TENNENTS IRISH CUP FINAL: Player Ratings for Ballinamallard United versus Crusaders
The Crues won the encounter 3-0 thanks tom goals from Joran Owens, Phillip Lowry and Ross Clarke sealed the win for Stephen Baxter's side.
Here are the player ratings. .. . .
Ballinamallard United
John Connolly: Maybe should have done better for Owens opener but had no chance with the other two. 6/10
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Hide AdRoss Taheny: Did well and second goal for the Crues seemed to brush him on it's way to the net. 6/10
Matthew Smyth: Committed and determined performance.6/10
Richard Clarke: Did his best to create things for United and worked very hard throughout. 7/10
Aaron Arkinson: Stuck to his task well and battled gamely. 6/10
Ryan Campbell: The veteran striker looked lively but couldn't make the breakthrough. 6/10
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Hide AdJason McCartney: Tried to get involved on the left hand side. 6/10
Christopher Kelly: Worked tirelessly in midfield. 6/10
Nathan Cashel: Worked hard for the cause and hit the post near the end. 6/10
Ryan O'Reilly: Defended well and played his part.6/10
Darragh McBrien: Worked hard for the team and never stopped trying.6/10
Subs
Duwayne McManus on for Darragh O'Brien (57mins): Looked busy when he came on. 6/10
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Hide AdRobbie Hume for Jason McCartney (68mins): Looked to make his mark when he came on.6/10
Simon Warrington for Christopher Kelly (80mins); Tried to make a difference when he came on.6/10
Crusaders
Harry Doherty: Solid display in first half but had very little to do. 6/10
Billy Joe Burns: Whipped in ball for opener and delivery was good. 7/10
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Hide AdColin Coates: Battling performance and wanted winners medal. 7/10
Phillip Lowry: Workman like performance and reads the game well. And got the killer second goal. 7/10
Sean Ward: Composed as ever and does the simple things well.Winning his third Irish Cup Final with his third team.8/10
David Cushley: Lovely left foot and always a threat.7/10
Declan Caddell: Worked hard in the midfield.7/10
Jordan Forsythe: Two good efforts in the first half. 7/10
Michael Ruddy: Yellow card in first half but settled well. 7/10
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Hide AdJordan Owens: Made it 1-0 with a looping header. A real handful.
Paul Heatley: Playing in first Irish Cup Final and started well. 7/10
Subs:
Ross Clarke for Cushley (52mins) Scored the third goal with his first touch and did well.7/10
Rory Patterson on for Jordan Owens (87mins). 6/10