Welcome to the match between Sligo Rovers and Longford rangers

3'

Len Andrewson attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Alphonso Mathewson made a great interception.

4'

Corwin Christopher tried to twist past Keshaun Holt but Keshaun Holt block tackled Corwin Christopher.

6'

Hayden Morris made an attempt to move the ball forward but Brock Finn blocked it.

7'

Brodie Palmer tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Devan Rice.

9'

Corwin Christopher directed the ball to Giles Donoghue, Giles Donoghue latched onto the ball before Keshaun Holt could intercept.

Giles Donoghue put some curve on the shot from distance but Bryce Payne made the clearance.

10'

Rickie Pope tried to skip past Devan Rice but his possession is lost through a tackle by Devan Rice.

11'

Fraser Roach played a great ball for Devan Rice, Rickie Pope couldn't cut it.

Devan Rice attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Brodie Palmer.

12'

Brodie Palmer hit a speculative long-range shot but Devan Rice hoofed the ball clear.

14'

Fraser Roach laid it forward to Devan Rice, Rickie Pope failed to reach the ball.

Devan Rice delivered the ball to Corwin Christopher, Corwin Christopher picked up on the ball before Brodie Palmer could intercept.

Corwin Christopher moved the ball forward for Devan Rice, Devan Rice latched onto the ball before Sheard Bradley could cut it out.

Devan Rice chipped the ball goalwards. Roscoe Russell didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Egbert Merricks beat the ball away.

15'

Hayden Morris skipped past the challenge of Devan Rice.

Hayden Morris hit a crashing drive from a distance but Fraser Roach charged down the shot.

16'

Sheard Bradley tried to dribble past Fraser Roach but Fraser Roach succesfully won the ball from Sheard Bradley.

19'

Brodie Palmer lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

20'

Brodie Palmer tried to dart past Devan Rice but failed.

21'

Kaylen Travers played a great ball for Xzavier Hepburn, Xzavier Hepburn took possession of the ball before Alphonso Mathewson could intercept.

Xzavier Hepburn span past Hayden Morris.

Xzavier Hepburn tried to lob the ball at goal but the shot cannoned off Sheard Bradley.

22'

Xzavier Hepburn had the strength to hold off Alphonso Mathewson.

Xzavier Hepburn smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Hayden Morris couldn't reach it.

Egbert Merricks was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Xzavier Hepburn scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 Longford rangers

25'

Fraser Roach played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Rickie Pope.

26'

Brodie Palmer tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Devan Rice.

27'

Korbin Winchester took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Keshaun Holt couldn't reach it.

Brock Finn got up above Sheard Bradley, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Egbert Merricks couldn't save it ... Vintage strike from Brock Finn !!! GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Sligo Rovers 0 - 2 Longford rangers

31'

Brock Finn hit the ball forward to Corwin Christopher, Corwin Christopher picked up on the ball before Hayden Morris could reach it.

Corwin Christopher lost the ball to Alphonso Mathewson's block tackle before Corwin Christopher attempted to pass the ball.

34'

Corwin Christopher played a long ball looking for the head of Brock Finn, Brock Finn brought the ball down well before Bryce Payne could cut it out.

Brock Finn found himself in some space and hit a fierce shot. Sheard Bradley didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, Brock Finn put it well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Brock Finn. He looked like he was short of match practice.

35'

Corwin Christopher passed a long ball into the area looking for Brock Finn, the ball was picked up by Brock Finn before Keshaun Holt could intercept.

Brock Finn blasted the ball towards the top corner but Roscoe Russell threw himself in front of the shot.

36'

Pass by Fraser Roach to Devan Rice, Devan Rice took it in his stride before Rickie Pope could reach it.

Devan Rice tried to twist past Brodie Palmer but Brodie Palmer succesfully won the ball from Devan Rice.

37'

Fraser Roach took the ball past Brodie Palmer.

Fraser Roach hit the ball from medium range but Rickie Pope managed to block the shot.

38'

Devan Rice went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

41'

Brodie Palmer tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Fraser Roach showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

42'

Fraser Roach laid it forward to Devan Rice, Rickie Pope tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Devan Rice made a good pass to Xzavier Hepburn, Xzavier Hepburn took possession of the ball before Brodie Palmer could intercept.

Xzavier Hepburn found a gap and fired in a curving shot at goal. Sheard Bradley approached too late to clear the danger.

But Xzavier Hepburn couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a wasted opportunity.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Longford rangers took the lead.Sligo Rovers maintained 44% of possession and 56% for Longford rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Corwin Christopher shielded the ball from Keshaun Holt and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Egbert Merricks got himself in front of the shot.

50'

Devan Rice received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Fraser Roach, Devan Rice took possession of the ball before Rickie Pope could intercept.

Devan Rice knocked a lovely ball for Korbin Winchester, Korbin Winchester latched onto the ball before Brodie Palmer could cut it out.

Korbin Winchester tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Roscoe Russell.

51'

Hayden Morris tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Len Andrewson.

52'

Corwin Christopher sent it long looking for Korbin Winchester, Korbin Winchester controlled the ball when bringing it down before Bryce Payne could cut it out.

Korbin Winchester tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Roscoe Russell found himself in the way of the ball.

53'

Xzavier Hepburn delivered a lovely long ball,Alphonso Mathewson missed his interception.

Brock Finn played the ball instantly down the right. Roscoe Russell couldn't reach it.

Good play by Jayden Pocock in making himself some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Sheard Bradley approached too late to clear the danger.

But Jayden Pocock put it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

55'

Xzavier Hepburn played the ball past Alphonso Mathewson to Kaylen Travers's feet.

Kaylen Travers tried to play it past Hayden Morris but Kaylen Travers lost the ball to Hayden Morris's block tackle.

56'

Xzavier Hepburn directed the ball to Len Andrewson, Len Andrewson latched onto the ball before Alphonso Mathewson could intercept.

Len Andrewson dribbled past Hayden Morris.

Len Andrewson hit a crashing drive from a distance but Alphonso Mathewson blocked the shot.

58'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Brodie Palmer.

Xzavier Hepburn directed the ball to Len Andrewson, Len Andrewson trapped the ball nicely before Alphonso Mathewson could intercept.

Len Andrewson attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Hayden Morris showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

60'

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

Xzavier Hepburn dribbled past Alphonso Mathewson.

Xzavier Hepburn put some curve on the shot from distance. Hayden Morris approached too late to tackle him.

But Xzavier Hepburn put it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

61'

Fraser Roach passed along the floor for Korbin Winchester to pick it up, Korbin Winchester latched onto the ball before Brodie Palmer could intercept.

Korbin Winchester tried to skip past Rickie Pope but Rickie Pope denied.

63'

Hayden Morris could not stop Fraser Roach going past him.

Fraser Roach lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Alphonso Mathewson missed his interception.

Brock Finn climbed above Roscoe Russell, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Egbert Merricks tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Brock Finn finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Sligo Rovers 0 - 3 Longford rangers

64'

Bryce Payne tried to use his skill to go past Giles Donoghue but Giles Donoghue won the ball from Bryce Payne.

65'

Poor corner kick delivered by Brock Finn that went straight to the opposition.

66'

Fraser Roach tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Brodie Palmer.

67'

Keshaun Holt tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Len Andrewson.

68'

Corwin Christopher played a perfect pass for Giles Donoghue, Giles Donoghue trapped the ball nicely before Keshaun Holt could reach it.

Giles Donoghue had the pace to beat Bryce Payne.

Giles Donoghue tried to skip past the challenge of Keshaun Holt but failed.

71'

Giles Donoghue's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

72'

Corwin Christopher made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Keshaun Holt.

77'

Corwin Christopher played the ball to Giles Donoghue's feet, Giles Donoghue latched onto the ball before Bryce Payne could intercept.

The float cross came in from Giles Donoghue on the wing, Keshaun Holt stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Len Andrewson got above Sheard Bradley to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Egbert Merricks had no chance ... Len Andrewson capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Sligo Rovers 0 - 4 Longford rangers

78'

Hayden Morris laid it forward to Alphonso Mathewson, Alphonso Mathewson latched onto the ball before Len Andrewson could reach it.

Alphonso Mathewson tried to deliver a float cross but Xzavier Hepburn intercepted the cross.

84'

Giles Donoghue tried to sprint past Keshaun Holt but Keshaun Holt robbed Giles Donoghue.

86'

The referee showed Sheard Bradley a yellow card.

Giles Donoghue turned on the ball to leave Brodie Palmer standing.

Giles Donoghue tried to dribble past Keshaun Holt but Keshaun Holt took the ball away from Giles Donoghue.

87'

Xzavier Hepburn hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Alphonso Mathewson cleared the ball from danger.

88'

Corwin Christopher took the ball past Bryce Payne.

Corwin Christopher crossed the ball low into the box, Keshaun Holt couldn't reach it.

Korbin Winchester played the ball instantly down the right. Roscoe Russell couldn't cut it.

Jayden Pocock tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Sheard Bradley.

91'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a red card to Brodie Palmer.

Len Andrewson made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Alphonso Mathewson blocked it.

92'

Fraser Roach played a pinpoint pass to Devan Rice, Rickie Pope couldn't cut it.

Keshaun Holt could not stop a confident Devan Rice going past him.

Devan Rice played a great ball for Brock Finn, Rickie Pope couldn't reach it.

From a tight angle, Brock Finn still managed to get a shot in but Sheard Bradley blocked the shot.

93'

Roscoe Russell took a deep breath and began his run up. Roscoe Russell scored the penalty with an audacious chip!!. ... Scored !!!

Sligo Rovers 1 - 4 Longford rangers

End Match Sligo Rovers 1 - 4 Longford rangers