#DanskeWomensPrem: Cliftonville win 4-2 after going two goals behind
#DanskeWomensPrem: Cliftonville win 4-2 after going two goals behind Caitlin McGuinness equalised for Cliftonville.
Cliftonville extended their lead at the top of the Danske Bank Women’s Premiership to five points after a remarkable comeback victory over reigning champions Glentoran.
Wednesday 19 May results:
Sion Swifts 2-2 Crusaders Strikers
Striker Kerry Beattie continued her fine goalscoring form with a sixth minute opener for the Glens before Casey Howe doubled the visitors lead four minutes later.
However, the league leaders hit back in emphatic style as their trio of Northern Ireland international summer signings all found the net.
#DanskeWomensPrem: Derry City secure first win in nearly two years
#DanskeWomensPrem: Derry City secure first win in nearly two years
Wednesday 12 May
Linfield 1-1 Glentoran
Crusaders Strikers 0-1 Cliftonville
Lauren Cregan scored the only goal of the game a minute after half-time to secure the Candystripes first top-flight victory in 20 matches, a run stretching back to a victory over Comber Rec in July 2019.
Derry’s performances this season have seen a marked improvement from recent years and this landmark result was their first triumph over their Strabane-based rivals since 2018.
Whilst this was a low-scoring night in the division there was no shortage of drama and intrigue with Derry’s triumph accompanied by two Belfast derbies.
Kerry Beattie bags a 15-minute hat-trick as our senior women continue to find the net
Our senior women were again among the goals as the Danske Bank Women’s Premiership continued in exciting fashion.
Cliftonville Ladies secured a landmark 3-2 victory over Linfield Ladies at Solitude, while Glentoran Women won 3-0 at Sion Swifts Ladies. Elsewhere Crusaders Strikers secured their first points of the campaign with a 4-1 victory over Derry City Women.
Champions Glentoran eased to a three-goal win at Sion Swifts thanks to a 15-minute hat-trick from striker
Kerry Beattie.
The Northern Ireland international hit a quickfire treble between the 63rd and 78th minutes to ensure Billy Clarke’s side grabbed the points.