STORY OF THE MATCH: Coleraine 1 Cliftonville 2

Sam Ashford would prove to be Cliftonville’s super-sub as the striker’s close-range finish edged out Coleraine at The Showgrounds.
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Here’s a story of the match:

5: The ball is cleared as far as Conor McKendry’s and his half volley hits the top of the crossbar.

16: McKendry goes close again as his attempt from 25 yards is palmed away by David Odumosu.

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Ben Wilson celebrates his goal for Cliftonville during Saturday's game at The ShowgroundsBen Wilson celebrates his goal for Cliftonville during Saturday's game at The Showgrounds
Ben Wilson celebrates his goal for Cliftonville during Saturday's game at The Showgrounds

27: A quick throw-in finds Joe Gormley but the talisman’s shot on the turn is over the bar.

40: The Bannsiders work the ball inside the box but Jamie Glackin’s near post drive is saved by Odumosu.

H-T: Coleraine 0 Cliftonville 0

57: GOAL – Coleraine 0 Cliftonville 1 (Wilson)

A superb cross on the right-hand side by Shea Kearney is emphatically finished by Ben Wilson.

67: Coleraine go in search of an equaliser as David McDaid slips in McKendry but his low effort is comfortably saved.

68: GOAL – Coleraine 1 (McKendry) Cliftonville 1

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You don’t stop those as McKendry receives the ball inside the box, dummies a defender before rifling into the net via the crossbar.

75: McDaid and Glackin combine inside the box to find Andy Scott but the winger is denied by Odumosu.

78: GOAL – Coleraine 1 Cliftonville 2 (Ashford)

The Reds regain the lead as two substitutes link-up in the form of Stephen Mallon and Sam Ashford, allowing the latter to convert from close range.

86: Ronan Hale picks up on a loose ball and sends a half volley harmlessly over the crossbar.

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90: Coleraine smash the crossbar through Josh Carson’s 25-yard free-kick.

H-T: Coleraine 1 Cliftonville 2

COLERAINE: Deane, Kane, D. Jarvis, Kelly, McKendry, McDaid, Carson, Farren, Glackin, Wallace, Scott (Mitchell ‘81 mins).

Subs Not Used: Gallagher (GK), A. Jarvis, Lynch, O'Mahony, McCrudden, McLaughlin.

CLIFTONVILLE: Odumosu, Addis, Gallagher, Rory Hale (Mallon '56 mins), Jordan (Lowe '56 mins), Doherty, Gormley (Ronan Hale '56 mins), Casey, Turner, Kearney, Wilson (Ashford ‘75 mins)

Subs Not Used: Gartside (GK), Kenny, Pepper.

Referee: Tim Marshall

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