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

1'

Corner taken by Dailan Ó Meadhra and cut out by the opposition.

2'

Kerwin Dolan tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Korey Taggart.

3'

Karl Ashley bent it from long range but Kerwin Dolan scrambled the ball away.

4'

Korey Taggart played the ball to Lino Varela's feet, Lino Varela trapped the ball nicely before Kerwin Dolan could intercept.

Lino Varela crossed the ball high over Padraig Burke into the box.

Shannon MacFarland challenged Blaine Magee for a heading, then headed at goal.

Kassidy Meaney was stranded and helpless to save it ... Shannon MacFarland scored. Super finish !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Crusaders F.C. 1 - 0 Ballymena rangers

5'

Karl Ashley attempted to lift the ball forward but Rohan Daly showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

6'

Murphy O Beirne made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Aeary Malloye came close and blocked it.

7'

Korey Taggart struck the freekick over the wall. But it was well wide from Korey Taggart.

8'

Lino Varela went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

9'

Murphy O Beirne curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot was charged down by Aeary Malloye.

10'

Karl Ashley received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Peyton Daley, Karl Ashley latched onto the ball before Rohan Daly could intercept.

Karl Ashley passed along the floor for Natanael Duarte to pick it up, Natanael Duarte trapped the ball nicely before Kerwin Dolan could cut it out.

Natanael Duarte shot for the top corner but Blaine Magee hoofed the ball clear.

11'

Korey Taggart put some curve on the shot from long range. Kerwin Dolan didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kassidy Meaney wan't fast enough to make the save ... A great goal from a fine move by Korey Taggart !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Crusaders F.C. 2 - 0 Ballymena rangers

12'

Clancy McNeill tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Rafael Aqua.

14'

Aeary Malloye moved the ball forward for Dailan Ó Meadhra, Dailan Ó Meadhra latched onto the ball before Conner Shine could cut it out.

Dailan Ó Meadhra got past Murphy O Beirne.

Dailan Ó Meadhra rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Conner Shine approached too late to tackle him.

Kassidy Meaney made a save.

16'

Karl Ashley stepped up to take the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

17'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Scanlon Brogan.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to skip past Conner Shine but Conner Shine block tackled Dailan Ó Meadhra.

18'

Kerwin Dolan tried to chip the ball forward but Korey Taggart cut it out.

19'

Dailan Ó Meadhra skipped easily past Conner Shine.

Dailan Ó Meadhra darted past Murphy O Beirne.

Dailan Ó Meadhra directed the ball to Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart took possession of the ball before Blaine Magee could cut it out.

Korey Taggart played a perfect pass for Karl Ashley , Karl Ashley took possession of the ball before Adare Gorman could cut it out.

Karl Ashley was able to make space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Blaine Magee approached too late to block it.

Kassidy Meaney turned the ball behind.

21'

Poor corner kick delivered by Shannon MacFarland that went straight to the opposition.

22'

Rafael Aqua went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

23'

Lino Varela hit the ball forward to Rafael Aqua, Padraig Burke couldn't cut it.

Rafael Aqua stepped away from Clancy McNeill and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Kassidy Meaney had no chance to stop the ball ... Rafael Aqua capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Crusaders F.C. 3 - 0 Ballymena rangers

24'

Lino Varela tried to use his skill to go past Clancy McNeill but failed.

25'

Dailan Ó Meadhra looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Murphy O Beirne.

26'

Lino Varela passed the ball to Aeary Malloye, Aeary Malloye latched onto the ball before Clancy McNeill could cut it out.

Aeary Malloye tried to send in a low cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Padraig Burke.

27'

Murphy O Beirne made an attempt to move the ball forward but Aeary Malloye blocked it.

28'

Aeary Malloye dribbled past Conner Shine.

Aeary Malloye held up the ball, evading the challenge of Murphy O Beirne and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

But Aeary Malloye blazed it over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

30'

Shannon MacFarland ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Adare Gorman jumped with Peyton Daley and won the ball and the ball was cleared.

31'

Karl Ashley attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Rohan Daly.

32'

Karl Ashley played a pinpoint pass to Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart trapped the ball nicely before Rohan Daly could cut it out.

Korey Taggart blasted a banana shot from long range but Kerwin Dolan cleared the ball.

33'

Lino Varela's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

34'

Rafael Aqua hit the ball forward to Lino Varela, Padraig Burke couldn't cut out the pass.

Lino Varela rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Clancy McNeill hoofed the ball clear.

35'

Karl Ashley had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Rohan Daly approached too late to block it.

But Karl Ashley put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Karl Ashley . He looked like he was short of match practice.

36'

Lino Varela dribbled past Padraig Burke.

Lino Varela squared the ball past Clancy McNeill.

37'

Poor corner kick delivered by Aeary Malloye that went straight to the opposition.

38'

Somerly Cummins looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Korey Taggart tried to cushion a headed pass but Adare Gorman got across to charge down the header.

39'

Karl Ashley put some curve on the shot from long range but Rohan Daly managed to block the shot.

40'

Lino Varela tried to get past Padraig Burke but Padraig Burke cleanly tackled the ball.

41'

Dailan Ó Meadhra showed Conner Shine a clean set of heels.

Dailan Ó Meadhra blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Murphy O Beirne wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kassidy Meaney did well to parry it.

43'

Kerwin Dolan could not stop Karl Ashley going past him.

Karl Ashley tried a banana shot from distance! but Rohan Daly threw himself in front of the shot.

44'

Karl Ashley played a high ball forward for Natanael Duarte to run onto, Natanael Duarte controlled the ball when bringing it down before Rohan Daly could reach it.

Natanael Duarte got free in the penalty area and chipped the ball goalwards. Adare Gorman approached too late to clear the danger.

But Natanael Duarte put it well wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

45'

Peyton Daley came off for Kavan MacCarrick.

Dailan Ó Meadhra fed the ball forward to Somerly Cummins, Somerly Cummins picked up on the ball before Conner Shine could intercept.

Somerly Cummins tried to swing in a float cross but The ball ricocheted off Murphy O Beirne.

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46'

Karl Ashley made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rohan Daly blocked it.

47'

Shannon MacFarland turned on the ball to leave Padraig Burke standing.

Shannon MacFarland lobbed it over the halfway line,Clancy McNeill missed his interception.

Natanael Duarte got to the ball before Blaine Magee, then made an attacking header.

Kassidy Meaney had no chance to save it ... Natanael Duarte scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Crusaders F.C. 4 - 0 Ballymena rangers

49'

Karl Ashley directed the ball to Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart trapped the ball nicely before Rohan Daly could reach it.

Korey Taggart played a pinpoint pass to Natanael Duarte, Kerwin Dolan stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Natanael Duarte hit it high and hard towards goal but Blaine Magee cleared the ball to safety.

50'

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

51'

Karl Ashley made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Rohan Daly.

54'

Lino Varela tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Blaine Magee made it first to the ball and intercepted.

55'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh came on for Karl Ashley .

56'

Korey Taggart made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Rohan Daly blocked it.

57'

Korey Taggart tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Kerwin Dolan couldn't reach it.

Kassidy Meaney fisted the ball away.

59'

Dailan Ó Meadhra played it past Murphy O Beirne.

Dailan Ó Meadhra squared the ball, Conner Shine failed to reach the ball.

Shannon MacFarland ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal but Blaine Magee hoofed the ball clear.

60'

Lino Varela came off to be replaced by Roarke Ahearn.

Korey Taggart tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kerwin Dolan.

61'

Shannon MacFarland hit a lovely long ball forward,Padraig Burke couldn't reach it.

Roarke Ahearn hurriedly shot for the top corner before Blaine Magee could reach the ball.

Roarke Ahearn left Kassidy Meaney with a simple save.

64'

Roarke Ahearn tried to pass the ball forward but Padraig Burke came close and blocked it.

67'

Kerwin Dolan tried to dart past Harkin Ó Raghailligh but failed.

68'

Korey Taggart received a yellow card.

Roarke Ahearn hit the ball forward to Rafael Aqua, Rafael Aqua trapped the ball nicely before Padraig Burke could reach it.

Rafael Aqua tried to get the cross in but Clancy McNeill did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

69'

Aeary Malloye faked a pass then cut Padraig Burke in a different direction.

Aeary Malloye surged past Clancy McNeill!.

Aeary Malloye skipped past the challenge of Adare Gorman.

Aeary Malloye tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Blaine Magee.

70'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to sprint past Conner Shine but Dailan Ó Meadhra lost the ball to Conner Shine.

71'

Murphy O Beirne tried to sprint past Harkin Ó Raghailligh but Harkin Ó Raghailligh nicked the ball from the toes of Murphy O Beirne.

72'

Murphy O Beirne got past Aeary Malloye with ease.

Dailan Ó Meadhra executed a block tackle on Murphy O Beirne before Murphy O Beirne attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

73'

Korey Taggart turned with the ball past Rohan Daly.

Korey Taggart sprinted to escape from Kerwin Dolan.

Korey Taggart delivered the ball to Aeary Malloye, the ball was picked up by Aeary Malloye before Adare Gorman could intercept.

Aeary Malloye moved the ball forward for Roarke Ahearn, Roarke Ahearn picked up on the ball before Blaine Magee could reach it.

Roarke Ahearn played a pinpoint pass to Dailan Ó Meadhra, Adare Gorman couldn't cut out the pass.

Dailan Ó Meadhra fed the ball forward to Aeary Malloye, Aeary Malloye picked up on the ball before Blaine Magee could reach it.

Roarke Ahearn received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Aeary Malloye, the ball was picked up by Roarke Ahearn before Adare Gorman could reach it.

Roarke Ahearn played a lovely ball for Korey Taggart, Blaine Magee stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Korey Taggart played a wonderful ball for Aeary Malloye, Aeary Malloye trapped the ball nicely before Adare Gorman could cut it out.

Aeary Malloye flicked the ball over Blaine Magee's head !.

Aeary Malloye tried to dribble past Adare Gorman but Aeary Malloye lost the ball to Adare Gorman.

75'

Korey Taggart passed along the floor for Harkin Ó Raghailligh to pick it up, Rohan Daly failed to intercept the pass.

Harkin Ó Raghailligh tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Kerwin Dolan.

76'

Roarke Ahearn tried to dribble past Padraig Burke but Padraig Burke nicked the ball from the toes of Roarke Ahearn.

77'

Korey Taggart played a perfect pass for Shannon MacFarland, Shannon MacFarland latched onto the ball before Rohan Daly could intercept.

Shannon MacFarland had shrugged off the challenge of Kerwin Dolan and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Kassidy Meaney made a stunning save !.

79'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Clancy McNeill.

80'

Aeary Malloye stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Kavan MacCarrick hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Blaine Magee used his head to clear the ball.

81'

Dailan Ó Meadhra lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

82'

Blaine Magee took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

83'

Korey Taggart attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Rohan Daly approached too late to block it.

Kassidy Meaney managed to turn it behind.

84'

Dailan Ó Meadhra received a yellow card.

Rafael Aqua directed the ball nicely to Roarke Ahearn, Roarke Ahearn took possession of the ball before Padraig Burke could reach it.

Roarke Ahearn flighted the ball to Korey Taggart, Clancy McNeill couldn't reach it.

Shannon MacFarland received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Korey Taggart, Blaine Magee missed his interception.

Shannon MacFarland lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck the ball with fury. Adare Gorman wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kassidy Meaney was poorly placed and had no chance ... Shannon MacFarland capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Crusaders F.C. 5 - 0 Ballymena rangers

85'

Natanael Duarte hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Rohan Daly got in and cleared the danger.

86'

Kerwin Dolan went across and took the corner.

Padraig Burke dived onto the ball towards the goal but Kavan MacCarrick headed clear the danger.

End Match Crusaders F.C. 5 - 0 Ballymena rangers