Welcome to the match between Belfast town and Ballymena rangers

2'

Oistin Byrne skipped easily past the challenge of Padraig Burke.

Oistin Byrne attempted to feed the high ball but Clancy McNeill read the game well to intercept the ball.

3'

Gannon Mitchell lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

7'

Nevan MacFarlane moved the ball forward for Hagan O Hannagan, Hagan O Hannagan trapped the ball nicely before Conner Shine could intercept.

Whilst still some way from goal, Hagan O Hannagan tried to lob the keeper. Murphy O Beirne approached too late to clear the danger.

Saved by Kassidy Meaney .

8'

Rohan Daly hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Pierson Taggart got himself between the ball and goal.

9'

Kerwin Dolan had the pace to beat Kadi Tracy.

Kerwin Dolan tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Pierson Taggart got to the ball first.

10'

Merrill McNamara looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Clancy McNeill.

11'

Poor corner kick delivered by Scanlon Brogan that went straight to the opposition.

12'

Pierson Taggart made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Rohan Daly came close and blocked it.

16'

Murphy O Beirne was outmuscled by Nevan MacFarlane.

Nevan MacFarlane took the play over the halfway line,Conner Shine tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Blaine Magee won the aerial challenge against Kaelan MacBride, then headed the ball clear.

17'

Padraig Burke block tackled Merrill McNamara before Merrill McNamara tried to pass the ball.

19'

Pierson Taggart tried to dart past Rohan Daly but Rohan Daly denied.

20'

Kerwin Dolan passed the ball to Rohan Daly, Kadi Tracy missed his interception.

Rohan Daly tried to play it past Pierson Taggart but Rohan Daly lost out to Pierson Taggart.

21'

Block tackle from Rohan Daly, easily dispossessing Merrill McNamara before Merrill McNamara tried to get onto the pass.

22'

Nevan MacFarlane tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Conner Shine.

24'

Merrill McNamara tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Padraig Burke.

25'

Conner Shine held up the ball, evading the challenge of Hagan O Hannagan and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

27'

Oistin Byrne looked to play the ball long to Gannon Mitchell, Gannon Mitchell latched onto the ball before Padraig Burke could reach it.

Gannon Mitchell found himself in some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Adare Gorman approached too late to clear the danger.

Kassidy Meaney saved well and held the ball.

29'

Rohan Daly fed the ball forward to Kerwin Dolan, Kerwin Dolan latched onto the ball before Pierson Taggart could intercept.

Kerwin Dolan played a wonderful ball for Campbell MacShuibhne, Kadi Tracy stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Campbell MacShuibhne lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a fierce shot. Sheridon Davin approached too late to tackle him.

Campbell MacShuibhne got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

31'

Kerwin Dolan tried to sprint past Kadi Tracy but it failed.

32'

Conner Shine tried to knock a long ball forward but Nevan MacFarlane cut it out.

35'

Oistin Byrne went across and took the corner.

37'

Kerwin Dolan hit the ball forward to Rohan Daly, Rohan Daly picked up on the ball before Kadi Tracy could intercept.

Rohan Daly played a wonderful ball for Campbell MacShuibhne, Pierson Taggart failed to reach the ball.

Campbell MacShuibhne played a wonderful ball for Murphy O Beirne, Murphy O Beirne latched onto the ball before Sheridon Davin could reach it.

Murphy O Beirne made space for himself and fired in a curving shot at goal. Caedmon Duffy approached too late to block it.

But Murphy O Beirne scooped it over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

38'

Pierson Taggart dribbled past Kerwin Dolan.

Pierson Taggart tried to get onto the pass but Rohan Daly coolly intercepted the pass.

39'

Merrill McNamara passed the ball to Oistin Byrne, Oistin Byrne trapped the ball nicely before Padraig Burke could reach it.

Oistin Byrne looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Clancy McNeill.

41'

Clancy McNeill played a great ball for Kerwin Dolan, Oistin Byrne tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kerwin Dolan lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Merrill McNamara couldn't cut it.

Conner Shine jumped above Sheridon Davin, then headed at goal.

Bram Connelly made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

42'

Kerwin Dolan took the ball past Pierson Taggart.

Kerwin Dolan tried to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Kadi Tracy.

43'

Nevan MacFarlane played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball struck Clancy McNeill.

45'

Caedmon Duffy tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Conner Shine.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Belfast town maintained 55% of possession and 45% for Ballymena rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Kerwin Dolan played a lovely ball for Rohan Daly, Rohan Daly took it in his stride before Kadi Tracy could cut it out.

Rohan Daly tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Pierson Taggart.

49'

Murphy O Beirne played a great ball for Scanlon Brogan, Scanlon Brogan took it in his stride before Nevan MacFarlane could intercept.

Scanlon Brogan attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Hagan O Hannagan failed to block the shot.

But Scanlon Brogan's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

52'

Pierson Taggart tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Rohan Daly.

53'

Padraig Burke tried to dribble past Oistin Byrne but Padraig Burke lost out to Oistin Byrne.

56'

Rohan Daly could not stop a confident Kadi Tracy going past him.

Gannon Mitchell received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kadi Tracy, Gannon Mitchell took possession of the ball before Kerwin Dolan could reach it.

Blaine Magee block tackled Gannon Mitchell before Gannon Mitchell attempted to deliver the ball.

57'

Pierson Taggart attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Rohan Daly cleared the ball to safety.

58'

Kadi Tracy passed the ball to Pierson Taggart, Kerwin Dolan failed to reach the ball.

Pierson Taggart played a wonderful ball for Kaelan MacBride, Kaelan MacBride took it in his stride before Rohan Daly could cut it out.

Kaelan MacBride passed the ball to Caedmon Duffy, Caedmon Duffy took possession of the ball before Adare Gorman could cut it out.

Caedmon Duffy lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot on the ball. Blaine Magee wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kassidy Meaney saved superbly and held the ball.

60'

Scanlon Brogan hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Kadi Tracy.

62'

Kerwin Dolan lost the ball to Kadi Tracy's block tackle before Kerwin Dolan tried to get onto the pass.

64'

Merrill McNamara directed the ball to Pierson Taggart, the ball was picked up by Pierson Taggart before Rohan Daly could reach it.

Kadi Tracy picked up Pierson Taggart's superb pass, Kerwin Dolan missed his interception.

Kadi Tracy dribbled past Rohan Daly.

Kadi Tracy was able to make space and fired off a shot. Blaine Magee failed to block the shot.

Kadi Tracy's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

65'

Kaelan MacBride directed the ball to Kadi Tracy, Kadi Tracy took possession of the ball before Rohan Daly could intercept.

Kadi Tracy made a good pass to Pierson Taggart, Pierson Taggart trapped the ball nicely before Kerwin Dolan could cut it out.

Pass by Pierson Taggart to Kaelan MacBride, Rohan Daly couldn't cut out the pass.

Kaelan MacBride made an attempt to move the ball forward but Blaine Magee showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

66'

Nevan MacFarlane attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Murphy O Beirne.

68'

Nevan MacFarlane played a wonderful ball for Hagan O Hannagan, Conner Shine failed to reach the ball.

Murphy O Beirne blocked Hagan O Hannagan before Hagan O Hannagan attempted to pass the ball.

69'

Padraig Burke attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Nevan MacFarlane read the game well to intercept the ball.

70'

Conner Shine stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Nevan MacFarlane.

72'

Clancy McNeill faked a shot before cutting Oistin Byrne in a different direction.

Clancy McNeill tried to whip in a float cross but it was intercepted by Merrill McNamara.

73'

Nevan MacFarlane tried to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Murphy O Beirne.

75'

Murphy O Beirne escaped from the challenge of Nevan MacFarlane and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

But Murphy O Beirne put it high and wide ... It was a poor miss from Murphy O Beirne. He looked like he was short of match practice.

76'

Scanlon Brogan tried to dart past Hagan O Hannagan but Hagan O Hannagan cleanly tackled the ball.

77'

Nevan MacFarlane went by the challenge of Conner Shine.

Nevan MacFarlane twisted past Murphy O Beirne.

Nevan MacFarlane got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Adare Gorman failed to charge down the shot.

Kassidy Meaney gathered the ball safely.

79'

Pierson Taggart passed along the floor for Sheridon Davin to pick it up, Rohan Daly failed to reach the ball.

Kerwin Dolan blocked Sheridon Davin in a good, clean tackle before Sheridon Davin attempted to deliver the ball.

81'

Nevan MacFarlane tried to sprint past Conner Shine but Nevan MacFarlane lost the ball to Conner Shine's block tackle.

83'

Murphy O Beirne tried to play it past Hagan O Hannagan but Hagan O Hannagan blocked Murphy O Beirne in a good, clean tackle.

84'

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

85'

Pierson Taggart attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Rohan Daly.

86'

Kerwin Dolan tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Hagan O Hannagan.

87'

Nevan MacFarlane passed along the floor for Hagan O Hannagan to pick it up, Murphy O Beirne stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Hagan O Hannagan had the strength to hold off Conner Shine.

Hagan O Hannagan twisted past Murphy O Beirne.

Hagan O Hannagan made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by Adare Gorman.

88'

Murphy O Beirne tried to get onto the pass but Hagan O Hannagan made it first to the ball and intercepted.

90'

Kerwin Dolan hit a speculative long-range shot. Gannon Mitchell approached too late to clear the danger.

Saved by Bram Connelly .

91'

Clancy McNeill aimed the corner for the near post.

Scanlon Brogan met the ball with a diving header at goal but Caedmon Duffy headed the ball to safety.

92'

Kerwin Dolan swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

93'

Conner Shine tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Hagan O Hannagan.

End Match Belfast town 0 - 0 Ballymena rangers