Welcome to the match between Newry albion and Ballymena united

1'

Caelan Flynn played a pinpoint pass to Kasey O Byrne, Kasey O Byrne trapped the ball nicely before Bain Lannon could cut it out.

Kasey O Byrne tried to cross the ball low but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Mohanan Byrne.

2'

Mohanan Byrne attempted to play a long ball but Avonmore Hayes intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

3'

Blair Devlin tried to use his skill to go past Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde but Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde block tackled Blair Devlin.

4'

Carey Sheenan moved the ball forward for Monroe MacNevin, Monroe MacNevin trapped the ball nicely before Avonmore Hayes could reach it.

Monroe MacNevin put a float cross , Owen MacShuibhne couldn't reach it.

Kem Sheedy climbed above Gallagher O Kane, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Kem Sheedy looked destined to score but Padraig Kennedy react fast enough and saved it.

7'

Mohanan Byrne tried to dribble past Kasey O Byrne but Mohanan Byrne lost the ball to Kasey O Byrne's block tackle.

9'

Mohanan Byrne tried to score from long range but Avonmore Hayes gave him no space to manoeuvre.

10'

Mohanan Byrne swung the corner into the box.

Kem Sheedy got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Gallagher O Kane headed the ball clear.

11'

Kasey O Byrne tried to use his skill to go past Evan Kavanagh but Kasey O Byrne lost the ball to Evan Kavanagh's block tackle.

13'

Owen MacShuibhne made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Carey Sheenan.

14'

Kaylen Reagan made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Laughlin Milligan.

15'

Blair Devlin made a pass to Carey Sheenan, Kaylen Reagan couldn't reach it.

Carey Sheenan made an attempt to move the ball forward but Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde got in the way of the ball.

17'

Caelan Flynn knocked a long ball,Bain Lannon failed to intercept the pass.

Braden Rowe approached and took a quick shot on the ball but the shot cannoned off Evan Kavanagh.

18'

Caelan Flynn attempted to play a long ball but Carey Sheenan blocked it.

19'

Kasey O Byrne lost the ball to Mohanan Byrne's block tackle before Kasey O Byrne tried to pass the ball.

24'

Mohanan Byrne twisted past Braden Rowe.

Mohanan Byrne squared the ball, Kasey O Byrne couldn't cut it.

Mohanan Hickey moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot, Gallagher O Kane approached too late to tackle him.

But it went just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

25'

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde looked to play the ball high to Campbell Higgins, Campbell Higgins brought the ball down well before Laughlin Milligan could reach it.

Campbell Higgins found himself in some space and hit a fierce shot. Mohanan Hickey didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Campbell Higgins put it horribly wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

26'

Kaylen Reagan stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Laughlin Milligan read the game well to intercept the ball.

27'

Kaylen Reagan tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Laughlin Milligan hoofed the ball clear.

29'

Carey Sheenan darted past Avonmore Hayes.

Carey Sheenan got past Owen MacShuibhne with ease.

Good play by Carey Sheenan in making himself some space and shot. Gallagher O Kane wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it went just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

30'

Campbell Higgins whipped in the freekick. But Campbell Higgins put it wide of the goal.

31'

Campbell Higgins looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Kasey O Byrne beat Mohanan Hickey to the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Drystan Quigley was in a good position and saved it.

32'

Carey Sheenan tried to get past Avonmore Hayes but Carey Sheenan lost out to Avonmore Hayes.

33'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Evan Kavanagh.

Gallagher O Kane stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Owen MacShuibhne out-jumped Evan Kavanagh, then nodded the ball forward.

Braden Rowe was able to make space and shot for the top corner. Mohanan Hickey approached too late to tackle him.

Drystan Quigley did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Braden Rowe scored a superb effort !!! ... He was delighted !

Newry albion 1 - 0 Ballymena united

34'

Caelan Flynn tried to play it past Mohanan Byrne but Caelan Flynn lost the ball to Mohanan Byrne.

37'

Evan Kavanagh played a long ball looking for the head of Monroe MacNevin, Monroe MacNevin brought the ball down well before Kasey O Byrne could cut it out.

Monroe MacNevin tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Carrick O Hanegan.

38'

Owen MacShuibhne lifted the ball forward for Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde, Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde brought the ball down well before Laughlin Milligan could reach it.

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde was able to make space and attempted a thunderous drive. Evan Kavanagh didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

39'

Caelan Flynn tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Bain Lannon.

40'

Caelan Flynn surged past Laughlin Milligan!.

Caelan Flynn played a pinpoint pass to Braden Rowe, Blair Devlin couldn't reach it.

Good play by Braden Rowe in making himself some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Mohanan Hickey approached too late to tackle him.

Drystan Quigley shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Braden Rowe capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Newry albion 2 - 0 Ballymena united

41'

Owen MacShuibhne attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Monroe MacNevin.

43'

Owen MacShuibhne had the strength to hold off Monroe MacNevin.

Owen MacShuibhne crossed the ball low , Carey Sheenan failed to intercept the pass.

Campbell Higgins moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but Mohanan Hickey threw himself in front of the shot.

44'

Carey Sheenan shielded the ball from Owen MacShuibhne and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

The ball skimmed the top of the cross bar and went out ... He buried his face in his hands

45'

Carrick O Hanegan attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Monroe MacNevin.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Newry albion took the lead.Newry albion had 56% possession in the match, while Ballymena united had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde failed in his attempt to jink past Blair Devlin.

49'

Poor corner kick delivered by Braden Rowe that went straight to the opposition.

50'

Laughlin Milligan lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

52'

Mohanan Byrne tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Kasey O Byrne.

53'

Kaylen Reagan darted past Blair Devlin.

Kaylen Reagan tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Laughlin Milligan.

55'

Kasey O Byrne directed the ball to Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde, Laughlin Milligan failed to intercept the pass.

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Blair Devlin approached too late to clear the danger.

Drystan Quigley failed to stop the ball ... Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde scored !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Newry albion 3 - 0 Ballymena united

56'

Kasey O Byrne took the ball past Monroe MacNevin.

Kasey O Byrne swung in a float cross, Carey Sheenan failed to intercept the pass.

Campbell Higgins challenged Mohanan Hickey for a heading, then cushioned a headed pass.

Braden Rowe made a good pass to Campbell Higgins, Campbell Higgins took it in his stride before Evan Kavanagh could cut it out.

Campbell Higgins took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but the shot cannoned off Mohanan Hickey.

57'

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde had a crack at goal from the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

58'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Owen MacShuibhne.

Avonmore Hayes played a lovely ball for Caelan Flynn, the ball was picked up by Caelan Flynn before Bain Lannon could cut it out.

From medium range, Caelan Flynn bent the ball towards goal. Mohanan Byrne didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Drystan Quigley tipped the ball over the bar.

63'

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde made good use of the scissors dribble. As Laughlin Milligan lost his balance, Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde dribbled past Laughlin Milligan.

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde hit the ball forward to Kaylen Reagan, Kaylen Reagan latched onto the ball before Blair Devlin could cut it out.

Kaylen Reagan tried to pass the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Laughlin Milligan.

65'

Owen MacShuibhne passed the ball to Avonmore Hayes, Avonmore Hayes latched onto the ball before Monroe MacNevin could cut it out.

Avonmore Hayes got the float cross in from the wing, Carey Sheenan failed to reach the ball.

Braden Rowe tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Mohanan Hickey made it across to block the header.

66'

Avonmore Hayes made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Monroe MacNevin found himself in the way of the ball.

67'

Owen MacShuibhne played a wonderful ball for Avonmore Hayes, the ball was picked up by Avonmore Hayes before Carey Sheenan could intercept.

Avonmore Hayes tried to twist past Monroe MacNevin but Monroe MacNevin cleanly tackled the ball.

68'

Mohanan Byrne tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Kasey O Byrne did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

69'

Blair Devlin fed the ball forward to Laughlin Milligan, Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde couldn't reach it.

Laughlin Milligan tried a medium range effort but Kaylen Reagan hoofed the ball clear.

71'

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde easily got past the challenge of Laughlin Milligan.

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Blair Devlin managed to block the shot.

72'

Kasey O Byrne moved the ball forward for Caelan Flynn, Mohanan Byrne stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Caelan Flynn delivered the ball in from wide, Bain Lannon missed his interception.

Campbell Higgins headed it to the goal but Mohanan Hickey headed clear the danger.

73'

Owen MacShuibhne looked certain to score from long range but Monroe MacNevin made an important challenge!.

74'

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Laughlin Milligan intercepted but couldn't control.

75'

Kaylen Reagan tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Blair Devlin.

76'

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Laughlin Milligan intercepted the pass.

78'

Caelan Flynn held up the ball, evading the challenge of Bain Lannon and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

It went just wide by Caelan Flynn ... He buckled under the pressure.

79'

Blair Devlin passed along the floor for Laughlin Milligan to pick it up, Laughlin Milligan trapped the ball nicely before Kaylen Reagan could cut it out.

Laughlin Milligan sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but the shot clattered off Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde.

81'

Owen MacShuibhne skipped past Monroe MacNevin.

Owen MacShuibhne had shrugged off the challenge of Carey Sheenan and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Owen MacShuibhne sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor miss from Owen MacShuibhne. He looked like he was short of match practice.

82'

Kem Sheedy had a crack at goal from the freekick. It went just wide by Kem Sheedy.

83'

Gallagher O Kane played a pinpoint pass to Owen MacShuibhne, Owen MacShuibhne took it in his stride before Monroe MacNevin could reach it.

Owen MacShuibhne had shrugged off the challenge of Carey Sheenan and struck a long range piledriver!.

Drystan Quigley couldn't save it ... Owen MacShuibhne finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Newry albion 4 - 0 Ballymena united

84'

Laughlin Milligan played a great ball for Blair Devlin, Kaylen Reagan couldn't cut out the pass.

Blair Devlin shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde removed the danger.

85'

Kaylen Reagan tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Laughlin Milligan.

86'

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde sprinted to escape from Laughlin Milligan.

Elgin Mac Giolla Bhrighde made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Blair Devlin.

87'

Kem Sheedy sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

88'

Kaylen Reagan received a yellow card.

89'

Monroe MacNevin tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Avonmore Hayes.

90'

Blair Devlin was shown a yellow card.

Block tackle from Monroe MacNevin, easily dispossessing Owen MacShuibhne before Owen MacShuibhne tried to pass the ball.

92'

Owen MacShuibhne directed the ball nicely to Avonmore Hayes, Monroe MacNevin couldn't cut it.

A float cross was delivered by Avonmore Hayes, Carey Sheenan missed his interception.

Mohanan Hickey got to the ball ahead of Owen MacShuibhne, then headed clear the danger.

End Match Newry albion 4 - 0 Ballymena united