Welcome to the match between Newtonabbey united and Ballymena county

1'

Lorcan Ivers swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

3'

Odhran Donnell could not stop a confident Owen Kavanagh going past him.

Owen Kavanagh smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Killian Donohoe couldn't reach it.

Torrance Mullane was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... A fine goal all round by Owen Kavanagh !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Newtonabbey united 0 - 1 Ballymena county

4'

Kane MacShuibhne hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Kelton O Boyle couldn't reach it.

But Kane MacShuibhne sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

5'

Roan Ahearne tried to play a long ball forward but Laserian McCaig cut it out easily.

6'

Killian Sloan tried to get past Lorcan Ivers but failed.

7'

Roan Ahearne played the ball to Lorcan Ivers's feet, Lorcan Ivers took possession of the ball before Merrill Carey could intercept.

Lorcan Ivers did his best to get the ball into the area but Laserian McCaig made a great interception.

8'

Odhran Donnell made a pass to Killian Donohoe, Buzz Kilduff stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Killian Donohoe tried to cross into the box but Owen Kavanagh cut out the cross.

12'

Siward McNabb played a pinpoint pass to Kelton O Boyle, the ball was picked up by Kelton O Boyle before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could cut it out.

Kelton O Boyle got past Kane MacShuibhne with ease.

Kelton O Boyle dribbled past Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

Kelton O Boyle tried to lob it over the keeper but the shot clattered off Conall Duncanson.

13'

Lynch McNamara tried his luck from the freekick. Torrance Mullane did well to tip it over the bar.

14'

Lynch McNamara received a yellow card.

15'

Odhran Donnell made good use of the scissors dribble. As Owen Kavanagh lost his balance, Odhran Donnell dribbled past Owen Kavanagh.

Odhran Donnell hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Buzz Kilduff cleared the ball.

16'

Laserian McCaig knocked a lovely ball for Merrill Carey, Lorcan Ivers couldn't cut it.

Merrill Carey tried to play it past Roan Ahearne but Roan Ahearne blocked Merrill Carey in a good, clean tackle.

17'

Laserian McCaig took the ball confidently past Buzz Kilduff.

Laserian McCaig shot from distance but Owen Kavanagh scrambled the ball away.

20'

Siward McNabb evaded the challenge of Kesley Ó Séaghdha and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Siward McNabb scooped it over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

22'

Kesley Ó Séaghdha took the ball out of his own half,Kelton O Boyle couldn't cut it.

Darby Mullen got ahead of Glen Ó Peatain to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Darby Mullen ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

23'

Kesley Ó Séaghdha played a perfect pass for Kane MacShuibhne, Kane MacShuibhne trapped the ball nicely before Kelton O Boyle could cut it out.

Kane MacShuibhne dribbled confidently past Siward McNabb.

Kane MacShuibhne held up the ball, evading the challenge of Kelton O Boyle and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Kane MacShuibhne put it horribly wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

26'

Merrill Carey attempted to play a long ball but Kelton O Boyle intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

28'

Kane MacShuibhne tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Kelton O Boyle.

29'

Roan Ahearne went across and took the corner.

Siward McNabb got to the ball before Trevor Rice, then headed the ball forward.

Kelton O Boyle got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Conall Duncanson couldn't reach it.

Kelton O Boyle was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He should have scored.

30'

Shaun Dougherty took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

31'

Siward McNabb hit the ball forward to Kelton O Boyle, the ball was picked up by Kelton O Boyle before Kane MacShuibhne could reach it.

Kelton O Boyle hit the ball forward to Shaun Dougherty, Shaun Dougherty took it in his stride before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could cut it out.

Shaun Dougherty hit a hopeful looking shot but the shot was blocked by Trevor Rice.

32'

Owen Kavanagh lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

33'

Kane MacShuibhne tried to dart past Kelton O Boyle but Kelton O Boyle nicked the ball from the toes of Kane MacShuibhne.

35'

Quillan Finnin looked to play the ball high to Shaun Dougherty, Shaun Dougherty controlled the ball when bringing it down before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could cut it out.

From a tight angle, Shaun Dougherty still managed to get a shot in but Trevor Rice cleared the ball from danger.

37'

Roan Ahearne dribbled past Laserian McCaig.

Roan Ahearne made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Merrill Carey.

39'

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

41'

Kane MacShuibhne tried to dart past Kelton O Boyle but Kane MacShuibhne lost the ball to Kelton O Boyle's block tackle.

42'

Siward McNabb flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Kesley Ó Séaghdha missed his interception.

Trevor Rice jumped above Kelton O Boyle and the ball was cleared.

44'

Odhran Donnell tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

45'

Siward McNabb sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Ballymena county took the lead.Newtonabbey united had 47% possession in the match, while Ballymena county had 53%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Roan Ahearne played a wonderful ball for Lorcan Ivers, Laserian McCaig couldn't cut out the pass.

Lorcan Ivers tried his luck with a medium range chip but Merrill Carey blocked the shot.

48'

Kane MacShuibhne chipped it through to Darby Mullen, Lynch McNamara failed to reach the ball.

Darby Mullen chipped the ball goalwards but Glen Ó Peatain removed the danger.

49'

Laserian McCaig moved the ball forward for Merrill Carey, Merrill Carey picked up on the ball before Roan Ahearne could cut it out.

Merrill Carey tried to deliver a float cross but The ball struck Lorcan Ivers.

51'

Conall Duncanson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Buzz Kilduff.

54'

Owen Kavanagh darted past Killian Donohoe.

Owen Kavanagh found a chance to score from medium range but Odhran Donnell made an important challenge!.

55'

Siward McNabb played a wonderful ball for Owen Kavanagh, Owen Kavanagh took it in his stride before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could reach it.

Owen Kavanagh hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Kane MacShuibhne approached too late to clear the danger.

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

57'

Quillan Finnin dribbled past Kesley Ó Séaghdha.

Quillan Finnin skipped easily past the challenge of Kane MacShuibhne.

Quillan Finnin made a good pass to Kelton O Boyle, Kelton O Boyle trapped the ball nicely before Trevor Rice could cut it out.

Kelton O Boyle attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Conall Duncanson charged down the shot.

60'

Odhran Donnell fed the ball forward to Killian Donohoe, Buzz Kilduff tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Killian Donohoe dribbled past Owen Kavanagh.

Killian Donohoe crossed the ball low , Buzz Kilduff failed to intercept the pass.

Conall Duncanson passed forward instantly. Lynch McNamara couldn't reach it.

Kane MacShuibhne found an opportunity to score but Glen Ó Peatain gave him no space to manoeuvre.

62'

Conall Duncanson swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

66'

Owen Kavanagh skipped past Killian Sloan.

Owen Kavanagh escaped from the challenge of Killian Donohoe and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

But Owen Kavanagh sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor effort from Owen Kavanagh. He was lacking match sharpness.

67'

Glen Ó Peatain received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Siward McNabb, Glen Ó Peatain took possession of the ball before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could cut it out.

Glen Ó Peatain hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but the shot cannoned off Kane MacShuibhne.

68'

Lynch McNamara lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

69'

Odhran Donnell stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Buzz Kilduff.

70'

Merrill Carey faked a pass then cut Roan Ahearne in a different direction.

Merrill Carey crossed the halfway line with the ball , Lorcan Ivers couldn't cut it.

Conall Duncanson passed forward instantly but he overhit the pass.

74'

Killian Sloan received a yellow card.

Owen Kavanagh tried to dart past Killian Donohoe but Killian Donohoe dispossessed Owen Kavanagh.

75'

Owen Kavanagh tried to twist past Kane MacShuibhne but Kane MacShuibhne denied.

76'

Siward McNabb delivered the ball to Shaun Dougherty, Kesley Ó Séaghdha failed to reach the ball.

Shaun Dougherty moved the ball forward for Lorcan Ivers, Lorcan Ivers latched onto the ball before Kane MacShuibhne could cut it out.

Lorcan Ivers got free in the penalty area and tried an audacious shot on goal. Trevor Rice approached too late to tackle him.

Lorcan Ivers was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

80'

Kelton O Boyle delivered the ball to Lynch McNamara, Kesley Ó Séaghdha tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Lynch McNamara passed along the floor for Shaun Dougherty to pick it up, Kane MacShuibhne couldn't cut it.

Shaun Dougherty directed the ball nicely to Roan Ahearne, the ball was picked up by Roan Ahearne before Conall Duncanson could cut it out.

Shot by Roan Ahearne but Trevor Rice got himself between the ball and goal.

82'

Siward McNabb delivered the ball to Kelton O Boyle, Kelton O Boyle took possession of the ball before Kesley Ó Séaghdha could reach it.

Kelton O Boyle laid it forward to Quillan Finnin, Quillan Finnin took it in his stride before Kane MacShuibhne could cut it out.

Quillan Finnin aimed for the top corner but the shot clattered off Trevor Rice.

84'

Quillan Finnin flighted in the freekick. But Quillan Finnin sent the ball high into the stands.

85'

Kane MacShuibhne attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Kelton O Boyle.

86'

Kane MacShuibhne made a good pass to Kesley Ó Séaghdha, Kesley Ó Séaghdha latched onto the ball before Kelton O Boyle could cut it out.

Kesley Ó Séaghdha tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Siward McNabb.

87'

Pass by Lorcan Ivers to Roan Ahearne, Roan Ahearne took it in his stride before Laserian McCaig could intercept.

Roan Ahearne escaped from the challenge of Merrill Carey and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

89'

Siward McNabb tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Laserian McCaig.

90'

Kelton O Boyle made a good pass to Glen Ó Peatain, Kesley Ó Séaghdha stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Glen Ó Peatain took the ball confidently past Kane MacShuibhne.

Glen Ó Peatain faked a shot before cutting Kesley Ó Séaghdha in a different direction.

Glen Ó Peatain directed the ball nicely to Quillan Finnin, Quillan Finnin picked up on the ball before Trevor Rice could reach it.

Quillan Finnin tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Conall Duncanson.

91'

Owen Kavanagh dribbled past Killian Donohoe.

Owen Kavanagh sprinted to escape from Odhran Donnell.

Owen Kavanagh stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Trevor Rice.

93'

Roan Ahearne surged past Darby Mullen!.

Roan Ahearne tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Laserian McCaig removed the danger.

End Match Newtonabbey united 0 - 1 Ballymena county