Welcome to the match between Londonderry albion and Crusaders F.C.

1'

Clancy O Connell went by the challenge of Larkin McCracken.

Clancy O Connell was pressed by Calder MacCarrick but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Colm Sheridan gathered the ball safely.

2'

Rafael Aqua played a perfect pass for Roarke Ahearn, Glen Malloye couldn't cut it.

Roarke Ahearn span past Oona Mac Niadh.

Roarke Ahearn hit a fierce shot but Loaghaire Friel managed to block the shot.

3'

Dacian Ó Seighin stepped away from Roarke Ahearn and struck a long range piledriver!.

Dacian Ó Seighin's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A real chance wasted.

4'

Rafael Aqua took the ball over the halfway line,Glen Malloye couldn't cut it.

Edmundo Salazar won the aerial challenge against Caelan Breen, then headed at goal.

But Edmundo Salazar put it high and wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Roarke Ahearn had the strength to hold off Glen Malloye.

A low cross was delivered by Roarke Ahearn, Oona Mac Niadh couldn't reach it.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Edmundo Salazar , Caelan Breen wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it went over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Edmundo Salazar . He looked like he was short of match practice.

6'

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

7'

Clancy O Connell tried to feed the high ball but Mohanan Shannon coolly intercepted the pass.

9'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Edmundo Salazar .

10'

Roarke Ahearn tried an in-swinging corner.

Kailin Durnin challenged Caelan Breen for a heading, then nodded the ball forward.

Edmundo Salazar tried an audacious shot on goal but Loaghaire Friel cleared the ball.

11'

Edmundo Salazar received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Clancy O Connell, Edmundo Salazar latched onto the ball before Larkin McCracken could cut it out.

Pass by Edmundo Salazar to Clancy O Connell, Clancy O Connell took possession of the ball before Calder MacCarrick could reach it.

Clancy O Connell took the ball past Larkin McCracken.

Clancy O Connell struck it! but Caelan Breen blocked the shot.

13'

Roarke Ahearn lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

14'

Roarke Ahearn lifted the ball towards Neilan Hannigan in the area, Neilan Hannigan controlled the ball when bringing it down before Oona Mac Niadh could intercept.

Neilan Hannigan found himself with plenty of time and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Caelan Breen wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Colm Sheridan did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

16'

Oona Mac Niadh played a pinpoint pass to Glen Malloye, Glen Malloye took it in his stride before Rafael Aqua could reach it.

Glen Malloye tried to put a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Roarke Ahearn.

17'

Karl Ashley tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Mohanan Shannon got in and cleared the danger.

19'

Mohanan Shannon could not stop Karl Ashley going past him.

Karl Ashley took the ball past Dacian Ó Seighin.

Good play by Karl Ashley in making himself some space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Caelan Breen failed to block the shot.

Karl Ashley got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Karl Ashley . He looked like he was short of match practice.

20'

Roarke Ahearn lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

21'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh played a perfect pass for Karl Ashley , Mohanan Shannon stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Karl Ashley attempted to lob the ball forward but Dacian Ó Seighin made a great interception.

22'

Karl Ashley tried to play it past Mohanan Shannon but Mohanan Shannon cleanly tackled the ball.

23'

Roarke Ahearn tried to feed the high ball but Glen Malloye came close and blocked it.

24'

Larkin McCracken tried to dart past Harkin Ó Raghailligh but failed.

26'

Roarke Ahearn took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

27'

Kailin Durnin tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Larkin McCracken.

28'

Calder MacCarrick made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kailin Durnin.

30'

Larkin McCracken sprinted past Kailin Durnin.

Larkin McCracken tried to dribble past Clancy O Connell but Larkin McCracken lost the ball to Clancy O Connell.

31'

Dacian Ó Seighin tried to dribble past Karl Ashley but Karl Ashley robbed Dacian Ó Seighin.

32'

Larkin McCracken picked up Calder MacCarrick's superb pass, Kailin Durnin stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Larkin McCracken attempted to play a long ball but The ball ricocheted off Clancy O Connell.

34'

Kailin Durnin had the pace to beat Calder MacCarrick.

A float cross was delivered by Kailin Durnin, Larkin McCracken couldn't cut it.

Edmundo Salazar jumped above Caelan Breen, then headed it across the goal.

Colm Sheridan tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Edmundo Salazar scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Londonderry albion 0 - 1 Crusaders F.C.

35'

Roarke Ahearn dribbled past Loaghaire Friel.

Roarke Ahearn tried to deliver a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Glen Malloye.

36'

Clancy O Connell tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Larkin McCracken.

38'

Roarke Ahearn swung the corner into the box.

Edmundo Salazar won the aerial challenge against Caelan Breen, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Edmundo Salazar sent it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

39'

Clancy O Connell took the ball past Calder MacCarrick.

Clancy O Connell tried to whip in a float cross but Larkin McCracken had no problem in intercepting the ball.

40'

Somerly Cummins powered past Glen Malloye!.

Somerly Cummins used his skill to go past Oona Mac Niadh.

Somerly Cummins found the room to squeeze a chip at goal. Caelan Breen didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Somerly Cummins put it wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

42'

Clancy O Connell used his skill to go past Larkin McCracken.

Clancy O Connell took the ball past Calder MacCarrick.

Clancy O Connell dribbled past Larkin McCracken.

Clancy O Connell looked destined to score but he was under too much pressure from Loaghaire Friel .

43'

Karl Ashley skipped easily past the challenge of Mohanan Shannon.

Karl Ashley found a chance to score from medium range but Dacian Ó Seighin went in with a successful block tackle on him.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Londonderry albion were unfortunate to go in behind.Londonderry albion maintained 35% of possession and 65% for Crusaders F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Clancy O Connell stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Larkin McCracken.

47'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh attempted to chip the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Mohanan Shannon.

48'

Roarke Ahearn passed the ball perfectly to Rafael Aqua, Glen Malloye couldn't cut out the pass.

Rafael Aqua put a float cross over Oona Mac Niadh.

Neilan Hannigan dived onto the ball towards the goal but Caelan Breen used his head to clear the ball.

49'

Poor corner kick delivered by Oona Mac Niadh that went straight to the opposition.

51'

Karl Ashley tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Mohanan Shannon.

53'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Karl Ashley , Harkin Ó Raghailligh took possession of the ball before Mohanan Shannon could intercept.

Harkin Ó Raghailligh evaded the challenge of Dacian Ó Seighin and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Colm Sheridan pushed it away.

54'

Roarke Ahearn used his skill to go past Oona Mac Niadh.

Roarke Ahearn delivered the ball to Rafael Aqua, Rafael Aqua took it in his stride before Glen Malloye could reach it.

Rafael Aqua shielded the ball from Oona Mac Niadh and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

55'

Kailin Durnin played it past Larkin McCracken.

Kailin Durnin put some curve on the shot from distance but Calder MacCarrick cleared the ball to safety.

56'

Roarke Ahearn ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Somerly Cummins tried to cushion a headed pass but Loaghaire Friel charged down the header.

58'

Roarke Ahearn flighted in the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

60'

Roarke Ahearn tried to dart past Glen Malloye but Glen Malloye blocked Roarke Ahearn in a good, clean tackle.

61'

Karl Ashley looked certain to score from long range but Dacian Ó Seighin made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

62'

Neilan Hannigan attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Glen Malloye.

65'

Karl Ashley had shrugged off the challenge of Mohanan Shannon and bent it from long range.

Colm Sheridan did well to tip it wide.

66'

Mohanan Shannon could not stop a confident Karl Ashley going past him.

Karl Ashley played the ball to Edmundo Salazar 's feet, Dacian Ó Seighin failed to reach the ball.

Edmundo Salazar was able to make space and had a crack at goal. Loaghaire Friel failed to block the shot.

Colm Sheridan saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

67'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Finnegan O Connor wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went close from Harkin Ó Raghailligh ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

68'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Mohanan Shannon.

69'

Karl Ashley unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Finnegan O Connor failed to charge down the shot.

Colm Sheridan fisted the ball away.

70'

Roarke Ahearn tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Oona Mac Niadh.

71'

Rafael Aqua tried to play it past Larkin McCracken but Larkin McCracken dispossessed Rafael Aqua.

73'

Clancy O Connell had the pace to beat Larkin McCracken.

Clancy O Connell floated it into the area, Calder MacCarrick couldn't reach it.

Caelan Breen got above Edmundo Salazar to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

75'

Roarke Ahearn attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Larkin McCracken.

77'

Oona Mac Niadh attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Harkin Ó Raghailligh.

78'

Roarke Ahearn played the ball forward,Oona Mac Niadh couldn't reach it.

Kavan MacCarrick passed forward instantly. Loaghaire Friel couldn't cut out the pass.

Harkin Ó Raghailligh made space for himself and struck the ball with fury. Caelan Breen didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Colm Sheridan was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Harkin Ó Raghailligh scored a great goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Londonderry albion 0 - 2 Crusaders F.C.

79'

Kailin Durnin hit the ball forward to Roarke Ahearn, Glen Malloye missed his interception.

Roarke Ahearn took the ball past Oona Mac Niadh.

Roarke Ahearn had a great opportunity to score but he was tackled by Caelan Breen.

80'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh played a lovely ball for Karl Ashley , Dacian Ó Seighin stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Karl Ashley hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Mohanan Shannon approached too late to clear the danger.

Colm Sheridan saved superbly and held the ball.

81'

Harkin Ó Raghailligh found an opportunity to score from long range but Mohanan Shannon made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

82'

Karl Ashley played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Larkin McCracken found himself in the way of the ball.

83'

Karl Ashley tried to sprint past Dacian Ó Seighin but Karl Ashley lost the ball to Dacian Ó Seighin's block tackle.

85'

Roarke Ahearn jinked confidently past Glen Malloye.

Roarke Ahearn crossed the ball high and hard, Oona Mac Niadh couldn't reach it.

Edmundo Salazar challenged Caelan Breen for a heading, then made an attacking header.

Colm Sheridan did well to tip it wide.

86'

Roarke Ahearn played a perfect pass for Rafael Aqua, Glen Malloye tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Rafael Aqua tried to curl one in from medium range but Oona Mac Niadh cleared the ball.

87'

Clancy O Connell powered past Larkin McCracken!.

Clancy O Connell tried to whip in a low cross but Calder MacCarrick intercepted but couldn't control.

88'

Poor corner kick delivered by Roarke Ahearn that went straight to the opposition.

89'

Pass by Harkin Ó Raghailligh to Karl Ashley , Karl Ashley took possession of the ball before Mohanan Shannon could intercept.

Karl Ashley made a pass to Edmundo Salazar , Edmundo Salazar latched onto the ball before Dacian Ó Seighin could intercept.

Edmundo Salazar passed the ball to Kailin Durnin, Kailin Durnin latched onto the ball before Loaghaire Friel could reach it.

Kailin Durnin moved the ball forward for Kavan MacCarrick, Caelan Breen couldn't cut out the pass.

Kavan MacCarrick blasted the ball towards the top corner but Loaghaire Friel got in and cleared the danger.

90'

Clancy O Connell looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Calder MacCarrick read the game well to intercept the ball.

92'

Clancy O Connell had the pace to beat Larkin McCracken.

Clancy O Connell tried to cross the ball low but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Calder MacCarrick.

End Match Londonderry albion 0 - 2 Crusaders F.C.

Crusaders F.C. players were extremely motivated and ready as if it was their match of the season.