A minute after the restart, the lead was doubled when Sam Shiels drove a Surgeon cross high into the net, but Shiels limped off shortly afterwards to be replaced by Johnny McIvor. On 67 minutes McIvor jinked into the penalty area where he was upended by a Newry defender. After some debate among Surgeon and Doherty as to who was going to take the penalty, Pat McAllister took charge, and easily converted. Surgeon completed the scoring in the 77th minute to round off another good personal performance.

1. Wesley Lamont

Maintained his recent confident form, but was tested only rarely. (7)

2. Oliver McAuley

Good as usual. As Ollie's confidence grows, so his forays upfield become more and more productive. (7)

3. Robbie Brunton

Steady and effective. (7)

4. Brendan Aspinall

Rarely threatened, but always looked comfortable. (7)

5. Paul Gaston

Dealt solidly with any threat. (7)

6. Eamon Doherty

Good as usual. (7)

7. Sam Shiels

Was withdrawn just after scoring his goal, but had been well involved until that point. (7)

8. Greg O'Dowd

Provided a good outlet on the right-hand side. Excellent crossing. (7)

9. David McCallan

Another barren day, but his work-rate remains high and the goals will surely come. (7)

10. Pat McAllister

Another captain's performance by the midfield general. (7)

11. Michael Surgeon

Man of the match (yet again). Scored two and was always involved. (8)

sub Johnny McIvor (for Shiels)

A lively 45 minutes, capped by the run which earned the penalty. (7)

sub Andy Ramage (for O'Dowd)

Given a run when there was little left to play for. (6)

sub Stephen Young (for Aspinall)

A rare run-out for Goosey. He came on when the game was effectively over as a contest. (6)