Skip to main contentAccess keys helpA-Z index

[an error occurred while processing this directive]
watch listenBBC SportBBC Sport
Low graphics|Help
---------------
---------------
CHOOSE A SPORT
 
RELATED BBC SITES
Last Updated: Saturday, 5 May 2007, 13:42 GMT 14:42 UK
Linfield v Dungannon clockwatch
Saturday, Windsor Park, full-time

Linfield 2-2 Dungannon Swifts (Linfield win 3-2 on penalties)

Minute-by-minute action from Saturday's JJB Sports Irish Cup final between Linfield and Dungannon Swifts.


1733: Linfield win 3-2 on penalties

1733: Alan Mannus saves another poor penalty from Mark McAllister to ensure the double for Linfield.

1732: Pat McShane keeps his cool with a superb penalty to leave Dungannon on the brink.

1731: Both Mark Dickson and Rodney McAree are successful with the fourth spot-kicks to leave the sides level at 2-2.

1730: Glenn Ferguson's penalty somehow gets past Nelson but Everaldo's weak penalty is stopped by Mannus to leave the sides level after three penalties.

1729: Thomas Stewart's second penalty is saved by Nelson but Rory Hamill's effort is also stopped by Alan Mannus.

1727: Jim Ervin's first penalty is brilliantly saved by Nelson while Johnny Montgomery scores for Dungannon.

1721: Linfield produce intense late pressure but Dungannon hold on to bring the game into penalties - the first time an Irish Cup final has got to spot-kicks.

1710: Glenn Ferguson has a free-header eight yards out but he is off-target.

1706: Michael Gault is inches wide with a shot for Linfield.

1704: Dwayne Nelson again comes to Dungannon's rescue with a superb save from Glenn Ferguson's header.

1656: Glenn Ferguson sends a looping header over the Swifts crossbar.

1652: Peter Thompson is put clear but his shot is stopped by the legs of Dwayne Nelson.

1642: The match goes to extra-time at Windsor Park.

1640: As Linfield pour forward, Peter Thompson has an injury-time chance but Nelson makes a superb block. Glenn Ferguson also misses an injury-time chance.

1634: Dwayne Nelson makes a great save to stop a pointblank William Murphy header.

1627: Michael Gault replaces Paul McAreavey for Linfield.

1624: Glenn Ferguson's close-range header is saved by Nelson.

1618: Mark McAllister has a chance for Dungannon but his shot goes across the face of goal.

1612: Dungannon's Ryan McCluskey is stretchered off because of injury but there is a delay in getting on a replacement for the defender. Mark McConkey is eventually introduced for the remaining 22 minutes of the game.

1603: Linfield produce some pressure but Jamie Mulgrew is unable to hit the target when Dwayne Nelson is left stranded following a weak punch and Mark Dickson then is unable to deliver a decent cross from a threatening position.

1600: Glenn Ferguson misses a glorious chance to put Linfield ahead again after Peter Thompson's cross.

1556: Linfield's Jamie Mulgrew fires in a shot on target but Dungannon keeper Nelson deals with the effort.

1552: Linfield's Paul McAreavey joins his team-mate Jim Ervin in picking up a yellow card in the opening minute of the second half.

1527: GOAL Rodney McAree levels within two minutes after another goalkeeping howler with Mannus allowing the free-kick from 30 yards to squirm under his body.

1525: GOAL Glenn Ferguson stabs Linfield ahead with a low shot which should have been saved by Dungannon goalkeeper Dwayne Nelson.

1519: Dungannon have a penalty claim turned down when the ball strikes William Murphy's hand in the area but referee Mark Courtney decides there was no intent.

1509: Aidan O'Kane has a headed chance for the Blues at the far post after Jim Ervin's free-kick but the opportunity goes well wide.

1505: GOAL Rory Hamill lobs in a superb equaliser for Dungannon from almost 40 yards after Alan Mannus' poor headed clearance.

1459: Dungannon force a corner and Mark McAllister and Thomas Wray get in each other's way when the Swifts seem set to have a great chance from a free header.

1458: Dungannon produce their first attack with David Scullion ghosting into a dangerous position only to see his shot blocked by William Murphy.

1450: GOAL Mark Dickson shows great composure to round Dwayne Nelson and strike Linfield ahead after only three minutes as the Blues make their early pressure tell.

1447 BST: The match kicks off at Windsor Park.


Linfield: Mannus, Ervin, McShane, McAreavey, Murphy, O'Kane, Thompson, Mulgrew, Ferguson, Dickson, Bailie.

Dungannon Swifts: Nelson, Wray, Gallagher, McMinn, Montgomery, McCluskey, McCabe, McAree, Scullion, Hamill, McAllister.



RELATED BBC LINKS:

RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

BBC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Daily and weekly e-mails | Mobiles | Desktop Tools | News Feeds | Interactive Television | Downloads
Sport Homepage | Football | Cricket | Rugby Union | Rugby League | Tennis | Golf | Motorsport | Boxing | Athletics | Snooker | Horse Racing | Cycling | Disability sport | Olympics 2012 | Sport Relief | Other sport...

Help | Privacy & Cookies Policy | News sources | About the BBC | Contact us