Welcome to the match between Westport town and Sligo Rovers

1'

Ingram Haywood played the ball high to Tobin Sloan, Keshaun Holt couldn't cut it.

Tobin Sloan got free in the penalty area and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Roscoe Russell approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor miss from Tobin Sloan. He looked like he was short of match practice.

2'

Tobin Sloan laid it forward to Joel Niven, Hayden Morris couldn't cut out the pass.

Brigham Barnes picked up Joel Niven's excellent ball, Brodie Palmer missed his interception.

Brigham Barnes directed the ball nicely to Joel Niven, Joel Niven took possession of the ball before Roscoe Russell could cut it out.

Joel Niven was able to make space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Sheard Bradley couldn't reach it.

Egbert Merricks didn't move fast enough to save it ... Joel Niven scored an excellent goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Westport town 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers

3'

Granville Pryor sent in the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

5'

Brigham Barnes made a pass to Justin Hale, Alphonso Mathewson couldn't reach it.

Justin Hale dribbled past Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

Justin Hale was through on goal.

Justin Hale had only Egbert Merricks to beat and chipped the ball past the keeper. That was a truly unstoppable shot by Justin Hale. GOAL!!!

Westport town 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers

7'

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

8'

Tobin Sloan tried to use his skill to go past Alphonso Mathewson but Alphonso Mathewson denied.

9'

Tobin Sloan flicked the ball over Roscoe Russell's head !.

Tobin Sloan tried a banana shot from distance! but Brodie Palmer hoofed the ball clear.

10'

Tobin Sloan tried to play it past Hayden Morris but it failed.

11'

Sivney Mac Cnáimhín made a good pass to Ingram Haywood, Ingram Haywood took possession of the ball before Keshaun Holt could cut it out.

Ingram Haywood crossed the ball high into the box, Rickie Pope couldn't reach it.

Sheard Bradley got above Granville Pryor to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

12'

Hayden Morris sprinted past Joel Niven.

Hayden Morris tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Tobin Sloan.

13'

Stu Ó Maol Aodha struck a long range piledriver! but the shot was blocked by Justin Hale.

14'

Joel Niven took the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

15'

Tobin Sloan took the play over the halfway line,Brodie Palmer tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Granville Pryor got to the ball before Sheard Bradley, then flicked the ball forward.

Everitt Rye made an attempt to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Roscoe Russell.

17'

Tobin Sloan faked a shot before cutting Sheard Bradley in a different direction.

Tobin Sloan blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Brodie Palmer approached too late to clear the danger.

Egbert Merricks did well to parry it.

18'

Hayden Morris sprinted to escape from Tobin Sloan.

Bryce Payne picked up Hayden Morris's excellent ball, Joel Niven failed to reach the ball.

Bryce Payne directed the ball to Brodie Palmer, Brodie Palmer took possession of the ball before Everitt Rye could intercept.

Despite the angle, Brodie Palmer flicked it goalwards. Sivney Mac Cnáimhín approached too late to tackle him.

Winston Russell saved and held the ball.

19'

Brigham Barnes turned on the ball to leave Stu Ó Maol Aodha standing.

Brigham Barnes was pressed by Alphonso Mathewson but he evaded the challenge and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

Brilliant saved by Egbert Merricks.

20'

Pass by Joel Niven to Tobin Sloan, Tobin Sloan picked up on the ball before Brodie Palmer could intercept.

Tobin Sloan played a great ball for Granville Pryor, Granville Pryor took possession of the ball before Hayden Morris could intercept.

Granville Pryor found himself in some space and struck it. Roscoe Russell failed to charge down the shot.

Saved in style by Egbert Merricks !.

22'

Brigham Barnes easily got past the challenge of Keshaun Holt.

Brigham Barnes played a great ball for Ingram Haywood, Ingram Haywood took it in his stride before Rickie Pope could reach it.

Ingram Haywood was pressed by Keshaun Holt but he evaded the challenge and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Ingram Haywood ... He held his head in his hands.

23'

Carey Paterson stepped away from Keshaun Holt and shot from 30 yards.

Egbert Merricks gathered the ball safely.

24'

Tobin Sloan laid it forward to Joel Niven, Joel Niven took possession of the ball before Hayden Morris could intercept.

Joel Niven hit the ball forward to Ingram Haywood, Brodie Palmer couldn't cut it.

Ingram Haywood lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and attempted a thunderous drive. Sheard Bradley failed to charge down the shot.

Ingram Haywood was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

28'

Joel Niven attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Brodie Palmer.

29'

Ingram Haywood darted past Rickie Pope.

Ingram Haywood got the float cross in from the wing, Keshaun Holt couldn't cut it.

Carey Paterson jumped with Sheard Bradley and won the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Joel Niven passed along the floor for Sivney Mac Cnáimhín to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Sivney Mac Cnáimhín before Roscoe Russell could cut it out.

Sivney Mac Cnáimhín hit the ball forward to Joel Niven, Joel Niven picked up on the ball before Sheard Bradley could reach it.

Joel Niven found a perfect spot and shot. Roscoe Russell approached too late to block it.

The ball went past Egbert Merricks in the back of the net ... Joel Niven scored a great goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Westport town 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers

31'

Rickie Pope tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Sanford Ó Catháin.

32'

Justin Hale twisted past Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

Justin Hale sent in a float cross, Alphonso Mathewson failed to reach the ball.

Granville Pryor jumped with Sheard Bradley and won the ball but the ball went bad.

33'

Sivney Mac Cnáimhín put some curve on the shot from long range. Stu Ó Maol Aodha couldn't reach it.

Egbert Merricks watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

35'

Rickie Pope looked destined to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Sanford Ó Catháin.

38'

Tobin Sloan tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Hayden Morris had no problem in intercepting the ball.

39'

Ingram Haywood tried to dribble past Keshaun Holt but Keshaun Holt succesfully won the ball from Ingram Haywood.

40'

Tobin Sloan hit the ball from long range. Hayden Morris didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Egbert Merricks saved and deflected the ball clear.

42'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Cooper Greene.

Sanford Ó Catháin tried to sprint past Rickie Pope but Sanford Ó Catháin lost the ball to Rickie Pope.

44'

Granville Pryor tried to lift the ball forward but Keshaun Holt did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Sligo Rovers were unfortunate to go in behind.Westport town had 66% possession in the match, while Sligo Rovers had 34%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

The referee showed Roscoe Russell a yellow card.

47'

Sanford Ó Catháin turned on the ball to leave Rickie Pope standing.

Sanford Ó Catháin looked destined to score from medium range but Keshaun Holt gave him no space to manoeuvre.

49'

Yellow card shown to Rickie Pope.

50'

Tobin Sloan took the ball past Brodie Palmer.

Tobin Sloan tried to dribble past Hayden Morris but it failed.

52'

Tobin Sloan tried his luck from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Brodie Palmer.

53'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Alphonso Mathewson.

55'

Tobin Sloan tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Brodie Palmer.

57'

Poor corner kick by Granville Pryor. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

58'

Ingram Haywood fired off a long shot. Keshaun Holt approached too late to block it.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have scored.

59'

Joel Niven made a pass to Tobin Sloan, Brodie Palmer couldn't cut out the pass.

Tobin Sloan tried a medium range effort. Hayden Morris failed to charge down the shot.

Egbert Merricks saved superbly and held the ball.

60'

Hayden Morris tried to dart past Joel Niven but Hayden Morris lost the ball to Joel Niven's block tackle.

62'

Everitt Rye flighted in the freekick. But Everitt Rye put it wide.

63'

Brigham Barnes played a pinpoint pass to Justin Hale, Justin Hale trapped the ball nicely before Alphonso Mathewson could reach it.

Justin Hale tried to use his skill to go past Stu Ó Maol Aodha but his possession is lost through a tackle by Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

64'

Sanford Ó Catháin took the ball past Keshaun Holt.

Sanford Ó Catháin tried to get the ball across but The ball ricocheted off Rickie Pope.

65'

Justin Hale made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Alphonso Mathewson.

66'

Stu Ó Maol Aodha tried to jink past Justin Hale but failed.

67'

Ingram Haywood attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Keshaun Holt.

68'

Justin Hale had the strength to hold off Stu Ó Maol Aodha.

Justin Hale got the float cross in from the wing, Alphonso Mathewson couldn't cut it.

Granville Pryor challenged Roscoe Russell for a heading, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Granville Pryor's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

69'

Joel Niven played a perfect pass for Brigham Barnes, Stu Ó Maol Aodha couldn't reach it.

Brigham Barnes crossed the halfway line with the ball , Alphonso Mathewson couldn't cut out the pass.

Granville Pryor ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball, Roscoe Russell didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Egbert Merricks failed to clear the ball away ... Vintage strike from Granville Pryor !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Granville Pryor's name !

Westport town 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers

70'

Ingram Haywood jinked confidently past Keshaun Holt.

Ingram Haywood directed the ball past Rickie Pope to Sanford Ó Catháin.

Sanford Ó Catháin put a low cross in to the near post, Keshaun Holt couldn't cut out the pass.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Carey Paterson, Roscoe Russell couldn't reach it.

Egbert Merricks did well to save and hold onto the ball.

71'

Ingram Haywood tried to skip past the challenge of Keshaun Holt but his possession is lost through a tackle by Keshaun Holt.

72'

Sanford Ó Catháin tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Keshaun Holt.

73'

A long ball was hit up field by Tobin Sloan,Brodie Palmer couldn't cut it.

Sanford Ó Catháin got to the ball before Sheard Bradley, then nodded the ball forward.

Brigham Barnes had a great opportunity to score but Roscoe Russell did well to close down the space.

74'

Sanford Ó Catháin twisted past Keshaun Holt.

Sanford Ó Catháin delivered the ball in from wide, Rickie Pope couldn't cut out the pass.

Brigham Barnes got to the ball ahead of Roscoe Russell, then headed at goal.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was an epic miss.

76'

Tobin Sloan dribbled past Hayden Morris.

Tobin Sloan tried to sprint past Brodie Palmer but Brodie Palmer block tackled Tobin Sloan.

77'

Hayden Morris skipped past the challenge of Joel Niven.

Hayden Morris tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Tobin Sloan.

79'

Sanford Ó Catháin hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Keshaun Holt approached too late to clear the danger.

Sanford Ó Catháin sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Sanford Ó Catháin. He looked like he was short of match practice.

80'

Brigham Barnes tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Stu Ó Maol Aodha read the game well to intercept the ball.

81'

Poor corner kick by Sivney Mac Cnáimhín. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

82'

Hayden Morris tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Joel Niven coolly intercepted the pass.

83'

Brigham Barnes tried to play a long ball but Stu Ó Maol Aodha got to the ball first.

84'

Ingram Haywood fed the high ball over Rickie Pope to Granville Pryor

Granville Pryor played a perfect pass for Sanford Ó Catháin, Sanford Ó Catháin trapped the ball nicely before Roscoe Russell could reach it.

Sanford Ó Catháin made space for himself and shot for the top corner. Sheard Bradley failed to block the shot.

Egbert Merricks had no chance to save it ... A fine goal all round by Sanford Ó Catháin !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Westport town 5 - 0 Sligo Rovers

88'

Ingram Haywood searched out Granville Pryor with a high ball, Granville Pryor took an excellent first touch before Keshaun Holt could intercept.

Vicious shot by Granville Pryor for the top corner but the shot was blocked by Sheard Bradley.

92'

Pass by Hayden Morris to Keshaun Holt, Keshaun Holt picked up on the ball before Everitt Rye could reach it.

Keshaun Holt shot from distance. Joel Niven didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Saved in style by Winston Russell !.

93'

Brigham Barnes held up the ball, evading the challenge of Stu Ó Maol Aodha and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Egbert Merricks watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have hit the target at least.

End Match Westport town 5 - 0 Sligo Rovers