Welcome to the match between Belfast city and Ballymena united

2'

Teague McReynolds swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

4'

Carey Sheenan tried to skip past Nevan Newell but Nevan Newell cleanly tackled the ball.

5'

Carey Sheenan tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Nevan Newell coolly intercepted the pass.

7'

Adare Cleary tried to twist past Bain Lannon but Bain Lannon robbed Adare Cleary.

8'

Blair Devlin jinked past Brett Connolly.

Blair Devlin tried to dribble past Teague McReynolds but Teague McReynolds denied.

9'

Craig Cavanaugh made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Monroe MacNevin.

10'

Somerly O Sullivan went across and took the corner.

Mohanan Hickey challenged Korey Ó Ríagáin for a heading, then headed clear the danger.

11'

Brett Connolly tried to skip past the challenge of Laughlin Milligan but his possession is lost through a tackle by Laughlin Milligan.

12'

Carey Sheenan made a pass to Monroe MacNevin, Monroe MacNevin picked up on the ball before Korey Ó Ríagáin could reach it.

Monroe MacNevin swung in a float cross, Nevan Newell failed to reach the ball.

Clancy Finnin challenged Dewayne Powers for a heading, then cushioned a headed pass.

Blair Devlin had shrugged off the challenge of Somerly O Sullivan and tried to lob it over the keeper.

Merrill Mac Niadh need faster reflex to save it ... Blair Devlin scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Belfast city 0 - 1 Ballymena united

14'

Teague McReynolds hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Blair Devlin wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He should have hit the target at least.

15'

Nevan Newell tried to play it past Monroe MacNevin but Nevan Newell lost the ball to Monroe MacNevin.

19'

Bain Lannon struck a long range piledriver! but Adare Cleary cleared the ball from danger.

20'

Teague McReynolds looked for the head of Adare Cleary, Adare Cleary took an excellent first touch before Blair Devlin could cut it out.

Adare Cleary had the chance to score but Mohanan Hickey went in with a successful block tackle on him.

21'

Teague McReynolds played a lovely ball for Brett Connolly, Laughlin Milligan missed his interception.

Brett Connolly stepped away from Blair Devlin and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Drystan Quigley failed to stop the ball ... Brett Connolly finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Belfast city 1 - 1 Ballymena united

22'

Laughlin Milligan took the ball past Brett Connolly.

Laughlin Milligan looked certain to score from medium range but Teague McReynolds succesfully won the ball from him.

23'

Nevan Newell tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Monroe MacNevin.

24'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Carey Sheenan.

Teague McReynolds dribbled past Laughlin Milligan.

Teague McReynolds put some curve on the shot from long range but Blair Devlin got in and cleared the danger.

25'

Teague McReynolds moved the ball forward for Brett Connolly, Brett Connolly took it in his stride before Laughlin Milligan could cut it out.

Brett Connolly played a perfect pass for Craig Cavanaugh, Craig Cavanaugh trapped the ball nicely before Blair Devlin could intercept.

Craig Cavanaugh got free in the penalty area and struck the ball with fury. Mohanan Hickey failed to charge down the shot.

Drystan Quigley had no chance of stopping the ball ... Craig Cavanaugh scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Belfast city 2 - 1 Ballymena united

27'

Mohanan Byrne floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Clancy Finnin out-jumped Somerly O Sullivan, then headed the ball upfield.

Mohanan Hickey tried to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Dewayne Powers.

29'

Korey Ó Ríagáin tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

30'

Blair Devlin made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Teague McReynolds.

31'

Somerly O Sullivan sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

32'

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

33'

Keeley O Shea showed Mohanan Byrne a clean set of heels.

Bain Lannon was outmuscled by Keeley O Shea.

Keeley O Shea found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but Evan Kavanagh blocked the shot.

35'

Nevan Newell twisted past Monroe MacNevin.

Nevan Newell stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Carey Sheenan came close and blocked it.

38'

Corner taken by Teague McReynolds and cut out by the opposition.

39'

Carey Sheenan evaded the challenge of Korey Ó Ríagáin and struck a long range piledriver!.

But Carey Sheenan blazed it over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

42'

Keeley O Shea laid it forward to Adare Cleary, Bain Lannon couldn't reach it.

Adare Cleary shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Mohanan Byrne cleared the ball.

44'

Kem Sheedy stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Korey Ó Ríagáin.

45'

Mohanan Byrne played a pinpoint pass to Bain Lannon, Bain Lannon picked up on the ball before Brett Connolly could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Adare Cleary before Bain Lannon tried to get onto the pass.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Belfast city took the lead.Belfast city had 56% possession in the match, while Ballymena united had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Teague McReynolds tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Laughlin Milligan.

49'

Blair Devlin tried to dribble past Brett Connolly but failed.

50'

Adare Cleary powered past Bain Lannon!.

Adare Cleary got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Mohanan Byrne approached too late to clear the danger.

Drystan Quigley got up and punched the ball out of danger.

51'

Blair Devlin played a wonderful ball for Laughlin Milligan, Laughlin Milligan trapped the ball nicely before Brett Connolly could intercept.

Laughlin Milligan delivered the ball to Kem Sheedy, Teague McReynolds failed to reach the ball.

Kem Sheedy escaped from the challenge of Somerly O Sullivan and hit a fierce shot.

Merrill Mac Niadh did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

55'

Mohanan Byrne moved the ball forward for Bain Lannon, Adare Cleary tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bain Lannon directed the ball nicely to Mohanan Byrne, Mohanan Byrne picked up on the ball before Keeley O Shea could intercept.

Mohanan Byrne tried to sprint past Adare Cleary but Adare Cleary dispossessed Mohanan Byrne.

57'

Laughlin Milligan tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball came off Teague McReynolds.

58'

Teague McReynolds made a good pass to Brett Connolly, Brett Connolly took possession of the ball before Laughlin Milligan could intercept.

Brett Connolly made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Blair Devlin.

59'

Teague McReynolds darted past Laughlin Milligan.

Teague McReynolds dribbled past Blair Devlin.

Teague McReynolds knocked a lovely ball for Craig Cavanaugh, Craig Cavanaugh picked up on the ball before Mohanan Hickey could cut it out.

Craig Cavanaugh had the chance to score but Evan Kavanagh made the last ditch tackle.

61'

Bain Lannon played a great ball for Mohanan Byrne, Mohanan Byrne picked up on the ball before Adare Cleary could intercept.

Mohanan Byrne tried to put the ball across but it was well intercepted by Keeley O Shea.

63'

Laughlin Milligan swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

65'

Keeley O Shea tried to play a long ball but Carey Sheenan closed in and intercepted the ball.

67'

Nevan Newell made an attempt to move the ball forward but Monroe MacNevin did well to spot and intercept the pass.

69'

Carey Sheenan faked a pass then cut Nevan Newell in a different direction.

Carey Sheenan supplied a float cross over Korey Ó Ríagáin.

Kem Sheedy rose bravely above Somerly O Sullivan to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Kem Sheedy sent it wide of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

71'

Nevan Newell tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Monroe MacNevin.

72'

Laughlin Milligan hit the ball forward to Blair Devlin, Brett Connolly missed his interception.

Mohanan Hickey picked up Blair Devlin's excellent ball, Teague McReynolds stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mohanan Hickey made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Dewayne Powers.

73'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Bain Lannon.

Kem Sheedy took the freekick. It went just wide by Kem Sheedy.

74'

Teague McReynolds tried to get past Blair Devlin but Teague McReynolds lost the ball to Blair Devlin's block tackle.

76'

Carey Sheenan tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Korey Ó Ríagáin.

77'

Keeley O Shea made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Mohanan Byrne got in the way of the ball.

79'

Somerly O Sullivan attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Bain Lannon.

81'

Keeley O Shea looked certain to score from long range but he was under too much pressure from Bain Lannon .

82'

Nevan Newell hit the ball forward to Mcauliffe Doherty, Mcauliffe Doherty picked up on the ball before Monroe MacNevin could reach it.

Swerving shot by Mcauliffe Doherty from 20 yards. Carey Sheenan failed to block the shot.

Drystan Quigley failed to stop the ball ... Mcauliffe Doherty scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Belfast city 3 - 1 Ballymena united

83'

Blair Devlin played a great ball for Laughlin Milligan, Laughlin Milligan picked up on the ball before Brett Connolly could reach it.

The ball was struck by Laughlin Milligan from 20 yards out but Teague McReynolds got in and cleared the danger.

84'

Brett Connolly tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Laughlin Milligan intercepted but couldn't control.

85'

Adare Cleary struck the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

86'

Dewayne Powers played a perfect pass for Keeley O Shea, Mohanan Byrne stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Keeley O Shea tried to deliver a float cross but it was well intercepted by Bain Lannon.

87'

Nevan Newell got past Carey Sheenan with ease.

Nevan Newell darted past Monroe MacNevin.

Nevan Newell crossed into the box from the wing, Carey Sheenan couldn't reach it.

Craig Cavanaugh tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but the header was charged down by Mohanan Hickey.

88'

Laughlin Milligan tried to dart past Mcauliffe Doherty but Mcauliffe Doherty won the ball from Laughlin Milligan.

89'

Nevan Newell tried to play it past Carey Sheenan but Carey Sheenan nicked the ball from the toes of Nevan Newell.

90'

Teague McReynolds was shown a yellow card.

Brett Connolly had the strength to hold off Blair Devlin.

Brett Connolly directed the ball nicely to Korey Ó Ríagáin, Korey Ó Ríagáin trapped the ball nicely before Laughlin Milligan could cut it out.

Korey Ó Ríagáin smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Blair Devlin approached too late to clear the danger.

But Korey Ó Ríagáin couldn't get it on target ... It was a poor miss from Korey Ó Ríagáin. He looked like he was short of match practice.

End Match Belfast city 3 - 1 Ballymena united