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Thrilling Match Sees Dramatic Comeback

In an exciting encounter, Thomson got the scoreboard ticking in the 11th minute against his prior team, capitalizing on a lackluster clearance. He executed a half-volley that managed to navigate through a congested defense, leaving goalkeeper Rohan Ferguson unable to intervene as the ball rolled into the net.

Following halftime, Declan Devine’s squad asserted further dominance on the match. Just minutes into the second half, a deflected cross from Dylan Connolly arced toward the edge of the penalty area. Here, Thomson attempted a shot that found its way into the bottom corner, extending the score to 2-0.

However, the away team mounted a resounding response just before the hour mark. A powerful shot from Graham tested goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai, and after Ryan’s rebound fell favorably for O’Neill, he capitalized on the opportunity and found the back of the net from a short distance, igniting the hope for a comeback in the final 30 minutes.

The equalizer came in the 67th minute, resulting from a foul by Aaron Wightman, who collided with Graham inside the penalty area. The referee had no alternative but to award a penalty kick. Ryan stepped up confidently, sending Gyollai the wrong way and leveling the score from the penalty mark.

By this point in the match, the east Belfast side had numerous chances to increase their lead, including a squandered opportunity in the first half by Thomson. The visitors had also believed they had pulled level just before halftime when O’Neill successfully converted a chance from a Tomas Cosgrove assist, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside call.

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