Welcome to the match between Newry villa and Ballymena united

5'

Blair Devlin tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Colin Magee.

7'

Blair Devlin delivered the ball to Laughlin Milligan, Laughlin Milligan took possession of the ball before Colin Magee could cut it out.

Laughlin Milligan faked a shot before cutting Drystan Berne in a different direction.

Laughlin Milligan tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Colin Magee.

9'

Evan Finn played a lovely ball for Elgin Reagan, Elgin Reagan trapped the ball nicely before Bain Lannon could reach it.

Elgin Reagan made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Mohanan Byrne.

10'

Mohanan Byrne tried to jink past Evan Finn but Mohanan Byrne lost the ball to Evan Finn.

11'

Carey Sheenan shot from 30 yards. Torrance Mulloy approached too late to tackle him.

But Carey Sheenan put it just over ... A wasted opportunity.

12'

Mohanan Byrne tried to skip past the challenge of Evan Finn but Evan Finn block tackled Mohanan Byrne.

13'

Bain Lannon went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

14'

Carey Sheenan tried to play it past Kesley Halloran but Kesley Halloran cleanly tackled the ball.

16'

Cuyler Malloye dribbled confidently past Carey Sheenan.

Cuyler Malloye tried to cross into the box but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Monroe MacNevin.

18'

Carey Sheenan tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Evan Finn.

19'

Carey Sheenan played a high ball looking for Kem Sheedy to run onto it, Kem Sheedy brought the ball down well before Lorcan McNiadh could cut it out.

Kem Sheedy got free in the penalty area and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Dallin ?“ Nuall??in approached too late to tackle him.

Bevin Byrnes got up to tip it over.

21'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Laughlin Milligan before Elgin Reagan attempted to pass the ball.

22'

Blair Devlin sprinted to escape from Evan Finn.

Blair Devlin escaped from the challenge of Colin Magee and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Bevin Byrnes denied Blair Devlin.

23'

Elgin Reagan tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Bain Lannon cut it out easily.

24'

Clancy Finnin swung the corner into the box.

Laughlin Milligan got to the ball ahead of Dallin ?“ Nuall??in, then headed the ball forward.

Bain Lannon found a perfect spot and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Cuyler Malloye approached too late to tackle him.

Bevin Byrnes did well to tip it over the bar.

25'

Blair Devlin tried to skip past the challenge of Drystan Berne but Drystan Berne won the ball from Blair Devlin.

26'

Torrance Mulloy tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Monroe MacNevin.

28'

Elgin Reagan made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bain Lannon.

29'

Mohanan Hickey lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

30'

Poor corner kick delivered by Carey Sheenan that went straight to the opposition.

31'

Kesley Halloran flighted in the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

32'

Drystan Berne played a great ball for Colin Magee, Laughlin Milligan couldn't cut it.

Colin Magee played a great ball for Elgin Reagan, Elgin Reagan took it in his stride before Blair Devlin could cut it out.

Elgin Reagan played a pinpoint pass to Hogan Taggart, Laughlin Milligan couldn't reach it.

Hogan Taggart got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Evan Kavanagh failed to charge down the shot.

Drystan Quigley did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

33'

Elgin Reagan jinked past Bain Lannon.

Elgin Reagan tried to deliver a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Mohanan Byrne.

34'

Laughlin Milligan fed the ball forward to Blair Devlin, Colin Magee stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Blair Devlin tried to dart past Drystan Berne but Drystan Berne nicked the ball from the toes of Blair Devlin.

35'

Elgin Reagan dribbled past Bain Lannon.

Elgin Reagan tried to float it into the area but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Mohanan Byrne.

37'

Dallin ?“ Nuall??in stepped up and struck the freekick. But Dallin ?“ Nuall??in didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

38'

Elgin Reagan tried to feed the high ball but The ball was touched on by Bain Lannon.

39'

Carey Sheenan attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Torrance Mulloy.

41'

Torrance Mulloy executed a block tackle on Bain Lannon before Bain Lannon could pass the ball.

42'

Elgin Reagan lost the ball to Mohanan Byrne's block tackle before Elgin Reagan attempted to pass the ball.

44'

Drystan Berne looked destined to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Laughlin Milligan.

45'

Laughlin Milligan whipped in the corner.

Dallin ?“ Nuall??in beat Evan Kavanagh to the ball, then headed clear the danger.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Newry villa had 46% possession in the match, while Ballymena united had 54%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Mohanan Byrne executed a block tackle on Evan Finn before Evan Finn attempted to deliver the ball.

47'

Elgin Reagan tried to dribble past Bain Lannon but Bain Lannon denied.

48'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Colin Magee.

Elgin Reagan laid it forward to Evan Finn, Bain Lannon tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Evan Finn dribbled past Mohanan Byrne.

Evan Finn made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Evan Kavanagh approached too late to clear the danger.

Drystan Quigley elected to fist the ball to safety.

52'

Hogan Taggart knocked a lovely ball for Elgin Reagan, Elgin Reagan took possession of the ball before Mohanan Byrne could reach it.

Elgin Reagan hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but the shot cannoned off Bain Lannon.

53'

Elgin Reagan made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Bain Lannon.

54'

Monroe MacNevin had the pace to beat Evan Finn.

Monroe MacNevin was pressed by Elgin Reagan but he evaded the challenge and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Monroe MacNevin ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

55'

Elgin Reagan played a perfect pass for Cuyler Malloye, Cuyler Malloye took it in his stride before Bain Lannon could cut it out.

Cuyler Malloye delivered the ball in from wide, Mohanan Byrne couldn't cut it.

Mohanan Hickey got to the ball ahead of Hogan Taggart, then headed the ball to safety.

56'

Drystan Berne put some curve on the shot from long range but Laughlin Milligan got himself between the ball and goal.

58'

Colin Magee passed the ball to Cuyler Malloye, Cuyler Malloye picked up on the ball before Laughlin Milligan could cut it out.

Cuyler Malloye moved the ball forward for Drystan Berne, Blair Devlin couldn't cut it.

Drystan Berne fired off a shot but Mohanan Hickey charged down the shot.

60'

Elgin Reagan directed the ball to Evan Finn, Mohanan Hickey stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Evan Finn rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Bain Lannon failed to charge down the shot.

Drystan Quigley failed to clear the ball away ... Evan Finn scored !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Newry villa 1 - 0 Ballymena united

61'

Dallin ?“ Nuall??in lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

62'

Elgin Reagan passed the ball to Evan Finn, Bain Lannon failed to reach the ball.

Evan Finn got the float cross in from the wing, Mohanan Byrne failed to reach the ball.

Drystan Berne got up above Evan Kavanagh but the ball went bad.

64'

Drystan Berne dribbled confidently past Laughlin Milligan.

Drystan Berne sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Blair Devlin approached too late to block it.

Drystan Quigley punched the ball clear.

65'

Drystan Berne took the ball confidently past Bain Lannon.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Mohanan Byrne before Drystan Berne attempted to deliver the ball.

67'

Mohanan Byrne passed along the floor for Laughlin Milligan to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Laughlin Milligan before Evan Finn could cut it out.

Laughlin Milligan made a pass to Mohanan Byrne, Mohanan Byrne took it in his stride before Elgin Reagan could intercept.

Mohanan Byrne did his best to get the ball into the area but Evan Finn showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

68'

Kesley Halloran made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Monroe MacNevin.

69'

Elgin Reagan tried to take the ball past Bain Lannon but Bain Lannon won the ball from Elgin Reagan.

71'

Drystan Berne stepped away from Laughlin Milligan and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Drystan Quigley saved and held the ball.

73'

Elgin Reagan made a pass to Evan Finn, Evan Finn took possession of the ball before Bain Lannon could reach it.

Evan Finn tried to whip in a float cross but The ball was touched on by Mohanan Byrne.

74'

Mohanan Hickey flighted in the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

77'

Carey Sheenan stepped up to take the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

79'

Evan Finn played the ball to Elgin Reagan's feet, Elgin Reagan took it in his stride before Mohanan Hickey could intercept.

Elgin Reagan turned on the ball to leave Bain Lannon standing.

Elgin Reagan tried to supply a low cross but it was intercepted by Mohanan Byrne.

81'

Laughlin Milligan played a wonderful ball for Blair Devlin, Drystan Berne failed to reach the ball.

Blair Devlin played a lovely ball for Laughlin Milligan, Colin Magee tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Laughlin Milligan made a good pass to Clancy Finnin, Clancy Finnin picked up on the ball before Drystan Berne could intercept.

Clancy Finnin got free in the penalty area and struck it. Dallin ?“ Nuall??in couldn't reach it.

Bevin Byrnes didn't move! ... A goal was scored by Clancy Finnin !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Newry villa 1 - 1 Ballymena united

82'

Drystan Berne received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Dallin ?“ Nuall??in, Drystan Berne trapped the ball nicely before Laughlin Milligan could intercept.

Drystan Berne found a chance to score from medium range but he was tackled by Blair Devlin.

83'

Elgin Reagan tried to dribble past Bain Lannon but Bain Lannon won the ball from Elgin Reagan.

84'

Blair Devlin had a great opportunity to score from long range but Drystan Berne made an crucial challenge!.

87'

Kem Sheedy picked up Carey Sheenan's long ball, Torrance Mulloy tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kem Sheedy tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Cuyler Malloye read the game well to intercept the ball.

89'

Kesley Halloran tried to dribble past Monroe MacNevin but his possession is lost through a tackle by Monroe MacNevin.

90'

Mohanan Hickey laid it forward to Laughlin Milligan, Laughlin Milligan trapped the ball nicely before Elgin Reagan could reach it.

Laughlin Milligan made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Evan Finn.

91'

Hogan Taggart fired in the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

End Match Newry villa 1 - 1 Ballymena united