off a shot.

Torrance Mullane did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Quillan Finnin found the net !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Ballymena county 1 - 0 Newtonabbey united

23'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Owen Kavanagh.

Owen Kavanagh played a lovely ball for Buzz Kilduff, Buzz Kilduff took possession of the ball before Killian Donohoe could intercept.

Buzz Kilduff tried to send in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Odhran Donnell.

25'

Merrill Carey made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lorcan Ivers.

27'

Laserian McCaig tried to use his skill to go past Kelton O Boyle but Kelton O Boyle succesfully won the ball from Laserian McCaig.

28'

Kelton O Boyle tried to get past Kesley Ó Séaghdha but it failed.

29'

Merrill Carey tried to sprint past Lorcan Ivers but Lorcan Ivers nicked the ball from the toes of Merrill Carey.

30'

Owen Kavanagh laid it forward to Buzz Kilduff, Buzz Kilduff took it in his stride before Killian Donohoe could reach it.

Buzz Kilduff tried to take the ball past Odhran Donnell but Odhran Donnell won the ball from Buzz Kilduff.

31'

Siward McNabb attempted to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Kane MacShuibhne.

35'

Siward McNabb chipped it out of his own half,Kesley Ó Séaghdha couldn't reach it.

Conall Duncanson got to the ball before Quillan Finnin, then headed the ball to safety.

36'

Laserian McCaig fed the ball forward to Merrill Carey, Lorcan Ivers failed to reach the ball.

Merrill Carey tried to sprint past Roan Ahearne but Merrill Carey lost the ball to Roan Ahearne.

37'

Owen Kavanagh stepped away from Killian Donohoe and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Torrance Mullane tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Owen Kavanagh capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Ballymena county 2 - 0 Newtonabbey united

39'

Quillan Finnin lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

40'

Odhran Donnell tried to take the ball past Buzz Kilduff but his possession is lost through a tackle by Buzz Kilduff.

41'

Owen Kavanagh passed the ball to Buzz Kilduff, Buzz Kilduff took it in his stride before Conall Duncanson could intercept.

A float cross was delivered by Buzz Kilduff, Killian Donohoe tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Shaun Dougherty got well above Trevor Rice to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

But Shaun Dougherty put it well wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

42'

Quillan Finnin sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but the shot was charged down by Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

43'

Trevor Rice tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Kelton O Boyle made a great interception.

45'

Kelton O Boyle skipped past Kane MacShuibhne.

Kesley Ó Séaghdha was outmuscled by Kelton O Boyle.

Kelton O Boyle made space for himself and chipped the ball goalwards. Trevor Rice approached too late to clear the danger.

It went just wide by Kelton O Boyle ... That should have been a goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Newtonabbey united were unfortunate to go in behind.Ballymena county had 60% possession in the match, while Newtonabbey united had 40%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

The freekick was taken by Quillan Finnin. The wall blocked the shot.

51'

Roan Ahearne went across and took the corner.

Glen Ó Peatain won the ball in the air from Trevor Rice, then had a header for a goal.

It went just wide by Glen Ó Peatain ... He dropped to his knees.

53'

Lorcan Ivers took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

55'

Roan Ahearne tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Laserian McCaig.

56'

Swerving shot by Buzz Kilduff from long range. Laserian McCaig wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Buzz Kilduff put it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

58'

Kelton O Boyle gave the corner straight to the opposition.

59'

Laserian McCaig was shown a yellow card.

Block tackle from Odhran Donnell, easily dispossessing Lorcan Ivers before Lorcan Ivers could pass the ball.

61'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Laserian McCaig before Owen Kavanagh tried to get onto the pass.

64'

Odhran Donnell laid it forward past Owen Kavanagh to Killian Donohoe.

Killian Donohoe crossed the ball low and hard, Buzz Kilduff stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Darby Mullen sprays a one touch pass forward. Glen Ó Peatain couldn't cut it.

Killian Donohoe looked destined to score but he was tackled by Odell Mag Aonghuis.

65'

Roan Ahearne tried to dribble past Laserian McCaig but failed.

67'

Odhran Donnell laid it forward to Kane MacShuibhne, the ball was picked up by Kane MacShuibhne before Owen Kavanagh could intercept.

Kane MacShuibhne stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Buzz Kilduff.

68'

Roan Ahearne kicked the ball through Darby Mullen'legs to Shaun Dougherty !!!

Shaun Dougherty crossed the ball low into the box, Laserian McCaig missed his interception.

Quillan Finnin ran onto the ball and swiftly hit a fierce shot but Conall Duncanson blocked the shot.

70'

Siward McNabb tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

73'

Laserian McCaig dribbled past Lorcan Ivers.

Laserian McCaig tried to whip in a low cross but The ball was touched on by Roan Ahearne.

74'

Darby Mullen gave the corner straight to the opposition.

75'

Roan Ahearne skipped easily past the challenge of Laserian McCaig.

Roan Ahearne shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Merrill Carey didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Torrance Mullane tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Roan Ahearne scored an excellent goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ballymena county 3 - 0 Newtonabbey united

77'

Buzz Kilduff dribbled confidently past Killian Donohoe.

Buzz Kilduff passed a long ball,Odhran Donnell failed to intercept the pass.

Quillan Finnin hastily shot hard and low before Conall Duncanson could reach the ball.

Torrance Mullane had no chance ... Quillan Finnin scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Ballymena county 4 - 0 Newtonabbey united

79'

Merrill Carey aimed the corner at the far post.

Trevor Rice met the ball with a diving header at goal but Odell Mag Aonghuis headed the ball clear.

80'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Odell Mag Aonghuis.

Odell Mag Aonghuis gave the corner straight to the opposition.

82'

Kane MacShuibhne made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Kelton O Boyle.

83'

Kelton O Boyle span past Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

Kelton O Boyle tried to dart past Kane MacShuibhne but his possession is lost through a tackle by Kane MacShuibhne.

84'

Lorcan Ivers tried his luck from 30 yards but Laserian McCaig charged down the shot.

89'

Kelton O Boyle attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kane MacShuibhne.

92'

Kesley Ó Séaghdha tried to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Siward McNabb.

End Match Ballymena county 4 - 0 Newtonabbey united