Welcome to the match between Sligo Rovers FC and Tallaght athletic

1'

Pass by Hayden O Hannigain to Kenton O Hannagain, Leslie Mercer couldn't cut out the pass.

Kenton O Hannagain played a wonderful ball for Crispian Long, the ball was picked up by Crispian Long before Ridley Christinson could cut it out.

Crispian Long found a perfect spot and took a shot. Gordon Collins couldn't reach it.

Ken Earlson was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Crispian Long found the net !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Sligo Rovers FC 1 - 0 Tallaght athletic

2'

Hayden O Hannigain made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Ridley Christinson.

3'

Buck Walton was outmuscled by Vernon Kavanagh.

Vernon Kavanagh struck a medium range piledriver but Franklyn Brigham hoofed the ball clear.

5'

Wilford McMahon made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Wilfrid Philips.

6'

Buck Walton played a perfect pass for Franklyn Brigham, Franklyn Brigham latched onto the ball before Bryson Robert could intercept.

Franklyn Brigham tried a medium range effort but Vernon Kavanagh removed the danger.

7'

Hayden O Hannigain failed in his attempt to dribble past Leslie Mercer.

8'

Bryson Robert twisted past Buck Walton.

Bryson Robert got the float cross in from the wing, Franklyn Brigham couldn't cut it.

Edgar Ó Cnáimhín got above Emery Jans to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Brooks Roche beat the ball away.

9'

Crispian Long tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Leslie Mercer made a great interception.

10'

Vernon Kavanagh chipped it through to Leslie Mercer, Franklyn Brigham failed to intercept the pass.

Leslie Mercer attempted to lob the ball goalwards but the shot was blocked by Darrell Ó Maol Aodha.

13'

Buck Walton tried to play it past Bryson Robert but his possession is lost through a tackle by Bryson Robert.

14'

Ridley Christinson tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Kenton O Hannagain.

15'

Wilford McMahon delivered the ball to Iggy Battle, Iggy Battle trapped the ball nicely before Wilfrid Philips could intercept.

Iggy Battle tried to dribble past Dean Timothyson but his possession is lost through a tackle by Dean Timothyson.

16'

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

17'

Hayden O Hannigain made a good pass to Kenton O Hannagain, Kenton O Hannagain took it in his stride before Leslie Mercer could cut it out.

Kenton O Hannagain passed the ball to Hayden O Hannigain, Hayden O Hannigain took it in his stride before Ridley Christinson could intercept.

Hayden O Hannigain passed the ball perfectly to Iggy Battle, Gordon Collins couldn't cut it.

Iggy Battle made space for himself and hit a fierce shot. Damon Goode wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Iggy Battle got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

18'

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

19'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Darrell Ó Maol Aodha.

Bryson Robert tried to take the ball past Hayden O Hannigain but Hayden O Hannigain didn't allow.

20'

Hayden O Hannigain played a wonderful ball for Kenton O Hannagain, Kenton O Hannagain picked up on the ball before Leslie Mercer could intercept.

Ridley Christinson could not stop a confident Kenton O Hannagain going past him.

Kenton O Hannagain tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Leslie Mercer.

22'

Wilford McMahon twisted past Wilfrid Philips.

Wilford McMahon attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Dean Timothyson cleared the ball to safety.

23'

Hayden O Hannigain fed the ball forward to Kenton O Hannagain, Leslie Mercer tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kenton O Hannagain powered past Ridley Christinson!.

Kenton O Hannagain found himself in some space and took a shot. Gordon Collins approached too late to block it.

But Kenton O Hannagain put it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

26'

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

27'

Wilford McMahon tried to feed the high ball but Wilfrid Philips made a great interception.

28'

Emery Jans swiftly put in the freekick. Ken Earlson saved superbly and held the ball.

29'

Ridley Christinson tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball struck Kenton O Hannagain.

30'

Darrell Ó Maol Aodha tried to jink past Wilfrid Philips but Wilfrid Philips took the ball away from Darrell Ó Maol Aodha.

32'

Franklyn Brigham tried to jink past Edgar Ó Cnáimhín but Edgar Ó Cnáimhín nicked the ball from the toes of Franklyn Brigham.

33'

Wilford McMahon tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Damon Goode.

34'

The corner was taken by Wilford McMahon towards the edge of the area.

Gordon Collins got above Darrell Ó Maol Aodha to win the ball and headed the ball clear.

35'

Crispian Long tried to sprint past Edgar Ó Cnáimhín but Edgar Ó Cnáimhín block tackled Crispian Long.

37'

Wilford McMahon turned on the ball to leave Wilfrid Philips standing.

Wilford McMahon supplied a float cross, Dean Timothyson failed to intercept the pass.

Damon Goode got ahead of Franklyn Brigham to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

38'

Hayden O Hannigain made good use of the scissors dribble. As Leslie Mercer lost his balance, Hayden O Hannigain dribbled past Leslie Mercer.

Hayden O Hannigain laid it forward to Crispian Long, Ridley Christinson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Crispian Long lined up the shot from the angle but Gordon Collins made the clearance.

41'

Buck Walton flicked the ball over Bryson Robert's head !.

Vernon Kavanagh executed a block tackle on Buck Walton before Buck Walton attempted to deliver the ball.

42'

Vernon Kavanagh passed along the floor for Bryson Robert to pick it up, Bryson Robert took it in his stride before Buck Walton could cut it out.

Bryson Robert tried to take the ball past Franklyn Brigham but Franklyn Brigham didn't allow.

43'

Dean Timothyson stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Iggy Battle.

45'

Ridley Christinson played a perfect pass for Leslie Mercer, Leslie Mercer picked up on the ball before Kenton O Hannagain could cut it out.

Leslie Mercer made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Hayden O Hannigain.

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46'

Buck Walton failed in his attempt to take the ball past Bryson Robert.

47'

Dean Timothyson laid it forward to Wilfrid Philips, Wilfrid Philips took it in his stride before Wilford McMahon could reach it.

Wilfrid Philips got past Iggy Battle with ease.

Wilfrid Philips tried to skip past Wilford McMahon but failed.

50'

Darrell Ó Maol Aodha tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

51'

Leslie Mercer played a great ball for Vernon Kavanagh, Vernon Kavanagh picked up on the ball before Franklyn Brigham could intercept.

Vernon Kavanagh tried to jink past Buck Walton but Buck Walton didn't allow.

52'

Ridley Christinson took the ball past Kenton O Hannagain.

Ridley Christinson smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Hayden O Hannigain removed the danger.

53'

Edgar Ó Cnáimhín passed along the floor for Dean Timothyson to pick it up, Dean Timothyson latched onto the ball before Franklyn Brigham could reach it.

Dean Timothyson held up the ball, evading the challenge of Iggy Battle and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

57'

Buck Walton shielded the ball from Bryson Robert and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

But Buck Walton's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

58'

Wilford McMahon skipped easily past the challenge of Wilfrid Philips.

Wilford McMahon tried to skip past Dean Timothyson but Dean Timothyson nicked the ball from the toes of Wilford McMahon.

59'

Flynn Wootton played the ball to Wilford McMahon's feet, the ball was picked up by Wilford McMahon before Wilfrid Philips could intercept.

Wilford McMahon dribbled past Dean Timothyson.

Wilford McMahon put a float cross , Wilfrid Philips couldn't cut out the pass.

Gordon Collins got to the ball ahead of Iggy Battle, then headed clear the danger.

60'

Ridley Christinson played a high ball forward for Vernon Kavanagh to run onto, Vernon Kavanagh took an excellent first touch before Kenton O Hannagain could cut it out.

Vernon Kavanagh found himself with plenty of time and struck it. Darrell Ó Maol Aodha approached too late to clear the danger.

But Vernon Kavanagh effort went inches wide ... He should never have missed that one.

61'

Wilford McMahon turned on the ball to leave Dean Timothyson standing.

Wilford McMahon stepped away from Wilfrid Philips and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

Ken Earlson elected to fist the ball to safety.

62'

Kenton O Hannagain curled the ball in at goal from long range but Leslie Mercer charged down the shot.

63'

Ridley Christinson tried to get onto the pass but Kenton O Hannagain blocked it.

64'

Wilfrid Philips attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Iggy Battle.

65'

Vernon Kavanagh tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Franklyn Brigham intercepted but couldn't control.

68'

Vernon Kavanagh sprinted past Crispian Long.

Vernon Kavanagh tried to jink past Franklyn Brigham but Vernon Kavanagh lost out to Franklyn Brigham.

70'

Wilford McMahon went by the challenge of Dean Timothyson.

Wilford McMahon tried to dribble past Wilfrid Philips but Wilfrid Philips won the ball from Wilford McMahon.

71'

Wilford McMahon tried to skip past Wilfrid Philips but his possession is lost through a tackle by Wilfrid Philips.

72'

Hayden O Hannigain hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Leslie Mercer wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Hayden O Hannigain sent it far too high ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

75'

Kenton O Hannagain tried to play it past Leslie Mercer but Leslie Mercer took the ball away from Kenton O Hannagain.

76'

Wilford McMahon dribbled past Wilfrid Philips.

Wilford McMahon sent in a low cross, Dean Timothyson couldn't cut out the pass.

On the volley, Crispian Long shot towards goal, Gordon Collins couldn't reach it.

But Crispian Long put it wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

79'

Wilford McMahon passed along the floor for Iggy Battle to pick it up, Iggy Battle took possession of the ball before Wilfrid Philips could reach it.

Iggy Battle tried to get the cross in but The ball was touched on by Dean Timothyson.

80'

Emery Jans made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Wilfrid Philips.

83'

Wilford McMahon attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Dean Timothyson wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Wilford McMahon ... He should have hit the target at least.

85'

Wilford McMahon used his skill to go past Wilfrid Philips.

Swerving shot by Wilford McMahon from long range but Dean Timothyson managed to block the shot.

86'

Iggy Battle laid it forward to Buck Walton, Buck Walton took possession of the ball before Bryson Robert could intercept.

Buck Walton got the float cross in from the wing, Vernon Kavanagh couldn't cut it.

Crispian Long won the aerial challenge against Damon Goode, then nodded the ball forward.

Franklyn Brigham played a perfect pass for Kenton O Hannagain, Gordon Collins failed to reach the ball.

Kenton O Hannagain made a pass to Flynn Wootton, Flynn Wootton took possession of the ball before Damon Goode could cut it out.

From out wide, Flynn Wootton fired in a curving shot at goal but Gordon Collins hoofed the ball clear.

87'

Leslie Mercer tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Kenton O Hannagain got to the ball first.

88'

Hayden O Hannigain tried to use his skill to go past Wilfrid Philips but Wilfrid Philips robbed Hayden O Hannigain.

89'

Wilford McMahon tried to dribble past Wilfrid Philips but Wilfrid Philips won the ball from Wilford McMahon.

92'

Ridley Christinson went in with a successful block tackle on Hayden O Hannigain before Hayden O Hannigain tried to fire in a shot at goal from long range.

93'

Hayden O Hannigain had the strength to hold off Leslie Mercer.

Hayden O Hannigain played the ball to Flynn Wootton's feet, Ridley Christinson couldn't reach it.

Flynn Wootton stepped away from Damon Goode and had a go on goal.

But Flynn Wootton blazed it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

End Match Sligo Rovers FC 1 - 0 Tallaght athletic