The visitors arrived with a much strengthened team from the previous meeting but it was the home team who started best. Boylan was causing problems up front with his pace and he went close after 10 minutes when the Saints created space down their right. It was no surprise when the Saints took the lead on 22 minutes. Sofley played the ball down the middle and when Black headed the ball on Boylan went round the keeper to finish smartly.
He almost added another after 25 minutes when his shot beat the keeper but went narrowly wide. Childs had an effort on goal which was saved and Bowman went even closer when his shot from 20 yards crashed off the bar and back into play. However it was the visitors who scored next. Childs and Martin gave away unnecessary fouls and when Young saved the free kick the visiting striker reacted first to shoot home. Worse was to follow after 35 minutes when poor defending at a corner kick allowed a free shot which went past an unsighted Young. However the hosts reacted well and equalised just before half time. Boylan chased a through ball and forced the keeper into an error. He then finished well from 10 yards.
The second half started with the visitors on top as central defenders Johnston and Martin came under severe pressure and it was no surprise when a through ball was finished past Young after 60 minutes. Substitutes Morrow and Stoneman were introduced and Morrow gave fresh impetus to the midfield meaning the home side started gaining more possession. It was no surprise when they equalised after 80 minutes. Another superb pass from Sofley was controlled by Boylan who ran on and finished with style. The final 10 minutes saw the Saints push for a winner but it didn’t materialise. This was a good game played in an excellent spirit. Best for Saintfield were Boylan and Black up front and Sofley in midfield.