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

1'

Rafael Aqua jinked past Kane MacShuibhne.

Rafael Aqua went by the challenge of Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

Rafael Aqua unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Trevor Rice removed the danger.

3'

Block tackle from Kesley Ó Séaghdha, easily dispossessing Karl Ashley before Karl Ashley attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

4'

Korey Taggart tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Odhran Donnell.

5'

Dailan Ó Meadhra turned with the ball past Killian Donohoe.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to skip past the challenge of Odhran Donnell but Odhran Donnell succesfully won the ball from Dailan Ó Meadhra.

7'

Dailan Ó Meadhra attempted to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Killian Donohoe.

8'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to play it past Killian Donohoe but it failed.

10'

Lino Varela skipped easily past Laserian McCaig.

Lino Varela fired off a medium-ranged shot. Merrill Carey didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Torrance Mullane couldn't save it ... A fine goal all round by Lino Varela !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Newtonabbey united 0 - 1 Crusaders F.C.

11'

Korey Taggart tried to play a long ball but Kesley Ó Séaghdha closed in and intercepted the ball.

13'

Natanael Duarte lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Shannon MacFarland headed it to the goal but Conall Duncanson headed the ball to safety.

14'

Karl Ashley played the ball to Korey Taggart's feet, Korey Taggart took possession of the ball before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could cut it out.

Korey Taggart fed the ball forward past Kane MacShuibhne to Karl Ashley

Karl Ashley shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Kesley Ó Séaghdha hoofed the ball clear.

15'

Dailan Ó Meadhra took the ball confidently past Odhran Donnell.

Killian Donohoe blocked Dailan Ó Meadhra before Dailan Ó Meadhra could take a shot from medium range.

16'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to skip past the challenge of Killian Donohoe but it failed.

18'

Natanael Duarte fed the ball forward to Lino Varela, Lino Varela trapped the ball nicely before Laserian McCaig could cut it out.

Lino Varela tried to sprint past Merrill Carey but failed.

19'

Lino Varela tried to twist past Merrill Carey but Lino Varela lost the ball to Merrill Carey.

20'

Karl Ashley had the pace to beat Killian Sloan.

Karl Ashley found an opportunity to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

21'

Karl Ashley evaded the challenge of Kesley Ó Séaghdha and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

But Karl Ashley sent it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

22'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to skip past Killian Donohoe but Killian Donohoe cleanly tackled the ball.

23'

Lino Varela hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Kesley Ó Séaghdha approached too late to tackle him.

Torrance Mullane did well to parry it.

24'

Karl Ashley faked a shot before cutting Kesley Ó Séaghdha in a different direction.

Karl Ashley played a perfect pass for Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart trapped the ball nicely before Kane MacShuibhne could reach it.

Korey Taggart found himself in some space and flicked it goalwards. Conall Duncanson approached too late to block it.

Torrance Mullane made an acrobatic save.

25'

Karl Ashley had the pace to beat Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

Karl Ashley jinked confidently past Kane MacShuibhne.

Karl Ashley evaded the challenge of Kesley Ó Séaghdha and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Held by Torrance Mullane.

26'

Rafael Aqua tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Laserian McCaig.

28'

Karl Ashley flighted the ball to Natanael Duarte, Kesley Ó Séaghdha couldn't reach it.

Natanael Duarte attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Conall Duncanson blocked the shot.

29'

The corner was taken by Shannon MacFarland towards the edge of the area.

Karl Ashley jumped above Conall Duncanson, then headed the ball upfield.

Pass by Aeary Malloye to Peyton Daley, Trevor Rice failed to reach the ball.

Peyton Daley got free in the penalty area and tried to lob it over the keeper. Conall Duncanson failed to charge down the shot.

However, Peyton Daley put it well over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

30'

Killian Donohoe tried to pass the ball forward but Aeary Malloye closed in and intercepted the ball.

31'

Karl Ashley darted past Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

Karl Ashley surged past Kane MacShuibhne!.

Pass by Karl Ashley to Aeary Malloye, Aeary Malloye picked up on the ball before Conall Duncanson could cut it out.

Aeary Malloye got past Trevor Rice.

Aeary Malloye played a lovely ball for Dailan Ó Meadhra, the ball was picked up by Dailan Ó Meadhra before Conall Duncanson could reach it.

Dailan Ó Meadhra made space for himself and shot on the ball. Trevor Rice couldn't reach it.

Brilliant saved by Torrance Mullane.

32'

Aeary Malloye lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

34'

Peyton Daley was pressed by Laserian McCaig but he evaded the challenge and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Peyton Daley ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

35'

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

36'

Natanael Duarte tried to get past Kesley Ó Séaghdha but failed.

37'

Korey Taggart looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Somerly Cummins got to the ball before Conall Duncanson, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Torrance Mullane used his fists to clear the ball.

40'

Aeary Malloye dribbled past Kane MacShuibhne.

Aeary Malloye looked to play the ball long to Shannon MacFarland, Shannon MacFarland trapped the ball nicely before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could cut it out.

Shannon MacFarland shot on the ball but Trevor Rice cleared the ball to safety.

42'

Lino Varela dribbled past Merrill Carey.

Laserian McCaig went in with a successful block tackle on Lino Varela before Lino Varela attempted to pass the ball.

43'

Rafael Aqua got past Laserian McCaig.

Rafael Aqua sent a long ball into the area for Natanael Duarte, Natanael Duarte trapped the ball nicely before Merrill Carey could intercept.

Natanael Duarte made space for himself and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Trevor Rice approached too late to clear the danger.

Natanael Duarte got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

44'

Lino Varela delivered the ball to Peyton Daley, Peyton Daley took possession of the ball before Laserian McCaig could intercept.

Peyton Daley tried to deliver a float cross but Merrill Carey blocked it.

45'

Peyton Daley applauded the fans and was replaced by Kavan MacCarrick.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Crusaders F.C. took the lead.Newtonabbey united had 26% possession in the match, while Crusaders F.C. had 74%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Rafael Aqua struck the freekick. But Rafael Aqua didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

47'

Lino Varela made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Trevor Rice.

48'

Lino Varela dribbled confidently past Laserian McCaig.

Lino Varela looked to play the ball high to Shannon MacFarland, Shannon MacFarland took an excellent first touch before Merrill Carey could cut it out.

Shannon MacFarland shot with an overhead kick. Trevor Rice approached too late to tackle him.

Torrance Mullane was stranded and helpless to save it ... Shannon MacFarland found the net !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Newtonabbey united 0 - 2 Crusaders F.C.

49'

Karl Ashley took the ball past Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

Karl Ashley tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Kane MacShuibhne made it first to the ball and intercepted.

50'

Karl Ashley stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

51'

Lino Varela tried to take the ball past Laserian McCaig but Laserian McCaig won the ball from Lino Varela.

52'

Kavan MacCarrick hit it high over the halfway line,Kesley Ó Séaghdha failed to intercept the pass.

Korey Taggart won the ball in the air from Conall Duncanson, then headed the ball upfield.

Kavan MacCarrick was able to make space and had a crack at goal. Trevor Rice approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Kavan MacCarrick. He looked like he was short of match practice.

53'

Aeary Malloye took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

54'

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Killian Donohoe did well to spot and intercept the pass.

55'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh replaced Karl Ashley .

Dailan Ó Meadhra made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Killian Donohoe.

56'

Kavan MacCarrick received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lino Varela, the ball was picked up by Kavan MacCarrick before Merrill Carey could cut it out.

Kavan MacCarrick tried to skip past Laserian McCaig but Kavan MacCarrick lost out to Laserian McCaig.

57'

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

58'

Lino Varela ran up to take the corner.

Conall Duncanson got well above Aeary Malloye to win the ball and the ball was cleared.

59'

Lino Varela moved the ball forward for Rafael Aqua, Rafael Aqua took it in his stride before Laserian McCaig could intercept.

Rafael Aqua twisted past Merrill Carey.

Rafael Aqua made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Trevor Rice.

60'

Roarke Ahearn came on as a sub for Lino Varela.

Harkin Ó Raghailligh held up the ball, evading the challenge of Kesley Ó Séaghdha and tried to curl one in from long range.

Torrance Mullane managed to turn it behind.

61'

Aeary Malloye unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Odhran Donnell managed to block the shot.

62'

Kane MacShuibhne tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Harkin Ó Raghailligh found himself in the way of the ball.

65'

Korey Taggart played a perfect pass for Roarke Ahearn, Roarke Ahearn took possession of the ball before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could intercept.

Roarke Ahearn tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Kane MacShuibhne approached too late to tackle him.

Brilliantly saved by Torrance Mullane!.

66'

Korey Taggart found an opportunity to score from long range but he was closed down well by Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

67'

Korey Taggart tried to pass the ball forward but Kesley Ó Séaghdha came close and blocked it.

69'

Korey Taggart fired off a long shot. Kesley Ó Séaghdha failed to charge down the shot.

But Korey Taggart sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Korey Taggart. He was lacking match sharpness.

70'

Roarke Ahearn turned on the ball to leave Laserian McCaig standing.

Roarke Ahearn delivered the ball in from wide, Merrill Carey stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Shannon MacFarland got ahead of Conall Duncanson to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Shannon MacFarland got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

71'

Korey Taggart passed along the floor for Harkin Ó Raghailligh to pick it up, Harkin Ó Raghailligh took possession of the ball before Conall Duncanson could intercept.

Swerving shot by Harkin Ó Raghailligh from 20 yards. Kesley Ó Séaghdha failed to block the shot.

Harkin Ó Raghailligh left Torrance Mullane with a simple save.

72'

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Killian Donohoe.

Dailan Ó Meadhra had a great opportunity to score from long range but he was tackled by Odhran Donnell.

73'

Merrill Carey played a great ball for Laserian McCaig, Laserian McCaig trapped the ball nicely before Roarke Ahearn could intercept.

Laserian McCaig tried to take the ball past Rafael Aqua but Rafael Aqua didn't allow.

74'

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

75'

Korey Taggart tried to score from long range but he couldn't withstand Kesley Ó Séaghdha's pressure.

77'

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

79'

Aeary Malloye took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Roarke Ahearn played a perfect pass for Rafael Aqua, Rafael Aqua latched onto the ball before Laserian McCaig could reach it.

Rafael Aqua stepped away from Merrill Carey and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

But Rafael Aqua put it narrowly over ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

81'

Korey Taggart hit a speculative long-range shot but Kesley Ó Séaghdha blocked the shot.

82'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Killian Donohoe before Aeary Malloye attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

84'

Korey Taggart played a wonderful ball for Harkin Ó Raghailligh, Harkin Ó Raghailligh latched onto the ball before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could reach it.

Harkin Ó Raghailligh played a wonderful ball for Shannon MacFarland, the ball was picked up by Shannon MacFarland before Kane MacShuibhne could intercept.

Shannon MacFarland shot on the ball. Trevor Rice didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Shannon MacFarland ... It was a poor miss from Shannon MacFarland. He looked like he was short of match practice.

85'

Merrill Carey darted past Roarke Ahearn.

Merrill Carey tried to put a low cross but The ball came off Rafael Aqua.

86'

Korey Taggart attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

87'

Aeary Malloye had a crack from the freekick. But Aeary Malloye put it narrowly over.

88'

Dailan Ó Meadhra took the corner.

Kavan MacCarrick got above Trevor Rice to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Torrance Mullane watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor miss from Kavan MacCarrick. He looked like he was short of match practice.

89'

Kane MacShuibhne sent a long ball into the area for Trevor Rice, the ball was picked up by Trevor Rice before Harkin Ó Raghailligh could reach it.

Trevor Rice found himself with plenty of time and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Somerly Cummins approached too late to tackle him.

Saved in style by Labhras Gorman !.

90'

Korey Taggart hit the ball forward to Harkin Ó Raghailligh, Harkin Ó Raghailligh latched onto the ball before Kane MacShuibhne could cut it out.

Harkin Ó Raghailligh had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Kesley Ó Séaghdha got himself between the ball and goal.

91'

Odhran Donnell tried to jink past Aeary Malloye but Aeary Malloye didn't allow.

92'

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Laserian McCaig.

Dailan Ó Meadhra attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Killian Donohoe approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

93'

Korey Taggart played a great ball for Dailan Ó Meadhra, Dailan Ó Meadhra latched onto the ball before Killian Donohoe could cut it out.

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Odhran Donnell.

Dailan Ó Meadhra played a pinpoint pass to Kavan MacCarrick, Trevor Rice couldn't reach it.

Kavan MacCarrick found himself in some space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Conall Duncanson approached too late to clear the danger.

Torrance Mullane couldn't reach it ... A goal was scored by Kavan MacCarrick !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Newtonabbey united 0 - 3 Crusaders F.C.

End Match Newtonabbey united 0 - 3 Crusaders F.C.