Wellington arrived in Ballymena sitting third in the table and unbeaten in their last four games.

Carniny, however, were determined to claim all three points and started brightly, battling hard in midfield to set the tone.
The breakthrough came when Marin skipped past two defenders and threaded a perfect ball through to Davidson. With composure, Davidson carried the ball forward and side-footed past the keeper to make it 1–0. Carniny held firm until half-time, with the back line of Ramsey, Cochrane, Beattie, and Hannah standing strong against Wellington’s advances.

After the restart, Wellington increased the pressure, but Carniny’s defence remained resolute. Then came the turning point: Davidson released Marin, who was brought down in the box. Penalty. Marin stepped up, kept his nerve, and slotted home to double the advantage — 2–0.
A tactical switch saw Gordon and Hanna swap positions, with Hanna moving to the left wing. The change injected pace and width, and it paid off. A flowing move through midfield released Hanna down the flank; he beat his marker, surged into the box, and smashed the ball past the onrushing keeper to seal the win at 3–0.

It was a complete team performance, full of effort, discipline, and attacking flair — a statement victory against a strong Wellington side.
Key Details
• Final Score: Carniny 3–0 Wellington
• Scorers: Davidson, Marin (pen), Hanna
• Man of the Match: Beattie & Marin