Welcome to the match between Crusaders F.C. and Glentoran

1'

Andronic Gicu twisted past Lynch Slane.

Andronic Gicu tried to jink past Uthman Hadad but Uthman Hadad blocked Andronic Gicu in a good, clean tackle.

2'

Burak Çelik got past Haiyang Lu.

Burak Çelik tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Brian Clinton.

3'

Lovel Broadbent received the ball which was passed wonderfully by McCoy MacIomhair, Lovel Broadbent picked up on the ball before Mushtaq Qazi could cut it out.

Lovel Broadbent sprinted past Korey Taggart.

Lovel Broadbent fed the ball forward to Andronic Gicu, Andronic Gicu took possession of the ball before Somerly McElligott could cut it out.

Andronic Gicu got free in the penalty area and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Vali Vãduva wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Labhras Gorman was too slow in reaction ... A goal was scored by Andronic Gicu !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Crusaders F.C. 0 - 1 Glentoran

4'

Negue Ahmat gave the corner straight to the opposition.

6'

Korey Taggart tried his luck from the freekick. But it went over the bar.

7'

Negue Ahmat went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

9'

Burak Çelik shot from 30 yards but Haiyang Lu scrambled the ball away.

11'

McCoy MacIomhair received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lovel Broadbent, Mushtaq Qazi couldn't cut out the pass.

McCoy MacIomhair tried to play it past Korey Taggart but Korey Taggart blocked McCoy MacIomhair.

12'

McCoy MacIomhair played a wonderful ball for Rambert Papke, Rambert Papke trapped the ball nicely before Mushtaq Qazi could reach it.

Rambert Papke made an attempt to move the ball forward but Korey Taggart closed in and intercepted the ball.

13'

Rambert Papke played a perfect pass for Andronic Gicu, the ball was picked up by Andronic Gicu before Lynch Slane could reach it.

Andronic Gicu put a low cross in to the near post, Uthman Hadad couldn't reach it.

On the volley, Kody Ridley shot towards goal, Vali Vãduva approached too late to block it.

It went in the back of the net ... Kody Ridley scored a goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Crusaders F.C. 0 - 2 Glentoran

14'

Rambert Papke passed along the floor for McCoy MacIomhair to pick it up, McCoy MacIomhair trapped the ball nicely before Mushtaq Qazi could cut it out.

McCoy MacIomhair moved the ball forward for Kody Ridley, Kody Ridley picked up on the ball before Korey Taggart could cut it out.

Kody Ridley tried to get onto the pass but The ball came off Mushtaq Qazi.

15'

Uthman Hadad tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Aniya Abdallah.

18'

Uthman Hadad tried to score from long range but he couldn't withstand Aniya Abdallah's pressure.

19'

Lovel Broadbent played the ball to Burak Çelik's feet, Korey Taggart missed his interception.

Burak Çelik tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Mushtaq Qazi.

20'

Lovel Broadbent passed along the floor for McCoy MacIomhair to pick it up, Uthman Hadad couldn't cut it.

McCoy MacIomhair made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Mushtaq Qazi.

21'

Burak Çelik turned with the ball past Mushtaq Qazi.

Burak Çelik played a pinpoint pass to Negue Ahmat, Haiyang Lu missed his interception.

Negue Ahmat sent in a low cross, Brian Clinton missed his interception.

Kody Ridley moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Vali Vãduva approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went past Labhras Gorman in the back of the net ... A goal was scored by Kody Ridley !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Crusaders F.C. 0 - 3 Glentoran

22'

McCoy MacIomhair dribbled past Mushtaq Qazi.

McCoy MacIomhair hit the ball from long range but Korey Taggart threw himself in front of the shot.

23'

McCoy MacIomhair passed the ball to Lovel Broadbent, Lovel Broadbent trapped the ball nicely before Korey Taggart could reach it.

Lovel Broadbent played a lovely ball for McCoy MacIomhair, Mushtaq Qazi couldn't reach it.

McCoy MacIomhair passed the ball to Kody Ridley, Kody Ridley took it in his stride before Korey Taggart could intercept.

Kody Ridley got free in the penalty area and aimed for the top corner. Vali Vãduva wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Labhras Gorman had gone walkabout ... Kody Ridley scored a great goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Crusaders F.C. 0 - 4 Glentoran

25'

Corner taken by Uthman Hadad .

Khoury Aswad had the beating in the air of Kasey Hanigan, then had a header for a goal.

But Khoury Aswad sent it far too high ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

26'

Korey Taggart held up the ball, evading the challenge of Rambert Papke and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Mauricio Iñíguez saved and held onto the ball.

27'

Uthman Hadad jinked confidently past Aniya Abdallah.

The ball was curled in from Uthman Hadad , Andronic Gicu failed to reach the ball.

Shannon MacFarland got well above Kalle Adamsson to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Mauricio Iñíguez need faster reflex to save it ... A goal was scored by Shannon MacFarland !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Crusaders F.C. 1 - 4 Glentoran

28'

Negue Ahmat looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Aniya Abdallah beat Vali Vãduva to the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Kody Ridley picked up Lovel Broadbent's excellent ball, Somerly McElligott tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kody Ridley looked certain to score but Vali Vãduva made an crucial challenge!.

29'

Mushtaq Qazi made a good pass to Korey Taggart, Korey Taggart picked up on the ball before Kody Ridley could cut it out.

Korey Taggart passed the ball perfectly to Khoury Aswad , Rambert Papke couldn't cut it.

Good play by Khoury Aswad in making himself some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Kalle Adamsson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Mauricio Iñíguez was too slow in reaction ... Khoury Aswad scored a goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Crusaders F.C. 2 - 4 Glentoran

30'

Burak Çelik tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Haiyang Lu.

32'

Burak Çelik passed the ball perfectly to Negue Ahmat, Lynch Slane couldn't cut it.

Negue Ahmat struck a medium range piledriver but Haiyang Lu got in and cleared the danger.

33'

Andronic Gicu skipped past Lynch Slane.

Andronic Gicu hit a crashing drive from a distance but Uthman Hadad cleared the ball to safety.

34'

Aniya Abdallah tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Lynch Slane.

35'

Negue Ahmat fed the ball forward to Kody Ridley, Haiyang Lu couldn't reach it.

Kody Ridley put a low cross past Brian Clinton.

Andronic Gicu moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Somerly McElligott failed to charge down the shot.

Labhras Gorman tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Andronic Gicu scored a goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Crusaders F.C. 2 - 5 Glentoran

36'

Burak Çelik sprinted to escape from Haiyang Lu.

Burak Çelik had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Brian Clinton didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was a terrible miss.

38'

Lovel Broadbent played the ball to McCoy MacIomhair's feet, Mushtaq Qazi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

McCoy MacIomhair hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Korey Taggart failed to block the shot.

But McCoy MacIomhair sent the ball high into the stands ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

39'

Lovel Broadbent hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Mushtaq Qazi made the clearance.

40'

Dailan Ó Meadhra shook the hand of Brian Clinton, who came off.

41'

McCoy MacIomhair directed the ball to Lovel Broadbent, Lovel Broadbent latched onto the ball before Mushtaq Qazi could intercept.

Lovel Broadbent played a lovely ball for McCoy MacIomhair, McCoy MacIomhair trapped the ball nicely before Korey Taggart could reach it.

McCoy MacIomhair made a pass to Burak Çelik, Burak Çelik took possession of the ball before Mushtaq Qazi could cut it out.

Burak Çelik tried to take the ball past Vali Vãduva but Vali Vãduva won the ball from Burak Çelik.

42'

Andronic Gicu played a perfect pass for Aniya Abdallah, Lynch Slane failed to intercept the pass.

Aniya Abdallah delivered the ball to Andronic Gicu, Andronic Gicu picked up on the ball before Uthman Hadad could reach it.

Andronic Gicu tried to cross the ball low but Lynch Slane found himself in the way of the ball.

43'

Andronic Gicu turned with the ball past Lynch Slane.

Andronic Gicu smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Uthman Hadad failed to block the shot.

Good save by Labhras Gorman who held the ball well.

44'

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

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Glentoran took the lead.Crusaders F.C. maintained 36% of possession and 64% for Glentoran. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Poor corner kick delivered by Negue Ahmat that went straight to the opposition.

47'

McCoy MacIomhair played a wonderful ball for Lovel Broadbent, Lovel Broadbent took possession of the ball before Dailan Ó Meadhra could reach it.

Lovel Broadbent hit the ball forward to Andronic Gicu, Mushtaq Qazi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Andronic Gicu was in the clear.

Andronic Gicu found himself in the clear with just Labhras Gorman to beat, sidestepped the keeper, and applied the finish. Super Finish !!!

Crusaders F.C. 2 - 6 Glentoran

48'

Andronic Gicu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Uthman Hadad .

49'

McCoy MacIomhair directed the ball nicely to Lovel Broadbent, Lovel Broadbent trapped the ball nicely before Korey Taggart could cut it out.

Mushtaq Qazi executed a block tackle on Lovel Broadbent before Lovel Broadbent could pass the ball.

50'

Mayo MacFarlane came on for Korey Taggart.

Burak Çelik looked destined to score from long range but Haiyang Lu made the last ditch tackle.

51'

McCoy MacIomhair tried to get past Mayo MacFarlane but Mayo MacFarlane didn't allow.

52'

Andronic Gicu turned with the ball past Lynch Slane.

Andronic Gicu had a great opportunity to score from medium range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Uthman Hadad .

53'

Burak Çelik tried to skip past Khoury Aswad but Khoury Aswad blocked Burak Çelik.

55'

Negue Ahmat ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

McCoy MacIomhair tried to head the ball forward for a team-mate but Somerly McElligott got across to charge down the header.

56'

Lynch Slane made a good pass to Uthman Hadad , Kasey Hanigan failed to reach the ball.

Uthman Hadad made a pass to Lynch Slane, Lynch Slane trapped the ball nicely before Aniya Abdallah could reach it.

Lynch Slane tried a banana shot from distance! but Andronic Gicu removed the danger.

57'

Negue Ahmat ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Vali Vãduva climbed above Kasey Hanigan, then headed the ball to safety.

58'

McCoy MacIomhair played a great ball for Kasey Hanigan, the ball was picked up by Kasey Hanigan before Mushtaq Qazi could reach it.

Kasey Hanigan struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Mayo MacFarlane threw himself in front of the shot.

59'

Negue Ahmat tried to twist past Haiyang Lu but Haiyang Lu nicked the ball from the toes of Negue Ahmat.

60'

Nolan Newell replaced Lynch Slane.

Poor corner kick by Negue Ahmat. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

61'

Swerving shot by Andronic Gicu from long range. Nolan Newell failed to block the shot.

But it was well wide from Andronic Gicu ... It was a poor effort from Andronic Gicu. He was lacking match sharpness.

62'

Burak Çelik passed along the floor for Negue Ahmat to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Negue Ahmat before Nolan Newell could cut it out.

Negue Ahmat crossed the ball low and hard, Haiyang Lu couldn't reach it.

Kody Ridley moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner but the shot clattered off Vali Vãduva.

64'

McCoy MacIomhair directed the ball to Lovel Broadbent, Mayo MacFarlane couldn't reach it.

Lovel Broadbent made a pass to Kody Ridley, Kody Ridley picked up on the ball before Mushtaq Qazi could reach it.

Kody Ridley found a gap and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Somerly McElligott approached too late to tackle him.

Kody Ridley was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... That should have been a goal.

65'

Dailan Ó Meadhra showed Andronic Gicu a clean set of heels.

Dailan Ó Meadhra dribbled past Negue Ahmat.

Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to whip in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Burak Çelik.

66'

Mushtaq Qazi tried to get onto the pass but Rambert Papke cut it out.

67'

McCoy MacIomhair tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nolan Newell cut it out.

68'

Poor corner kick delivered by Negue Ahmat that went straight to the opposition.

69'

McCoy MacIomhair hit the ball forward to Lovel Broadbent, Lovel Broadbent took possession of the ball before Mayo MacFarlane could intercept.

Lovel Broadbent curled the ball in at goal from distance but the shot cannoned off Mushtaq Qazi.

70'

Crusaders F.C. tried a tactical change.

71'

McCoy MacIomhair passed the ball to Lovel Broadbent, Lovel Broadbent took possession of the ball before Mayo MacFarlane could intercept.

Lovel Broadbent struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Mushtaq Qazi approached too late to clear the danger.

Lovel Broadbent got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

72'

Burak Çelik received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Negue Ahmat, Burak Çelik picked up on the ball before Dailan Ó Meadhra could cut it out.

Burak Çelik shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Haiyang Lu made the clearance.

73'

Yellow card shown to Mayo MacFarlane.

Negue Ahmat lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

74'

Negue Ahmat looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Kasey Hanigan forced the ball goalwards with a header but Vali Vãduva headed clear the danger.

75'

Rambert Papke scored with one of his thundering trademark freekicks. Labhras Gorman had no chance to save it. ...

Crusaders F.C. 2 - 7 Glentoran

77'

Andronic Gicu took the ball past Nolan Newell.

Andronic Gicu had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Uthman Hadad approached too late to tackle him.

Labhras Gorman used his fists to clear the ball.

78'

McCoy MacIomhair made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mayo MacFarlane.

82'

McCoy MacIomhair laid it forward to Lovel Broadbent, Lovel Broadbent took it in his stride before Mayo MacFarlane could intercept.

Lovel Broadbent made an attempt to move the ball forward but Mushtaq Qazi read the game well to intercept the ball.

83'

Uthman Hadad received a yellow card.

85'

Negue Ahmat went across and took the corner.

Aniya Abdallah got up above Vali Vãduva, then headed the ball forward.

Burak Çelik tried to sprint past Somerly McElligott but Somerly McElligott cleanly tackled the ball.

87'

Negue Ahmat lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Vali Vãduva beat Kody Ridley to the ball, then headed clear the danger.

89'

Rambert Papke used his skill to go past Haiyang Lu.

Rambert Papke sent in a low cross, Dailan Ó Meadhra tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kody Ridley had reached the ball before Vali Vãduva and immediately blasted the ball towards the top corner.

Kody Ridley put it clean over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

90'

Rambert Papke went by the challenge of Uthman Hadad .

Pass by Rambert Papke to McCoy MacIomhair, McCoy MacIomhair trapped the ball nicely before Mayo MacFarlane could intercept.

McCoy MacIomhair tried to dribble past Mushtaq Qazi but McCoy MacIomhair lost the ball to Mushtaq Qazi's block tackle.

91'

Andronic Gicu faked a shot before cutting Nolan Newell in a different direction.

Andronic Gicu tried to skip past the challenge of Uthman Hadad but Uthman Hadad blocked Andronic Gicu in a good, clean tackle.

End Match Crusaders F.C. 2 - 7 Glentoran